Industry embraces ‘early bird’ rate, for Garage and Bodyshop Event

Organiser of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), Messe Frankfurt UK, has reported a swathe of bookings for early bird offers on stands, as the popular event plans its 2024 return.

Over 60 percent of stands have been booked by leading automotive aftermarket suppliers, parts distributors, and manufacturers keen to engage with garage and bodyshop owners and professionals at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from 5th-6th June 2024.

After no less than six industry award nominations, the event will now be a fixture in alternative years to Automechanika Birmingham, with the flagship event returning in June 2025. 

Companies throughout the automotive aftermarket are invited to engage, train and influence at the largest dedicated gathering of garage and bodyshop owners, technicians, and specialists and showcase the latest training, plus product demos and launches.

Leading aftermarket businesses have already signed up to exhibit, including, AAG, Bilstein, Bosch, Castrol, Comma, LKQ, Mann & Hummel, PPG and Snap On already signed up to exhibit.

With early bird discounts due to expire soon, prospective exhibitors are urged to contact the Messe Frankfurt UK, with a range of package options available, at: rachel.marshall@uk.messefrankfurt.com