Auto-Wares Group Of Companies Reports Record Attendance At Parts Store And Service Tech Expo

Auto-Wares Group Of Companies Reports Record Attendance At Parts Store And Service Tech Expo

The event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, educated its attendees in many automotive aftermarket related topics, with more than 57 training classes available.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — More than 2,660 service technicians, parts store owners and other automotive aftermarket professionals attended the 18th annual Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Parts Store and Tech Expo on Feb. 12-13 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This event educated its attendees in many automotive aftermarket related topics, with more than 57 training classes available.

This was the second of two events. The first was held on Jan. 23 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The Schaumburg Tech Expo educated more than 1,500 aftermarket industry professionals with more than 38 training classes available.

In addition to the training opportunities in Grand Rapids, a large booth show was held with more than 200 manufacturers present and 418 vendor representatives in attendance. Attendees were able to see the latest product offerings from these vendors all under one roof. Attendees also were able to make purchases at the show at special savings for their businesses. Prizes were given away for not only visiting the booths, but also purchasing products at the show. Prizes ranged from free products to a flatscreen TV.

For more information regarding the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Parts Store and Service Tech Expo, visit avtechexpo.com.

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