The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), will present, “Import Parts Explosion: Are You Taking Your Fair Share?” as part of the AAPEX Learning Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in The Venetian Hotel, Level 1, Marco Polo Room 704 in Las Vegas, Nev. This session will cover what it takes to be a major player in the import parts arena and will include how to focus on more than just “fast moving” import part numbers and look at “big picture” sales potential, how to better compete with the dealer network in application coverage for vehicles in your market and how to better establish your store(s) as the “go-to” specialist for import part coverage and the “first call” for more repair shop customers. 

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A panel of industry experts, moderated by Martin Gold, S-G Import Parts, includes Andy Anders, eastern sales manager, Robert Bosch LLC; Craig Barnes, vice president, Delphi Product & Service Solutions; Francis Labun, vice president-sales group, DENSO; and David T. Segal, president, Automotive Supply Associates. 

All AAPEX education sessions are free and will be held this year starting Monday, Oct. 29 through Thursday, Nov. 1 at The Venetian Hotel, on the Venetian/Palazzo Congress Center Level 1, Marco Polo Rooms 701 – 706. Although some sessions are recommended for specific aftermarket audiences, everyone is welcome to attend any session.

All AAPEX Learning Forum education sessions are accredited by the University of the Aftermarket toward the AAP and MAAP professional designations. For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com.



About AIA

Supporting free and fair trade since its 1981 founding, the Auto International Association (AIA) mission is to provide a bridge between the international automotive community and the North American aftermarket and to promote the unique qualities associated with the distribution of parts for import nameplate vehicles. AIA is a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).


 

About AAIA

AAIA is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 23,000 member and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, services, tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Through its membership, AAIA represents more than 100,000 repair shops, parts stores and distribution outlets.