NACE/CARS has announced that the first round of exhibit space draw is complete, and more than half the exhibit floor is sold out. The show will take place July 28-Aug. 2 at the COBO Center in Detroit.
“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.”
Companies that booked space come from all segments of the collision and mechanical repair markets. OEMs include:
• Chrysler/Mopar
• Ford
• General Motors/AC Delco
• Nissan
• 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
• Drum Handlers
Parts suppliers include:
• LKQ
• AutoZone
• Auveco
• North American Distribution Services
• Disco
• Team PRP
Estimating system and information providers include:
• AudaExplore – a Solera Company
• CCC Information Services
• Mitchell1
Other exhibitors include insurance companies such as Lancer and Meadowbrook and training companies such as 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.
More information:
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-serve basis. To reserve booth space, click HERE for the PDF form or contact Robert Martin at [email protected].
