AIA Segment Benefits The Auto International Association (AIA) includes seven membership segments, each receiving unique benefits, and services to meet the specialized needs of its members:
- Importer/Distributor
Supporting suppliers - importers, distributors, and rebuilders typically with national distribution.
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- Distributor/Import Specialist
Supporting buyers - regional and smaller companies, jobbers engaged in parts sales & distribution.
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- Manufacturers
Supporting suppliers - involved in manufacture of automotive parts.
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- Associations
For other trade associations who wish to participate in AIA.
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- Associates
For members of the press, consultants, and other business related services.
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- Manufacturer's Reps
Supporting individuals or group representing import parts manufacturers.
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- Import Specialist Repair Facilities
Supporting repair facilities of all kinds that include work on import nameplate vehicles.
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Importer / Distributor member benefits
AIA is the ideal conduit to link buyers and sellers. Suppliers, such as importers, distributors and rebuilders (typically with national distribution), obtain global networking opportunities and market entry is facilitated for their portfolio of products. AIA provides specific programs for distributors in the import aftermarket. AIA member distributors can participate in the "Financial Benchmarks For Success" financial statement profile research project, and the "Employee Compensation Survey" salary and benefits profile research project. Those who participate receive a free copy of the respective final reports. Non-members pay $195 for each. Members also receive a free copy of the annual AAIA Aftermarket Factbook, the premier statistical reference for aftermarket business planning.
- Substantial discounts for booth space at AAPEX.
- Priority selection in the space drawing for AIA section space at AAPEX.
- Plus, AIA distributor members receive six issues per year of the acclaimed "ToolBox" professional education series published in the Aftermarket Insider magazine.
Distributor / Import Specialist member benefits
In linking buyers and sellers, AIA provides jobbers with access to quality suppliers, to help boost the jobbers' parts offerings and their ability to deliver better customer service to their customers.
Manufacturers member benefits
AIA provides automotive parts manufacturers with additional customer sources, networking opportunities, and information exchange venues to heighten their exposure in the marketplace, foster business objectives, and increase product sales.
- Substantial discounts for booth space at AAPEX.
- Priority selection in the space drawing for AIA section space at AAPEX.
Associations' member benefits
AIA's array of innovative programs and unique member benefits opens the door for other associations to garner ideas, implement new initiatives, and enjoy similar membership gains that come with taking a leadership position in the industry.
Associates
Consultants, members of the press, business-related service providers and other companies obtain a direct pipeline to the import market, coupled with the opportunity to showcase their business capabilities in the fastest-growing segment of the automotive aftermarket.
Manufacturers' Reps member benefits
Manufacturers' reps gain direct access to offshore manufacturers who need their expert, experienced, and concentrated sales efforts. Networking opportunities abound at various AIA programs and events. As members of AIA, manufacturer representative members have access to special legal counsel from AAIA. AIA reps are also eligible for inclusion in the widely used "Rep Find" search engine, available at AAIA's website, www.aftermarket.org and at www.aapexshow.com.
Import Specialist Repair Facilities member benefits
Import specialists gain access to additional sources for high-quality import parts, networking opportunities, and educational and training venues, all of which support their mission of servicing this country's import nameplates with greater precision and accuracy.