As Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week comes to a close, we take a quick look back at all the excitement. AAPEX 2018 brought together more than 2,500 exhibiting companies, 5,500 booths, 50 AAPEXedu sessions and approximately 47,000 targeted buyers. More than 162,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 135 countries were projected to be in Las Vegas this week for AAPEX. A number of industry groups held their own annual meetings and conventions, including the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.
Amy Antenora has been reporting on the automotive aftermarket since 2002.
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As Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week comes to a close, we take a quick look back at all the excitement. AAPEX 2018 brought together more than 2,500 exhibiting companies, 5,500 booths, 50 AAPEXedu sessions and approximately 47,000 targeted buyers. More than 162,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 135 countries were projected to be in Las Vegas this week for AAPEX. A number of industry groups held their own annual meetings and conventions, including the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association and the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance.
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