I-CAR Education
ASRW PRESS CONTACT: 
Shelby Hausler 
888-529-1641 / 972-536-6318
www.NACEexpo.com
www.CARSevent.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
I-CAR Expands Educational Offerings & Presence at ASRW 2010
Dallas/July 30, 2010 – Through an expanded education program and on-floor educational sessions, I-CAR has expanded its presence at Automotive Service & Repair Week 2010 (ASRW) to include more than 20 I-CAR training sessions, as well as a Technology Showcase. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is the sponsor of ASRW and two of its shows, the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS).
“I-CAR looks forward to returning to ASRW in 2010 with expanded course offerings and the I-CAR Technology Showcase,” said Bill Stage, I-CAR director of marketing and distribution. “We are pleased to take part in this industry event and have the opportunity to share the latest information about technology and the most up-to-date training at ASRW.”
In conjunction with the ASRW 2010 educational program, I-CAR will offer 24 I-CAR courses Saturday, Oct. 9; Sunday, Oct. 10; and Wednesday, Oct. 13. Each I-CAR course is available for $95 through the online attendee registration system for NACE and CARS. Additionally, each Saturday/Sunday attendees will receive a complimentary lunch and a chance to win one of 15 free ASRW Super Pass registrations.
“I-CAR’s educational resources bring another dimension of depth to ASRW,” says Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive. “Aligning ourselves with I-CAR further demonstrates our commitment to providing valuable, timely and relevant education to ASA attendees.”
The I-CAR Technology Showcase will include eight 45-minute sessions on new technology and repair methods. These sessions, led by I-CAR Instructors, will take place on the show floor each day of the ASRW expo and are complimentary to all ASRW attendees.
For complete schedules, session titles, and descriptions of both the add-on educational courses and the Technology Showcase, visit www.NACEexpo.com.
ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), Auto Glass Week, and the Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA), which makes it the industry’s leading event for true professionals to conduct business, network and engage in industry issues. ASRW is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
About the Events
Online registration is now open and offers various package options starting at $210 and Expo registration available for just $15 until the August 17 early cut-off. Online housing is also open, and provides the lowest hotel rates in recent years.
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. www.NACEexpo.com
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. www.CARSevent.com
Auto Glass Week – an event dedicated to delivering quality education and exhibits intent on advancing the growth and recognition of automotive glass service and repair professionals.
For additional information, contact Hanley Wood Exhibitions at P.O. Box 612128, Dallas, Texas 75261-2128 or call 888.529.1641 or 972.536.6444.
About the Sponsor
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.
About I-CAR
I-CAR, founded in 1979, is an international not-for-profit training organization dedicated to improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of consumers.
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Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) was created in 2008 with the overall goal of bringing together buyers and sellers of automotive products and services in one venue that includes both education and trade show activities. ASRW continues to grow and include activities for other organizations' industry segments and events with the goal of creating a "mega" service and repair event that will touch all aspects of the automotive service and repair industry.
