Messe Frankfurt’s automotive hub
Messe Frankfurt has launched a ‘Gateway to Automotive’, the exhibition organiser’s industry hub for automotive topics. As well as compiling news from trade sources, the hub features an event calendar.
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Repairify to exhibit vehicle diagnostic, calibration expertise at Automechanika
Diagnostic and calibration firm Repairify will exhibit at Automechanika (10-14 September 2024; Hall 9.0, Stand D36 at Messe Frankfurt). The company said it would demonstrate its advanced vehicle diagnostic and calibration technology, spearheaded by its asTech Digital ADAS Calibration Unit. It will also demonstrate its remote services, in which it claims global leadership.
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event reveals highlights and launches for 2024 show
The organisers of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 have revealed selected highlights of its upcoming show. More than 15 new products will be unveiled by exhibitors, with more to come at the event, which returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 5-6 June. Highlights include BM Catalysts’ introduction of a dedicated garage campaign featuring two innovative online platforms designed to empower technicians to learn and earn. Meanwhile, garage management system provider TechMan will mark its tenth anniversary by revealing the latest integrations in its system, designed to revolutionise and modernise daily operations for garages and workshops.
Exhibitor bookings for UK Garage and Bodyshop Event exceed 60%
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event returns in 2024 and organiser Messe Frankfurt UK reports receiving a swathe of bookings for early bird offers on stands. Leading automotive aftermarket suppliers, parts distributors, and manufacturers have booked over 60% of stands for the event, positioning them to engage with garage and bodyshop owners and professionals at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on 5-6 June 2024.
LKQ Euro Car Parts CEO highlights importance of ongoing investment
LKQ Euro Car PartsThe CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, Andy Hamilton, has explored the challenges and opportunities being posed by this period of unprecedented change for the UK automotive sector in an interview with Automechanika and The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event organisers Messe Frankfurt’s digital platform, auto:resource. The first in a series of three interviews trailing the contents of the upcoming show offers an insight into how garages can futureproof their businesses, embrace emerging technologies and meet ever-changing demand.
Messe Frankfurt launches UK Garage and Bodyshop Event for 2022
The organiser of Automechanika Birmingham and auto:resource has launched The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event. The event targets training, technology, and tools for the garage and bodyshop sector. Messe Frankfurt said the event will “provide a focused opportunity for suppliers and their garage and bodyshop customers to engage, learn and facilitate progress, as we seek to adapt to the rapidly changing nature of the industry.” It said the event is a response to market demand, following a survey of more than 300 garages and consultation with suppliers.
Automechanika Birmingham postponed until June 2022
Automechanika Birmingham 2021 has been postponed. The organisers, Messe Frankfurt UK, said the leading exhibition for the automotive aftermarket would return on 7-9 June 2022. The company’s Frankfurt headquarters had already announced the postponement of Automechanika Frankfurt to September 2021. The decision to postpone the UK event follows several months of discussion with exhibitors and host venue the NEC.
Automechanika Birmingham appoints Jack Halliday as new event director
Automechanika Birmingham has promoted Jack Halliday to event director, just under a year ago he joined the Messe Frankfurt UK subsidiary as head of sales.
Mark Water Pumps and Exhaust Systems exhibiting at Automechanika 2018
Messe Frankfurt will once again play host to Automechanika this year, with Mark Water Pumps Limited (MWPL) and parent company Mark Exhaust Systems Limited joining fellow aftermarket leaders to showcase the latest innovations in the sector. Attendees will be able to view a range of high quality water pumps and emission control solutions, as well as gain input from industry experts, on stand D55 in Hall 6.2 throughout the show.
Messe Frankfurt buys Forest Exhibitions
On Wednesday 28th February, Messe Frankfurt bought Automechanika Birmingham organiser Forest Exhibitions.
According to a statement released on 1 March, Messe Frankfurt – the world’s third biggest exhibition organiser and the owner of the Automechanika name – the acquisition is designed to set up a UK subsidiary.
CURC launches Tire+, moves RubberTech to September in 2017
When Reifen China 2016 opened the doors of the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre on the 1 December, it was immediately apparent that several significant changes are afoot in the Chinese tyre show sector. As the name suggests, Reifen China has always been organised by Messe Essen in partnership with China United Rubber Company (CURC) and co-located with CURC’s always-well-attended RubberTech. But next year that will change and the Reifen name has been licensed to Messe Frankfurt for use alongside its Automechanika Shanghai show. This move, which began as a ripple-effect emanating from the Reifen versus The Tire, Cologne competition that has been going on in Germany, has caused repercussions as far away as China. As a result CURC (the exhibition firm behind RubberTech and Messe Essen/Reifen China’s former partner) will also be launching a new tyre event in 2017.
Automechika highlights Academy sessions
Ahead of its September show in Frankfurt, Automechechanika’s organisers are highlighting Automechanika Academy. Messe Frankfurt reports that it has “spared no effort with improvements being made not only to the exhibition concept but also to the accompanying lecture and professional-development programmes”. As a result, trade visitors can look forward to a full line-up of lectures, seminars and practical further-development courses. Indeed, Messe Frankfurt goes as far as saying “the Automechanika Academy programme is now of a size and scope that could easily provide the material for several supplementary professional qualifications”.
Automechanika Shanghai adds new wheel rim/tyre sector space in West hall
Automechanika Shanghai is said to be experiencing “sweeping growth” ahead of the 2016 show, which will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Puxi, Shanghai from 30 November – 3 December. The organisers are highlighting the show’s Connectivity and Electronics & Systems zones. However, in addition to the gains seen by the Electronics & Systems sector, for the first time the show’s West Hall will be housing the Wheel Rim/Tyre sectors.
Automechanika Dubai reports “tyres and batteries” on a roll at 2016 show
A total of 220 global manufacturers showcased their tyre and battery-related products and services at Automechanika Dubai 2016, taking up 7,300 square metres of exhibition space during event which was help between 8 and 10 May at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Messe Frankfurt Middle East reported that this represents a 15 per cent year-on-year growth in exhibitor numbers over 2015, and a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in exhibition space.
First glimpse of new Reifen in UK at Automechanika Birmingham 2017
The close working relationship between Messe Frankfurt, organisers of the Automechanika automotive trade exhibitions, and Messe Essen’s Reifen tyre industry event, has been consolidated further. The two organisations announced that they would enhance their working relationship through a global partnership across all Automechanika events from 2017 onwards, with the two major exhibitions coming together for the first time at Automechanika Birmingham in June 2017.
