EQUIP AUTO, 50 years of passion: the podcast not to be missed!
On the eve of its 50th anniversary, EQUIP AUTO, the leading international BtoB trade show for the automotive, after-sales and services, is launching a unique podcast. Through captivating stories and inside testimonials, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this event, which has revolutionized and accompanied the automotive aftermarket since 1975.
With 1 year to go before this exceptional anniversary edition, relive 5 decades of exchanges, innovations, successes and encounters with those who have built the show and the industry, with a new episode every month until the show, from October 16, 2024 to October 14, 2025.
“EQUIP AUTO, 50 years of passion” invites you to explore the history of a show like no other, which continues to shape the future of mobility (only available in french).
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EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passion". #11 – The EQUIP AUTO team
The EQUIP AUTO team, including Claude Cham and Philippe Baudin, discusses their roles and connections to the trade show as it approaches its 50th anniversary, revealing the passion and effort behind the event in this interview.
19 Sept 2025
EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passion". #10 - Small and Great Stories of EQUIP AUTO
Industry experts including François Allain and Philippe Baudin share defining moments and funny anecdotes from the 50-year history of the EQUIP AUTO trade show, revealing the human side of the automotive event.
16 Jun 2025
EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passion". #9 - Meeting the Exhibitors - Part 2
Exhibitors including Riadh Abdelkefi, Stéphane Antiglio, Philippe Barrault, and others discuss the evolution of the aftermarket industry and their experiences at the EQUIP AUTO show, highlighting innovation and commitment.
6 Jun 2025
EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passions". #8 - Meeting the Exhibitors - Part 1
Exhibitors including Hervé GUERNET, Veronique GIRAUD, and others share their experiences and ambitions at EQUIP AUTO, highlighting innovation and the future of automotive aftermarket services in this interview episode.
22 Apr 2025
EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passion". #7 – An international dimension
From Algiers to Copenhagen, from Milan to Istanbul… For this 7th episode of “EQUIP AUTO – 50 Years of Passion”, we’re heading abroad.
The EQUIP AUTO Paris trade show knows no borders — since its inception, it has attracted exhibitors, visitors, journalists, federations, and partners from all over the world.
Meet the people who help the show shine beyond France’s borders: international federation leaders and/or representatives, overseas commercial partners... All of them share a common ambition — to connect markets, share trends and ideas, and drive growth in the global automotive aftermarket and services industry.
Through their voices and perspectives, discover how EQUIP AUTO has become, over the years, a true global platform for innovation, expertise, and collaboration in the B2B automotive ecosystem.An episode that celebrates dialogue, openness, and shared passion — just months away from the show's anniversary edition in October 2025.
Featuring insights from:
Nabil Bey-Boumezrag - Director of EQUIP AUTO Algeria & Promosalons Algeria
Nicolas Chauviere - CEO of CEVAM and board member of APRA
Mads Engberg - President of FIGIEFA
Patrizia Ferrandi - Director, Promosalons Italy
Gaëtan Lachapelle - Delegate, Promosalons Belgium & Luxembourg
Shuyu Lou - Delegate, Promosalons China
Didier Perwez - President of TRAXIO for 6 years and TRAXIO board member since 2025
Georges Petelet - Business Developer at CAPELEC and active member of EGEA
Deniz Sen Gumus - Director, Promosalons Turkey
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8 Mar 2025
EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passion". #6 – Women’s perspectives
Because the car business is not just a man’s world; because passion is genderless, and in tribute to International Women’s Day, EQUIP AUTO “50 years of passion” shines a light on the women who drive change. Company leaders, engineers, journalists, repair professionals: they tell of their career paths, their challenges and their vision of a profoundly changing sector.
With inspiring contributions from:
Anne-Marie BAEZNER, Auvergne Rhône Alpes Venue Managing Director at GL events Group, Director of the Lyon Motor Show and Director of Salon de la Randonnée
Emmanuelle BISCHOFFE CLUZEL, Vice President and Sustainability Lead Global Automotive Industry at Capgemini
Valerie BRUSSEAU, Research and Development Director Valeo Business Product Group Thermal Front End Modules & Chairwoman of the association ELLES BOUGENT
Claudie CAHART, CEO of ID Rechange
Aline CROISY, Communication and Events Officer at Autodistribution (Group PHE)
Odette DANTAS, Senior Vice President at GiPA
Mylene DORANGE, TV Host / Producer / Speaker and Founder of the Women’s Motor Club
Catherine LEROY, Publisher and Editorial Director of SynerJ Media group
Caroline RIDET, Publishing Director at Zepros Après-Vente Auto and Carrosserie
Elisabeth YOUNG, Vice President - Sustainability Services Business Insights at DEKRA Group, Chairwoman of the association WAVE, promoting gender mix in the automotive industry and mobility, Automotive sector media specialist.
An extended episode to discover exciting, authentic and inspiring stories.
