World's Most Important Aftermarket Show Begins Tomorrow in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS - October 29, 2007: Las Vegas is not just the entertainment capital of the world, it's also an exposition mecca. Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week kicks off tomorrow for 4 big days.

AAIW is actually two big expos coming together as one giant event: AAPEX and SEMA.

Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)
Located in the Sands Expo Center, AAPEX represents the do-it-yourself retail aftermarket and the "professionally installed" aftermarket. More than one million square feet of space makes AAPEX a global resource for parts, accessories and service equipment. Special show sections include Machine Shop; Paint, Body & Equipment; Tool & Equipment; Medium & Heavy Duty Truck; SUV; Vehicle Technology; Mobile Electronics/ E-Commerce and Auto International.

Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA)
Located in the Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA represents the specialty automotive aftermarket industry. Although the show is billed as an "industry only" event, it takes on a State Fair atmosphere. SEMA has eleven miles of aisles packed with profit-making products for several niche markets including, light truck, street rod, wheel/tire, restoration, on-board technology, street performance, off-road, restyling, racing, mobile electronics and import/sport compact performance.

In total AAIW features:

• Over 4,000 U.S. and international exhibitors from all around the world.
• 100,000+ industry professionals in attendance from 113 countries.
• 7,500 new products that will set trends for tomorrow.
• 100 educational seminars, workshops and product demonstration clinics.

For more information visit the joint AAPEX/SEMA website at www.aaiwshow.com