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September 10, 2009

MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL OFFERS I-CAR TRAINING TO INDUSTRY THROUGH IN-HOUSE PROGRAM

Hoffman Estates, IL - September 10, 2009 – Mitchell International has teamed with I-CAR, The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, to offer a series of I-CAR collision repair training courses at its San Diego, CA headquarters. The courses will be open to both employees of Mitchell as well as to the general public.

The information services provider currently employs 1300 individuals and sees I-CAR training as one of the best ways of ensuring that team members have up-to-date information on collision repair procedures. Classes are intended for the labor staff, or the team that develops labor times for the collision repair database. All of Mitchell’s labor editors must achieve and maintain the I-CAR Platinum Individualdesignation, which initially requires 10 units of I-CAR training, and is followed by two units of continuing training each year.

Labor and Specialty Database Manager Wayne Krause, who also is an I-CAR instructor, believes that providing the Mitchell facility as a central location for the classes is a way for the organization to give back to the inter-industry.

“Given the fact that part of Mitchell’s labor time development involves the utilization of I-CAR best practices, it was felt as a way to extend that knowledge to the rest of the industry,” said Krause.

Senior Vice President Marc Brungger added, “Mitchell is committed to providing timely and relevant information to the industry and working with I-CAR is not only a great fit for our product, but it allows us to give back to the industry by offering a location for a wide range of training.”

Mitchell began offering classes in August and will continue offering them throughout the year. The list of classes that have been offered or will be taught includes:

• Fundamentals of Collision Repair (FCR01) - August 24
• Vehicle Identification, Estimating Systems and Terminology (DAM01) - August 26
• Collision Repair for Select High Volume Vehicles (POP01) - August 31, September 28, and October 14
• Vehicle Technology and Trends 2010 (new10) - September 2, September 30, and October 19
• Frontal Impact Analysis (DAM02) - September 7
• Overview of Cycle Time Improvements for the Collision Repair Process (CYC01) - September 9 and October 21
• Mechanical Systems Analysis (DAM03) - September 14
• Restraints, Interior, Glass, Side and Rear Impact Analysis (DAM04) - September 21
• Aluminum Panels and Structures Damage Analysis (DAM05) - September 23
• Steering and Suspension Damage Analysis (DAM06) - October 5
• Corrosion Protection (CPS01) - October 7
• Hazardous Materials, Personal Safety, and Refinish Safety (WKR01) - October 14

All classes are being offered at Mitchell International, 9970 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92126. Students interested in attending a class can register on the I-CAR website at www.i-car.com.

Mitchell International (www.mitchell.com) is a leading provider of information, workflow, workers' compensation, medical bill review, and performance management solutions to the automotive insurance claims industry, serving carriers, collision repair facilities, and other commercial participants in the physical damage and auto-related medical claims markets. Mitchell facilitates millions of electronic transactions between more than 25,000 business partners each month to enhance their productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction levels.

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