Five industry organizations have announced their endorsement of the 2004 International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE), entitling members of these groups to a discount on the NACE Congress Package registration fee. The endorsers of NACE 2004 are: the Association Internationale Des Reparatuers En Carrosserie (AIRC), the California Autobody Association (CAA), the Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF), the California Automotive Wholesalers' Association (CAWA) and the National Auto Body Council (NABC).

NACE 2004 will be held Nov. 3-6, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

Members of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) - the NACE sponsor - will also receive a discount on the NACE Congress registration fee.

"ASA is very pleased with the response to the NACE endorsement program. We couldn't be happier to have the opportunity to work closely with these distinguished groups," said Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive. "Providing avenues for other organizations to be recognized and create value for their memberships through this program is gratifying and clearly demonstrates NACE is an event for the entire collision industry."