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NACE Assigns Exhibit Space

The International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) audited Space Draw, held the week of April 9, assigned 230,800 net square feet of exhibit space to 390 companies for the 2001 event.

NACE 2001 will take place Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

NACE show management anticipates that more than 600 companies will exhibit at the world's largest collision repair event and occupy 277,000-plus net square feet of space.

New Benefit Offers Discount

The A shortage of qualified, well-trained technicians has spurred much concern among automotive service professionals. In response, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has announced a new national member benefit that offers member shops a discount on Web-based technical training through Melior.

“In the fast-paced world we live in, time often deters the training that both entry-level and experienced technicians need,” said John Scully, ASA's vice president of membership services. “Web-based technical training offers the convenience of training anywhere and at anytime.”

Melior now offers two Web-based courses - Circuits and Meters, and Advanced Electronics - but is currently developing additional courses. Melior offers its Web-based electrical series to ASA national members for $75 per module, a savings of $20 per module.

ASA national members are able to access the Melior discount through the Members Only section of the ASA Web site (http://www.asashop.org).

For more information on this or any other member benefit, contact the ASA Membership Department at (800) 272-7467, ext. 295.

VW Approves BASF's R-M Products As Refinish Paint System

BASF's R-M products are now recognized by Volkswagen (VW) worldwide as an approved refinish paint system. They join BASF's Glasurit line, which retains its long-standing approval by Volkswagen.

NASCAR, Car Care Council Team Up

NASCAR and the Car Care Council have teamed up in an effort to educate consumers of the importance of car maintenance. NASCAR and its automotive aftermarket department will now feature helpful consumer tips by the Car Care Council in its media programs that include FOX Sports Net's “NASCAR Tech” television show, Babcox Publication's NASCAR Tech: The Professional's Magazine, and MRN broadcasts of NASCAR races.

The Car Care Council also has announced that now is the time to start preparing for promoting this year's National Car Care Month, which will be held in October.

“Nearly eight out of 10 vehicles inspected in National Car Care Month 2000 check lanes failed the inspection,” according to Rich Davis, the council's vice president of marketing.

Event Planners are available for $12.50 from the Car Care Council and provide information needed to produce a car care event, including sample ad slicks and radio scripts. To order an Event Planner, call (800) 466-5343.

PPG Automotive Refinish Offers Advanced Estimating Training

PPG Automotive Refinish has announced a new, advanced training course on collision repair estimating: “Estimate Plus.” The course is designed to help attendees prepare a more technically correct estimate and, as a result, improve organizational throughput, productivity, sales and profits. The one-day course covers the application of P-Page Logic, the impact of an accurate estimate on throughput, cycle time, customer/policy holder retention, employee retention/recruitment, and insurance company relations and referrals.

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