International. AAPEX represents the global automotive aftermarket industry of more than 1.8 billion dollars and historically has 2500 exhibiting companies.
AAPEX 2022 announced the winners of the New Product and New Packaging Exhibits during an awards ceremony at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.
The AAPEX 2022 New Product Showcase is the launch pad for products debuting at this year's event.
The entries were evaluated electronically by previously registered buyers who viewed the products in AAPEX Product Plus magazine. The entries with the most votes were named Best New Product in each of the nine categories.
The winning entries are:
Accessories and general merchandise: Scrubblade Inc., Scrubblade Shade Blade, booth A2954
Appearance and Car Care Chemicals: Kafko Int'l Ltd., Overnight Stain Remover for Concrete and More, Booth A3438
Automotive lighting: Brown & Watson International, 22" Double Row ULTIMA Explora Light Bar, No. LB-72282-1, Booth A5732
Commercial Tools and Services: TOPDON USA INC., AR Glasses, booth R8633
Chemicals, lubricants and filters: Prestone Products Corporation, Prestone Max Ready to Use and Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant, Booth A2638
Hard parts: Robert Bosch LLC, Bosch Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors (TPMS) from Bosch, booth A4409
Security: ITW Global Brands, Slime Deluxe Emergency Roadside Kit, Booth A3418
Technology: Baccus Global LLC, DeWalt DXAEOBD 1 amp battery charger and battery maintainer, booth A3369
Tools and equipment: Brown & Watson International, PROJECTA Intelli-Start 12V lithium battery starter, no. PJ-IS1500-1, booth A5732
The new 2022 AAPEX packaging exhibit features the latest and most innovative packaging designs and concepts in the automotive aftermarket.
The entries were also evaluated electronically by previously registered buyers who viewed the products in AAPEX Product Plus magazine.
The entries with the most votes were named Best New Packaging in each of the five categories.
The winning entries are:
Environmental impact: Liqui Moly USA Inc., 20L plastic container, booth 3238
Innovation: XToolUSA, Nitrous Keys Build-A-Key Set, Stands A2064, R7632
Marketing: CRC Industries, Inc., CRC Guaranteed to Pass Emissions System Cleaner, Booth 3816
Performance: Berryman Products, Inc., Berryman B-33 Engine Degreaser, Booth A4209
Protection: AutoTex/Clix wipers, Clix Silicone+, stand A3247
This year's awards were presented by Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, and Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
All tickets are on display at AAPEX in the new product and new packaging showcases at The Venetian Ballroom. Tickets are also included on the AAPEX mobile app and on the AAPEX website.
