Press Releases

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February 13, 2010
2010 ASRW Partnering Program Kicks-Off with Huge Industry Support
Automotive Service & Repair Week – ASRW 2010 – reports strong industry support for this year’s events via the ASRW Partnering Program (APP). The APP is designed to foster industry participation by partnering organizations supporting the many segments of the automotive service and repair industry. APP participants promote unified industry involvement, while strengthening their respective groups and memberships. More...

January 27, 2010
ASRW 2010 Announces NACE, CARS Event Chairmen Appointments
The third annual Automotive Service & Repair Week – ASRW 2010 – proudly announces that Jerry Burns, president and owner of Automotive Impressions, Inc., will return as the event chairman for the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE); and Mitch Schneider, owner and operator of Schneider’s Automotive, will serve as the event chairman for the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS). More...

December 3, 2009
A Solid Finish to 2009 Brings New Dates and Direction for ASRW 2010 Events
The dust has barely settled on the ASRW 2009 events, and dynamic plans have been put into motion to lead the way into 2010 and beyond. New direction calls for new dates! The ASRW 2010 events will take place Oct. 11-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas (no longer during AAIW). Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) will now be a stand-alone event specifically created for all automotive service and repair professionals enabling even more industry segments to join under the umbrella. More...

November 18, 2009
Attendees & Exhibitors Create Synergy at Automotive Service & Repair Week 2009
Throughout the hallways of the educational sessions you could feel it. During the networking receptions and the standing-room-only opening general session it was apparent. While walking through the world-class collection of exhibiting companies and seeing all the products, equipment and services, there was no question. A dynamic synergy was undoubtedly created by the thousands of automotive industry professionals who came together for the ASRW annual events – NACE and CARS 2009.

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ON SITE PRESS RELEASES - LIVE FROM NACE 2009
November 7, 2009
ASRW 2009 Conference Program Provides 138 Hours of High-Quality, High-Value Education

Las Vegas, NV — Complementing a successful week at ASRW, attendees of NACE 2009 and CARS 2009 have also benefitted from hours of relevant and compelling educational sessions. The NACE and CARS conference have presented topics that both mechanical and collision industry professionals deal with on a daily, weekly and annual basis. Both the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) are sponsored by Automotive Service Association (ASA) and co-located at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 4-7, during the second annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW). More...

November 7, 2009
Industry Leaders Honored with Awards Breakfast at ASRW
Las Vegas, NV — Notable industry awards were presented Thursday, November 5th at an exclusive luncheon held during Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The luncheon and awards ceremony was emceed by Ron Pyle, ASA president and Chief Staff Executive. George Witt, AAM, chairman of the Automotive Management Institute (AMI) Board of Trustees, announced the recipients of the various AMI scholarships. Industry professionals representing the mechanical and collision segments of the industry were honored at the event. More...

November 6, 2009
CARS 2009 Networking Reception Celebrates Opening Day at ASRW
Las Vegas, NV — Concluding a busy opening day at the 2nd annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS) hosted a networking reception Thursday evening, November 5. More...

November 5, 2009
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger Empowers NACE/CARS Audience at the 2009 ASRW Opening General Session
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, the heroic pilot who masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson river earlier this year, delivered an engaging keynote address to an attentive audience at the Opening General Session (Thursday, November 5) for the 2nd annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW)), including the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), and Auto Glass Week. More...

November 5, 2009
CCC Sponsors Lively Welcome Reception Especially for NACE 2009 Attendees
NACE 2009 attendees were honored at a welcome reception held Wednesday evening, November 4, sponsored by CCC Information Services Inc. The annual reception officially commenced the 2nd Annual Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) and the 27th annual International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE). More...

October 6, 2009
Your Message Center’ Debuts Within ConnectionPOINT
Hanley Wood Exhibitions announced the launch of a new message application today: an email center called ‘Your Message Center.’ Marquee features of the email application include the ability to save searches, build and send custom HTML emails through hanleywoodCONNECT, Hanley Wood’s recently re-branded social networking system. The application is accessible through ConnectionPOINT, Hanley Wood’s customizable online portal system for exhibitors and attendees. More ...

September 29, 2009
Auto Glass Expo at NACE -- Providing Options to Matters of Repair and Replacement
The Auto Glass Expo (AGX), located on the NACE show floor, brings together auto glass products, services and technologies in one specific area of the show to maximize their presence as an important industry segment. More...

