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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DuPont Demonstrates Support of Industry Through ASRW Participation

Dallas, TX/August 3, 2011 – DuPont Performance Coatings has again committed to a comprehensive presence at NACE 2011, including the expo, educational sessions, and will sponsor the Opening General Session.

“DuPont Performance Coatings’ participation in NACE is significant, and we’re happy to announce this successful partnership continues for 2011,” states ASA president and chief staff executive Ron Pyle. “They are a company based on relationships and strongly believe in supporting the collision repair industry at the industry’s show.”

DuPont Performance Coatings will be represented on the show floor during the expo and will sponsor the following sessions in the ASRW Conference Program:
• (WE19N) Wednesday, Oct. 5 – Lean 3.0 (Instructors: Steve Trapp and John Sweigart)
• (TH11N) Thursday, Oct. 6 – Parts Procurement Tips for Estimators Panel (Moderators: Mike Anderson and Ron Kuehn)
• (FR08N) Friday, Oct. 7 – E-Learning Resource (Instructors: Dick Elder and Steve Trapp)

“We are pleased with the long-standing partnership we’ve established with NACE, and proud of what our involvement in this event represents,” said Harry Hall, DuPont North America Sales Manager – Refinish.

As the Opening General Session sponsor, DuPont will also sponsor the keynote speaker. A formal announcement on the 2011 keynote speaker will be released shortly. The Opening General Session is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Tickets to the Opening General Session are included in the purchase of a Super Pass or are $25 if purchased before the Aug. 9 early-bird deadline.

For additional information regarding the ASRW Conference Program, visit www.NACEexpo.com or www.CARSevent.com.

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 $15 Expo Pass and $335 all-access Super Pass through the early bird deadline of Aug. 9. 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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