Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), partnered with the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) in organizing the first Auto Parts & Vehicles (APV) Expo Philippines.

The event gathers local and international suppliers of automotive parts, accessories, components, maintenance equipment, and tools from June 05 to 07. This offers a platform for establishing and strengthening business linkages through strategic business matching and networking activities.

“This is a good venue for domestic auto parts and accessories manufacturers and exporters to learn from their international counterparts while showcasing their capabilities,” said PHILEXPORT President Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr.

The three-day event is expected to convene over 4,000 potential buyers and sellers from across the Philippines and the region. More than 120 regional and international exhibitors will showcase the industry’s latest products and solutions. In addition to the expo floor, attendees can gain valuable insights from presentations on innovative automotive solutions and best practices.

“We welcome the first APV Expo in the Philippines which has the potential to be a significant driver in facilitating and strengthening local and international business partnerships in the automotive industry,” DTI-EMB Director Bianca Pearl Sykimte said.

“Platforms like this provide us the opportunity to learn from and benchmark with other industry players and experts. This is crucial as we continuously develop and position the Philippines as a regional hub for sustainability, connectivity, and innovation-driven manufacturing and services,” she added.

The DTI-EMB and PHILEXPORT pavilion features 10 companies: Accutech Steel and Service Center Inc., Fasteners Inc., Maximetal Industries Inc., Nuvali Steel Processing Center Inc., NWOW International Trading Corporation, Plasticplus Manufacturing Incorporated, Qonnec Software Solutions Inc., RJ Spring Rubber & Metal Parts Manufacturing Corporation, Roberts Automotive & Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation, and YCA Metalforming Corporation.

For inquiries, please contact the DTI-EMB Consumer and Industrial Division at ConsumerandIndustrialDivision@dti.gov.ph. ♦

Date of release: 07 June 2024