ASRW PRESS CONTACT:
Shelby Hausler
(888) 529-1641 / (972) 536-6318
www.NACEexpo.com
www.CARSevent.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New & Improved Technological Resources for ASRW, NACE and CARS

Dallas/November 22, 2010  – Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) recently unveiled a new website and portal design for its two flagship events, the International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (CARS).

Features of the web design on NACE and CARS include a modern, streamlined look, access to all the events’ social networks (including a new Flickr photo gallery and YouTube video library), videos from key sessions of the 2010 event, and a new community section featuring real-time news and updates from various industry organizations. In addition, the online applications for 2011 exhibit space at NACE and CARS are also now available on their respective websites.

A completely new feature is the custom landing page for ASRW. Located at www.ASRWevents.com, this site was created to serve as a convenient starting point for all ASRW events, and will strengthen the branding of ASRW.

“Our overall goal was to create clean, sleek sites with improved ease-of-use for our attendees and exhibitors,” said Lindsay Roberts, ASRW/NACE/CARS show director.

Additionally, significant modifications were made to the “CONNECT” attendee and exhibitor portals. Further aligning them with the online social networking system of the same name, the portals personalize the attendee and exhibitor experience. The sites enable interaction between attendees and exhibitors throughout the year. The new portals feature a new layout, color scheme and easy-to-use navigation. The portal is accessible by e-code through the NACE, CARS and ASRW sites to attendees and exhibitors who have previously participated in the event.

“We’ve taken some excellent steps forward this week with the resources we’re able to provide our audience. The value of these tools continue to differentiate this event, and we are confident they will have a positive impact on our attendees and exhibitors,” said Roberts.

The new sites are located at www.NACEexpo.com, www.CARSevent.com, and www.ASRWevents.com.

For more information on exhibiting at ASRW 2011, contact Jeff Rogers at jrogers@hanleywood.com or 972-536-6367.

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.

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

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
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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