Automechanika Frankfurt 2022 will honour pioneering products and solutions via a new concept that has been added to the Automechanika Innovation Awards.
Products will be evaluated by an independent panel of experts, which has been expanded to include international aftermarket experts from industry, retail and associations. Submissions will be judged according to degree of innovation, excellence of the solution, functionality, user-friendliness, user benefit, cost effectiveness, relevance to the aftermarket, safety, durability, and quality. Contributions to climate protection, environmental protection, resource conservation and sustainability will also be assessed.
To generate publicity for the innovations submitted, there will be three classes for each category: ‘Nominee’ for products and solutions nominated for an award, ‘Finalist’ for second- to fifth-place finishers in each category, and ‘Winner’ for the top product in each category. The finalists and winners of the Innovation Awards will be showcased to the media, with the winners and their innovations honoured at the awards ceremony.
In times of radical change, innovations are more important than ever,” said Olaf Musshoff, Director of Automechanika Frankfurt. “That is why we will be doing even more this year to highlight the products and solutions that are submitted – not only during the trade fair itself, but also in the run-up to the event. We have also adapted the categories in keeping with the latest developments in the automotive aftermarket.”
Additionally, the ‘Innovation4Mobility’ showcase will debut at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022, where organisations will present solutions for networked vehicles and climate-neutral mobility during tech talks, networking sessions, and product showcases. The nine award categories are: E-Mobility, Data & Connectivity, Workshop & Service Solutions, Parts & Technology Solutions, Body & Paint, Car Wash & Care, Accessories & Customising, Commercial Vehicles, and Motorcycle.
Submissions for the Automechanika Innovation Awards will be accepted until 30 April 2022. The awards ceremony will be held on the first day of the trade fair, 13 September 2022, at 5 PM CEST.