5 Exhibitors to Visit at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

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Five stands worth building your first day around

Automechanika Frankfurt runs from 8 to 12 September 2026 at Messe Frankfurt, one of the largest trade fair grounds in the world. The show draws exhibitors and buyers from across the full automotive aftermarket spectrum, spanning diagnostics, parts, lubricants, workshop equipment, and commercial vehicle technology. With dozens of halls and thousands of booths spread across the site, a buyer without a planned route can easily spend the better part of a morning covering a single cluster and still miss suppliers directly relevant to their sourcing brief.

This guide focuses on five exhibitors whose combined coverage addresses a range of connected buyer jobs: ZF India Pvt Ltd for aftermarket braking, chassis, and drivetrain components; HELLA Automotive Sales, Inc. for OE-grade lighting, electronics, sensors, and ADAS calibration tools; Liqui Moly GmbH for engine oils, additives, and workshop chemicals; Gates India for timing belt kits, fluid power hose lines, and drivetrain components; and EATON for commercial-vehicle transmissions, clutches, and electrified-vehicle power management. Taken together, these five stands form a coherent first-day route for buyers active in independent aftermarket distribution, fleet maintenance, or commercial vehicle operations.

Why these exhibitors

A route built around real buyer jobs, not categories alone

These five companies were selected because their product and service coverage maps directly onto buyer jobs that frequently overlap in the same organization. An independent workshop group evaluating a diagnostics and parts supplier, a fleet operator sourcing drivetrain and lubricant programs, and an aftermarket distributor building out a catalogue for Asian-manufactured vehicle platforms can each find relevant conversations across multiple stops on this route. The set is not presented as a complete or definitive list of relevant exhibitors at the show. It is a starting framework for buyers who want to cover connected ground efficiently on day one.

How to use this Shared Spotlight

Download your hall map before arriving Messe Frankfurt publishes an interactive floor plan ahead of the show. Locate Hall 9 and Hall 12.0 on the map and note the confirmed booth numbers for HELLA (Hall 9, A 80) and Liqui Moly (Hall 12.0, B01) as your primary anchors. Use the event's official exhibitor search to verify or add locations for ZF India, Gates India, and EATON before show day.
Anchor your morning in Hall 9 HELLA's confirmed stand at Hall 9, A 80 makes it a reliable starting point. Plan your diagnostics and electronics conversations there first, then use the surrounding hall to check any adjacent suppliers before moving on.
Cross to Hall 12.0 for lubricants Liqui Moly is confirmed at Hall 12.0, B01. If your sourcing brief includes lubricant or additive evaluation, schedule this visit as a direct follow-on from Hall 9 to minimize cross-hall backtracking.
Use the exhibitor guide to place remaining stands ZF India, Gates India, and EATON did not provide booth numbers at time of publication. Use the official Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 exhibitor directory or the show app to locate them and slot them into your route based on their confirmed hall positions.

Floor-planning tip Block 90 minutes per stand for substantive sourcing conversations, then add 30 minutes of buffer between each stop to account for hall transit and unplanned conversations at neighboring booths.

TL;DR

5 stops worth planning

Suggested floor route

Hall 9 to Hall 12.0, then outward to remaining stands

Starting at HELLA in Hall 9 and moving directly to Liqui Moly in Hall 12.0 handles the two confirmed anchor locations in sequence, reducing the need to double back across the Messe Frankfurt site once ZF India, Gates India, and EATON positions are confirmed.

1ZF India Pvt ltdPrioritize this stand if you are sourcing aftermarket braking, chassis, or drivetrain components for independent workshops, fleet maintenance programs, or commercial vehicle operations.
2HELLA Automotive Sales, Inc.Prioritize this stand if you are an independent workshop owner or aftermarket distributor evaluating a single-source supplier that can cover OE-matched parts alongside the diagnostics and ADAS calibration tools needed to service electrified and sensor-equipped vehicles.Hall 9 · A 80
3Liqui Moly GMBHPrioritize this stand if you are an aftermarket distributor or workshop group evaluating lubricant and additive suppliers with proven cross-border supply capability.Hall 12.0 · B01
4Gates IndiaPrioritize this stand if you are sourcing timing belt kits or fluid power hose lines for an aftermarket distribution catalogue covering Asian-manufactured vehicle platforms.
5EATONPrioritize this stand if you are an aftermarket distributor, fleet operator, or independent repair facility sourcing commercial-vehicle transmission parts, clutches, or flywheels, or if you are an EV program manager evaluating high-voltage circuit protection for charging or powertrain applications.

