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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

3M Among List of Key Exhibitors at ASRW

Dallas, TX/Oct. 3, 2011 – For the second consecutive year, 3M has committed to a presence at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), including educational sessions, featured products and booth space on the show floor. ASRW will take place this week, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

Within the ASRW Conference Program, 3M representatives Scott Peirce and John Spoto will instruct “Zeroing in on Profit Improvement Opportunities Through Process-Driven Repairs (WE26N/FR20N),” which is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will be repeated on Friday, Oct. 7, from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

3M will also feature two products in the Product Showcase, a re-designed area now located on the show floor, highlighting new, cool and green products. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Product Showcase and vote for their favorite product.

“3M is among a list of key exhibitors our attendees consistently request to see on our show floor, and we’re happy to welcome them back for a second consecutive year in 2011,” said Ron Pyle, ASA president. “Their presence makes a statement to the collision repair industry, and we appreciate their support of ASRW.”

In the ASRW Expo, 3M can be found in booth N712, and attendees are encouraged to visit their booth.

About the Events
ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), which makes it the industry’s leading event for dedicated professionals to conduct business, network and engage in industry issues. The Tradeshow News Network (TSNN) recognized ASRW as a 2010 Top 250 U.S. trade show. ASRW is scheduled for Oct. 5-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Attendee registration is now open and features a $25 Expo Pass and $355 all-access Super Pass. Online housing registration is also open, and provides a variety of hotel options within the vicinity of the Orange County Convention Center.

NACE – the world’s collision repair event – represents the only B2B event of its kind specifically designed for collision repair industry professionals from around the globe. NACE features a comprehensive educational Conference and Exposition with hundreds of diverse exhibiting companies displaying the latest equipment, products, services and technology available to today’s collision repair industry.

CARS – the premier event for automotive service professionals – features a high-quality education lineup led by industry leaders, along with an exhibitor showcase of automotive service and repair related equipment, products and services.

The ASRW media center is sponsored by searchautoparts.com/ABRN.

For additional information, contact Hanley Wood Exhibitions at P.O. Box 612128, Dallas, Texas 75261-2128, call (888) 529-1641 or (972) 536-6444, or visit www.ASRWevents.com.

About the Sponsor
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is the sponsor of ASRW and two of its shows, NACE and CARS. ASA is the largest international not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive industry through education, legislative representation and member services. Its international membership base includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from all segments of the industry. For additional information about ASA, go to www.ASAshop.org. ASRW, NACE and CARS are produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions.

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