EVENT REPORT AUTOMECHANIKA ISTANBUL 2018 05-08.04.2018 12th Edition TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul Exhibitors 1,351 (%49.1 International) Visitors 45,979 (%23.3 International) International Pavilions 12 Invited Journalist 14 from 10 countries Czech Republic, Iran, Israel, Italy, Ukraine, Egypt, Russia, Spain, Greece, UK 1
Exhibitors 12 International Pavilions Germany, Czech Republic, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Iran, Italy, Pakistan, Spain, Taiwan and France 37 Countries Exhibited 2
Visitors 45,979 10.716 International 23% 35.263 Domestic 77% TOP 10 INTERNATIONAL VISITORS Macedonia 6% Germany 7% Ukraine 7% Russia 8% Bulgaria 9% Tunisia 9% Kosova 5% Algeria 10% Iran 27% Iraq 12% %76.7 Domestic Visitors %23.3 International Visitors from 120 Countries 3
Product Groups Electronics & Systems Parts & Components Management & Digital Solutions Car Wash, Care & Reconditioning Accessories & Customizing Repair & Maintenance 4
Special Sections Accessories & Tuning Hall 11 Batteries Hall 3 Lubricants Hall 12 Reifen Tires & Wheels Hall 12 E-Mobility Hall 7 5
Opening Ceremony / Press Conference «Once again, Automechanika Istanbul proved to be the meeting point of the region for national and international professionals of the sector hosting 45,979 visitors from 120 countries. We are proud to organize such a professional and international fair. Automechanika Istanbul serves as an important meeting point for new import and export opportunities and business growth as one of the most international fairs of Turkey with 50% of the participants being foreign exhibitors.» said Tayfun Yardım, Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt Istanbul 6
Opening Ceremony / Ribbon Cutting VIP Tour «With its tremendous international capacity, Automechanika Istanbul offered significant opportunities for companies looking to enter new markets. We were very happy to witness the high level of satisfaction our exhibitors received from domestic and foreign visitors. I am so proud to announce that; it was the most interesting event of the recent years in terms of visitor density.» Alexander Kühnel, General Manager of Hannover Fairs Turkey 7
Support of Ministry of Economy The B2B event attracted considerable attention of visitors especially from Europe, Middle East, North Africa and CIS countries. During the four days, 45,979 visitors were hosted. Moreover, with the support of Ministry of Economy and Automotive Exporters Union, buyer delegations from Bosnia - Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Algeria, Czech Republic, Macedonia, Morocco, Montenegro, Palestine, Serbia, Tunisia, Germany came to the fair and developed new business relations. Also, in scope of Anatolian Programme, 108 delegations were hosted from many different cities. 8
Partners & Supporters AASA - Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association APRA - Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association ASA Federal Association of the Manufacturers and Importers of Automobile Service Equipment EGEA - European Garage Equipment Association HDMA - Heavy Duty Manufacturers Alliance KOSGEB - Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization MEMA - Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association OAC - Overseas Automotive Council OIB - Uludag Automotive Industry Exporters' Association OTOMDER - Association of Automotive Engineering OSS - Turkish Automotive Aftermarket Association TAYSAD - Association of Automotive Parts and Components Manufacturers in Turkey TEHAD - Turkey Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Association TOBB - The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey TOBFED - All Car Care Associations Federation of Turkey ZDK - German Federation for Motor Trades and Repairs AKUDER - Accumulator and Recycling Industry Association AUSDER - Association of Intelligent Transport Systems TOBFED Car Care Associations Federation Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association 9
Automechanika Academy With the support of TAYSAD, TEHAD, Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association, OSS, and TOBFED, Automechanika Academy focused on the future of the industry with various seminars, workshops and events. Seminars were organized with several interesting topics: Overview of Auto aftermarket by OSS, "Career 20.000" by TAYSAD, Technology factors that determine the future of transportation by TEHAD, Automotive after sales services" by TOBFED. In addition, various topics were discussed in the workshops that were held on the 12th and 14th halls and car washing training was held by TOBFED. 10
E-Mobility Forum Program "E-mobility and Future Technologies" Forum and Display Area was organized for the second time this year at Hall 7. Suppliers and new entrepreneurs presented alternative driving systems, autonomous driving, future fleet management, intelligent charging stations, data management and alternative fuel technologies during Automechanika Istanbul. Exciting concepts and technological developments in the fields of remote maintenance, tele-diagnostic, batteries and accumulators were covered.. 11
ES Garage In Hall 3, visitors were able to watch a great live performance by ES Garage, one of the leading workshops of Turkey. During 4 days, a 1987 model M3 sports car was restored using the parts produced by Automechanika exhibitors and ES Garage. This live performance was an enjoyable experience for all visitors and proved to be one of the most visited stands in the fair. 12
Festival of Motoring In the entrance of Hall 2, visitors were able to have information about Festival of Motoring which will be held on 21 30 September 2018 in Istanbul. The Drift Champion 200 SX and a 1947 model classic Triumph Motorcycle was exhibited as a sample of variety that will be on display during FOM. 13
Charging Stations Speacial Area In cooperation with TEHAD, Electric charging stations were exhibited for the first time at the outside of the fairground. The stations gathered great attention and gave visitors the chance to meet with the future technology in the petrol stations. 14
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