TORONTO — The premier of Automechanika Canada will take place Sept. 26 – 28.
Show organizers have said that anticipation is building for Automechanika Canada, which will be held at the International Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The show will feature more than 200 exhibitors from 16 countries. Manufacturers will be displaying products from around the world with representation from Brazil, China, Germany, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the U.S.
Thousands of service and repair shop owners, technicians, retailers, distributors, installers, jobbers, media, and industry professionals are anticipated to attend this year’s event. Pre-registered companies include large retailers and distributors such as Canadian Tire, NAPA and UAP, Inc., CARQUEST Canada, Midas Canada Inc., Bestbuy Distributors, Vast Auto Distribution and more.
Automechanika Canada will provide three days of quality exhibits and product innovations. In addition to sourcing the latest products, attendees will be provided with engaging educational and networking opportunities to enhance their businesses. Some highlights include:
• Automechanika Canada’s Seminar & Workshop Program, with 16 seminars and workshops presented by industry specialists;
• The Pit Stop Challenge, sponsored by Castrol;
• The New Product Showcase, displaying more than 30 of the hottest new product innovations;
• American Express Buyers Lounge, open to all registered attendees for networking;
• Complimentary Beer & BBQ Bash to be held from 7– 8 pm on Thursday, Sept. 27; and
• SEMA Specialty Equipment Market Association’s “tricked out” specialty performance cars
In an effort to invest in the future of the industry, Automechanika Canada and the National Automotive Trades Association (NATA) will present Career Day on Friday, Sept. 28. Students and apprentices will be welcomed. NASCAR’s Hall of Fame Historian, Buz McKim will be the feature guest speaker on Career Day. Author of the “NASCAR Vault” and a former racer and automotive artist, he has been involved with NASCAR most of his life. With racing cars and special events, speakers and special presentations, employer interview areas and hourly airbag detonations, Career Day is expected to be a remarkable opportunity for young people to advance their careers in the automotive aftermarket.
For further information and a full seminar program schedule, visit: www.AutomechanikaCanada.ca.
