A look at the managerial training sessions at Worldpac's STX 2026 Supplier & Training Expo on Aug. 20, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The event features nearly 3,000 attendees, more than 300 technical and business courses, and exhibits from over 250 parts manufacturers and suppliers.
Opportunity Fact: There's roughly $30 billion in known delayed vehicle maintenance sitting untapped in the aftermarket right now—nearly two-thirds of it destined for independent repair shops.
About the Author
Chris Jones
Group Editorial Director
Chris Jones is group editorial director for the Vehicle Service & Repair Group at EndeavorB2B.
A multiple-award-winning editor and journalist, and a certified project manager, he provides editorial leadership for the auto care industry's most trusted automotive repair publications—Ratchet+Wrench, Modern Tire Dealer, National Oil & Lube News, FenderBender, ABRN, Professional Distributor, PTEN, Motor Age, and Aftermarket Business World.
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