DUBAI- Automechanika Dubai’s footprint as the leading trade and networking event for the automotive aftermarket in the region now extends to countries in the wider Middle East, Central and South Asia as well as African markets.
Organiser Epoc Messe Frankfurt, reported widespread interest in Automechanika Dubai 2014 from countries as varied as Pakistan and Bahrain, at the conclusion of a series of Industry Meetings with the aftermarket fraternities in these countries recently.
The series of Industry Meetings is part of Epoc Messe Frankfurt’s strategic outreach to interact and engage with automotive companies and key buyers in countries within close proximity to the UAE, which are also influential players and stakeholders in the regional aftermarket.
Begun four years ago, previous Industry Meetings have enabled the Automechanika Dubai team to interact closely with manufacturers, distributors, importers,exporters, suppliers, key buyers and media representatives in a wide range of countries including: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Tanzania, Zanzibar,Kenya, South Africa and India.
“The Industry Meetings enable us to get an up-close look at the conditions and requirements of each market while engaging in one-on-one interactions with many of the leading players,” said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Epoc Messe Frankfurt. “These meetings also enable us to convince varied market players of the viability and effectiveness of Automechanika Dubai as an unmatched business enabling platform.”
At the meetings invited delegates are given a detailed presentation on the overall aftermarket industry statistics, information and data including the Middle East focus, trade relations & trends and also the benefits of being present at Automechanika Dubai and the advantages such participation offers a potential exhibitor or trade visitor. The team also answers any questions from potential participants and visitors.
Automechanika Dubai 2014 looks well set for a record run when it opens doors in June at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Acknowledged as the premier trade event serving the thriving automotive 
aftermarket in the wider Middle East, Automechanika Dubai 2014 will feature the following product groups: Parts & Systems; Accessories & Tuning; Repair & Maintenance; Tyres & Batteries and Service Station & Car Wash.
Automechanika Dubai 2014 will also feature the popular Automechanika Academy – a series of seminars and workshops given by leading experts and prominent industry figures. These seminars will focus on key issues that affect the automotive aftermarket.