Trade Shows

International BIG R Show: Since 1988 this show has helped members reach out to potential customers and is the most widely recognized event in the remanufacturing industry. Member companies benefit from substantial discounts on exhibit space, registration fees and sponsorship opportunities. It is always held two days before the AAPEX & SEMA Shows in Las Vegas. Visit www.bigrshow.com.

Reduced Exhibit Space Rates: APRA member companies receive substantial discounted booth rates at the International BIG R Show, PAACE Automechanika, ReMaTec and other selected association sponsored events and trade shows.

PAACE/Automechanika: APRA is one of the four main sponsors of this event along with MEMA, SEMA and MesseFrankfurt. Our interest is in encouraging the development of remanufacturing in Mexico, Central and South America to service their growing vehicle population.

ReMaTec: APRA and its European Division are key co-sponsors of this biennial international trade exhibition for the automotive remanufacturing industry held in Amsterdam.

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW): APRA's Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group is a sponsor of this event which will take place in Las Vegas at The Mirage on January 18-21, 2010 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS): This Two-day program addressing the issues and trends affecting the automotive aftermarket industry and influencing its future. Net proceeds go toward scholarships to benefits students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket. APRA is one of 11 associations that co-sponsor this annual event.

GAAS Scholarship Program: This is offered through GAAS and was designed to help students launch a career in the automotive aftermarket. APRA members and their employees are eligible to participate.