By Abby Bowman
The auto glass industry gathered in Orlando a few weeks ago for Auto Glass Week™ 2024 (see page 14 for our show wrap-up), and the broader automotive industry is now preparing to head to Las Vegas later this fall. Two major events, AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) and the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show, will take place in early November. Though auto glass isn’t the main focus for either, several companies from the sector will be in attendance.
AAPEX
November 5–7, 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada | The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum
AAPEX brings together auto parts and technology suppliers, distributors, and retailers from around the world. According to expo officials, the event will feature over 2,500 exhibitors from more than 40 countries.
Auto glass companies exhibiting at AAPEX include:
A.N. Designs, a Torrington, Connecticut-based manufacturer of UltraWiz® auto glass removal tools.
BSG Auto Glass Co. Ltd, a China-based auto glass manufacturer.
Burco Inc., a mirror-glass supplier based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Gold Glass ALP Inc., a supplier of moldings and accessories headquartered in New York.
K Source Inc., a California-based OE and aftermarket mirror supplier.
XYG North America, one of the world’s largest auto glass manufacturers, with North American headquarters in Ontario, Canada.
The SEMA Show
November 5–8, 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Las Vegas Convention Center
The SEMA Show is hosted by the Specialty Equipment Market Association, a trade organization representing the automotive aftermarket industry. According to the event website, the show includes over 2,000 exhibitors and consistently attracts more than 161,000 individuals.
Auto glass companies participating in the SEMA Show include:
AirPro Diagnostics, which provides scanning, diagnostics, programming, and calibration tools and services for collision, repair, and auto glass shops.
American Cutting Edge, an Ohio-based producer of cutting tools used in various industries, including auto glass.
Delta Kits, an Oregon company specializing in windshield repair and headlight restoration products.
Equalizer, a Texas-based provider of tools for auto glass repair and replacement.
GT Tools, a Colorado manufacturer of tools for windshield repair, glass replacement, ADAS calibration, scratch removal, and plastic restoration.
Launch Tech USA, located in Ontario, Canada, supplying diagnostic and ADAS calibration equipment.
Panther Pro Inc., based in Texas, offering windshield replacement tools and managing repair and scratch removal brands.
PGW Auto Glass, a Pennsylvania distributor that also offers the “Everything Autoglass” business management system.
TOPDON USA, a New Jersey-based provider of ADAS calibration equipment.
Abby Bowman is the editor of AGRR magazine. Email her at abowman@glass.com and connect with her on LinkedIn.
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