The first round of exhibit space draw for NACE / CARS 2014 is complete, and more than half the exhibit floor is sold out. “This represents a significant change in events and a strong commitment on behalf of the automotive market to support the only national show solely dedicated to both the collision and service repair industries,†said Dan Risley, ASA President. “Last year, we sold approximately 24,000 square feet. We’ve already surpassed that by 20 percent in the initial space draw and are on pace to sell out. The show will feature more than 50,000 square feet of exhibit space and another 30,000 dedicated to live demonstrations and show cars.â€
Companies that booked space come from all segments of the collision and mechanical repair markets including OEMs such as Chrysler/Mopar, Ford, General Motors/AC Delco, Nissan and Honda. Paint companies and related services are represented by BASF, Axalta, PPG, Valspar, 3M, Painters Supply, H&H Industries, Matrix, Pro-Spray, UniCure Spraybooths, and more. Frame and equipment companies include Car-O-Liner, Celette, Chief, Pro-Spot and Drum Handlers. Parts suppliers such as LKQ, AutoZone, Auveco, North American Distribution Services, Disco, and Team PRP are included. Estimating system and information providers include AudaExplore -a Solera Company, CCC Information Services, and Mitchell1; insurance companies such as Lancer and Meadowbrook; and training companies like I-CAR, Wyotech, Vale National Training Center, and Universal Technical Institute. Other exhibitors include Enterprise, NSF International, Autoshop Solutions, Demandforce, ASE, Herkules, Collision Services, Cantso, Aeromotive, and many more.
To view the NACE/CARS 2014 interactive floor plan, click here.
The floor is now open to any companies interested in exhibiting at NACE/CARS 2014. Booth requests will be taken on a first come, first served basis. To reserve booth space, click here for the PDF form.
or contact Robert Martin at [email protected].
About the Events
Along with NACE/CARS, a series of automotive repair industry events and co-located meetings will take place July 28-Aug. 2, 2014. Early in the week there will be a series of Board and other private meetings. Tuesday will host the CIC quarterly meeting. Wednesday will highlight the I-CAR conference and gala 35th anniversary networking reception. Thursday and Friday will be the NACE/CARS expo along with numerous NACE and CARS business and technical sessions, the MSO Symposium, the Mechanical Symposium and on-site I-CAR training. Technical presentations end at noon Saturday, August 2.
International Autobody Congress and Exposition (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.
Congress of Automotive Repair and Service (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.
NACE/CARS 2014 is produced for the Automotive Service Association (ASA) by Stone Fort Group, an integrated media company specializing in live events and digital media. For exhibit or show information, contact ASA’s trade show management team at:
Stone Fort Group
(832) 932-7868
10575 Katy Freeway, Suite 330
Houston TX 77024
For additional event information, visit www.NACEexpo.com or www.CARSevent.com.
About the Sponsor
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is the sponsor of NACE and CARS, the MSO Symposium, and the Mechanical Symposium. 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. For additional information about ASA or to join, go to www.ASAshop.org.
ASA
(800) 272-7467
8190 Precinct Line Road, Ste. 100
Colleyville, TX 76034