Bringing together more than 400 Australian and international automotive aftermarket companies and more than 10,000 automotive service business owners, parts re-sellers, distributors, buyers and manufacturers, the 2019 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo will be the region’s largest automotive aftermarket industry event.
This biennial showcase of Australia’s multi-billion dollar parts and maintenance sector of the Australian automotive industry is organised by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the nation’s peak industry association representing manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers and retailers of automotive parts and accessories, tools and equipment, along with providers of mechanical repair and vehicle modification services.
Taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 4 to 6, 2019 and being held in conjunction with the 2019 Collision Repair Expo, this complete automotive aftermarket industry event provides instant trade customer access to products, services and training expertise from hundreds of leading industry companies across three busy days.
The 2019 AAA Expo is presented by major corporate sponsor Monroe Shock Absorbers for the 5th consecutive year. “The ability to bring the entire industry together at the one major event is a feat within itself and the AAA Expo achieves this brilliantly every two years. This Expo has truly become world class in terms of its presentation and professionalism. Gaining face to face access with so many of our trade customers at the one event is an invaluable marketing benefit that develops strong, long term business relationships,” Mr Tweddell stated.
Monroe is joined by a host of leading Australian and international automotive aftermarket companies and industry associations who are also providing their valued support through various Expo Event and Award sponsorships.
This trade-exclusive event has grown significantly over the past decade, directly reflecting the continued growth and prosperity of the Australian automotive aftermarket industry.
The 2019 Expo will also highlight the success that Australian and international companies have achieved through automotive product design, manufacturing and innovation with the 2019 Australian Auto Aftermarket Innovation Awards Breakfast.
Another key component of the 2019 Expo will recognise the stand-out companies, brands and individuals of the Australian automotive aftermarket industry through a series of awards including export, manufacturing, marketing, expo stand and community engagement awards.
These awards include the Outstanding Service to Industry and Young Achiever Award as well as the induction of major industry contributors to the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Hall of Fame. These awards are presented at the 2019 Expo Gala Awards Banquet that will include 1,000 guests, forming the major social networking centrepiece of the event.
A series of industry specific seminars, business training sessions and state of the industry presentations will also take place at the 2019 Expo, ensuring that automotive business owners, technicians and managerial or sales staff remain well informed of industry developments, along with AAAA Government Relations and industry advocacy activity.
According to AAAA Executive Director Stuart Charity, the AAA Expo has become the major biennial must-attend event for industry exhibitors, trade buyers and the wider automotive trade, with the 2019 event set to be the biggest yet.
“We are ready to present the biggest and best Expo that our industry has ever assembled from April 4 to 6, 2019. The parts and maintenance sector of the automotive industry is now Australia’s primary automotive sector that includes world class component manufacturers, marketers and service providers. This major Australian trade expo continues to grow in line with our industry’s impressive growth through innovation, service expertise and technological advances.
“This is without any doubt the must-attend event of our industry and its continued growth certainly reflects this,” Mr Charity concluded.
All is set for this to be the most impressive Expo to date, with 93% of the exhibition space (almost 21,000 square metres) already sold out, featuring more than 400 exhibitors representing Australia’s and the world’s leading automotive parts, tools and workshop equipment brands and suppliers.
This Expo provides a major overview of the people and the premium quality products that form Australia’s automotive component industry that exports more than $1 billion worth of products and generates revenues in excess of $11 billion domestically each year, employing more than 40,000 people.
The 2019 AAA Expo being held from April 4 to 6 is a must-visit event for all members of Australia’s automotive repair trade and is being held concurrently with the 2019 Collision Repair Expo, showcasing the latest developments in panel repair, refinishing and paint technology, making it the complete automotive repair and service industry one stop information hub.
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