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01/03/2011 - AAAE: WHO'S WHO OF AUTO
The 2011 Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo to be held in Melbourne from Thursday 12 May to Saturday 14 May will feature the industry's top brands in the country's largest display of workshop equipment, products and services. Organised for the retail repair and service sector by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the Expo has attracted major Australian companies as well as key global exhibitors to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. AAAA Executive Director Stuart Charity said the Expo will be the industry highlight in 2011. "Trade visitors to the 2011 Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo will enjoy a feast of displays offering leading edge technology in diagnostic and repair equipment driven by sophisticated electronics, the latest workshop tools and equipment, and state of the art replacement parts and consumable products from all major manufacturers and resellers," he said. International standard displays "The industry has really embraced this show. Exhibition space is now sold out and the quality of the displays will be of international standard. Enthusiastic response to this Expo reflects the great confidence the world's suppliers have in the Australian industry," Mr Charity said. Australian chassis dynamometer pioneers Mainline Automotive Equipment will feature examples of their internationally recognised technology, which includes analytical functions and data logging and graphing. Sales Manager Craig Mahoney said the sophisticated Mainline DynoLog dynos is committed to accuracy and does not allow operators to 'fudge' results. Visit: www.mainlineauto.com.au Australian Auto Accessories will present the latest accessories and performance products from Asia, Europe and the United States for most club level motor sport activities for V8 and four cylinder enthusiasts. Visit: www.australianauto.com.au Brake and coil over suspension specialist K-Sport will bring a new range of brake kits for Torana and Mustang cars to display among their other units. Visit: www.ksport.com.au Export award winning clutch components and tools supplier Australian Clutch Services will feature a range of economically priced twin plate clutch kits to suit most popular applications, together with promotional give-ways and vehicle displays. Visit: www.australianclutch.com.au State of the art automotive testing and diagnostic equipment used by workshops, regulatory authorities and service testing stations will be displayed by Australian manufacturer AutoTest Products. National Sales Manager Paul King said the company will introduce its new AutoStop suspension tester at the Expo. Visit: www.autotest.net.au Specialist supplier of automotive electronic, fuel injection, engine management and ignition systems Australian Fuel Injection (AFI) will exhibit its extensive range of components manufactured by Bosch, Siemens VDO, NGK-NTK, Kolbenschmidt, Mitsubishi and others. AFI's Tim Chivers said visitors will be able to operate an interactive display that simulates changing sensor settings. "Visitors will see the effect that different settings have on the performance of electronic modules and they will be able to compare new parts with old failed units. We know workshops are under time pressure, so we deliver service, not just parts. We provide technical assistance and a try before you buy plan to aid diagnosis," he said. Visit www.afi-australia.com.au "For workshop owners and managers wanting an update on high-tech workshop equipment, this show will deliver to trade visitors an international who's who of accessories, parts and tool suppliers," said Stuart Charity. "Thousands of product lines will be presented by an A to Z list of manufacturers and by the leading national resellers. "In addition, the 10 percent of the exhibition space devoted to international companies will include over 100 companies representing China, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States," he said. International speakers at Choice of Repairer seminars The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo provides forward thinking businesses with real opportunities to improve their bottom line. In addition to the equipment and products on display, the Expo offers high level seminars featuring expert Australian and international speakers, who will provide an update on the progress of the Choice of Repairer issue in Australia, Europe and the USA. This global campaign is fighting to protect consumer choice and competition in the vehicle repair and service sector by eliminating any technical or legal barriers that impact on the car owners' rights to have their vehicle maintained and repaired at competitive prices in the workshop of their choice. Choice of Repairer seminar sessions will be held during the show between 5 to 6pm on Friday 13 May and 10 to 11am on Saturday 14 May. Pre-booking is essential on the special registration form www.aftermarketexpo.com.au Also being held in conjunction with the Expo will be the Exhaust Systems Professional Association 26th Annual General Meeting and a delegation visiting from the New Zealand Brake and Clutch Specialists Association. Visit www.automedia.com.au/exhib.htm Plan your Expo visit "With such a diversity of industry exhibits, the Choice of Repairer Seminars, and the Collision Repair Expo co-located next door, Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo visitors will benefit from a great variety of inputs to help improve the performance of their businesses," Mr Charity said. "A huge array of special attractions will also fill your Expo day. Among them will be exhibitors' special offers, dynamic displays, product launches, and competitions. For the show car enthusiasts, there will be displays of award winning street and competition machines where you can get up close to enjoy the skills of the builders. "Now is the time for workshop owners and managers to plan their diaries to ensure their team members attend this Expo. Your businesses will benefit from the increased knowledge, the opportunity to source new products and to chance to negotiate deals that will put your business ahead of the guy around the corner," Mr Charity said. To book your attendance at the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo, please visit www.aftermarketexpo.com.au Photo caption: MainlineDynoLogLo.jpg: Visitors will see the Mainline DynoLog AWD 1800 Chassis Dynamometer in action on the company's Expo stand.
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