October 2019

attendance and we’ve witnessed some tremendous growth over the years. With emissions and Euro level compliance remaining a big talking point across Europe, Equip Auto is a great platform for us.” Autodata will be in Hall 3, on Stand D093. Max Lienard, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Autodata commented: “We are delighted to be exhibiting at Equip Auto again this year. The show provides us with a perfect opportunity to network with customers, both existing and new, and discuss how we can help them improve their efficiency and profitability using Autodata’s innovative solutions.” See you there With so much to see, Aftermarket hopes to see many of its readers over in Paris when we visit. Keep an eye out for members of the team, and don’t forget to say “bonjour” if you see us. OCTOBER 2019 AFTERMARKET 35 www.aftermarketonline.net whose businesses gravitate around classic vehicles. Looking ahead, the focus for the International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation will be on technology for the future. There will be seven categories, with a gold trophy winner in each of them, awarded by a judging panel of 48 journalists from 10 countries. Commenting on the upcoming show, Chairman of Equip Auto Philippe Baudin said: “Since 2017, EQUIP AUTO has established itself as the unifying meeting for the industry, bringing together all the reference professional organisations. I wish to maintain this commitment so that all visitors have a single event in France, located at the heart of all the major transformations, to meet, exchange, make discoveries and spend an enjoyable time with other professionals.” Exhibitors Once you are there, what can you expect from some of the familiar names mentioned earlier? For MEYLE, the focus will be on its MEYLE-HD, MEYLE-PD and MEYLE- ORIGINAL product lines, as well as a number of other solutions. The company will also be introducing the individual replacement of the slot bushings for the rear control arm of the BMW 5, 6, 7 and X5 (e-series) models on a mobile workshop cart. You will find them in Hall 1 on Stand F 050. BM Catalysts will also be in Hall 1, on Stand M011, and will be exhibiting many items from its range at the show. The focus will be on the future of emissions and technology. Mark Blinston, Commercial Director at BM Catalysts observed: “This year’s event will be our seventh Equip Auto Equip Auto 2019 at a glance: When: 15-19 October 2019 Where: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France Opening times: 9am – 6pm For more information or to book visit: en.equipauto.com/ Above: ACtronics stand