July 31, 2008 - Pre-AAPEX Seminar to Focus on Selling to the Chinese Aftermarket
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release For more information, contact:
AAIA-30-08 Rich White
301-654-6664 ext. 1030
E-mail: rich.white@aftermarket.org
Pre-AAPEX Seminar to Focus on Selling to the Chinese Aftermarket
BETHESDA, MD – July 31, 2008 – The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) have announced they will co-sponsor a pre-AAPEX luncheon seminar, “Selling to the Chinese Aftermarket: Getting It Right,” Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, from 12 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. in the Venetian Hotel. This timely seminar will address opportunities and challenges in China’s fast-growing aftermarket, with the latest information on the Chinese market, regulations and business practices. The seminar will be presented by the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE), a division of the China Ministry of Commerce.
There is no charge for AAIA and OAC members to attend, but registration is required.
For more information, interested members should call Lee Kadrich (AAIA) at 301-654-6664 or Anthony Cardez (OAC) at 919-549-4800.
About AAIA
AAIA is a Bethesda, Md.-based association whose more than 23,000 members and affiliates manufacture, distribute and sell motor vehicle parts, accessories, service, tool, equipment, materials and supplies. Through its membership, AAIA represents more than 100,000 repair shops, parts stores and distribution outlets.
About OAC
Established in 1923 by a group of industry professionals as an automotive club, the council now boasts a domestic and international membership of more than 450 members, representing companies from 50 countries. OAC's domestic and international members include automotive aftermarket and international export/import executives, OE parts manufacturers, freight forwarders, importers, distributors, and manufacturers’ sales representatives, all involved with the sales of automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket products and services beyond the U.S. borders.