PANAMA CITY, Panama — The first-ever Latin Auto Parts Expo is the all-in-one trade show for all things automotive and gives exhibitors and visitors a chance to showcase their products and services to the Latin American marketplace and identify new suppliers, show organizers say.

The show will be held July 9-11, 2014, at the Atlapa Convention Center in Panama City.

Only the Latin Auto Parts Expo lets you stock up on essential core merchandise, add margin-drivers and diversify your inventory — all in one easy trip to Panama City, show organizers say. And with the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, organizers of the annual AAPEX show in Las Vegas, bringing many of their members to exhibit at your doorstep, the Latin Expo is a can’t-miss event for Latin American buyers, show organizers say.

To date, more than 157 international companies are registered to exhibit such as Multi Parts Supply, Pep Boys, Federal-Mogul, NAPA Auto Parts, Walker Products, Schaeffler Aftermarket, Beck/Arnley World Parts, MAHLE Trading, Aisin World Corp. of America, Remy, Valvoline International Inc., B&B Manufacturing Corp., IDQ Holdings Inc., Peak International, Warren Distribution, Robert Bosch and Standard Motor Products, just to name a few.

Panama is an ideal destination for a trade show. Panama is politically stable, has a free trade agreement in place with the United States and is a strategic entry point for entering the Latin American marketplace. With vehicles in operation forecasted to grow at 5.2 percent annually over the next five years, the auto care industry in Latin America is projected to grow more than 30 percent over the same period. Simply put, prospects for growth are high in Latin America, and we want to make sure exhibiting companies are well-positioned to benefit from the projected growth.

Suppliers from around the world have taken notice of Latin America’s rapidly growing base of middle-class consumers and diversifying industries and are eager to increase sales in this rapidly-growing marketplace. These suppliers want one show where they can meet with buyers from throughout the region.

Visitor registration is free to buyers and deadline for exhibitor booth space is May 1st. To register as a visitor and receive expo updates and information and see complete exhibitor list, visit www.latinpartsexpo.com. The show is organized by Latin Expo Group LLC., the same organizers of the Latin Tyre Expo.