3.30.26 – Thousands of automotive professionals set the course to drive their future by making AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST® Automotive Services Show their prime destination last weekend!
The Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, NJ was the place to be March 20-22! The only event of its kind and size, NORTHEAST offers collision and mechanical repair professionals a first look at the newest innovations and tools on the market, featuring the “who’s-who” of industry presenters, awards prizes, giveaways and more! It’s truly an all-inclusive experience one just can’t get anywhere else outside of SEMA.
“NORTHEAST 2026 was definitely one for the books,” AASP/NJ President Ken Miller exclaimed. “Every year, the show just gets bigger and better. From expanded education to include Spanish-speaking and mechanical offerings to new giveaways and excitement, there truly was something for everyone to take back to the shop and put to good use. This industry isn’t getting any easier. You get what you put in, and NORTHEAST puts you in the driver’s seat toward your future.”
The support for this year’s show was immense, with new and returning exhibitors populating the aisles of the MEC welcoming crowds all weekend long.
“NORTHEAST brings in a good crowd, and there is nothing like being in a place where you can showcase everything live,” commented Nick Mattera of GYS/Innovative CRTE (Lanyard Sponsor). “It’s nice to be in front of the customers. We see a lot of new faces, and a lot of buyers come to this show, which is great for business.”
For Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists (Silver Sponsor), it’s the great results that bring them back each year. Dale Huckabee stated, “It’s a great show with great turnout. The ROI we get from this show is unparalleled, even compared to some of the national shows we do. It’s phenomenal.”
“We keep returning to sponsor and present at NORTHEAST because we know it’s a great show,” shared Josh Cascanet of AirPro Diagnostics (Education Sponsor). “We have a lot of customers who visit our booth to see us. We also had the opportunity to present, and we had a great turnout with lots of involvement from the attendees. We believe it’s important to have education at these shows to give technicians and business owners alike access to information they would not have otherwise.”
“We’re so thankful to everyone who came out to make this year’s show a successful event. From our incredible exhibitors and sponsors to all of this year’s attendees – representing our most inclusive and diverse audience to date! – NORTHEAST 2026 was the springboard for even greater things ahead,” states Alicia Figurelli of Greco Publishing, NORTHEAST event managers. “And we can’t wait to see everyone again next year. We’re already working on putting together an unforgettable NORTHEAST 2027 to celebrate 50 years of education, innovation, and the best of the industry! Stay tuned!”
AASP/NJ thanks the generous sponsors who supported NORTHEAST 2026: BASF (Platinum Show Sponsor); Matthew’s Auto Supplies (Gold Show Sponsor); Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists (Silver Show Sponsor); GYS/Innovative CRTE (Lanyard Sponsor); AirPro Diagnostics (Education Sponsor); INDASA USA (Media Sponsor).
NORTHEAST 2027 – the 50th iteration of AASP/NJ’s flagship show – is scheduled for March 19, 20 and 21, 2027 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus. Be sure to visit aaspnjnortheast.com for details as they become available.
Be sure to check out the April issue of New Jersey Automotive available at grecopublishing.com for the full recap of NORTHEAST 2026!
