Automechanika Frankfurt, the leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket takes place in under a year, running from September 11th to 15th 2018. Next year will be the 25th anniversary of the biennial trade fair and the organisers will be celebrating with new themes and special features.

In addition to the ever popular training programmes and networking events, a number of themes will be making their Frankfurt debut, including; the business of classic cars of all ages, and REIFEN, the established flagship fair for tyres. Both of these themes will be located in the new Hall 12.

There will be additional highlights for visitors in the Frankfurt Festhalle, where everything will revolve around tomorrow's mobility, alternative drive systems and autonomous driving, as well as the Workshop of the Future. Outstandingly innovative products and solutions will be honoured with the coveted Automechanika Innovation Award and showcased in a special exhibition. To mark the 25th anniversary of Automechanika Frankfurt, the event will also be looking back at the industry’s record of innovation over the decades.

The organisers will also be issuing a special publication for the 25th anniversary of Automechanika Frankfurt showcasing the history of the event from the time it was founded, a look back that includes the first Automechanika abroad and the event’s road to becoming a leading global trade fair brand.

More than 2,400 companies have already announced that they will be taking part in Automechanika Frankfurt 2018, some 8% more than at the same point two years ago.