Worldpac wrapped its 2026 Supplier and Training Expo with more than 2,500 aftermarket professionals collectively completing 43,200 hours of training.
The event took place Aug. 19 to 23, bringing together automotive aftermarket professionals and more than 100 international parts manufacturers for technical and business training, networking and product exhibits.
Worldpac also used the event to recognize nine suppliers for their partnerships, business growth, operational performance and innovation.
Bosch received the Legacy Partner Award, while DENSO was recognized for Customer Commitment and KYB received the Digital Partnership Award. Delphi earned the Technical and Training Excellence Award, while Arnott was recognized for Operational and Supply Chain Excellence.
Other recipients included Aisin for Quality, Febi Bilstein for Product Excellence, Castrol as Rising Star and Akebono as Worldpac's Supplier of the Year.
"STX is meant to create meaningful networking connections, offer unique training experiences and expose aftermarket professionals to the latest and greatest," said John Hamilton, Worldpac's president and CEO. "It's also meant to recognize the suppliers who make it all possible."
The event also featured keynote appearances from former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw and triathlete and motivational speaker Siri Lindley.
Looking ahead, Worldpac announced that its next Supplier and Training Expo will take place March 29 to April 2, 2028, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colo. Registration is scheduled to open in December.
"We can't wait to build on the momentum of STX 2026 and deliver another exceptional conference in 2028," Hamilton said.
