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

46,619

AAPEX TARGETED BUYERS

2,500+

EXHIBITING MANUFACTURER and SUPPLIER COMPANIES 78% INCREASE FROM 2022

100+^*

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

*combined AAPEX-programmed and exhibitor supplied

1,163

PRODUCT CATEGORIES

New EV Sessions

Joe’s Garage Pre-Scheduled Demos

Expanded Hands-On Technical Training

10,701

Targeted buyers from outside the U.S. a 19% increase

130

Countries represented by targeted buyers record high

AAPEX Snapshot

Attendee 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 there were satisfied with their AAPEX experience

48% of targeted buyers were new to the event in 2023

Attendee Business Breakdown

top retail chains

Top 10

warehouse distributor program groups

23%

Independent Warehouse Distributors or Auto Parts Program Groups

26%

Retailers

38%

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

14%

Other: Builder/Fabricator/Converter, Fleet Buyer

Strong Attendee Buyer Power

32%

from businesses with $5 million+ annual revenue

57%

Make Buying Decisions

32%

Have a Role in Purchasing Decisions

Top Reasons For Exhibiting**

Meeting/selling to current customers
Maintaining company’s profiles/brand position
Generating new sales leads
Increasing brand awareness
Finding new distributors/partners/resellers

84%

exhibitors likely or very likely to return in 2024

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

Extremely important to exhibit at AAPEX, this is the one show to see everyone in the industry and introduce new products.

We were super excited to be back at AAPEX. Any concerns about booth traffic immediately disappeared within the first hour of the first day. We can’t wait to exhibit again next year!”
— BEX International

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.