AAPEX working with federal, local agencies to enhance safety during 2017 AAPEX

Oct. 5, 2017

The Auto Care Association and MEMA issued a joint statement today regarding the tragic events here this week and their efforts to enhance the safety of exhibitors and attendees to AAPEX later this month.

Motor Age Wire Reports

The Auto Care Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), co-owners of the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), issued a joint statement today regarding the tragic events here this week and their efforts to enhance the safety of exhibitors and attendees to AAPEX later this month.

“We extend heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families and all those affected by the events that took place here on Oct. 1,” said MEMA President, Steve Handschuh. “AAPEX continuously evaluates show security measures to strengthen event participant safety. The associations and show managers are actively engaged this week with local officials, federal agencies, and venue security professionals, seeking expert advice on AAPEX security.”

“We are investigating and pursuing additional security protocols to enhance current AAPEX security practices during our events the week of Oct. 31 through Nov. 3,” said Auto Care Association President, Bill Hanvey. "We will communicate these measures as they materialize in the event that they might inconvenience our exhibitors and attendees, to allow them to plan accordingly.”

About AAPEX

AAPEX is expected to feature more than 2,200 exhibiting companies and nearly 50 AAPEXedu sessions. Approximately 158,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from more than 140 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX and the SEMA Show.

AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: [email protected]. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX17.