EXETER, PA – Keystone Automotive Operations (KAO) has announced that pre-cart electronic ordering for The BIG Show is now live, allowing attendees the opportunity to maximize their time on the show floor prior to their arrival to the event. The Keystone BIG Show, presented by Weatherguard, will be held March 27-28, 2020 at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel & Convention Center in Grapevine Texas. The BIG Show brings the top suppliers and manufacturers in the specialty automotive parts and accessories industry together in one place for the best trade show outside of SEMA. The relaxed and interactive environment offers customers and exhibitors exciting opportunities to connect, share and discover.
This integrated technology solution has been developed to improve attendees’ show experience, allowing them the opportunity to build their orders in advance, providing more time to visit with suppliers and learn about new lines and products as well as services offered by KAO.
“We aim to make the BIG Shows a great customer experience and ease of ordering is one key element of that,” says VP, Management Information Systems, Patrick “Skip” Stevenson. “Since 2016, we have offered self-service through our electronic ordering show site. We also allow customers to build their cart in advance on eKeystone.com, and then on show day, they are able to see the show pricing applied to their pre-cart, browse our tremendous promotions, and track running totals from the orders they have placed online.”
Since its inception, the ordering process has been refined and updated, saving jobbers attending the show both time and money.
“This convenience allows our customers to maximize their time on the show floor with our valued supplier partners,” added Stevenson. “Customers can even order their Power Hour parts from their phone or tablet as well. Of course, if our customers choose to order on paper, one of our outstanding customer care agents on the show floor will be happy to assist.”
“We’re constantly looking at opportunities to enhance The BIG Show experience,” says NTP-STAG Vice President, Sales, Fred Petrivelli. “Pre-cart ordering makes it easier than ever for jobbers to benefit from promotions and show-only deals while their time is spent more productively visiting with suppliers and experiencing everything show has to offer. It’s a fantastic system that benefits attendees, streamlines the system and the reduction in waste is better for the environment.”
Featuring this year’s theme, “Our Vision for Serving the Aftermarket,” The BIG Show opens March 27 with the keynote address followed by a preview of the show floor and more than 250 suppliers and brands showcasing their products. With more than 75 featured vehicles, in addition to innovative product displays and technology throughout the 180,000 sq. ft. convention center, The BIG Show is a premier automotive aftermarket industry event.
Attendees are also treated to an opening night concert as well as a spectacular closing reception.
“Of course, there’s a great deal of business that gets done at The BIG Show - but we have a great time visiting with our customers and having some fun as well,” concluded Petrivelli. “We’re looking forward to seeing everyone in Texas.”
For more information on The BIG Show, including exhibitor lists, sponsorship guides, and travel recommendations, interested customers or suppliers can visit https://www.keystonebigshow.com or contact their Keystone Automotive Operations representative.
About The BIG Show:
The Keystone BIG Show is the industry’s largest distributor event in North America, drawing thousands of attendees from Canada and the United States. Hosting more than 250 exhibiting companies, more than 75 show vehicles and an agenda packed with special events and networking opportunities, the BIG Show is the place to be March 27-28 in Grapevine, TX.
About Keystone Automotive Operations:
Keystone Automotive Operations is the leading distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket products and services, uniquely positioned to offer customers and suppliers substantial scale, the most comprehensive inventory selection in the industry, high levels of customer service, and innovative marketing support. Keystone is committed to expanding its offerings to meet the ever-growing needs of its customer base, providing them everything they need, when they need it.