Countdown to Aftermarket Expo

VASA is proud to again be exhibiting at the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo in Melbourne from April 6-8, which is a great opportunity for the association to raise its profile and strengthen ties among the automotive industry, engage with existing members and recruit new ones.

All members are encouraged to attend the Expo and visit VASA representatives on stand T36. You will be in good company, with a number of VASA-affiliated organisations also representing at this year’s event.

The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) will be on stand C51, Ashdown Ingram again have two stands (L48 and N42), Autodata is on F10, Baxters is at F54 and Century Yuasa Batteries can be found at L02.

CoolDrive Distribution is located at stand L24, with Denso on E42 and Hella at J02.

The Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers (IAME) will have stand E49, JAS Oceania is exhibiting on stand R42, Natrad will be at G46 and Paint & Panel Magazine is located at stand AA21.

Redarc Electronics has stand F50, Bosch is on G18, SuperCool Asia Pacific will he at R24, The Automotive Technician is occupying D41 and the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) can be found at C08.

A programme of educational seminars and workshops will take place throughout the Expo, under the banner of this year’s slogan ‘Build a Better Auto Business’ while official networking and awards events will take place on the Thursday and Friday.

In addition, VASA vice-president Brett Meads will deliver two free hour-long seminars at at 10.30am and 2.30pm on Saturday April 8 about new industry standard automotive refrigerant R1234yf, entitled ‘Life After R134a’. Attendees do not need to book and as such, early arrival will help secure a seat.

As a trade-only event, admission is free for qualified members of the automotive industry and all visitors must register. Further information and registration is available at www.aftermarketexpo.com.au.