ZF India Pvt ltd

Automotive systems and components for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and aftermarket

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are sourcing aftermarket braking, chassis, or drivetrain components for independent workshops, fleet maintenance programs, or commercial vehicle operations.Read more

About

ZF India Pvt Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, a global technology company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The group develops and supplies systems for driveline and chassis technology, active and passive safety, and electrification across passenger car, commercial vehicle, and industrial sectors.

ZF's product portfolio spans transmissions, steering systems, braking technologies, dampers, clutches, and advanced driver assistance systems. The aftermarket division serves independent workshops and fleet operators with replacement parts and diagnostic tools, giving ZF a presence across both OEM supply chains and the independent repair market.

At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Automechanika Frankfurt is a primary platform for ZF's aftermarket and vehicle technology divisions. Visitors to the ZF stand can expect to find coverage of the company's aftermarket parts range alongside technologies relevant to electrified drivetrains, braking, and chassis systems. Given the show's focus on repair, maintenance, and new mobility, ZF typically uses this event to address both workshop-facing product lines and broader vehicle systems relevant to fleet and OEM procurement teams.

Aftermarket replacement parts across braking, steering, and chassis categoriesElectrified drivetrain and e-mobility component portfolioAdvanced driver assistance systems and safety technologyDiagnostic tools and workshop solutions for independent repairersCommercial vehicle systems including transmissions and axle componentsAftermarket partsE-mobilityChassis systemsADAS

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing aftermarket braking, chassis, or drivetrain components for independent workshops, fleet maintenance programs, or commercial vehicle operations.

What to ask at the booth

Which aftermarket product lines are prioritized for independent workshops versus franchised dealers?
What is the current availability and lead time for electrified drivetrain components in the European aftermarket?
How does ZF support diagnostic tool integration for multi-brand workshop environments?
What commercial vehicle transmission or axle products are being highlighted at this show?
Are there specific programs for fleet operators sourcing ZF parts outside the OEM channel?

HELLA Automotive Sales, Inc.

A FORVIA HELLA company supplying OE-grade lighting, electronics, sensors, and workshop/diagnostics solutions to the independent automotive aftermarket.

BoothA 80Hall 9

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an independent workshop owner or aftermarket distributor evaluating a single-source supplier that can cover OE-matched parts alongside the diagnostics and ADAS calibration tools needed to service electrified and sensor-equipped vehicles.Read more

About

HELLA Automotive Sales, Inc. is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, and operates as the North American commercial arm of FORVIA HELLA, a German automotive supplier founded in 1899 in Lippstadt. The group employs 36,500 people across more than 125 sites in approximately 35 countries and recorded €8.1 billion in sales for fiscal year 2024. Its aftermarket catalogue spans roughly 50,000 article numbers covering lighting, electronics, sensors, starters, brakes, filters, and thermal management.

FORVIA HELLA's aftermarket position rests on a direct transfer of original-equipment engineering into serviceable parts. The company has produced over 100 million radar sensors for approximately 30 OEMs, and that OE lineage extends to its brake program, which covers more than 11,000 SKUs including EV and hybrid applications and newly added truck, bus, and trailer fitments. Its thermal management range already exceeds 3,500 SKUs across 20-plus product groups and is on track to reach approximately 5,500 SKUs by Q1 2027.

Electromobility, automated driving, and software-defined electronic architectures significantly increase the complexity of modern vehicles. Independent workshops need more than just the right spare part: they need the system understanding behind it. This is exactly where our Perfect Match comes in. — Dr. Marcel Wiedmann, Head of global aftermarket business, FORVIA HELLA

At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, HELLA and Hella Gutmann Solutions share Stand A 80 in Hall 9 to present what they call the Perfect Match: an integrated offer pairing HELLA's OE parts portfolio with Hella Gutmann's AI-supported diagnostics. Visitors can see live demonstrations of the mega macs PRO diagnostics platform and the macsNova AI diagnostic assistant, which draws exclusively on Hella Gutmann's own repair-case database and decades of hotline knowledge. Additional demos cover the CSC-Tool PRO for ADAS camera and radar calibration, the SEG-Tool PRO and SEG-Tool PLUS for headlamp adjustment, and the macsData PRO repair information service. The stand also features the expanded thermal management and filter ranges, newly listed truck and trailer brake pads, and the Black Magic Tough Pro and DynaRay lightbar series.

mega macs PRO with macsNova AI assistant: repair guidance built on proprietary Hella Gutmann hotline and repair-case data, not generic AI sourcesCSC-Tool PRO: ADAS camera and radar calibration for independent garages, paired with OE-sourced sensor componentsThermal management expansion: 3,500-plus SKUs now, targeting approximately 5,500 by Q1 2027, covering passenger cars, trucks, and commercial vehiclesBrake program: 11,000-plus SKUs with greater than 90% EV and hybrid fleet coverage plus new truck, bus, and trailer fitmentsHELLA LED H11: first H11 LED retrofit lamp to carry UNECE R37 homologationADAS calibrationAI diagnosticsOE aftermarket partsCommercial vehicle coverage

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an independent workshop owner or aftermarket distributor evaluating a single-source supplier that can cover OE-matched parts alongside the diagnostics and ADAS calibration tools needed to service electrified and sensor-equipped vehicles.

