The International Council of Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association

OAC is one of the oldest and most unique organizations in the global automotive aftermarket. Established in 1923 by a group of industry professionals as an automotive club, OAC now boasts a domestic and international membership of more than 500 members representing companies from 55 countries. Its mission is:

• To promote the sale of automotive products and services exported from North America
• To enhance the prestige and goodwill of the global automotive aftermarket industry
• To promote friendly trade relationships, cultural understanding and mutually beneficial cooperation among those engaged in the automotive aftermarket industry

OAC strives to be the premier international community for all North American manufacturers and exporters, and all international importers, distributors and agents who participate in the automotive aftermarket. It provides a forum for members to share ideas, address common concerns and solve mutual problems. There is no similar organization in the industry.

OAC membership benefits include news, information and market trends through such publications as World Automotive Market Report; preferred rates at international trade shows such as the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas; and the opportunity to network and establish international business contacts at the Council's regional meetings. In addition, members receive the annual OAC Membership Roster, a phone book to the global aftermarket, and the International Buyer's Guide, a biennial directory of the businesses and products of the global aftermarket.

If you are an OAC member, make sure you take advantage of all its valuable member benefits. If you are not a member, join today!

For more information, contact Jeremy Denton, OAC Executive Director, 919.406.8846 or oac@mema.org.

AASA OAC Global Industry News The AASA OAC Global Industry news is a monthly news summary of the global aftermarket industry.

AASA OAC Global Report AASA OAC Global Report is the monthly newsletter informing AASA OAC members about association events, initiatives and industry tradeshows.