45th Anniversary of EGEA in Paris
On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the European Garage Equipment Association (EGEA), CITA was represented by its Technical Manager, Olivier Pletinckx, at a special event held in Paris.
The celebration took place during EQUIP AUTO Paris 2025, the international trade show for automotive professionals, held at the Palais des Expositions de Versailles from 14 to 18 October 2025. This milestone gathering brought together key stakeholders from across the automotive aftermarket and equipment sector.
During the event, Mr. Pletinckx met with Marcin Barankiewicz, Secretary General of EGEA and Corporate Member Representative in the CITA Bureau Permanent, as well as Leon Andriessen, President of EGEA. Discussions focused on the ongoing cooperation between CITA and EGEA, particularly on shared priorities such as vehicle safety, access to data, and the future of garage and inspection equipment.
CITA congratulates EGEA on its 45 years of commitment to supporting and advancing the European garage equipment industry.