Melbourne 2011 Expo deemed a Huge Success!

The Collision Repair Expo and the co-located Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre from 12 to 14 May exceeded expectations by attracting 12,625 trade visitors to the largest aftermarket trade show held in the Victorian capital.

Of the 3,000+ people who registered as Collision Repair Expo visitors, many were also educated and entertained by the co-located Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo.

There are separate organising committees responsible for the two Expos (one representing the collision repair industry, and the other representing the aftermarket accessories, equipment and parts sector) and both Expos are co-ordinated for the industry by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA).

AAAA Executive Director Stuart Charity said the organising committees praised both industry sectors for their extraordinary support of the trade shows. "The 2011 Expos set attendance records - 20% up on the Melbourne Expos in 2007 and 50% up on the Sydney Expos in 2009. The 12,625 attendance figure for the 2011 Expos is remarkable when you realise that there are only an estimated 15,000 aftermarket mechanical and collision repair workshops in the whole of Australia," he said.

Attracting over 10,000 visitors from the collision repair industry, the Collision Repair Expo showcaseds paint products and application systems, chemicals and surface preparations, collision repair tools and equipment, replacement panels, parts and frames, computer software and hardware and training programs.

This Expo is a must attend event for professionals in the Collision Repair Industry.  Mark your diary for the next Expo: 11-13 April 2013, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.