LEXINGTON, Va. — The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) has moved its 2024 membership conference to November to be held in conjunction with the AAPEX show and the Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Business Conference in Las Vegas.
The Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) Powertrain Expo has also moved its event to take place at AAPEX, Nov. 5-7, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
"This is an important time for our industry to come together to advance its strength and opportunity," The Group CEO Larry Pavey said.
"Since The Group has nearly 100% attendance at the annual membership conference, we felt that holding it in conjunction with AAPEX and the AWDA Conference would generate added support for the advancement of Right-to-Repair. Our members are committed to doing everything possible to advance this critical initiative, so having them attend AAPEX and AWDA events will be beneficial to all involved."
Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers (an AAPEX co-owner) said: "This move has strong support from aftermarket suppliers and we hope it will enhance our partnership and business planning with our valued channel customers. AAPEX is the place for valuable meeting and relationship building, and we applaud the leadership from APSG in making this happen."
The Group conference will be held Nov. 2-6. and include multiple receptions, an awards luncheon, breakout sessions and seminars for each banner-marketing brand.
The Group is a automotive parts supply network including the Federated Alliance L.L.C. and Pronto Network Cooperative Inc.
