Welcome to the 2002 edition of the Canadian International Automotive Show. We hope you find your time here at the Show looking at products and attending seminars worthwhile.

The 2002 Canadian International Automotive Show is the major automotive aftermarket event in the country. It is not just a trade show, but rather an educational and learning event, thus the theme for this year’s Show is Accelerate your Knowledge.

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) has made fundamental changes to the 2002 edition of the Canadian International Automotive Show (CIAS). These changes have been made in response to suggestions from AIA members and to provide more value for Show attendees.

The new CIAS offers four main learning opportunities. First, over 30 business and technical seminars are being offered during the Show. Second, a number of exhibitors are also offering hands-on and how to sessions at their booth. In addition, a number of suppliers will be participating in an engine build and related demonstrations. Third, warehouse distributors and buying groups are no longer exhibiting in the Show, but they are holding events and meetings for their members and customers before, during, and after the Show. Finally, as in past years, the Show is a valuable resource for jobbers and installers to learn about new products and trends in the industry. It’s also a great way to develop new relationships.

This Exhibitors Directory has been designed to help you find all of the information that you need. It includes information about participating companies and their products, a new, easy to use map of the show floor, seminars, and information about Toronto.

We hope you will enjoy all of the changes we have made to the show. If you have any suggestions for additional improvements or if you would like to find out more about the automotive aftermarket industry and AIA’s activities on your behalf, please be sure to visit the AIA booth.

Sincerely,

Frank Reeves, Co-Chair, Show Committee
John Vanstone, Co-Chair, Show Committee
Malcolm Sissmore, Chairman, International Council
Peter Tekker, AIA Chairman
Ray Datt AIA President