AAIA Annual Report 2008 - (Page 16) connecting with the global aftermarket Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Despite the economic challenges facing businesses this past year, our industry demonstrated strong support for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) held in Las Vegas in November. AAPEX is co-owned by AAIA and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and held in conjunction with the SEMA Show. AAPEX is the largest automotive aftermarket trade-only event in North America with exhibitors and buyers from 124 countries around the world. AAIA member companies represented the majority of exhibitors and buyers at AAPEX. Buyers included all the major automotive parts retail chains, big box stores, automotive wholesale distributors and program groups. In response to requests from attendees, the schedule of education sessions was greatly expanded. These information briefings and professional development seminars complemented the nearly 2,000 exhibits showcased on one million square feet in the Sands Expo Center adjacent to the Venetian Hotel. China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) Building on its Asian Initiative, and to meet the growing needs of members to learn more about doing business in China, AAIA recently established a formal partnership with the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE), a division of the China Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). Key to the partnership is an opportunity for AAIA member companies interested in selling in Asia to establish contacts and gain knowledge. CIAPE was held in November in Beijing. 16 A A I A A N N UA L R E P O R T 2 0 0 8 A Y E A R O F CO N N E C T I O N http://www.aapexshow.com http://www.aapexshow.com http://www.iapechina.com/english/F/01/default.asp
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