Holmberg adds, “A significant portion of the existing collision repair workforce plans to retire or change jobs within the next few years. We want to inspire young people to pursue careers in the aftermarket industry. Both the career connection panel and the I-CAR Rockin’ Rides Reception provide fun opportunities to bring together automotive enthusiasts to network and find out about educational support in the collision industry.”
About the events
NACE Automechanika 2018 showcases the latest technology in the automotive aftermarket. It takes place from Wednesday, August 8, through Friday, August 10, 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center. Access the full schedule here.
Show hours:
Wednesday, August 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, August 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, August 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Show Venue Address:
Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
The I-CAR Rockin’ Rides Reception is on Thursday, August 9, from 4 to 7 p.m., on the exhibit floor. Admission is a $25 donation per person. All proceeds are donated to the Collision Repair Education Foundation to support local automotive schools.
The Career Connection Conference (Student Day) takes place on Friday, August 10, from 9 to 11 a.m., in the Thomas Murphy Ballroom. AkzoNobel will join other industry panelists, including auto parts suppliers, body shop owners and technician schools.
You can get more information about AkzoNobel at www.akzonobel.com.
Hundreds of companies and thousands of attendees in the collision repair industry are about to come together for the third NACE Automechanika, a major U.S. trade show for automotive service and collision repair shops and manufacturers. The show takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, from August 8 – 10, 2018. AkzoNobel, a leading global paints and coatings company, is a main sponsor and part of two popular events: the Career Connection Panel, and the I-CAR Rockin’ Rides Reception, which benefits the Collision Repair Education Foundation.
