Automechanika: UK’s biggest aftermarket event set to get bigger

Automechanika Birmingham promises to offer more than ever for the independent garage owner and technician

Automechanika: UK’s biggest aftermarket event set to get bigger
Automechanika Birmingham makes new and exciting changes for 2017.

Automechanika Birmingham has announced new and exciting changes for 2017 and is set to deliver the UK’s biggest automotive event once again from 6th-8th June 2017, NEC Birmingham.

Re-locating to halls 6 and 17-20 and following feedback from 2016, the show will adopt an improved hall layout where exhibitors are grouped into dedicated ‘aftermarket’ and ‘supply chain zones’.

The change in format will allow visitors to easily find new and existing suppliers, with 70 per cent from the UK and 30 per cent from abroad, all under one roof.

Workshop training zone

More than 40 aftermarket sessions and talks from industry experts covering topics such as industry trends, advanced IT and connectivity, business management, skills training and future drives will be presented.

New for 2017, a ‘workshop training zone’ will host technical talks and ‘ask the expert’ sessions, presenting the latest in diagnostics and connectivity, battery technology, diesel engines, ADAS, tyres, and hybrid and electric vehicles.

Over 550 quality aftermarket exhibitors will present the latest in parts, components, accessories, tools and diagnostic and garage equipment.

The who’s who of the aftermarket

The list of confirmed exhibitors includes almost all of the major players from the aftermarket: Schaeffler, ZF, JHM Butt, Delphi, Denso, NGK Spark Plugs, Draper Tools, HELLA, Mahle, TEXA, Osram, Mann + Hummel, Bilstein, Yokohama Tyres and many more. Amongst 250 companies exhibiting for the first time at the show are Liqui Moly, Euro Repar Car Service, Yuasa, Devilbiss, Hofmann Megaplan, Milwaukee Tools, Crypton and Comline.

Amongst the companies already confirmed, Bilstein will be promoting first class products from brands Febi, SWAG and Blue Print specialising in products for cars and trucks.

Whilst presenting special show offers on their stand, and meeting with new and existing customers, the UK sales team will also be announcing the grand opening of their latest state of the art distribution centre.

Taking a 60 per cent larger stand in 2017, MANN+HUMMEL plan to raise their profile at Automechanika Birmingham 2017 and build on their success from 2016.

Helen Nixon, marketing and media coordinator at MANN+HUMMEL said: “The MANN-FILTER stand will demonstrate the absolute parity between original equipment filtration supplied by parent company MANN+HUMMEL and its premium MANN-FILTER brand products, so popular in the UK Aftermarket”

Free registration

Visitor registration opened in earlier this month and was welcomed by a huge number of people registering in the first week.

Simon Albert, event director of Automechanika Birmingham said: “Visitor registration has opened and we are already ahead of where we were this time last year.

“The market speaks for itself, with significantly more exhibitors booked for 2017 and higher visitor registrations; we’re set for a brilliant event in June.”

Visitors are encouraged to register early to receive fast track entry and to receive show updates, follow the ‘more details’ link below to register for free.

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