AAPEX 2015 BY THE NUMBERS

2015 AAPEX Report | aapexshow.com
AAPEX 2015
BY THE NUMBERS
45,116
Targeted
Buyers1
2,200+
Exhibitors
24 Of 25 Of
World's Largest
Auto Chains2
93%
11 Top
Program
Groups2
Buyer
Satisfaction
Rate
AAPEX and SEMA combined. Based on registration in the AAPEX target principal business classifications.
Aſtermarket Business World Top 25 Auto Chain Report.
1
2
26 Official
International Buying
Delegations
BUYING POWER
AAPEX 2015 BY THE NUMBERS | aapexshow.com
45,116 targeted buyers
80
150+
50-149
MAKE
BUYING
DECISIONS
OTHER
Over Half Had Annual
Sales Of Over $1 Million
47% Had Two
Or More Outlets
4 In 5 Make Or
Influence Buying Decisions
11-49
%
$1M-$5M
47
1
%
2-10
OTHER
INFLUENCE
BUYING
DECISIONS
26
11
world's largest
auto chains
2
2
program groups
representing:
2
1,390 WD
MEMBERS
22,000+
JOBBER STORES
22,000+
SERVICE CENTERS
1,405 MEMBEROWNED WAREHOUSES
18,882 STORES
REPRESENTED
PROGRAM GROUPS
AAM Group/AAM USA, Inc.
Aſtermarket Auto Parts Alliance
AIM/Uni-Select
Automotive Distribution Network
Automotive Parts Associates
CARQUEST Auto Parts
Engine Pro/Engine Parts Group Inc.
Federated Auto Parts Distribution
National Automotive Parts Association
National Pronto Association
TruStar Inc.
OVER $40 BILLION IN
COMBINED SALES
OFFICIAL
INTERNATIONAL
BUYING DELEGATIONS
806
BUYING
DELEGATES
148
AAPEX and SEMA combined. Based on registration in the AAPEX target principal business classifications.
Aſtermarket Business World Top 25 Auto Chain Report.
1
$5M-$10M
$10M-$50M
COMPANY
AutoZone Inc.
Advance Auto Parts
O'Reilly Automotive Inc.
Genuine Parts Company
Pep Boys
Fisher Auto Parts
Uni-Select Inc.
Replacement Parts Inc.
Automotive Parts Headquarters
Hahn Automotive Warehouse
XL Parts
Arnold Motor Supply
SAE Warehouse Inc.
Auto Tire & Parts NAPA
Arnold Oil Company
Bond Auto Parts
The Parts House
Automotive Supply Associates
Bennett Auto Supply
Car Parts Warehouse
ABC Auto Parts
Hedahls Auto Plus
Brooks Auto Parts
Knecht’s Auto Parts
Global
Presence
54%
$50M+
24 of 25
RANK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
15
17
18
19
21
22
23
24
25
1
COUNTRIES
TOTAL1
18,041
INTERNATIONAL
BUYERS TOTAL1
BUYER PROFILE
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Job Function
Reason For Attending
FINDING NEW
SUPPLIERS
NETWORKING
31% PRESIDENT/
OWNER
18%
3% CHIEF OFFICER
20%
11%
11% EXECUTIVE
51%
25% MANAGEMENT
DIVERSIFYING
SERVICE
OFFERINGS
15% TECHNICIAN/
CRAFTSMAN/
SKILLED TRADE
FINDING NEW
PRODUCTS
14% SUPPORT
STAFF
17% more
hours spent on show
floor than industry
benchmark1
INDUSTRY
0
2
4
9 in10
11.1
AAPEX 2015
said AAPEX 2015
met or exceeded
expectations
9.5
6
8
10
12
EXCEEDED
93%
NO OPINION
NOT MET
MET
HOURS ON SHOW FLOOR
By State
2
By Country
Exhibitor Surveys, Inc.
AAPEX and SEMA combined. Based on registration in the AAPEX target principal business classifications.
1
2
2
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
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Reason For Exhibiting
EXCEEDED
87%
NOT MET
GLOBAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
NO OPINION
14%
GENERATE
SALES
24%
MET
NETWORKING
Nearly 9 in10
30%
28%
PROMOTE
BRAND
5%
said AAPEX 2015 met or
exceeded expectations
SHOWCASE
NEW PRODUCTS
1ST
YEAR
20+
Product Categories
FRONT OF COUNTER
Accessories: Exterior
Accessories: Interior
Air Fresheners
Antifreeze/Coolant
Batteries/Battery Accessories
Body Repair
Car Care Accessories
Cargo Management
Electrical
Filters
Fluid Management & Accessories
Greases & Lubes
Hand Care
Lighting: Automotive
Motor Oil
Paint/Coatings
Performance Chemicals
Refrigerants & Accessories
Remanufactured Parts & Components
Remote Diagnostics
Sealants/Adhesives/Compounds
Shop Equipment(Light Duty)
Spark Plugs
Tape
Tire & Wheel Accessories
Towing & Hitch
Transmission Fluid
Washer Fluids
Wipers
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Business Products & Services
Consumer Products & Services
HARD PARTS/FIT & FUNCTION
Application Electrical
Batteries
Brakes
Climate Control
Cooling
Driveline
Emission Control/Air Management
Engine Parts/Components
Exhaust System
Fuel System
Gaskets
Ignition System
Rotating Electrical - (Charging/Starting)
Steering
Suspension
Wiper Components
TECHNOLOGY
Other: Augmented Reality
Other: Big Data
Process: 3D Printing
Process: Automated Warehouses
Process: Robotics
Vehicle: Autonomous Vehicles
Vehicle: Connected Car
Vehicle: Remote Diagnostics
Vehicle: Telematics
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Hand Tools
Power Tools
Shop Equipment
Shop Supplies
Tool & Show Storage
Vehicle Systems Tools & Equipment
16-20
11-15
YEARS
EXHIBITING
AT AAPEX
2-5
6-10
36% at 10+ years
More than 1 in 3 have been
exhibiting with AAPEX
for over 10 years
Sales Channels
RETAILERS
DEALERS
INDEPENDENT WDs
MASS MERCHANDISERS
PROGRAM GROUPS
PRIVATE BRANDS
INSTALLER CHAINS
INDEPENDENT INSTALLER
OTHER
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
Audience
Engagement
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