This gathering could well prove to be invaluable to people in all areas of the industry. Over the space of three days there will be 500+ exhibitors from all sides of the automotive aftermarket industry. With the latest and greatest products and equipment on display, and each day being jam-packed with live demonstrations, Automechanika Birmingham 2023 is one not to be missed!
For me, an event such as this is an amazing opportunity to get hands-on with products that I have previously only managed to catch a glimpse of online. I always like to see what products are like “in the flesh”. Also, it is always great to see the live demonstrations taking place – real-life processes happening in front of my eyes in real-time. I just love it! These combined allow me to see/witness/touch/feel more products and processes in three days all under one roof, than I would otherwise possibly see in a year. Taking this into account, when I look at time management it is far better for me to take some time out from my day-to day job to attend an event such as Automechanika Birmingham 2023 than it would be trying to get product demonstrations separately throughout the year. Not to mention the face-to-face meetings and networking opportunities that come from attending an event such as this.
Collision Repair Live
As I have already mentioned above there with be live demonstrations happening over the three days at Automechanika Birmingham 2023. These will be live, short and sharp demonstrations roughly every 15 minutes from leading suppliers to the UK repair sector. These will ensure bodyshop visitors get first-hand experience of the latest products and techniques to help them perform their tasks more effectively and efficiently. At the event there will be a range of sessions covering paint and sprayguns; polishing; plastic repair; dent pulling; and welding (including plastic welding), to name a few! Attendees will have the perfect opportunity to really get up close and see the latest techniques first hand!
Bodyshop Training Hub
In association with Bodyshop Magazine, these live sessions will provide the latest updates, advice and technical innovations for the UK’s Collision Repair sector. This will cover ADAS; body repair; EV repair; paint; refinishing; BS10125; and much more. The topics will be presented by renowned industry figureheads and experts, ensuring you are getting the best information available to the sector.
Paint & Spray Live
New for 2023, Masterflo UK is bringing a life size, fully ventilated spray studio to Automechanika Birmingham 2023.
This feature offers an opportunity for visitors to witness paint and spray demonstrations, seeing the latest paints and sprayguns in action within a operational spraybooth. Visitors will be able to get in the fully ventilated pop-up studio, get kitted up and witness real life spray guns and paint up close! You will even get to see one of the National Paint Championship judges in action!
Detailing Live
As the education partner and creator of Detailing Live, The UK Detailing Academy will be in attendance with this brand-new feature for the 2023 event. This will include practical demos and discussions about the challenges and opportunities faced by the sector.
This is going to be such an extraordinary event. In this article I have only touched upon some parts of the refinishing aspects of the event. Automechanika Birmingham 2023 also includes such much more, from all areas of the automotive industry.
You can book your FREE ticket to the event here!
By Craig Bourke, The_Specky_Painter