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Shelby Hausler
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ASRW Brings More than 200 Hours of Education to the East Coast

Dallas, TX/Aug. 30, 2011 – As the industry’s trusted resource for quality education, the 2011 educational program at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) in Orlando, Fla., will feature more than 80 educational sessions, which total more than 200 hours of education.

Approximately 70 percent of the sessions are accredited by the Automotive Management Institute (AMI).  Additional add-on education includes role-based training presented by I-CAR and Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI).

The conference program was developed by the 2011 ASRW Conference Planning Committee led by Bill Haas, ASA’s vice president of education and training.

"The real leadership of the conference committee was provided by Ron Nagy and Mitch Schneider, chairmen of NACE and CARS respectively," said Haas. "These two guys challenged the committee members to identify relevant topics and presenters to deliver information at the highest possible level for ASRW attendees. All I can say is mission accomplished, the ASRW education sessions are a product of their intimate knowledge of the industry, hard work and dedication to making a difference."

The NACE and CARS conference program addresses issues professionals face in both the mechanical and collision segments on a daily, weekly and annual basis, and is designed to meet their specific needs. Sessions will be offered in both 90-minute and three-hour timeslots. Tracks are specific to NACE and CARS with emphasis on either management or technical topics, but all ASRW registered attendees have access to any session they wish to attend.

Management sessions are expected to be the most sought-after education for both collision and mechanical professionals. Session highlights in the management track include "Building a Team That Works Without You" (WE14NC), "Increasing Technician Efficiency – It’s a Team Effort" (TH04C), "Leading and Succeeding: Cultivating Leadership Skills That Benefit You and Your Organization" (TH12NC), "Simple Cycle Time Solutions" (FR02N), and "Understanding Continuous Improvement" (FR09N).

Detailed technical instruction will be offered, and most CARS technical courses are powered by CARQUEST Technical Institute. Highlights within the technical track include the following course offerings: "Hybrid Vehicle Service" (FR16C), "Design-Based Repairs" (WE13N), "TPMS Update" (TH02C), "Immobilizer Service Opportunities" (FR13C), and "Sherlock Holmes Diagnosis" (WE08C).

Attendees can register for educational sessions on the NACE and CARS websites. Additionally, individual conference sessions are currently being offered on a "two for one – buy one, get one of equal or lesser value" special. Attendees are encouraged to watch their email for this special offer.

A full day of education is offered Wednesday, Oct. 5. Educational session continue throughout the event running concurrently with the ASRW Expo Thursday, Oct. 6., through Saturday, Oct. 8.

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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