Ford Returns to ASRW

Automotive Service and Repair Week (ASRW) has announced Ford Motor Co. will be exhibiting at the 2013 event. Ford is the first of the major OEMs to commit to the industry’s networking event. ASRW will take place Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17-18, with education beginning Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

“Every year, ASRW attendees express a great desire to interact and engage with the OEMs to discuss access to repair information, parts information and new vehicle technologies,” said Dan Risley, ASA interim executive director. “As the first of the OEMs we’re in discussion with to formally commit to ASRW, we are appreciative of Ford’s participation in this year’s event.”

Ford will be exhibiting on the ASRW show floor in an all-new area. Additional details and participants will be announced in the near future.

“Ford has had a long standing, positive business relationship with ASA and its members, and we are pleased to continue our support of ASA at one of the industry’s most important trade shows,” said George Gilbert, crash parts merchandising manager, Ford Customer Service Division.

ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), making it one of the industry’s leading event for dedicated professionals to conduct business, network and engage in industry issues.

The Tradeshow News Network (TSNN) has recognized ASRW 2011 and 2012 as a Top 250 U.S. trade show.