AUTOXPO 2022 kicked off with a live invitation-only opening event which included an opening presentation by Emilie Gaudet, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Brian McManus, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer. Photo Pietro Campagnaro, TKNL, Experience makers

Uni-Select reports that its AUTOXPO 2022 Powered by Bumper to Bumper convention, which was held online in late March, attracted visitors to more than 90 exhibitors booth and 140 product and training videos.

Held with the theme “More Than The Sum of Our Parts,” the event was designed to bring together the network’s parts stores, automotive service providers and suppliers.

This digital event combined expertise sharing and inspirational keynotes with unique networking opportunities.

While the event was held virtually, it did kick off with a live invitation-only opening gala which included an opening presentation by Emilie Gaudet and Brian McManus followed by an interactive musical performance with Gregory Charles, Kim Richardson and friends. 

The convention itself featured two days of live conferences by guest speakers such as Jocelyn Paquet and Stéphane Bourgeois from National Bank of Canada, Pascal Routhier from Rethink, AIA’s Jean-François Champagne and Roger Duguay from Boyden.

Subjects covered included business management, personnel retention, industry trends, products and new technologies (including EV). 

Attendees also had access to over 90 Exhibitor booths as well as an on-demand library offering in excess of 140 product and training videos.

The organization also thanked the participation of exhibitors, attendees and event sponsors:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Dorman, Total Energies, Worldparts

GOLD SPONSORS

DR1V, F1RST Brand (Raybestos, Fram, Anco, Trico, Autolite), Kimberly-Clark, Mäktig, Mevotech, Permatex, Purezone, RS Parts, Shell/Pennzoil, SKF, SMP Blue Streak, Spectra Premium, Surewerx, UStart, Wilson

SILVER SPONSORS

3M, Canadian Energy, Castrol, Gates, GearWrench, Mann + Hummel, Milwaukee, NGK/NTK, Phillips & Temro Industries, Pico, Recochem.