NACE Automechanika Chicago Features Brand New Innovation Zone and Matchmaking Services to Enhance Show Floor Experience

June 27, 2017
NACE Automechanika Chicago will offer a wide variety of services to enhance the attendee and exhibitor experience through business matchmaking, innovative training sessions and a specialized event app.

NACE Automechanika Chicago, the largest U.S. trade show dedicated to high-end technical and management-related training for automotive collision and service repair shops, will offer a wide variety of services to enhance the attendee and exhibitor experience through business matchmaking, innovative training sessions and a specialized event app.

NACE Automechanika Chicago takes place July 26-29, 2017, at McCormick Place West in Chicago. For more information, please visit NACEAutomechanika.com.

New to the event is the Innovation Zone, where exhibitors will showcase cutting-edge technologies and products that can change how collision and service repair shops perform repairs. The Innovation Zone offers the unique opportunity for attendees and exhibitors to move their business operations forward, giving them a first look at new tools, equipment and shop materials. Industry-leading companies presenting at the Innovation Zone include Car-O-Liner, ATEQ TPMS Tools, Vibac Group and Nitro Innovations.

“NACE Automechanika Chicago provides a venue that attracts leading collision repair companies who are eager to expand their knowledge and understand the latest equipment as well as evolving industry requirements to remain competitive and lead the way in profitability,” says Douglas Bortz, director of sales and marketing, Car-O-Liner. “If you have never attended, now is the time to join the leaders. A meeting face-to-face with Car-O-Liner personnel gives collision repair shop managers an invaluable opportunity to benefit their daily operations in many ways.”

Other must-see featured events include:

• The NACE Automechanika Event App where attendees will be connected to exhibitors through instant messaging and social media.This private community will seek to enhance coordination of meetings through live communication between exhibitors and attendees. Launching in July, the app will be available via iTunes and Google Play.

• Build the foundation for business and personal relationships through Matchmaking and facilitate lasting connections in the collision and service repair industry. This service provides an opportunity to schedule and secure meaningful meetings and to grow business. Questions about Matchmaking can be sent to [email protected]. For more information, check out this webinar.

• Engage in scanning technologies at Scan-A-Palooza, which exhibits a plethora of scanning and diagnostic innovations moving the automotive industry forward. Manufacturers such as AirPro Diagnostics, asTech, Autel, Bosch, LaunchTech USA, and Mitchell International will present new advancements. Scan-A-Palooza will also feature a presentation on Thursday at 11AM by collision consultant Mike Anderson, focusing on advanced diagnostic technologies.

A list of show floor activities, displays and interactive areas, including demonstration times, can be found here.

“We are excited to provide a one-stop-shop for the latest innovations in the automotive industry, and an overall immersive experience for our attendees with the many show features to participate in at the upcoming NACE Automechanika Chicago,” said Jim Savas, vice president and general manager of automotive, UBM. “Our event in July is the leading event that not only gives attendees and exhibitors a glimpse into the future of the industry, but it also allows them to develop important business contacts and learn from automotive experts.”

NACE Automechanika Chicago’s education tracks and training sessions cover the entire spectrum of the automotive aftermarket industry. Check out the full schedule of more than 200 classes being offered.

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