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Viva Las Vegas!Auto Glass Expo at NACEOffers Latest in New ProductsIn just three short years, Auto Glass Week in Las Vegas has become a premierevent for the industry. Held November 5-8 at the Mandalay BayConvention Center in Las Vegas, the event not only offers three separateconferences, the International Auto Glass Safety (AGRSS) Conference,the National Windshield Repair Association’s annual conference, and theIndependent Glass Association’s fall marketing conference, but also the AutoGlass Expo at NACE. In addition, the Auto Glass Technician Olympics andWindshield Repair Olympics also are held on the show floor.Many companies take this opportunity to launch a brand-new productand to give you a chance to see their offerings up-close. Read on for a samplingof these.Auto Glass Expo @ NACEThe show hours for theAuto Glass Expo @ NACE are as follows.Thursday, November 610 a.m. – 5 p.m.Friday, November 710 a.m. – 5 p.m.Saturday, November 89 a.m. – 3 p.m.For more information,visit www.naceexpo.com.MOULDINGSCreative Extruded GoesGreen with EnvironmentallyFriendly Universal MouldingCreative Extruded Products Inc. hasa new environmentally friendly universalmoulding available, theEco-Trim. Eco-Trim ismade from a rubberlikematerial with rubberperformance butwith less impact onthe environment, thecompany says.“Eco-Trim feels andlooks like rubber mouldingand has the same cold weather flexibility,”reads information from the company.“But, Eco-Trim doesn’t bloom orchalk like rubber.”Eco-Trim’s material is 100 percentrecyclable, according to Creative Extruded,and contains neither lead norchlorine. In addition, company officialssay it is lighter than rubber, whichreduces the load on the technician andalso can reduce fuel consumption.❙❙➤ www.creativeextruded.comIt’s Universal: The UniFitREHAU officials say the company’snew UniFit Pinch-N-Go universalmoulding is manufactured with anelastomeric polymer for cold flexibilityand proven squeak resistance. Themoulding is available in five sizes andits “clothespin” hinge makes installationeasy, while grip ridges minimizeprimer runs, according to the company.Additional features include barbsfor retention on glass, two nylon cordsto minimize stretch and snapback duringinstallation, and a lip position designedto accommodate body andglass deck variations.❙❙➤ http://na.rehau.com/automotiveADD-ONSGGG Offers “SmartAlternative” forGel-Filled SensorsGold Glass Group (GGG) says itsnew SensorTackGGS 901 Gel is thesmart alternativefor gel-filled sensors.According tothe Bohemia, N.Y.-based company, thegel makes it possibleto re-use theround rain/lightoptical sensors thatare filled with a gel.The SensorTack repair set is designedto reattach these sensors to the windshield.Gold representatives say thecontinued on page 4240 AGRR November/December 2008 www.agrrmag.com
National Windshield RepairAssociation Annual ConferenceSchedule at a GlanceThursday, November 67:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walt Gorman MemorialWindshield Repair Olympics(co-sponsored by NWRA)Friday, November 77:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening and Welcome8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. NWRA Green Glass Initiative10:15 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Internet Marketing forthe Repair CommunityNoon – 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch (NWRA Boardof Directors meeting)1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. International Autobody Congressand Exposition (NACE)2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Insurance Industry Panel3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Automotive Glazing Trends4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Repair of Laminated Glass Certification5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. NWRA Repair of LaminatedGlass Certification Examination6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcoming Cocktail PartyView the entire schedule online atwww.nwrassn.org/conference2008.php.Independent Glass Association (IGA)Fall Marketing ConferenceSchedule at a GlanceFriday, November 77:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Auto Glass Technician OlympicsPreliminary Heats (co-sponsored by IGA)10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Auto Glass Expo @ NACE6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcoming Cocktail PartySaturday, November 87:30 a.m. – Noon Conference Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening and Welcome8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. IGA Anti-Steering Initiative9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Auto Glass Technician Olympics – Finals(co-sponsored by IGA)9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Auto Glass Expo @ NACE9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Is Radio Relevant?10:30 a.m. – Noon Internet Marketing 3011:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Selling the Value of Your Own Brand2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sustainability – Growing Your BusinessThrough Environmentally FriendlyBusiness Practices3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. IGA Auto Glass TechnicianCertification ExaminationView the entire schedule online atwww.iga.org/Fall_Marketing_Conference.php.Third Annual Walt Gorman MemorialWindshield Repair OlympicsSchedule at a GlanceThursday, November 6, 20087:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walt GormanMemorial WindshieldRepair Olympics4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Awards AnnouncedView the entire schedule online atwww.windshieldrepairolympics.com.Fourth AnnualAuto Glass Technician OlympicsSchedule at a GlanceFriday, November 7, 20087:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Preliminary HeatsSaturday, November 8, 20087:30 a.m. – Noon Registration Open9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. FinalsView the entire schedule online atwww.autoglasstechnicianolympics.com.International Auto Glass Safety(AGRSS) ConferenceSchedule at a GlanceTuesday, November 42:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. AGRSS Committee Meetings(except for Standards Committee)5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. AGRSS Board of Directors MeetingWednesday, November 57:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Welcome and “State of theAGRSS Council” Address8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Glass Plastics Technology & What It WillMean to Auto Glass Service Companies9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Ten Worst Shop Horrors11:00 a.m. – Noon Validation Support fromAdhesive ManufacturersNoon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Standards Update: Validation3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Automotive Safety Performance Testing4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Introducing the AGRSS Code of Ethics6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcoming Cocktail Party andAGRSS Charity AuctionThursday, November 67:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Address by NFLGreat Archie Manning9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. CAP: How to Make YourCustomers Aware of AGRSS11:00 a.m. – Noon Roof Crush Standards1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. AGRSS Standards Committee Meeting5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. AGRSS Board Meeting (if needed)View the entire schedule online at www.agrss.com/conference/.www.agrrmag.com November/December 2008 AGRR 41
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