Autopromotec, the international biennial trade show for automotive equipment and aftermarket, presents the key elements of its strategic promotion plan as it prepares for the 2019 edition of the event, scheduled to be held on 22-26 May of next year at the Bologna exhibition centre. The event has been an important appointment for the automotive after-sales market for over 50 years and has enjoyed continuous growth, as demonstrated by the record numbers of the 2017 edition which hosted 1,599 exhibitors (plus 58 brands represented) and welcomed 113,616 professionals over the five days of the trade show. The last edition saw a significant increase in international participation, with a +14% of professionals arriving from abroad for a total of 23,807 visitors from outside of Italy.