The highly anticipated Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) is set to open its doors next week to global automotive industry professionals. From 31 March to 2 April 2025, the event will take place at the newly inaugurated Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center (CIECC) in Beijing, covering an expansive 80,000 sqm exhibition space. With 1,186 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge products, technologies, and solutions, alongside 39 fringe events focused on critical topics such as intelligent technology, talent development, and global collaboration, AMR aims to facilitate trade, knowledge exchange, and talent cultivation, driving the industry toward a smarter, more innovative, and sustainable future.
A Trusted Platform for the Automotive Aftermarket
Celebrating over 40 years of excellence, AMR continues to serve as a premier trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, engaging deeply with the region and offering extensive services. This year’s edition emphasizes global exchange and offers valuable insights into the international business landscape. The event will host not only top domestic brands from major manufacturing hubs but also international participants from countries such as Bangladesh, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, the US, and more.
Discover Innovations Shaping the Aftermarket
The 2025 AMR will highlight emerging trends across various supply chain sectors, including maintenance and repair, parts and components, new energy solutions, connectivity, and road transportation equipment. Exhibitors are set to unveil innovative solutions that cater to the demand for technological upgrades, cost-efficiency, and intelligent development.
In the car care, diagnostics, and repair sectors, AMR will showcase advanced testing equipment, repair tools, and environmentally friendly coating technologies. Notable exhibitors include Panther, which will introduce its new four-wheel aligner for chassis testing; Rotake, with its intelligent impact wrench; and SATA, featuring green spraying technologies. Additionally, new energy vehicles and intelligent connected technologies will take center stage, with companies like Anche providing diagnostic solutions for electric vehicles, Shanghai Sogreat displaying thermal management systems, and Balance showcasing advanced battery maintenance and lifting equipment.
Spotlight on New Technologies and Smart Solutions
The show will also feature breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI), automated manufacturing, and autonomous driving technologies. Key highlights include Nexion’s AI testing equipment, Yuhuan Jinli’s automated manufacturing technologies for parts, and ADD Industry’s smart vehicle suspension systems, all of which will showcase the transformation of the aftermarket industry.
Road Transportation Equipment Zone
In response to the growing demand for green, safe, and efficient transportation, the Road Transportation Equipment zone at AMR will present cutting-edge solutions in vehicle manufacturing, inspection, cargo safety management, and driver training. Leading exhibitors such as Beiqi Foton, Dongfeng Liuzhou, Qingling, and Sinotruk will introduce electric box trucks, battery testing technologies, and specialized cargo bundling equipment, all tailored to enhance safety and operational efficiency in the logistics sector.
Specialized Zones Highlight Key Industry Trends
This year’s edition will feature three specialized zones, each offering focused insights into key industry trends. The Green Repair & New Energy zone will return, spotlighting innovative technologies in new energy vehicle maintenance and green repair practices. Shandong German New Energy Vehicle will share valuable insights into battery and motor repairs, while Anche will provide safety training solutions for new energy vehicles, covering critical technologies such as ADAS.
The Industry and Education Integration zone will address the increasing demand for skilled labor in the aftermarket sector. It will feature the National Vocational Skills Competition, where technicians and vocational students will participate in challenges related to new energy vehicle repair and vehicle paint finishing. Over 20 vocational institutions will be present to connect students with potential employers and repair companies.
Additionally, the newly introduced Road Transportation Equipment zone will focus on road transport safety technologies, facilitating collaboration among manufacturers, logistics firms, research institutions, and repair workshops. The Road Transportation Safe and Efficient Technology Forum will cover topics like cargo loading standards, vehicle selection criteria, and commercial vehicle export policies.
Concurrent Events and Forums: A Hub for Future Insights
AMR will also host 39 high-profile forums, conferences, and events, offering participants opportunities to explore emerging trends in the aftermarket industry. Key forums include the Automotive Aftermarket Conference on 30 March, which will address global cooperation, the development of internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric vehicles, and industry chain collaboration. Other forums will focus on international market expansion, new profit ecosystems for traditional and new energy vehicles, and supply chain channels in the aftermarket.
On 31 March, the Belt and Road Aftermarket Cross-Border Cooperation Seminar will delve into macroeconomic trends and market opportunities in the automotive sector, with speakers from China-Africa Development Fund and representatives from Uzbekistan, Kenya, and Egypt.
With the ongoing shortage of skilled talent in the aftermarket industry, the Global Pathways for Automotive Service Talent Forum will bring together leading companies and international certification bodies to discuss training models, digital transformation, and global workforce development. Other significant events include the Motor Vehicle Inspection and Pollution Prevention Conference 2025, the Car Wash, Care, and Customizing Conference, and the Automotive Aftermarket Maintenance and Diagnostic Technology Forum.
The 20th Automotive Aftermarket Top 20 Awards Ceremony on 31 March will celebrate innovation in repair technologies, providing a platform for nearly 100 companies to showcase their cutting-edge solutions and foster deeper industry collaboration.
About AMR
The Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) is co-organized by the China Automotive Maintenance Equipment Industry Association (CAMEIA), the China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (CAMRA), Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and China National Machinery Industry International Co., Ltd. (Sinomachint). AMR is one of over 40 global events within Messe Frankfurt’s Mobility and Logistics sector.
For further details about the event or the fringe program, please visit www.amrchina.cn or contact Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. at +86 400 613 8585 or email amr@china.messefrankfurt.com.
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