Automechanika, Frost & Sullivan Renew Global Partnership

The Messe Frankfurt and Frost & Sullivan have renewed their strategic global partnership for Automechanika 2026, reinforcing their shared commitment to providing the international automotive aftermarket with forward-looking market intelligence, thought leadership and strategic insights during a period of profound industry transformation, Frost & Sullivan officials stated in a press release.

Building on the success of their collaboration over the past two years, Frost & Sullivan will once again serve as an official Knowledge Partner across the Automechanika portfolio, delivering exclusive research, keynote presentations, executive briefings, media engagement and strategic analysis at flagship events around the world, noted the release.

The companies say the renewed partnership comes at a pivotal moment for the global automotive aftermarket. Frost & Sullivan forecasts the sector will grow by 5.8% in 2026, driven by ageing vehicle fleets, expanding opportunities across emerging markets, and the continued digitalization of the aftermarket value chain.

The Evolving Automotive Aftermarket

Frost & Sullivan’s experts also point to a broader structural transformation, as artificial intelligence, connected diagnostics, data-driven service models and digital commerce reshape how vehicles are serviced and maintained. Meanwhile, the growing parc of electrified vehicles is opening new avenues for innovation and growth across the independent aftermarket, creating fresh opportunities for manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, workshops and service providers.

“Automechanika has established itself as one of the world’s foremost platforms for bringing together the global automotive aftermarket ecosystem,” said Kamal Shah, associate partner & head of DACH Region at Frost & Sullivan. “Our continued partnership enables us to share timely market intelligence and strategic perspectives that help industry leaders navigate economic uncertainty, technological disruption, evolving customer expectations, and the transition toward increasingly connected, electrified and software-defined vehicles.”

As part of the collaboration, Frost & Sullivan’s global network of automotive experts will present exclusive market forecasts and strategic analyses throughout the global Automechanika event portfolio, helping attendees understand the implications of macroeconomic developments, supply chain shifts, AI adoption, sustainability initiatives, digital commerce and evolving aftermarket business models, company officials said.

“At Automechanika, our objective has always been to create a platform where business, innovation and knowledge converge,” said Michael Johannes, vice president mobility & logistics at Messe Frankfurt. “Frost & Sullivan’s global research capabilities continue to provide our exhibitors and visitors with valuable context around the trends shaping the future of mobility and the automotive aftermarket. We are delighted to extend this successful collaboration.”