Auto-Wares Group of Companies holds parts store, service tech expo

March 5, 2014
More than 2,450 service technicians, parts store owners and other automotive aftermarket professionals attended the Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Parts Store and Tech Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan Feb. 14-15.

More than 2,450 service technicians, parts store owners and other automotive aftermarket professionals attended the Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Parts Store and Tech Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan Feb. 14-15.

This event educated attendees about many automotive aftermarket related topics. This is the first of two events, the second will be held in Schaumberg, Ill., on March 22.

Auto-Wares said it expects to educate more than 4,400 people during the two expos. Auto-Wares has been hosting this training event for 17 years and during that time has filled more than 40,000 training seats.

In addition to training, a large trade booth show was held with more than 200 manufacturers represented.

The weekend also serves as an Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper Stores marketing conference. Many stores owners bring their top installer customers. Manufacturers, distributors, stores, installers and students all come together to learn and network.

For more information about the Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper Parts Store and Service Tech Expo, visit www.avtechexpo.com.

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