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| EAAS 09: 2nd European Automotive Aftermarket Symposium  The auto aftermarket industry will take stock of the current situation and examine the outlook for the auto repair sector and other after-sales activities during the second edition of EAAS, European Automotive Aftermarket Symposium to be held during Autopromotec 2009, the most specialized international exhibition of equipment, products and services for the transportation industry scheduled for 20-24 May 2009 in Bologna, Italy. The symposium, whose emphasis will focus on the situation in Europe, will take place on Thursday, 21 May at 9.30 a.m. and will attract the attention of decision-makers in the automotive sector interested in seizing opportunities and grasping developments in their businesses.EAAS 09 is being held under the aegis of the Ministry of Economic Development and the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade and is sponsored by the Directorate General for Competition of the European Commission and by national and European trade associations: AICA, ANFIA, AIRP, CLEPA, EGEA, FEDERPNEUS, FIGIEFA and FIRM. The symposium will provide new responses and pinpoint trends by addressing the theme: "Ecology, technology, assistance and new European regulations: the effects on the future of the automotive aftermarket". Featured speakers will include: Paolo Cesarini, Unit Head, Directorate General for Competition of the European Commission; Josef Frank, Aftermarket Director of CLEPA; Pierre Fleck, Executive Vice President, Parts and Services for Fiat Group Automobiles; Knud Sorensen, President of FIGIEFA; and Massimo Brunamonti, President of EGEA. Moderator will be Pierluigi Bonora, President of UIGA (Union of Italian Automotive Journalists). Discussions will focus on the current situation of the market and will attempt to shed light on possible future scenarios. Important issues will be addressed, such as the techniques and commercial strategies in the current business climate, and in view of future prospects, the gradual introduction of new technologies, the obligations and the opportunities of the imposed environmental standards and forecasts on the future of the European regulation on the sale and the assistance to vehicles (Monti regulation). Within this framework, discussions will also centre on the role of independent aftermarket networks. Last, special attention will be devoted to safety of vehicles during their entire life cycle and on environmental sustainability. Another topic of discussion will be the role of manufacturers of diagnostic equipment. Through an analysis of these strategic issues and thanks to the professional standing of the speakers, EAAS 09 poses itself as a point of reference for specialists and stakeholders of the auto aftermarket industry. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Exhibition News :: home page |