SEMA Member News—July/August 2012
Getting to Know the PRO Membership
The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is a diverse council comprised of manufacturers, warehouse distributors, service providers, media and, of course, restylers. Local restylers, installers and retailers are often the best source in identifying challenges and opportunities and in gauging the pulse of industry. In order to get a glimpse of what these businesses are experiencing, PRO recently asked a few of its members to share a little about their business and the industry.
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Automotive Toys & AccessoriesName: Pam Smith Position: President Established: 2001 Location: Forney, Texas Focus: Full-service restyling business catering to dealerships Top Challenge: Finding ethical employees with both customer service and installation skills. Opportunities: Vehicle connectivity and mobile-electronic OE integration. The new technology in the vehicles makes it difficult to get compatible products to install. |
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Luxury Auto AccessoriesName: Scott Story Position: President Established: 1987 Location: Hyannis, Massachusetts Focus: Bolt-on accessories, heated seats and leather Top Challenge: Discretionary spending of consumers. Opportunities: Value-added, cost-conscious packages (i.e., body side moldings). |
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Tim’s Trim Inc.Name: Tim Miller Position: President Established: 1978 Location: Rochester, New York Focus: Full-service accessory business. Vehicle modifications for people with disabilities. Top Challenge: Government bureaucracy. Opportunities: Tonneau covers and electric sunroofs. |
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