Automechanika Birmingham reveal highlights for 2018

The event's shaping up with three hundred exhibitors confirmed and majority of 2017 visitors intending to return

Automechanika Birmingham reveal highlights for 2018
New in 2018, the organisers will offer facilitated meetings programme to allow visitors to pre-arrange meetings with exhibitors.

After its second year of success, Automechanika Birmingham has announced exciting plans to bring the UK automotive industry together again as it returns to the NEC, Birmingham 5 – 7 June 2018.

In 2017, Automechanika Birmingham brought together more than eight hundred quality exhibitors and 12,000 key decision makers; 9,300 from the automotive aftermarket and 2,700 from the vehicle production sector.

Simon Albert, event director said “We are delighted to introduce some exciting initiatives for the 2018 exhibition.

“Next year, Automechanika Birmingham will see a diverse range of improved visitor attractions including seminars, high level networking events, interactive demonstrations and a facilitated meetings programme.”

Ibrahim Memis, export area manager, Liqui Moly said “We were really happy with Automechanika Birmingham 2017 where we were very busy, with a great deal of interest on the stand, which was fantastic for us.

“We have plans for an even bigger stand in 2018 because we need to increase our profile in the UK and Automechanika Birmingham is the best platform in the market.

“Liqui Moly is a quality brand and whatever we can do to promote, we will do.”

Plans for workshops

The event will introduce a better offering for workshops including a dedicated Workshop Quarter, improved events and networking opportunities.

The initiatives will ensure suppliers of garage equipment, tools and diagnostics meet the right buyers and maximise their product marketing across three days.

Plans so far

  • New Workshop Quarter, hosting tools and garage equipment suppliers looking to meet thousands of decision makers from independent workshops, fast fits and autocentres in one dedicated area.
  • The highly successful Garage of the Year award will be presented again at the show, an initiative which engaged and drew some the of UK’s best workshops to the event in 2017
  • Attractive live technical demonstrations and training in the Workshop Training Zone will return for 2018, as well as a new Business Services Zone and Workshop Social, ensuring that the most relevant buyers are drawn to the event.
  • Exhibitors will be encouraged to promote show deals and discounts on tools, diagnostics and garage equipment to attract the right buyers to their stand to build business.
  • Extended opening hours; One day will be extended into an evening to enable exhibitors the chance to network with visitors for longer in an informal atmosphere.

For further information about Automechanika Birmingham 2018, click ‘more details’ below.

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