September 23, 2009
OEM Pavilion featuring Top Automobile Manufacturers Creating Quite a Buzz for NACE and CARS Show Floor
For the first time ever, a collection of OEMs will participate in a pavilion setting allowing attendees to visit with many of the top auto makers in one area, at one time, under one roof. More participants are expected by show time, but the current list includes Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Porsche, Toyota, Volvo and VW. More...

September 23, 2009
Countdown to NACE and CARS Quality Educational Conference — Topics and Speakers to Deliver True Take-Away Value for Attendees
Delivering quality education with compelling topics and expert speakers is the main goal of the 2009 NACE and CARS Conference Program. By offering 138 hours of education, the NACE and CARS conference presents topics that both mechanical and collision industry professionals deal with on a daily, weekly and annual basis. More...

September 23, 2009
NACE and CARS – Add-On Education Expands Overall Event Offerings
Add-on education can conveniently expand an attendee’s overall event value and experience with the opportunity to take I-CAR, PCI and/or ASE classes on top of the already comprehensive NACE and CARS education sessions available to them. More...

August 19, 2009
Impending Growth Results in Sterling Autobody Centers’ Buying Spree at NACE 2009
Sterling Autobody Centers is currently experiencing a positive momentum in business and has plans to grow their current store count. NACE 2009 exhibitors will play a vital role as this potential growth requires purchasing approximately $300,000 in equipment and supplies for each new store. More...

August 19, 2009
CARS 2009 Exhibitor Theaters Provide Attendees with Free Education During Expo
CARS 2009 attendees walking and shopping through the exhibits will benefit from free education presented by three industry-leaders during two full days of scheduled Exhibitor Theaters. To-date, Gates Corporation, Certified Transmission and CustomerLink are the confirmed exhibiting companies sponsoring the CARS 2009 Exhibitor Theaters on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6. More...

August 10, 2009
NACE 2009 Exhibitors, Chassis Liner and Accudraft, Come Together to Create $92,000 Stimulus Package Giveaway for One Lucky NACE Attendee
Chassis Liner and Accudraft take their shared philosophy of “high value, fair price” to a whole new level as plans come together for their joint $92,000 Stimulus Package Giveaway at NACE 2009. With each having 25+ years experience in serving the automotive service industry, Chassis Liner and Accudraft have announced plans to award one lucky NACE 2009 attendee with an extreme shop package the includes the Lift ‘N Rak Pro™(valued at $7,000) and an Accudraft TITAN™ (valued at $85,000). More...

June 30, 2009
Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger to Keynote ASRW Events — NACE and CARS
The Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards Council (AGRSS) in cooperation with ASA, NACE and CARS is excited to announce that Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, III, the heroic pilot who masterfully landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River earlier this year, saving 155 people, will serve as keynote speaker during the Opening General Session, sponsored by DuPont Performance Coatings. More ...

June 18, 2009
2009 NACE and CARS Online Attendee Registration Opens with No Price Increase over 2008 Fees
Online attendee registration is now open for 2009 NACE and CARS with no increase in prices over 2008 fees for packages and sessions. Attendees can access the online registration for each event via their independent websites (www.NACEexpo.com and www.CARSevent.com). More ...

June 8, 2009
NACE and CARS Announce 2009 Event Chairmen Appointments
ASA, NACE and CARS proudly announce that Jerry Burns, president and owner of Automotive Impressions, Inc., will serve as the NACE 2009 Event Chairman. President and owner of C & C Automotive, Aaron Clements will return as the Event Chairman of CARS. Each chairman is responsible for leading an Attendee Advisory Council for their respective shows. More...

May 29, 2009
NACE and CARS Expands Conference to Deliver Timely Education for Industry Professionals
As the industry’s educational leaders, NACE and CARS have developed an expanded 2009 conference program delivering a total of 84 sessions (or 138 hours) of compelling and relevant education focused on today’s industry professionals – all for the same cost as 2008. More...

April 24, 2009
NACE and CARS Launch New Cutting-Edge Event Websites
Cutting-edge NACE and CARS websites have been launched achieving a new level of innovation within the trade show industry, thereby setting the standard in which to follow. More...

April 24, 2009
2009 Hotel Rates 30-70% Lower for NACE and CARS
Online housing for NACE and CARS opens with hotel rates 30-70% lower than 2008 rates, resulting in outstanding savings for both attendees and exhibitors. More...

April 24, 2009
2009 NACE and CARS Attendee Registration -- No Price Increase over 2008 Fees
To heighten attendees' overall value, 2009 NACE and CARS attendee registration prices will not increase over 2008 fees. More...