Attendances up at Equip Auto

More than 95,000 visitors attended the recent Equip Auto international automotive trade fair, which took place in Paris, October 13-17. The number of visitors was up 4% when compared to 2013

A total of 1,400 exhibitors (including 60% international), displayed their wares across the three halls of the show, spanning over 100,000 sq. meters, with busy stands, and many qualitative meetings with potential customers.

Among the new events launched this year, the live TV Studio played host to personalities, journalists, official experts and exhibitors to discuss the major topical issues in the automotive industry and provide insight into their implications.

63 programmes were showcased, featuring 200 guests. All of the interviews and debates remain online on the show’s YouTube channel and on social media.

Equip Auto 2015 attracted significant numbers of repair and vehicle maintenance professionals to the show thanks to a successful programme of training workshops throughout the five days of the show, attracting close to 1,500 participants.

These visitors were also able to take advantage of the numerous demonstrations of equipment, products and services as well as the wide range of interactive and fun features of outstanding quality organised on exhibitors’ and trade associations stands.
 
Innovation, a key component of Equip Auto’s DNA, was a core component of the show.

The International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation, were awarded, for the 30th consecutive year, to 16 companies by a French and International jury of professional journalists.

The Special Awards were organised by French journalists from the associations AFPA and AJTE. The newly created “Connectivity” category was particularly successful with a wide range of solutions and products being awarded.