Automotive Industry Research

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SEMA's Annual Market Report provides the industry with an overview of the state of specialty-equipment market. In 2011, the overall retail sales reached nearly $30 billion, marking the second year of growth.

The report includes:- The overall size of the specialty-equipment market
- Sales within specialty-equipment segments and niches
- Consumer purchase patterns
- Industry and economic trends
- Vehicle sales trends

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Paint has long been a necessary product in the automotive world. Customizers and aftermarket manufacturers are among those who require paint products to conduct business. Perhaps the most prolific painters in the automotive sector, other than OEMs, would be shops operating in the repair and refinish segment. These are auto-body shops that make a living on being able to paint fast, match colors perfectly and be economical in the process.

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The opinion leader program continued each succeeding year, including at the 2011 SEMA Show, where some of the nation’s most active and influential automotive enthusiasts provided additional firsthand feedback through participation in onsite focus groups that provided deeper insight into enthusiasts’ perspectives and attitudes about the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

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The 2011 SEMA Market Study will provide you an overview of where the specialty-equipment market stands at the end of 2010 and provide some historical comparisons to put those results in context.Throughout the report, the specialty-equipment market will be shown in two basic category designations:

Three Segments:  These are broad product categories: Appearance and Accessory Products; Racing and Performance Products; and Wheels, Tires, and Suspension.