Industry News

Eleven industry professionals are vying for positions on the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors. The SEMA Board provides strategic direction to the association and plays a critical role in shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry. On May 8, election materials were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies. The voting process is entirely electronic this year and will be ongoing from May 14, until voting closes on June 12. Election results will be published in an upcoming issue of SEMA News.

Volkswagen XL1, Chevrolet Spark, BMW 1-Series, Audi R8

Hyundai Santa Fe, Volkswagen Mk7 Golf, Mercedes GL63 AMG, Ford Fiesta

McLeod Racing LLC, Source Interlink Media, Automotive Accessories Management USA, Quarter Mile Foundation, Atlas Copco Compressors, Classic Industries, Royal Purple, King Engine Bearings, and more.

Performance Racing Industry (PRI), producers of the PRI trade show and Performance Racing Industry business magazine, finalized plans to be purchased by SEMA. With 20-plus years of publishing and management experience at PRI, John Kilroy will serve as vice president/general manager of PRI and assume day-to-day operations for the group. All of the operations, employees and offices will remain intact at PRI’s current location in Laguna Beach, California.

McLeod Racing LLC, RideTech, Lucas Oil Products, Brenton Productions, Be Cool Inc. and more.

BMW X5, Acura RDX, BMW M6 Cabrio, Kia RWD Sedan

While submissions are accepted any time before the Show (October 30–November 2), manufacturers that return their ESRAs with deposits by April 27 will have greater opportunities to collaborate with Show organizers and participate in the Priority Booth Selection Process. The selection process is the first opportunity exhibitors have to select the actual location of their SEMA Show booths.

MINI Cooper S, Nissan Pathfinder, BMW i8, Nissan Altima

AP Exhaust Technologies, Crane Cams, Mile Marker,  Kahn Media, Speedway Motors, Clean Seal, Katzkin Leather, CargoGlide and more.