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7 Mar 2025
EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passion". #5 – The International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation
In this new episode of the podcast “EQUIP AUTO: 50 years of passion”, take a dive into the heart of the International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation, an essential highlight ever since their launch in 1985. Through interviews with journalists and representatives of award-winning brands, explore the innovations that have left their mark on the industry, and discover how they have transformed the automobile, mobility and the everyday lives of professionals and drivers. An enthralling immersion into the history of these Awards, celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
With contributions from:
Aurélie JOUVE EQUIP AUTO exhibition director
Bertrand GAY journalist and chair of the International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation
Eric MENUSET technical training consultant at Bosch Automotive Aftermarket
Jeremie MORVAN journalist, specialist correspondent for repair networks and transport business at the magazine Zepros & chair of the International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation judging panel from 2019 to 2023
David DEREGNAUCOURT automotive eco-maintenance expert at ECOSPHERE & SPHERETECH Environnement
Pierre-Emmanuel STROHL, Research & Innovation Director in Light division at Valeo Group
Hervé DAIGUEPERCE editor-in-chief of Algérie Rechange, Rechange Maroc, Tunisie Rechange and Rechange Maghreb & member of the International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation judging panel
Florent GUMERY Technical Manager - Automotive Aftermarket at 3M
Romain BALY editor in chief of Journal du Pneumatique
Elise MEUNIER marketing and technology director at Fillon Technologie SAS
Clément PERRIN head of independent aftermarket sales at Hella France, the electronics and lighting technology specialist.
Jean Marc FELTEN technical director of the EQUIP AUTO International Grands Prix for Automotive Innovation
Olivier MARION EMEA Regional Marketing Manager at BASF Coatings
Philippe BAUDIN EQUIP AUTO exhibition chairman
Author, creator and producer: Laurence Peraud
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7 Mar 2025
EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passion". #4 - EQUIP AUTO, a key player in training
In this brand-new episode, come and explore an essential aspect of EQUIP AUTO: its commitment to training. How can we prepare the professionals of today and the young talent of the future for the transformations of the automotive sector? What role do colleges, official structures, educational groups and OPCO Mobilités play in this shift?
With inspiring contributions from directors, impassioned training teachers and even training college students, this episode shines a light on the importance of passing on knowledge and skills. You will find out how EQUIP AUTO, much more than being just another tradeshow, plays a key part in guaranteeing excellence and supporting the careers of the future.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a teacher or a young person exploring their career options, this episode will give you a unique glance of the challenges and opportunities of a fast-changing sector.
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7 Mar 2025
EQUIP AUTO, "50 years of passion". #3 – Essential partners
In this third episode, take a trip to the heart of EQUIP AUTO, the international exhibition for automotive professionals, through the people and organisations that work to support the show, some of whom from its very beginnings: its Essential Partners. In this episode, meet the key players who accompany and reinforce each edition of this unavoidable event.
From FIEV to FFC and including the French Automotive Platform (PFA), Mobilians, FEDA, FNA, the Syndicat du pneu or SIA, these organisations all play a critical role for EQUIP AUTO.
We invite you to meet Luc Chatel (PFA), Charles Aronica (FIEV), as well as Aliou Sow and Robert Bassols (FNA), Patrick Cholton (FFC), Alain Landec (FEDA), Francis Bartholomé and Xavier Horent (Mobilians), Dominique Stempfel (Syndicat du pneu) and Luc Marbach (SIA). Through their personal accounts, they share their vision and role in the development of EQUIP AUTO.
A captivating episode to discover the alliances that bring to life this unmissable tradeshow and are working together to prepare EQUIP AUTO’s 50th anniversary.
Author, creator and producer: Laurence Peraud
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7 Mar 2025
EQUIP AUTO, “50 years of passion." #2 – History and heritage, from yesterday’s founders to today’s team – Part 2
Episode 2: "History and Heritage – part 2”
A trip back to the origins of the tradeshow, from yesterday’s founders to today’s team, this episode explores the history of EQUIP AUTO and reveals how it has become a central market player, with and for professionals working in the automotive industry, aftermarket and services sector. A deep dive into the history of a passion that has been going strong for 50 years.
Author, creator and producer: Laurence Peraud
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7 Mar 2025
EQUIP AUTO, “50 years of passion.” #1 – History and heritage, from yesterday’s founders to today’s team – Part 1
Episode 1: "History and Heritage”
A trip back to the origins of the tradeshow, from yesterday’s founders to today’s team, this episode explores the history of EQUIP AUTO and reveals how it has become a central market player, with and for professionals working in the automotive industry, aftermarket and services sector. A deep dive into the history of a passion that has been going strong for 50 years.
Author, creator and producer: Laurence Peraud
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/salon-equip-auto-paris (https://www.linkedin.com/company/salon-equip-auto-paris)
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/salon.equipauto (https://www.facebook.com/salon.equipauto)
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/equip_auto/ (https://www.instagram.com/equip_auto/)
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@equip_auto (https://www.tiktok.com/@equip_auto)
X : https://x.com/equip_auto (https://x.com/equip_auto)
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@EQUIPAUTO-lesalon (https://www.youtube.com/@EQUIPAUTO-lesalon)
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François Allain
Philippe Baudin
Riadh Abdelkefi
Stéphane Antiglio
Philippe Barrault
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