June 2019

MANN + HUMMEL, NGK and Yuasa. Automechanika Birmingham Event Director Jack Halliday said: “With garage attendance growing year on year, the aim of the the Big UK Garage Event is to package all elements of what Automechanika Birmingham has to offer garages, to define the clear benefits of the show and make engagement as simple and effective as possible. Many of the exhibitors are already sharing deals and offers for us to promote to garages which will be found in a dedicated garage guide onsite. “It is designed to ensure our independent garages get the most from attending and that’s why the event is giving back more than ever before to its visitors in 2019, making this the only UK Garage event worth attending.” Seminars You don’t just attend for the showstands and free breakfast do you – You want to attend some seminars. You won’t be disappointed. Aftermarket magazine is sponsoring the Aftermarket Seminars again in 2019. These will highlight the latest innovations and to provide insight in to key developments, issues and challenges for the aftermarket. Speakers are set to include the SMMT, the IAAF, The IMI, DVSA, The RMI, GiPA UK, The Motor Ombudsman, Autodata and many more. Meanwhile, Workshop Training Hub-Technical Talks is sponsored by ACtronics, where speakers include Frank Massey, James Dillon, Andy Crook and Darren Darling. There will also be presentations from Delphi Technologies, Hella, IMI, Snap-on, Yuasa, and ZF to name but a few. You can see the full rundown of what is going on in the seminar theatres on pages 36-37 of this issue of Aftermarket. Innovation Innovation will be a running thread through Automechanika Birmingham 2019, and this will be reflected in some of the new initiatives, such as the Bodyshop Demo Hub, Aftermarket Power Network, Automechanika Garage of the Year Awards and Future Mobility & Innovation Hub in association with Department of International Trade. Commenting on the countdown to Tuesday 4 June, Jack Halliday said: “We’ve seen an increase in anticipation from visitors and exhibitors for this year’s event and the excitement is building. Automechanika Birmingham is a must visit for anybody working in the automotive industry and this year’s event is going to be the most engaging yet, cementing Automechanika Birmingham’s position as the meeting place for the UK’s automotive industry.” Registration is now open and visitors can now book their free ticket here: https://automechanika- birmingham-2019.reg.buzz 32 AFTERMARKET JUNE 2019 AUTOMECHANIKA BIRMINGHAM 2019 Above: Visiting the stands can be very informative www.aftermarketonline.net Automechanika Birmingham 2019 – At a glance: Location Halls 18, 19 and 20 NEC, Birmingham Opening times Tuesday 4 June: 9.30am – 4.30pm Wednesday 5 June: 9.30am – 4.30pm Thursday 6 June: 9.30am – 4.00pm Register to attend Visit the website: https://automechanika- birmingham-2019.reg.buzz to register for your free ticket