The CEI Group, Inc. has become a Platinum Sponsor of the American Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA), the company announced. It was previously a Gold Sponsor of the organization.

In addition to its sponsorship, CEI has seven members of the organization, including Wayne Smolda, its chief executive officer, and Vincent Brigidi, president and chief operating officer.

"AFLA’s year-long efforts and annual conference provide some of the best educational and networking opportunities for fleet professionals,” said Mr. Brigidi. “AFLA as an organization has not only established itself as a premiere destination for the leaders in the fleet industry, but the annual conference has become a ‘must-attend’ event that is always well worth the price of admission."

AFLA is a leading trade association of the automotive fleet and fleet leasing industry, and aims at the growth, expansion and professionalism of the industry through education and research programs, the establishment of technical standards and representing members’ interest. Its members include leasing companies, fleet managers and providers of fleet products and services. For more information, visit the organizations website at http:// aflaonline.net.

CEI is a leading provider of technology-enhanced vehicle accident, driver safety and fleet risk management services. Its provider network consists of some 4,000 collision repair shops in North America, and includes nearly 900 truck collision repair centers. Its customers include self-insured, commercial, institutional and government fleets, directly and through alliances with fleet leasing companies. CEI also provides vehicle direct repair program outsourcing to leading property and casualty insurance companies. For more information, please visit www.ceinetwork.com.