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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Toyota, Nissan Highlight OEM Support at ASRW

Dallas, TX/Sept. 1, 2011 – Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) Toyota Wholesale Parts and Nissan Collision Repair Network will each have an expanded presence at Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), including show floor presence and innovative, interactive support programs.

In addition to exhibiting, Toyota Wholesale Parts (booth #N1343) will sponsor the networking reception concluding the ASRW Industry Forum Wednesday, Oct. 5. New this year, they will also sponsor a NASCAR simulator located near Toyota’s booth. Attendees can “drive” the NASCAR simulator and compete in a fastest lap contest. Winners receive NASCAR tickets, and other great racing-related prizes.

“For many years, Toyota has been proud to support CARS and NACE. We are also excited about this year’s new location in Orlando. It gives Toyota the expanded opportunity to showcase the support that we provide to our business partners, independent mechanical and collision shops. Toyota and our business partners are a winning combination to ensure our mutual customers, Toyota owners, are satisfied customers,” said  Jerry Raskind, Wholesale Development Manager.

Nissan Collision Repair Network (booth #1241) will be giving away 300 Nissan 370Z-inspired wireless mice to the first 100 attendees who visit their booth each day of the Expo. To receive a mouse, attendees must also bring the special advertisement from Nissan mailed to each pre-registered attendee along with their badge credentials.  In addition, Nissan will be sponsoring a networking reception Friday, Oct. 7 at the ICEBAR Lounge.  Space is limited for this exclusive event for collision shop owners and managers.

“Nissan is pleased to be back exhibiting once again this year at NACE.  NACE provides Nissan a strong venue to reinforce to independent repair facilities and our industry partners the all-important value message of using only genuine parts in consumer vehicles during repairs.  Nissan will be showcasing a number of new and exciting solutions that provide shops ways to partner with Nissan and provide even easier access to high quality OE replacement parts.”   said Mark Zoba, Manager, Collision Parts Sales Growth.

“The presence and support of OEMs is critically important to the audience who attends ASRW, and we applaud these two manufacturers for not only showing their support of the professional service and repair community, but bringing a new level of engagement to the show,” said Ron Pyle, ASA president.

In addition to Toyota and Nissan, OEM1Stop.com will also be exhibiting on the ASRW show floor.

Expo hours for ASRW 2011 are Thursday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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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