BETHESDA, Md. – The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), will present, “Import Parts Explosion: Are You Taking Your Fair Share?” as part of the AAPEX Learning Forum. The presentation will take place from 7:30-8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in The Venetian Hotel, Level 1, Marco Polo Room 704 in Las Vegas.
 
This session will cover what it takes to be a major player in the import parts arena and will include how to focus on more than just fast-moving import part numbers and look at big picture sales potential; how to better compete with the dealer network in application coverage for vehicles in your market; and how to better establish your store(s) as the “go-to” specialist(s) for import part coverage and be the “first call” for more repair shop customers.  
 
A panel of industry experts, moderated by Martin Gold, S-G Import Parts, includes Andy Anders, eastern sales manager, Robert Bosch LLC; Craig Barnes, vice president, Delphi Product & Service Solutions; Francis Labun, vice president-sales group, DENSO; and David Segal, president, Automotive Supply Associates.
 
All AAPEX education sessions are free. The AAPEX Learning Forum will take place from Monday, Oct. 29 through Thursday, Nov. 1 at The Venetian Hotel, on the Venetian/Palazzo Congress Center Level 1, Marco Polo Rooms 701 – 706. Although some sessions are recommended for specific aftermarket audiences, everyone is welcome to attend any session. All AAPEX Learning Forum education sessions are accredited by the University of the Aftermarket toward the AAP and MAAP professional designations.
 
For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com.