News 21 www.aftermarketonline.net July/August 2024 In association with Key show stats include: 100 hours of seminars, more than 120 exhibitors, 180 suppliers More than 5,000 industry professionals, mainly garage and workshop owners, technicians and bodyshop experts, attended the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at the NEC Birmingham. UKGBS event director Joanne Knowles said the June event surpassed all expectations with a significant increase in attendance from the inaugural edition in 2022. Interactive exhibitions, live demonstrations and workshops were a feature of the event, plus more than 100 hours of seminars led by more than 80 industry experts. The event featured 120 exhibitors that combined to a total of 180 suppliers. Alongside the event the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation held the second edition of the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards. More than 25 new products were launched at UKGBS, highlighting advancements in service and repair products, diagnostics, and garage equipment. A key feature was the new Modern Garage, sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, designed for business owners and managers to equip themselves with the tools, technology, and expertise to service and repair modern vehicles. LKQ also won the UKGBS Customer Engagement Award for the third year running — receiving £1,500 prize money which it donated to mental health charity, Ben. It’s a wrap — and what a show!
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