EXETER, PA – The 2020 Keystone BIG Show is going online, Monday, June 1 – Friday, June 5. While The BIG Show in Grapevine, Texas had been canceled due to conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, Keystone Automotive Operations is delivering The BIG Show to participating jobbers via the eKeystone.com online transactional website. This virtual BIG Show will feature the same great deals, show-only specials, new products and product features from many of the automotive industry’s leading suppliers.

Registered participants will be welcomed to the Online BIG Show by Keystone Automotive Operations President, Bill Rogers along with a special message from Chris Kersting, president and CEO of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).

“These are interesting times and while we’re all facing challenges these days, Keystone is excited to present this event and help get things moving and back to a more normal state,” says Rogers. “While we’d prefer to be with our customers in person, we are proud to be presenting our first-ever Online BIG Show as a safe alternative to the in-person show. We are grateful for so many of our supplier partners who have come alongside us to present this event which is providing jobbers with once-a-year show deals while showcasing an extensive product offering to the audience that sells and installs them to consumers.”

The Online Experience

Accessed through the eKeystone.com, The Online BIG Show is a unique experience providing participating jobbers access to deals and discounts that can be added directly to their BIG Show carts along with real-time interaction with supplier representatives and product specialists. Participants will have access to the full event schedule, along with all BIG Show promotions at their fingertips with the dedicated Keystone BIG Show App. Keystone will also be providing notifications of promotions and Power Hours electronically. Easy-to-navigate landing pages from participating suppliers will showcase their brands with featured products, how-to’s and new products demonstrated through custom dedicated content.

While on the site, visitors will have the opportunity to review the “Overland Bound” overlanding experience, providing them exciting ideas to expand their business with this emerging market.

Training Sessions

In offering more than exclusive pricing and promotions, the 2020 Online BIG Show will feature Virtual Training Sessions from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers throughout the week. Each event day, a schedule of Virtual Training Sessions will be made available allowing jobbers to choose what products to learn more about through demonstrations, installation training and selling tips while having the ability to engage directly with manufacturer representatives and product specialists. Once the Online BIG Show has concluded, these training sessions will be made available to view on-demand.

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From vehicle performance, wheels, tires, cargo and storage, overlanding, suspension systems, truck accessories, interior products, OE parts and more, the Online Keystone BIG Show is the perfect opportunity for jobbers to stock up and save while connecting with the industry’s leading automotive aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers.

“We appreciate our customers and like them, are anxious for things to return to normal.  We are looking forward to their joining us for this year’s unique online event,” concluded Rogers.

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.

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.

March 25^th, 2020

Last Friday, we communicated our intent to transition The BIG Show to an online event to be hosted on eKeystone.com, from Tuesday through Friday, March 31 – April 3.  Since then, more than twenty states have implemented “shelter in place” orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic with seemingly more to come.

This is a fluid situation and as you can imagine, we have given these latest developments much thought as well as solicited feedback from our Customers and Suppliers. Based on these discussions, we have concluded that it is in the best interest of all involved parties that we postpone the online BIG Show. As we continue to monitor the developments in this situation over the next few weeks, we will decide on the best course of action to present an online version of The BIG Show.

Our team is hard at work developing unique content and sections of eKeystone dedicated to the event.  This decision allows us more time to collaborate with our suppliers on content and video presentations that will enable us to deliver a first-rate Customer experience.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding, flexibility, and support as we alter our approach based on the environment in these challenging times.  Please look for further communication over the next week or so that will include details and updates on our BIG Show Online efforts.

The Keystone Team

Due to escalating concerns about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and in following the guidance of numerous organizations and government officials, the decision has been made to cancel The BIG Show scheduled to be held in Grapevine, Texas March 27 -28, 2020.

Our priority as an organization is the health and safety of our customers, suppliers, and employees so it has been determined that taking this step will reduce the opportunity for exposure to the virus.

We understand that there are questions and concerns regarding participation and attendance at The BIG Show. We are in the process of developing answers to address many of these issues along with additional updates that will be available via email and The BIG Show homepage.

Given that another date was not available, we are planning on moving the show to a virtual environment. While the details are still in development look for a further communication on our plans for the Virtual BIG Show.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support.

The Keystone Team

As the 2020 BIG Show approaches, Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is aware of the questions regarding safety and travel concerns pertaining to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) for those who will be attending the event March 27-28 in Grapevine, Texas.

As of March 10, 2020 we are continuing to receive registrations and will be proceeding with The BIG Show as scheduled.  Our priority is the safety of all event participants and we continue to monitor organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as regional and national government agencies and organizations.

We are in close contact with the venue and our partners to ensure appropriate precautions are in place which include but are not limited to training, additional cleaning measures and increased sanitation units throughout the event.

We will continue to provide updates via email and The BIG Show homepage and look forward to welcoming you to Texas for The BIG Show.