Atlanta, GA — March 12, 2008 — Messe Frankfurt and APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufactureres Association) sign cooperation agreement to support key global Automechanika shows.

On January 10, 2008 an agreement between Messe Frankfurt, Inc. (MFI) and APRA was signed to expand the existing partnership to include promotion of the Automechanika shows in Moscow, Dubai and Shanghai.

This new cooperation agreement expands the existing relationship between MFI and APRA that has for many years included promotion of the primary Automechanika show in Frankfurt and a partnership between MFI and APRA in the production of the PAACE Automechanika Mexico show.

Messe Frankfurt, Inc. will offer APRA members special turnkey packages in USA pavilions at the Automechanika Moscow and Dubai shows, giving APRA members easy access to these important growth markets.

“As part of our efforts to help our APRA members grow their business all over the world, APRA is pleased to co-sponsor these shows,” said Bill Gager, President of APRA. “This agreement builds on our collaboration on PAACE Automechanika Mexico which has resulted in that annual trade show growing to be the largest of its kind in Mexico and Central America,” he added. “We look forward to our members participating in these world class events.” “APRA has been an important partner for Messe Frankfurt for many years and this expanded cooperation agreement extends that partnership into these important markets for U.S. Aftermarket Parts remanufacturers and their suppliers,” said David Audrain, President and CEO of Messe Frankfurt, Inc.

About Messe Frankfurt
Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's largest exhibition organizers. With 14 subsidiaries outside Germany, five branch offices and 48 International Sales Partners offices outside Germany, the group has a presence in 151 countries and at more than 30 exhibition venues. Messe Frankfurt produces more than 110 exhibitions annually, serving as a meeting place for more than 68,000 exhibitors and three million visitors. For more information about Messe Frankfurt, please visit our web site at www.messefrankfurt.us.

About APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufactureres Association) APRA is a non-profit, international trade association serving over 1,000 companies involved in the $35 Billion/year motor vehicle parts rebuilding/remanufacturing industry. Remanufacturing is the ultimate form of recycling.