Panama. Aftermarket International was present at the return of the Latin Tire & Auto Parts Expo, which once again brought together the tire and auto parts sector in Latin America at the Panama Convention Center on June 14 and 16.
In the 59,000 square meters of the enclosure gathered more than 500 international exhibitors; from tire manufacturers, tire service and repair companies, retreading, wheels, auto parts manufacturers, self-service, tools and equipment, etc.
Outside of the exhibitors, a series of presentations led by industry experts were held on topics ranging from the original aftermarket to global retreaded tire trends, technology and electric vehicles.
This year's keynote speaker was Eduardo Minardi, founder of Minardi Global, co-founder of Mobility and Tire Webinars. Joining him were David Shaw, CEO of Tire Industry Research; Radu Iliescu, sales manager, Denso Corporation; Guilherme Soares, Aftermarket Manager of BorgWarner Brazil; William Veder-Ardila, Chief Commercial Officer of Hankook Tire & Technology, and David Stevens, Chief Commercial Officer of Tire Retread & Information Bureau.
In an interview with Aftermarket International, during the fair, Jaime Cabrera, CEO of Woodyard Wholesale Parts, expressed his gratitude for the welcome of the people of Panama.
"It has been something very pleasant and I do not regret having come to Panama," he said.
