From September 10 to 14, 2024, Messe Frankfurt, the main Conference Center in Frankfurt, will host the new edition of Automechanika with thousands of visitors expected from all over the world and a range of internationally renowned exhibitors – including the REDAT team.

Automechanika Frankfurt is one of the main global events dedicated to the Automotive Aftermarket with a complete exhibition offering and a highly qualified audience that gathers every two years in Frankfurt to discover the latest innovations and new trends in the sector.

1. Automechanika FRANKFURT: the leading fair for the automotive industry

The Automechanika fair was born in Frankfurt in 1971 as a biennial event dedicated to the Automotive Aftermarket. Since the 1990s, new locations have been added in various countries, making it an unmissable event held in 13 cities around the world.

Automechanika Frankfurt caters to all sectors of the Automotive Aftermarket, including Industrial, Retail and Workshops. The fair is organized around several thematic areas that cover the entire range of products and services in the sector. The main reference markets include:

  • Spare parts and components: a well-known market to REDAT that deals with spare parts for vehicles, including engines, transmissions, and suspension systems.
  • Electronics and systems: focuses on electronic solutions for vehicles such as infotainment systems, diagnostics, and engine management.
  • Accessories and customization: includes vehicle accessories and tuning services, offering an overview of the latest trends in customization.
  • Maintenance and repair: another market where REDAT plays a leading role with equipment and services for workshops and service centers, including innovative vehicle maintenance technologies.
  • Management and digital solutions: focuses on software and services for workshop management and repair activities, including customer relationship management (CRM) systems and e-commerce solutions.
  • Sustainability and innovation: an area dedicated to green technologies and sustainable practices in the automotive sector.

These thematic areas not only reflect current trends in the Automotive sector but also offer opportunities for knowledge exchange among professionals, manufacturers, and service providers.

2. Automechanika Frankfurt 2024: The new edition in September

In the last edition of 2022, the Fair welcomed 78,000 visitors from 175 countries who had the unique opportunity to meet the 2,804 exhibiting companies, including some of the major global players. This extraordinary organization is made possible by the approximately 130 leading partners and associations in the automotive aftermarket that support the Fair.

The next edition of Automechanika Frankfurt will be held from September 10 to 14, 2024. The Fair will set up new pavilions to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors and visitors expected compared to the previous edition. Central themes will be the transformation and sustainability of the Automotive sector, with a particular focus on electric vehicles and zero-emission solutions.

3. COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN Automechanika 2024

Some of the largest international brands in the Automotive sector are regular attendees at the Automechanika Fair, which nonetheless attracts a wide range of companies from around the world operating in the aftermarket at each edition. Among the most well-known participating brands are:

  • Continental: a global leader in the production of tires and automotive components
  • Bosch: a technology and services provider for the automotive industry known for its management systems and electrical components
  • Denso: a global supplier of automotive components including air conditioning and engine management systems
  • ZF Friedrichshafen: specializing in transmission and active safety technologies
  • Schaeffler: supplying bearings and components for engines and transmissions
  • Mahle: known for its engine management systems and filtration components

These companies, along with many others, represent the core of the Fair because through their products and technologies, the new trends and future of the Automotive aftermarket can be glimpsed.

The high quality of exhibitors at Automechanika Frankfurt helps create a dynamic environment for innovation and networking among all the key players in the sector worldwide.

4. WHY PARTICIPATE IN THE Automechanika Frankfurt FAIR

The biennial Automechanika Frankfurt stands out from other automotive sector fairs in Europe for a series of peculiar features that make it a reference point for industry professionals. Here are some:

  • Coverage of the entire value chain: Automechanika is the only fair that represents the entire value chain of the automotive aftermarket, from the production of spare parts and components to repair and maintenance services. This makes it a privileged meeting point for all industry players, from manufacturers to service providers.
  • Internationality: with participants from over 175 countries, Automechanika Frankfurt is one of the most international fairs in the sector. An aspect that fosters networking and collaboration opportunities among companies from different nations.
  • Innovation and technology: the fair is an important stage for innovations and new industry trends, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions – such as vehicle electronics, digitization, and sustainable mobility.
  • Wide variety of sectors represented: Automechanika covers multiple thematic areas, from spare parts to workshop equipment to digital services. This variety allows visitors to explore a complete range of offers in one place.
  • Events and training programs: in addition to the exhibition part, the Frankfurt Fair organizes workshops, seminars, and training programs that provide participants with the opportunity to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the sector.
  • Awards and recognitions: Automechanika is also known for its awards for the best innovations in the Automotive field, which further draw attention to cutting-edge ideas and products.

5. HOW THE NETWORK OF COMPANIES SUPPORTING Automechanika IS ENHANCED

Automechanika relies on a vast international network of partners and supporters composed of around 130 associations and companies that support its fairs worldwide. This network is fundamental to the success of the event and is enhanced through various strategies:

  • Collaboration with industry associations such as CLEPA (European Association of Automotive Suppliers) and FIGIEFA (International Federation of Automotive Aftermarket Distributors) to ensure broad and diversified representation of the automotive sector;
  • Visibility programs for companies participating in multiple Automechanika events ("Automechanika Lovers") that offer free branding opportunities to increase the visibility of exhibiting companies;
  • Networking and training events that facilitate knowledge exchange, interaction among participants, and strengthen ties between partners;
  • Support for international participation for companies wishing to participate in fairs abroad, for example, through the creation of national pavilions;
  • Digital platforms and solutions for networking and sharing ideas and expertise such as online matchmaking services that facilitate connections between exhibitors and visitors, increasing business opportunities.

6. REDAT AT AUTOMECHANIKA FRANKFURT 2024: AN UNMISSABLE APPOINTMENT

The REDAT team is ready to head to Frankfurt for a new edition of Automechanika that promises to be rich in events, global players, and new stimuli for those working in the high-level Automotive Aftermarket sector.

See you from September 10 to 14, 2024, at Messe Frankfurt in the REDAT Pavilion with the latest Made in Italy innovations for the Diesel engine spare parts sector and equipment for the repair and maintenance of injectors.