NARSA Convention and Trade Show, Oct30-Nov.4. 2005

July 15, 2005
RADIATOR SERVICE INDUSTRY TO FOCUS ON
HOTTEST AND COOLEST TECHNOLOGY AT
NARSA CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW 2005 LAS VEGAS

Mt. Laurel, NJ -- July 14, 2005 - The National Automotive Radiator Service 
Association 53rd Annual Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas will provide 
manufacturers, vendors and customers worldwide with an opportunity to learn 
about the latest standards and the most advanced equipment available in the 
industry. The convention and trade show will be held in conjunction with 
the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) at Harrah's Casino & 
Resort and the Sands Expo Center, Oct.30 through Nov. 4, 2005.

NARSA has organized a comprehensive agenda that includes lectures, 
presentations, workshops, social events, and meetings featuring 
internationally known experts in the radiator industry. More than 1,900 
exhibitors are expected to showcase their state-of-the art equipment and 
technology at the NARSA Convention and Trade Show and AAPEX Show, providing 
opportunities for shop employees to gain more knowledge about the industry, 
and colleagues to network during educational sessions, on the convention 
floor and during social events. NARSA also has arranged to cluster all 
heat-transfer, radiator and cooling industry representatives and vendors 
within its own Heat Transfer Pavilion at the Sands Expo Center during all 
four days of the AAPEX show.

"People should attend this show because there is diversification in the 
industry now, and people can learn so much by networking with their 
colleagues, and making contacts with other manufacturers," said Daryl 
Bippert, chairman of the 2005 Convention Committee. "The best advice for 
anyone who attends is that you get back what you put in. If you are 
diligent about finding out what's available, you also can learn about ways 
to enhance your business by increasing your services or your product lines."

The Agenda
Besides the membership meetings, social events, and a keynote luncheon and 
industry awards program, participants of the NARSA/AAPEX Annual Convention 
can expect to benefit from advice about progressive technology and 
innovative designs, cost-effective educational opportunities, and adapting 
to future changes in the cooling and heating service industry. Confirmed 
presenters include nationally recognized speaker and humorist Sidney C. 
Hurlbert, who will lead a seminar to teach business managers and operators 
how to deal with job stress, and
Independent Coolant Consultant Jay Ross, who will present the latest issues 
and concerns related to coolant products and cooling system maintenance. 
These speakers, and others, will provide insight into surviving among the 
competition in the radiator industry.

New for 2005
NARSA's 53rd Annual Convention and Trade show provides an excellent 
opportunity for business operators, vendors, distributors, and other 
heat-transfer specialists to network and learn about the latest changes in 
the cooling and heat-transfer industries.  NARSA's programming is better 
than ever with a full day of seminars and lectures, and an industry town 
hall meeting on Oct. 31. NARSA will host additional technical/educational 
programs at the AAPEX show on Nov. 1 and 2. Social events include a golf 
tournament and luncheon at the Painted Desert Golf Club and the Annual 
Grand Gala celebration.

"The whole idea about going to this convention is to be exposed to a 
broader scope of the products and services available in the aftermarket 
industry," said Randy Lalonde, president of NARSA. "If you are in this 
industry, you need to experience this convention every year if for no other 
reason than to stay ahead of the competition."

Radiators in the U.S and Abroad
The heating and cooling industry in the United States and abroad has 
undergone rapid change in the past few decades with businesses becoming 
more diversified, more stringent environmental regulations, the 
introduction of sophisticated equipment, and cutting-edge products that 
last longer and are more effective.  In the mid-1980s, there were more than 
16,000 radiator shops in the United States. Now there are fewer than 7,000, 
primarily because many business operators did not diversify into heavy duty 
sales, according to Bippert. "The writing was on the wall in late 1980s and 
1990s that if you didn't diversify, your automotive repair business was 
bound to fail." The industry, at this point, has stabilized. Based on a 
recent survey, between 70 to 75 percent of NARSA members diversified their 
businesses and now provide mobile air-conditioning service.  Due to this 
summer's record-breaking heat, repair shops are busier and more profitable 
than they have been in the past eight to nine years, he said.

NARSA is a non-profit trade association providing educational, technical, 
safety and marketing programs for individuals in the engine cooling and 
heat transfer industry. The association is comprised of 1,500 radiator 
specialists, manufacturers and suppliers located in 42 countries. NARSA is 
committed to educating consumers, promoting educational practices and 
improving procedures, fostering and promoting business friendships, 
conducting research and providing solutions for the industry's issues.

The 53rd Annual NARSA Convention and Trade Show will be held at Harrah's 
Casino & Resort. The convention and trade show is held in conjunction with 
AAPEX Show at the Sands Expo Center, scheduled for Nov. 1, 2, 3 and 4, 
2005. Hotel rooms have been reserved at Harrah's Casino & Hotel. A special 
room rate has been negotiated for conference attendees. For more 
information about NARSA or to register for the conference, contact 15000 
Commerce Parkway, Suite C, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; phone: 856-439-1575; fax: 
856-439-9596; email: info@narsa.org or visit the Web 
site at www.narsa.org.