What to ask at the booth

What thermal management SKUs are available now for trucks and buses, and what does the Q1 2027 expansion roadmap look like?
How does the brake range address EV and hybrid applications, and which commercial-vehicle fitments are newly listed?
How does macsNova's AI differ from generic AI tools, and what specific data sources does it draw on?
Which ADAS sensor components are currently available for independent garages, and how are they paired with the CSC-Tool PRO calibration workflow?
What is the scope of UNECE R37 homologation across the HELLA LED retrofit lamp line?

Liqui Moly GMBH

Engine oils, additives, car care, and workshop chemicals

BoothB01Hall 12.0

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an aftermarket distributor or workshop group evaluating lubricant and additive suppliers with proven cross-border supply capability.Read more

About

Liqui Moly GmbH is a German manufacturer specialising in motor oils, lubricants, additives, and vehicle care products. The company sells across passenger car, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, and marine segments, with a product portfolio that spans engine oils, transmission fluids, fuel system treatments, and workshop consumables.

Liqui Moly distributes its products in more than 150 countries, giving it a distribution footprint relevant to buyers sourcing brands with proven international supply chains. The company is positioned in the automotive aftermarket as a supplier to both independent workshops and retail trade channels.

At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Liqui Moly will exhibit at Stand B01 in Hall 12.0 at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. Hall 12.0 sits within the show's Parts and Systems section, placing the stand in direct traffic from workshop buyers, parts distributors, and fleet procurement teams. Visitors can expect to see the full range of lubricants, additives, and car care lines relevant to independent aftermarket sourcing.

Motor oils for passenger car and commercial vehicle applicationsFuel system and engine additivesTransmission and gear fluidsVehicle care and cleaning product rangeAftermarket distribution model across 150-plus countriesLubricantsAdditivesCar CareAftermarket

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an aftermarket distributor or workshop group evaluating lubricant and additive suppliers with proven cross-border supply capability.

What to ask at the booth

Which product lines are available for private-label or workshop own-brand supply?
What minimum order volumes apply for distributor agreements in new markets?
How is the additive range positioned for hybrid and electric vehicle servicing?
What technical training or point-of-sale support is offered to workshop partners?
Are there formulations certified to current OEM specifications for European fleets?

Gates India

Power transmission belts, fluid power hoses, and drivetrain components for automotive aftermarket and OEM applications

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are sourcing timing belt kits or fluid power hose lines for an aftermarket distribution catalogue covering Asian-manufactured vehicle platforms.Read more

About

Gates India operates as part of Gates Corporation, a global manufacturer of power transmission belts and fluid power products serving automotive OEM and aftermarket channels. The company supplies timing belts, serpentine belts, hydraulic hoses, and related drivetrain components used across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and industrial equipment.

Gates products are specified by vehicle manufacturers and distributed through independent aftermarket networks, making the brand relevant to workshop buyers, parts distributors, and fleet procurement teams evaluating belt and hose replacement programs.

At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Automechanika Frankfurt draws aftermarket distributors, workshop chains, and vehicle parts buyers from across Europe and international markets. Visitors to the Gates India stand can expect to discuss the company's range of timing belt kits, accessory drive belts, and fluid transfer hoses, along with fitment coverage and distribution terms relevant to European and export markets.

Timing belt and timing belt kit product rangeSerpentine and accessory drive belt coverageHydraulic and fluid power hose assembliesAftermarket parts distribution and fitment cataloguesOEM supply relationships and cross-reference dataTiming BeltsFluid PowerAftermarketDrivetrain

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing timing belt kits or fluid power hose lines for an aftermarket distribution catalogue covering Asian-manufactured vehicle platforms.

What to ask at the booth

What vehicle coverage does the timing belt kit range include for European models?
How is aftermarket distribution structured for markets outside India?
What cross-reference or fitment catalogue tools are available to workshop buyers?
Are hydraulic hose assemblies available as custom-length or pre-assembled kits?
What OEM programs or approvals apply to the belts on display?

EATON

Intelligent power management company offering commercial-vehicle drivetrain (transmissions, clutches, flywheels) and electrified-vehicle power technologies for OEM and aftermarket customers.

