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SEMA Receives Presidential Award For Export Service

moniqued@sema.org — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:27:22 -0700

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May 20, 2013

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SEMA RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXPORT SERVICE

Create Export-Ready Products for the Ford Ranger T6

chads@sema.org — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:13:17 -0700

SEMA-member companies are invited to measure and preview a ’13 Ford Ranger T6 at Dearborn, Michigan-based Link Engineering, Tuesday, May 14.

SEMA's Ford Ranger T6 Heads to Michigan

chads@sema.org — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:54:47 -0700

SEMA-member companies are invited to measure and preview a ’13 Ford Ranger T6 at Dearborn, Michigan-based, Link Engineering, Tuesday, May 14.

2013 SEMA China Trip—Explore the Market, Showcase Your Products

chads@sema.org — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:08:57 -0700

SEMA members are invited to participate in an upcoming trip to explore the market in China and showcase products at one of the largest trade show's in that country—the China International Parts Expo.

Making It Overseas: One Company's Method to Boost Global Sales

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:14:47 -0700

SEMA members are increasingly finding overseas markets and growing their exports, at least in part by taking advantage of resources and opportunities available through the Association.

Opportunities in Mexico—Potential in Latin America's Second-Largest Economy

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:54:09 -0700

Automotive specialty-equipment manufacturers might want to take a look at selling into Mexico, the second-largest export market for the United States.

Manufacturers: CAD Files Available for 2013 Ford Ranger T-6

chads@sema.org — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:58:42 -0700

SEMA manufacturer members looking to expand their markets are encouraged to take advantage of the ’13 Ford Ranger T-6 CAD files available through SEMA.

Two Dates Added to Ford Ranger T6, Toyota HiLux Measuring Sessions

moniqued@sema.org — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:13:49 -0800

Due to popular demand, two new dates have been added to the Ford Ranger T6 and Toyota HiLux SEMA Measuring Sessions.

Upcoming China-Related Webinars Discuss Takedown Procedures, Preliminary Injunctions, and Registering and Selling Chemicals

chads@sema.org — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:09:00 -0800

Upcoming China-related webinars:

Fast-Growing Pickup Segment Bolsters Off-Road Scene in China

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:18:37 -0700

SEMA News recently traveled to Beijing, China, the center of the Chinese off-road market, to talk to some key players about evolving trends.

Members Collect Specs to Create Exportable Products for Toyota HiLux

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:28:16 -0700

The first of a series of Measuring Sessions for the Toyota HiLux took place this week at the SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California.

Creating Export Opportunities

moniqued@sema.org — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:36:11 -0700

The Toyota HiLux is among the best-selling vehicles in the world—hitting more than 14 million units sold in 135 countries worldwide since its...

Dates and Locations Announced for Toyota HiLux Measuring Sessions

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:15:38 -0700

Dates and locations for three upcoming SEMA Measuring Sessions featuring the Toyota HiLux have been announced.

Specialty-Equipment Opportunities: Jeep Sales Rise in China and Russia

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:16:25 -0700

Chrysler’s Jeep brand has seen a resurgence in recent years, winning awards that range from the Grand Cherokee’s 2011 Urban Truck of the Year to the Wrangler’s 2012 Four Wheeler of the Year.

Turn International Event Leads Into Sales

chads@sema.org — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:02:45 -0700

The U.S. Department of Commerce is hosting a webinar next Tuesday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) designed to maximum U.S. company sales with international buyers at trade shows.

Five Factors Fueling Brazil's Rising Automotive Aftermarket

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:22:38 -0700

Brazil has long been on a short list of automotive specialty-equipment markets that SEMA is tracking as having the potential to develop into one of the world’s most important.

New Government Panel Established to Investigate Unfair Trade Practices

chads@sema.org — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:53:10 -0800

President Obama has created a new Interagency Trade Enforcement Center (ITEC) to enhance the administration's capabilities to aggressively challenge unfair foreign trade practices.

Global Media Awards: Products With International Appeal

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:41:13 -0800

A total of 150 SEMA Show exhibitors received international recognition for 257 new products released at the 2011 SEMA Show through the Global Media Awards.

SEMA Inaugural Middle-East Trip Sold Out: Waiting List Started

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:07:53 -0800

The April 2012 SEMA Middle East Business Development Program in the United Arab Emirates has now sold out. A waiting list has been started online, and those registering will be invited to participate on a space-available basis.

Why the Middle East Is Promising for Specialty-Equipment Manufacturers

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:46:24 -0800

Some of the fastest-growing markets in recent years have been in the Middle East—the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the five neighboring countries comprising the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Which International Vehicles Would Help Your Business Most? Vote Here

chads@sema.org — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:48:38 -0800

The Jeep Wrangler Diesel, Toyota Hilux and the Thailand-built Ford Ranger Double Cab are among the vehicles SEMA members would most like to have access to in order to create product. Each of these vehicles is popular overseas but is not sold in the United States.

SEMA Manufacturers: Tap In to Middle East Passion for American Muscle

jasonc@sema.org — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:16:10 -0800

Join SEMA members traveling to the region for meetings with pre-vetted buyers from throughout the UAE , Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar in a day-long series of face-to-face meetings and networking events, April 17–20.

Buyers From the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar to Meet U.S. Manufacturers in April

jasonc@sema.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:36:39 -0800

SEMA manufacturers of air intake systems, exhausts, exterior accessories, suspension kits, interior accessories, truck caps and other products are participating in the inaugural SEMA one-on-one, Middle East matchmaking program taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Specialty Automotive Industry Named Topic of High-Level U.S.-Chinese Government Talks

jasonc@sema.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:29:09 -0800

In a SEMA-supported development, the U.S. government announced this week that the United States and Chinese governments have agreed to include the legalization of the Chinese specialty-equipment market as part of high-level U.S.-Chinese government talks.

Select Which International Vehicles Should Come to the U.S. Under New SEMA Program

jasonc@sema.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:21:04 -0800

A partnership between SEMA and the U.S. Department of Commerce will make possible for the first time the opportunity for members to measure “accessory friendly” international models in order to create product.