2012 Trade Show Schedule - Export.gov

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Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW)
October 10–13, 2012 • New Orleans, LA • asrwevents.com
Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW), home to NACE (International Autobody Congress & Expo) and
CARS (Congress of Automotive Service & Repair), is the premier event for automotive service, collision, and
repair professionals. ASRW was created to provide buyers and sellers within the automotive repair, collision,
and service community a place to network, an educational resource for learning about technological
advancements, and a unique marketplace to see all the products, services, equipment, and technology
available to industry professionals. ASRW is a showcase of top manufacturers and suppliers displaying
the latest products and equipment needed to run mechanical and collision repair shops effectively and
efficiently. ASRW is the forum for new techniques, products, efficiencies, services, skills, technology,
knowledge, networking, and equipment.
Seminars: Add-On Education sponsored by I-CAR, PCI and ASE. Sessions are available on Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Please see the show website for more information.
Exhibitors: 300+ (2011)
Industries: A/C compressor & components, additional services, aftermarket parts, air systems/tools
(includes air blowers/blow guns, air cleaners, air compressors/accessories, air dryers, air regulators/gauges),
associations/organizations, auto auctions, automotive accessories, batteries, body/frame repair (includes
anchoring equipment, clamps/chains, fixturing equipment, measuring equipment, pulling equipment,
straightening equipment, business products & services (advertising/marketing materials, business forms/
cards, brake repair products, car rental programs), coatings/refinish products, computer hardware/software,
consultants, customer service, dent removal, diagnostic software, dryers, educational/training, emission
products, estimating systems, facility operations, filters, financial services, fuel injector cleaners, glass repair/
replacement, health & wellness, heavy duty, heavy-duty truck equipment/products, hybrid repair information
provider, ignition products, internet products/services, lifts/jacks/moving equipment, maintenance products,
marketing services, original parts manufacturer, paint booths, prep stations/booth equipment (includes heat/
curing lamps, spray guns & accessories, mixing equipment), paint products/services/systems, parts/parts
procurement (includes aftermarket parts, brake equipment, custom parts, OEM parts), payment processing
services, publications, refinish tools/equipment, remanufactured parts, repair information provider, rotating
electrical, safety equipment (includes air purifiers, coveralls and paint suits, eye/face/ear protectors, hand
cleaners/dispensers, respirators/hoods/waste removal/recyclers), shop accessories, specialty equipment/
services (includes detailing systems/chemicals, fasteners, miscellaneous products/services, paintless dent
repair, pin striping, shop supplies), surface preparation (includes adhesives, body fillers/accessories, buffing/
polishing compounds/accessories, cleaners, fiberglass repair, masking products, protective coatings/
undercoatings, paint strippers/sealers, wiping products), shop accessories, shop management software,
specialty products, hand & power tools (includes air power tools, dent pullers, electric power tools,
miscellaneous hand tools, rivet tools), transmission repair products, vacuum systems & accessories, vehicle
repair software, warranty provider, welding/cutting, and wheels/wheel alignment systems.
Target Buyers: Repair facility owners and managers, wholesalers, parts sales representatives, service
writers, educators, service technicians, insurance professionals, claims professionals, mass merchandisers,
dealer professionals, warehouse distributors, PBE jobbers, manufacturers’ representatives, technicians,
consolidators, auto glass professionals, franchised independents, franchised new car dealers, independent
shops (single or multiple locations, specialty shops by vehicle make—domestic/European/Asian, specialty
shops by vehicle system), diagnostics/transmission/alignment, and association representatives.
Benefits for IBP Attendees
• Special pricing consideration given to international attendees.
• Seminar Session prices range from $70 –130 each. Please inquire, or see the ASRW Expo website for
more information.
• Airfare and hotel discounts available.
• Possible technical field trips (please inquire).
Contact: Shelby Peterson, Shelby.Peterson@trade.gov, (202) 482-5531
Tourism Website: discoveramerica.com/ca/louisiana/new-orleans-index.html
International Buyer Program