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an aftermarket distributor, fleet operator, or independent repair facility sourcing commercial-vehicle transmission parts, clutches, or flywheels, or if you are an EV program manager evaluating high-voltage circuit protection for charging or powertrain applications.Read more

About

Eaton (Eaton Corporation plc) is a power management company founded in 1911 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. With approximately 93,000 to 97,000 employees and 2025 revenue of $27.4 billion, the company serves customers across 180 countries. Its Mobility Group covers commercial-vehicle drivetrain products including automated manual transmissions, manual transmissions, aftermarket clutches and flywheels, and high-voltage EV circuit protection.

Eaton's aftermarket depth in commercial-vehicle drivetrains is a practical differentiator for distributors and repair operations. The clutch range spans 280mm to 430mm, including newer 362mm and 395mm solutions, and flywheel and installation kits are offered without a core exchange requirement, reducing service complexity. The company announced in January 2026 that it intends to spin off the Vehicle and eMobility segments as an independent public company, a structural change buyers with existing supply or distributor contracts will want to discuss directly at the stand.

At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Eaton's Mobility Group is exhibiting its commercial-vehicle transmission portfolio at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. Visitors can review the Advantor AMT family, covering light-, medium- and medium-heavy-duty trucks and buses on a common component architecture. The stand also features the extended aftermarket clutch range, flywheel solutions with matching installation kits, and a live walkthrough of the new All-Makes Transmission Parts digital catalogue for replacement sourcing. Selected electrified drivetrain technologies, including high-voltage EV circuit protection products, are also on display.

Advantor AMT family for light-, medium- and medium-heavy-duty trucks and busesExtended clutch range from 280mm to 430mm, including new 362mm and 395mm solutionsNo-core-exchange flywheel and clutch installation kitsAll-Makes Transmission Parts digital catalogue for aftermarket sourcingHigh-voltage EV fuses (3250HVA, EKC25) meeting AEC-Q200 and ISO 8820 standardsAMT drivetrainsAftermarket clutchesEV circuit protectionCommercial vehicle

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an aftermarket distributor, fleet operator, or independent repair facility sourcing commercial-vehicle transmission parts, clutches, or flywheels, or if you are an EV program manager evaluating high-voltage circuit protection for charging or powertrain applications.

What to ask at the booth

Which Advantor AMT configurations will be available in the aftermarket, and what launch timing applies for my region?
What part numbers are covered by the new All-Makes Transmission Parts digital catalogue, and how do we access it?
Do the 362mm and 395mm clutch solutions include matching flywheel and installation kits with no core exchange?
How does the announced Mobility Group spin-off affect existing aftermarket supply contracts and distributor relationships?
Which high-voltage fuse ratings and form factors are recommended for a given EV charging or powertrain application?

Before you leave the hall

Capture notes and follow up the same day

Automechanika Frankfurt runs five days, but sourcing conversations at a show this size tend to blur together quickly. After each stand visit, record the specific product lines, part numbers, or program terms discussed while the detail is fresh. Most exhibitors at this show have dedicated aftermarket or OEM sales contacts on-site who can arrange follow-up calls or sample shipments before the event closes.

For full event details including the official exhibitor directory, hall maps, and session programming, visit the TradeShowIntel event page or the official Automechanika Frankfurt website.

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Frequently asked questions

Planning this Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 route

When and where is Automechanika Frankfurt 2026?

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 runs from 8 to 12 September 2026 at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The show spans multiple halls across the Messe Frankfurt exhibition grounds.

Which halls should buyers prioritize for this guide's exhibitors?

Hall 9 and Hall 12.0 are the primary confirmed locations for this set. HELLA Automotive Sales is at Hall 9, A 80 and Liqui Moly is at Hall 12.0, B01. Booth locations for ZF India, Gates India, and EATON should be confirmed through the official Automechanika Frankfurt exhibitor directory before the show.

Who is this guide intended for?

This guide is written for buyers active in independent aftermarket distribution, fleet maintenance, workshop equipment procurement, and commercial vehicle operations. It is also relevant to EV program managers evaluating high-voltage power management or drivetrain electrification suppliers.

How do I contact the exhibitors listed in this guide?

Each exhibitor card in this Shared Spotlight includes contact and booth information where available. For direct pre-show outreach, use the official Automechanika Frankfurt exhibitor directory at automechanika.messefrankfurt.com to find each company's listed contact details.

Are these the only aftermarket exhibitors worth visiting at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026?

No. Automechanika Frankfurt is one of the largest automotive trade shows in the world and includes thousands of exhibitors across the full aftermarket spectrum. This guide covers five companies whose paid placements appear in this Shared Spotlight. Buyers should use the official exhibitor directory to build a complete floor plan suited to their sourcing brief.