LAS VEGAS — The Auto International Association’s (AIA) popular Fabulous Networking Reception “FNR” marks its fifth anniversary at AAPEX 2007. Thanks to record-breaking support from 27 sponsors, including ImportCar magazine, all AIA members and guests from the international automotive community are invited to attend the ticketed event on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Other AIA events supported by the sponsors include the AIA Luncheon and Awards Program on Wednesday, Oct. 31, (ticketed event) and the free AIA Seminar Series, with breakfast sessions, on Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Nov. 1 (registration required at www.aapexshow.com).

This year’s record level of support will enable AIA to meet the demands of increased attendance, according to the association. More than 1,000 AIA members and guests participated in AIA events at AAPEX last year.

The 27 AIA Events sponsors for AAPEX 2007 are:

Gold Sponsors

· Aisin World Corp. of America

· Akebono Brake Corp.

· Beck/Arnley

· DENSO

· FTE automotive GmbH

· Italian Trade Commission

· MINDA GROUP

· Richporter Technology Ltd.

Special Promotions Sponsor

· Eurostar HAMBURG-TECHNIC USA

Silver Sponsors

· ANSA Automotive Parts Distributors, Inc.

· Autopart International

· Bosal USA

· Centric Parts

· Hitachi Automotive Products

· IMC

· ImportCar Magazine

· Karlyn/STI

· MANN-FILTER

· Multi Parts Supply USA Inc.

· Original Engine Management

· Robert Bosch LLC

· WORLDPAC

Bronze Sponsors

· Barolin & Spencer Marketing Communications

· CARDONE Industries, Inc.

· Diversified Shafts Solutions

· Roulunds Braking America

· The Marx Group