DuPont Commits to ASRW
ASRW PRESS CONTACT: 
Shelby Hausler
888-529-1641 / 972-536-6318
www.NACEexpo.com
www.CARSevent.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long-Standing Commitment Continues Between DuPont and NACE
Dallas/August 18, 2010 -- Through a combination of their presence on the show floor , sponsorship activities, and educational sessions, DuPont Performance Coatings has committed to NACE 2010, demonstrating its continued commitment to the industry. NACE, the flagship event of Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is co-located with CARS and scheduled for Oct. 11-13, 2010 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.
“Our participation in NACE has served us well over the years and it remains an important part of our overall business strategy and support of the industry,” says Harry Hall, DuPont North America Sales Manager – Refinish. “We look forward to again supporting NACE in what we know will be a successful event.”
DuPont will sponsor two newly added conference sessions: “Getting Ready for the Lean Transition” on Monday, Oct. 11, from 4 – 5:30p.m. and “Making Lean Work” on Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 4 -- 5:30p.m. Both sessions will be taught by John Sweigart from The Body Shop @ and Steve Trapp from DuPont Performance Coatings, and are AMI accredited.
DuPont will also sponsor the Opening General Session, featuring notable marketing expert Kelly McDonald, on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 from 8:30 -10a.m. McDonald’s presentation titled, “The Changing Face of Your Business – Inside and Out” will focus on diversity as a business opportunity.
“We sat down with DuPont about five years ago and developed a long term plan, which has resulted in a mutually beneficial commitment to the show,” states ASA president and chief staff executive Ron Pyle. “We’ve created a partnership with DuPont that is unique to that of any other paint company in the industry, and we’re grateful for their consistent support over many years.”
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. ASRW is scheduled for Oct. 10-13 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Many new show features and industry forums are currently in development for ASRW 2010. Online registration is now open and offers various package options starting at $210 and Expo registration available for just $15 until the August 31 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
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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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.
