The AAPEX/AASA Overseas Automotive Council’s (OAC) 2012 International Reception – held Oct. 30 at The Mirage – was the networking event of the week for global business contacts. “Each year, the AAPEX/OAC International Reception facilitates networking with top-level international and domestic business people active in the export market,” says Dan Pike, AASA vice president. “The 2012 event lived up to our tradition as one of the best global networking events during AAPEX,” he added. “Our reception attendance continues to increase each year,” Pike says. “The steady increase in attendance shows that domestic buyers are coming to understand the value of global marketing – and the international networking this event offers.” Automechanika was the Premiere sponsor of the AAPEX/OAC 2012 International Reception. Other sponsors included: GOLD Affinia Global Sales, Federal Mogul Corp., Gates Corp., OEC Group, UCI-Fram Group and US Motor Works SILVER CARDONE Industries, Cloyes, Cyclo Industries, GreenTune, Intraco Corp., Melling Engine Parts and TRANS-Tec.About OAC Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) is the international aftermarket council of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association. The Council promotes the sale in foreign markets of automotive and heavy duty products manufactured in North America. Those products include components, accessories, chemicals, hand and power tools, service maintenance and repair equipment, and paint and body supplies for both cars and trucks. OAC has more than 350 members in more than 40 countries. More information is available through its Web site, www.oac-intl.org.About AASA AASA (www.aftermarketsuppliers.org) exclusively serves manufacturers of aftermarket components, tools and equipment, and related products. It is a recognized industry change agent – promoting a collaborative industry environment, providing a forum to address issues and serving as a valued resource for members. AASA is an affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). “AASA, The Voice for the Automotive Aftermarket Supplier Industry”