By SEMA Editors
 Royal Purple and its Royal Purple Ladies initiative are seeking female-owned vehicles to be featured in a display at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. | |
Royal Purple Seeks Female-Owned Vehicles to Feature at 2013 SEMA Show
Royal Purple is seeking applications for female-owned vehicles to be featured at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 5–8. Female enthusiasts and their vehicles have the opportunity to be part of Royal Purple Ladies initiative that launched in 2012 to advance women's interests in the automotive industry. Here's what Royal Purple requires to be submitted by May 31 for consideration: A detailed spec list for the vehicle (include any Royal Purple products used in the car); photos (no more than 10) of the vehicle inside and out; and one written page with four paragraphs. The written page is where contestants tell Royal Purple about themselves (paragraph 1); the history of their vehicle (paragraph 2); why they should be selected to show their car as a Feature Vehicle (paragraph 3); and how they hope to inspire other women by showing their vehicle (paragraph 4).
The winner will have all fees and registration paid for by Royal Purple. If selected, the owner will need to submit proof of ownership, insurance and a valid driver's license. Vehicle transportation to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations for the selected owner will not be included, but Royal Purple can assist with pricing for both as needed. The vehicle owner will be responsible for all travel expenses and transportation to and from Las Vegas, as applicable. To offset some of these costs, owners can get sponsors for the trip. SEMA allows the placement of decals on the vehicle if sponsors are already SEMA Show exhibitors. Owners can also acknowledge sponsors on their brag board. Submit entries electronically to msolomon@royalpurple.com or by mail to: Royal Purple, Attn: Marlena Solomon, 1 Royal Purple Lane, Porter, TX 77365.
 TruckChamp.com has promoted Jon Page to vice president of sales at its Elkhart, Indiana, headquarters. | |
TruckChamp.com Names New Vice President
TruckChamp.com, a division of L.O.F. Inc., has promoted Jon Page to vice president of sales at its Elkhart, Indiana, headquarters. Page brings more than 20 years of automotive aftermarket industry experience to the position. L.O.F. Inc. has been in business for 44 years and works through multiple platforms, including TruckChamp.com.
Meyer Distributing Partners With American Dealer Accessories of California
Meyer Distributing Inc. has announced a partnership with American Dealer Accessories (ADA) of California. Meyer reports that it will use its logistical capabilities to bring enhanced service to the ADA platform and will assume the operations of its Ontario, Visalia, and Stockton, California, warehouses. “ADA is excited to partner with Meyer! Both companies are family owned and pride themselves on superior customer service,” says Marlene Stickelman, co-owner of ADA and now West Coast manager for Meyer. “By joining forces we will be able to offer hundreds of additional product lines to our existing customer base."
Roush Yates Named Official Installation Facility for Kooks Products
Kooks Headers and Roush Yates Performance Products announced a new partnership, which appoints Roush Yates as an official installation facility for all Kooks products. Roush Yates Performance Products will now provide sales, service and installation for all Kooks products out of its Mooresville, North Carlonia, facility. Both companies report that this new arrangement will help Kooks Headers, based in Statesville, North Carolina, serve the industry more efficiently and provide a faster turnaround for customers.
 Meguiar’s modified Scion FR-S is now featured in the Forza Motorsport 4 video game for the Microsoft Xbox 360. | |
Meguiar's Scion FR-S Featured in Forza Motorsport 4
A digital likeness of the Meguiar’s Inc. modified Scion FR-S is now featured in Forza Motorsport 4 for the Microsoft Xbox 360. Created by Turn 10 Studios, the new Meguiar's Scion is available as a free download for any person who owns Forza Horizon, or for Forza Motorsport 4 players who have purchased the August Playseat Car Pack. The yellow Meguiar’s Scion FR-S was designed in partnership with Scion and originally debuted at the 2012 SEMA Show. Meguiar's has also launched the Forza Horizon photo contest where winners have the chance to win prizes from Meguiar’s and Xbox 360 by taking snapshots of the FR-S within the game. Read more about the Forza Horizon Photo Contest.
PRW Industries Opens New Facility
The PRW Industries' warehouse distribution center and corporate offices are now located in Perris, California, the company recently announced. The newly acquired facility maximizes storage space and optimizes the picking and shipping process. The facility includes an abundance of office space that houses the sales, management and support teams, an employee break room, conference rooms, and larger engineering and product development departments. To support this new facility, PRW designed and implemented a new computerized inventory management system designed to take full advantage of the faster server environment.
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