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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

3M Commits to ASRW, Supports Industry and Customers

Dallas/September 21, 2010  –  Just weeks before Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), 3M announced today its commitment to the industry, its customers, and NACE and CARS, by confirming their participation as an exhibitor in the show.  NACE, the flagship event of Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), is co-located with CARS and scheduled for Oct. 10-13, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

3M, a major manufacturer of products used in both automotive service and repair as well as collision repair, will be promoting the following new products in their booth at the show:  3M™ Perfect-It™ Denibbing System, 3M™ Accuspray™ System and 3M™ Dirt Trap Protection System. They will also be offering show specials on these products.

“3M’s support of ASRW|NACE|CARS is a strategic commitment at a significant time for the show, and we’re thrilled to welcome them,” said Ron Pyle, president and chief staff executive of the Automotive Service Association, the show sponsor. “This is yet another tangible indicator of the quality and caliber we expect – and the industry can expect - from our upcoming event.”

“3M believes in the automotive service and repair industry, and specifically the value of participating in this event,” says Dave Wilk, marketing manager for 3M. “As a leader in the industry, we’re committed to ASRW and we look forward to seeing our customers and industry partners – at the show.”

About the Events
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.

Online registration for the 2010 event is open and offers Expo registration available for only $25, and various package options starting at $240. 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. Auto Glass Week™ is a trademark of Key Communications.

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.