Automechanika: June 3-5, NEC Birmingham 22 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2025 Auto sector takes centre stage in Brum All roads lead to the West Midlands this summer, with Automechanika Birmingham the ultimate destination at the NEC for independent garages and professionals working in and alongside the automotive sector. With just weeks to go, this year’s event is set to be bigger and better than ever! Aftermarket magazine’s sneak five-page show preview, starting here, offers a taste of what will be on offer… In addition to more than 50 product launches, showgoers can expect more than 550 leading exhibitors from over 25 countries including Alliance Automotive Group/NAPA, Autotech Group, Autel, BM Catalysts, Bosch, Brembo, Castrol and The Race Group, Comma, DEWALT Automotive, Draper Tools, ISN Europe, Launch Tech UK, Liqui Moly, LKQ Euro Car Parts/Emotive, MAHLE Aftermarket, MANN-FILTER, Niterra UK, PPG, Ring / Osram, Sealey, Snap On, TMD Friction and ZF, all showcasing their latest products, technology and expertise. This year sees another busy and vibrant schedule of talks and panel discussions across the hubs, including the Workshop Hub, sponsored by Delphi in association with Autotechnican. Topics here include calibration, diagnostics and repair, customer service and communication, product quality and technological innovations. Key speakers on the Workshop Hub include James Dillon from Technical Topics, David Roberts from The Race Group, Arron Littlewood of Castrol, Mark Bristow, ISN Europe and Jay Wheatley, Absolutely Automotive. Meanwhile, in the Aftermarket Hub, sponsored by eBay, there will be insightful discussions on the latest trends and advice to help professionals futureproof their businesses. Seminars here will cover training and retaining top talent delivered from Amy Blick at exhilHRate, Matt Cleevely of Cleevely EV & Motors will discuss EV training and repairs and Mark Field, IAAF chief executive, will discuss the federation’s Right to Repair campaign. The importance of bringing the entire supply chain together to raise standards and change perceptions of the trade will also be on the agenda, with David Leighton and Ben Smith of Auto3iii raising awareness of tyre safety. James Dillon will be looking at the impact of AI and automation to stay ahead in the ever-evolving market. Over at the Innovation4Mobility Hub, in partnership with the SMMT, the spotlight will be on topics including new technology, electrification and the battery supply chain, logistics, autonomous mobility and sustainability and net zero. Here, you can connect with startups, industry leaders, and visionaries driving innovation. Joanne Knowles, event director at Automechanika Birmingham, said: “Our speaker line-up is the most comprehensive yet, with training and advice on all areas affecting automotive businesses. The talks and hubs will offer something for everybody with a view to continuing to drive standards forward in the motor trade.” Use the QR code to register for a free ticket for the show. Automechanika: June 3-5, NEC Birmingham Bringing entire supply chain together to raise standards and change perceptions of the trade
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