Sponsors:         Auto Industry Assn, Bethesda, MD; Automotive Aftermarket Industry Assn, Bethesda, MD; Motor & Equipment Mfgrs Assn, Research triangle Park, NC; Specialty Equipment Market Assn, Diamond Bar, CA; Tire Industry Assn, Reston, VA

Site:                  Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) – Sands Expo Center and The SEMA Show – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Dates:               AAPEX – November 4-6; SEMA – November 4-7, 2008

Industry:           Automotive Parts & Servicing Equip

Fees:                Exhibits: Free;   Conference: Free

Size:                 1,500,000 nsf               Exhibitors:  4,146;               Attendees: 51,538

Show Description: AAIW consists of two shows – AAPEX and SEMA.  AAPEX represents the $267 billion North American aftermarket that includes replacement parts, accessories, chemicals, tires and non-warranty service for passenger cars and light trucks.  The SEMA Show represents the $34 billion specialty performance market featuring performance, accessories, restoration and motorsports products.  AAIW, which is held every year for the trade only, justly claims worldwide recognition as the largest trade only event in the industry.

Product Categories:  Replacement parts, accessories, chemicals, tires and non-warranty service for passenger cars and light trucks; Specialty Accessories and Appearance Products; Racing and Performance; and Wheels, Tires and Suspension Components. 

Marketing Program: Direct Mail - International Attendee Brochures;  Web-Site - The AAIW website can be accessed at www.aaiwshow.com.  Information is provided in Spanish, French, German and Japanese;  Trade Press/Advertising/Promotion;  International Services.

Attendee Benefits:  International reception; Free admission; translators; show tours & delegation briefings.

International Attendee Profile:  Service/installation operators (shop/garage owners), jobbers, warehouse distributors, importers, mass merchandisers and chain store retailers.