AAPEX By The Numbers

AAPEX 2022 At a Glance

2023 At a Glance

136,884^*

Total attendees

64,007^*

Buyers

*combined AAPEX and SEMA attendance

1,163

Product categories

100+^*

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

*combined AAPEX-programmed and exhibitor supplied

2,500+

EXHIBITING MANUFACTURER and SUPPLIER COMPANIES 78% INCREASE FROM 2022

New EV Sessions

Joe’s Garage Pre-Scheduled Demos

Expanded Hands-On Technical Training

500,000+

sqft EXHIBITOR SPACE

Countries Represented by Exhibiting Companies

130

Countries represented by targeted buyers 13% INCREASE FROM 2022

AAPEX Goes Green

New long-term objectives were set to make AAPEX more sustainable.

Exhibitors pledged sustainable practices at AAPEX

73%

The Venetian maintains one of the highest recycling rates in Nevada

2050

Freeman is committed to net zero carbon by 2050 and reducing GHG emissions by 50% by 2023

AAPEX Attendee Snapshot

ROLE IN ORGANIZATION

45%

C-Level, President/Owner, Executive

27%

Management

15%

Technician / Craftsman, Skilled Trade

13%

Support Staff

More Than 80% of attendees say they were satisfied with their AAPEX experience
Higher than the industry average

Top Reasons For Attending**

Finding New Products/Innovations

Finding New Suppliers

Maintaining Existing Relationships

Expanding Their Network

Attendee Business Breakdown

26%

Retailers

23%

Independent Warehouse Distributors or Auto Parts Program Groups

38%

Independent Repair Shop, National/Small Service Chain, Vehicle Dealer/Service Department or Fleet Management

14%

Other: Builder/Fabricator/Converter, Fleet Buyer

I’ve actually been here for the last 22 of the last 23 years. It’s one of the best places to come to meet people, to see what’s going on in the industry, see what’s going to happen next year, because everything that happens next year, you find out about right now. It’s money well spent.
— TRAVIS BLANCHARD, RUNAMUK RACING

AAPEX is a trade-only event and is not open to the general public. AAPEX is co-owned by Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. For more information, visit aapexshow.com or email info@aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX24.

**Based on 2023 post-show survey responses.