SOUTHFIELD, MI – As a major sponsor of the 2006 NACE Expo, BASF has announced it will also sponsor the Town Hall Breakfast on Saturday morning, Nov. 4. The breakfast will feature a discussion forum on the topic of “Total Loss.”
“Total Loss is a critical issue that impacts every segment of the collision repair industry,” said Guy Bargnes, marketing director for BASF’s Automotive Refinish business. “We are pleased to be able to sponsor and support this important discussion at NACE. As a leader in the collision industry, BASF is deeply committed to supporting the industry with education and information, and this Town Hall is an excellent opportunity to share valuable information with other members of the industry.”
The Town Hall Breakfast will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8 am to 9:30. Heading the forum will be former CNN correspondent, Gene Randall, who will moderate a panel comprised of representatives from body shops, information providers, insurance companies and OEMs. The main areas of discussion will be:
• Vehicles being written off that may not actually be a total loss;
• Rising vehicle values and new safety and entertainment features;
• The role higher deductibles, increased used vehicle demand and the rising cost of raw materials.
NACE attendees will have the opportunity to e-mail questions for consideration prior to the event by logging onto http://www.naceexpo.com and going to the key events section of the website.
In addition, registered NACE guests who attend the Town Hall Breakfast will be eligible to win a $10,000 cash prize offered by NACE organizers. (To win, qualifiers must be present at the Town Hall Breakfast on Saturday morning. Additional information about the breakfast forum and eligibility for the prize drawing is available at http://www.naceexpo.com.)
For more information about BASF, visit the company’s booth # W1629 or go to: http://www.basf.com.
