CHANTILLY, VA -- Exhibit space for the International Big R Show -- the annual Convention/Exposition of the Automotive Parts Remanufactuers Association (APRA) -- is now available to interested suppliers. The 2005 International Big R Show will be held at the recently refurbished Riviera Hotel and Casino on Oct. 29-31. The exhibits will be on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 30 & 31. The AAPEX and SEMA Shows will also be held in Las Vegas, immediately following the “International Big R Show,” November 2-5.

The International Big R Show will be co-sponsored again this year by the following organizations: The Automatic Transmission Service Group (ATSG); The International Truck Parts Association (ITPA); The National Center for Remanufacturing & Resource Recovery of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT); and York College/Reman Center of The City University of New York.

High attendance is anticipated for this year’s event. Convention brochures with complete details on the International Big R Show will be mailed out some time in late Spring.

Exhibit inquiries for the International Big R Show should be directed to APRA Headquarters 703- 968-2772, ext. 104.

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