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SEMA Unifies Racing Industry Trade Shows

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The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced it has finalized an agreement to purchase the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS), the racing trade show that has been held annually in Indianapolis since 2009.

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Contacts:
SEMA: Peter MacGillivray, 909/802-8841, peterm@sema.org
PRI: John Kilroy, 949/499-5413, johnk@performanceracing.com
IMIS: Joe Crowley, 317/875-3388, ext. 805, joe.crowley@truespeedcommunication.com

SEMA UNIFIES RACING INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS

Nat Danas Scholarship Established

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A Nat Danas Scholarship, to be presented annually to students pursuing or advancing a career in the auto trim and restyling industry, has been established as part of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund with an endowment of $58,000. The announcement was made by the Nat Danas Scholarship Committee at the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, held during the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

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(Nov. 9, 2012)

Contact: Della Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org

NAT DANAS SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED
-- New Endowment to Provide Financial Aid to Students in Auto Trim and Restyling Industry --

SEMA Data Co-op Produces Record Results at 2012 SEMA Show

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After just eight months, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has reached a milestone with its 150th supplier member joining the group. The program which launched its beta phase in April now includes 150 manufacturer members, 90 data receivers with more participants being added every day.

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(Nov. 8, 2012)

Contact: Della Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org

SEMA Data Co-op Produces Record Results at 2012 SEMA Show
--Membership in Beta Program up over 60% in last 30 days--

4th Annual "Collector Car Appreciation Day" to be Celebrated on July 12, 2013

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The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils announced that the next "Collector Car Appreciation Day" will be celebrated on July 12, 2013. The date marks the fourth consecutive commemoration in what has become an annual event to raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and collection plays in American society.

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Contact: Della Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org

4th Annual "Collector Car Appreciation Day" to be Celebrated on July 12, 2013
Annual Event Acknowledges Importance of Collection and Restoration of Classic Cars

SEMA Announces New Product Award Winners

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SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, today announced the winners of the New Products Showcase Awards held at the 2012 SEMA Show. The event recognizes the most cutting-edge automotive products either on the market or about to hit the market. This year, more than 2,000 new products were submitted for consideration.

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Contact: Della Domingo
909-978-6723
dellad@sema.org

SEMA ANNOUNCES NEW PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS

Hottest Car, Sport Compact, Truck and 4x4-Suv Announced at the 2012 SEMA Show

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This year's SEMA Award for the top trending vehicle models in four categories were announced today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car, the Scion FR-S took the Hottest Sport Compact honors, the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler received the Hottest 4x4-SUV award.

Contact: Della Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org

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HOTTEST CAR, SPORT COMPACT, TRUCK AND 4x4-SUV ANNOUNCED AT THE 2012 SEMA SHOW
-- Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler Named 2012 SEMA Award Winners --

SEMA Rep Group Changes Format, Name

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The SEMA council that serves manufacturers' reps in the automotive specialty equipment industry has changed from the Manufacturers' Representatives Council to the Manufacturers' Representative Network (MRN). The new name reflects the group's change to better serve the needs of the membership by becoming an individual-based professional network, compared to it's previous agency-based membership format.

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(Oct. 24, 2012)

Contact: Della Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org

SEMA REP GROUP CHANGES FORMAT, NAME

Leo Kagan Scholarship Established

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The Leo Kagan Scholarship has been established as part of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, a group that promotes industry leadership by supporting the educational efforts of current and future automotive professionals.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Oct. 18, 2012)

Contact: Della Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org

LEO KAGAN SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED
-- New award to be presented to female interested in restyling industry; Applications available in early December at www.SEMA.org/scholarships --

SEMA Members to Save on Shipping Services

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SEMA has partnered with UPS to introduce a new member benefit that will help lower shipping and delivery costs. The new member benefit includes up to 34 percent off many package deliveries, more than 70 percent off Less than Truckload (LTL) freight, and special offers on other UPS business services such as parcel insurance, cargo finance loans, design and test labs and more.

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(Oct. 15, 2012)

Contact: Della Domingo
909/978-6723
dellad@sema.org

SEMA MEMBERS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING SERVICES
-- UPS Offers Special Discounts to SEMA Members -

Education Among Key Features of SEMA Show

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As the industry evolves and businesses seek to work smarter, the 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.

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Contact: Della Domingo
909-978-6723
dellad@sema.org

EDUCATION AMONG KEY FEATURES OF SEMA SHOW

-- Program includes topic-specific conferences, product trainings, and 50-plus free sessions --