As complex as the of role the event’s organizers may be, it still represents  only a part of the job: therefore, the consistent growth of the event must be attributed to the exhibitors, the visitors, specialists, public institutions, trade associations, the media and trade delegations, in short, the supply chain in the widest possible sense of the word.

113,616 professional operators were in attendance throughout the five days of the event, 9,627 more compared to the previous edition, which translates into a 9,26% increase. Of these, 90,061 were local Italian professionals while 23,555 were overseas operators, which means an 8,06% increase for local operators and a 14,09% increase for international visitors

Besides providing moments of insight into the most important aspects of the aftermarket with participation of authoritative figures from the industry, AutopromotecEDU seeks to support the fair in its goal of providing global operators with networking and business opportunities.
 

The development of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things, coupled to a growing desire for a new shared and eco-friendly mobility are the trends currently leading the automotive industry towards a “new spring”.  A revolution that involves traditional Oem and Iam manufacturers, innovative start-ups and hi-tech multinational corporations. All competing to get a piece of the pie.
 

The specialization, the quality of the offer, the international vocation support the growth of the event, but also the great technological ferment that goes through our industry. Providing the best and most accurate picture of this trend, allowing visitors from all over the world to see firsthand all these changes, is certainly one of the goals of this year’s edition of the show.

Visitors have been invited to sign up online so as not to miss the opportunity to see firsthand the workshop of the future, thanks to a virtual display set up in Hall 30.

As the global economic influence of the EU declines, there are concerns over which path to take in the near future given a choice between moderate interventions and cries for a stronger cooperation.
 

Not just communication between vehicles but also between them and the surrounding world. Wi-Fi networks accessible on the roads, 5G technologies, smart road signs and traffic lights are all elements that will enable the digital transformation of mobility. The first step of this change will be operational as of 2019. But where do we stand at the moment?

By endorsing the joint declaration, EGEA (European Garage Equipment Association) confirms the need for robust policies on behalf of Europe’s future industrial production, 99% of which is made up of SME, the real backbone of the continent’s economy and industry. The initiative bears a great significance also for the car repair sector.

In a crowded automotive market, besides product quality and price, the ability to create value for the customer is becoming increasingly crucial. Here are some useful tips to facilitate the creation of a greater catchment area abroad and increase revenues.

We are looking at an important market, one that has sustained Auto-components manufacturers , spare parts dealers and repair workshops during the worst period of the recession. Not only, the sector has continued to generate good profits margins for dealers, authorized and private retailers right down to our days. The web represents the biggest news for the sector with change of ownerships constantly on the rise. In Italy, according to a research carried out by Doxa, the second-hand car market is worth 19 billion euro.

A futher increase in occupied surface area and exhibitors number, that will be 1,651 this year, with an even greater share of foreign companies. More than 120 institutional buyers will be arriving from over 30 countries, while over 100,000 visitors are expected, with a marked increase in international operators.