With the new Repair SHOP HQ, AAPEX 2020 expects to attract
more technicians to the event. (Photo: AAPEX)
AAPEX has
announced expansion plans for its 2020 event with the inclusion of the Repair
Shop HQ.
Designed for
service professionals, the Repair Shop HQ will be set up on Level 1 of the
Sands Expo. It will feature the Tool and Equipment section, the Mobile Heat
Transfer/Heating/Air Conditioning section and Mobility Garage. A new Tire and The tire Accessory section has also been announced as part of this new space.
Additionally, a four-bay shop will be built on the floor of the show. A new
robotics and warehouse equipment and logistics section will be included in the
expansion. The AAPEX 2020 event is scheduled to take place from November 3 to 5
in Las Vegas.
With the new
Repair Shop HQ, AAPEX expects to capture the attention of a greater number of
technicians as a more expansive program for training will be featured.
Leveraging the expertise of industry experts, AAPEX 2020 plans to include more
information on alternative fuel vehicle technologies and live training on
subjects like undercar and underhood.
“The ultimate goal
of this expansion is to enable AAPEX and the entire supply chain to be more
efficient from start to finish, while proactively addressing changes in the
industry by presenting solutions,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the
Auto Care Association.
“We will deliver
solutions to the shop in order for them to be ahead of the curve. We will
enable our distribution partners to make inventories more efficient, more
viable, and more available to the customer. And we will champion opportunities
for parts manufacturers to utilize data more efficiently to enhance their
relationship with their customers,” explained Paul McCarthy, President, and COO
of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
