More Than 1,700 Exhibitors Demonstrate Optimism For 2012 SEMA Show

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Contact: Della Domingo
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MORE THAN 1,700 EXHIBITORS DEMONSTRATE OPTIMISM FOR 2012 SEMA SHOW
-- Priority Space Selection Begins the End of May --

Diamond Bar, Calif. (May 9, 2012) - More than 1,700 exhibitors have demonstrated confidence in the 2012 SEMA Show by confirming booth space for the world's premier automotive trade show, taking place October 30-November 2, in Las Vegas, Nevada. These exhibitors will select their locations on the Show floor through the Priority Space Selection process beginning the end of May.

The SEMA Show features more than 2 million sq. ft. of exhibits and attractions, and draws more than 100,000 industry professionals annually to connect with the industry's markets, including performance, off-road, racing, powersports, mobile electronics, light truck, collision repair & refinish and more.

"From buyers and exhibitors to special-event attendance and participation in educational sessions, numbers were up across the board for the 2011 SEMA Show," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications. "With 1,700 exhibitors ready to select their space and demonstrating optimism for the Show, we are taking every measure to build on last year's success."

Companies that would like to exhibit at the 2012 SEMA Show can still secure booth space through the "Buy A Booth" link located at www.SEMAShow.com. Companies signing up now will be able to select space on a first-come, first-served basis based on availability.

The Priority Space Selection process runs from May 30 through June 22. Details about the 2012 SEMA Show, including information on how to attend and exhibit, are available at www.SEMAShow.com.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.SEMAShow.com or www.SEMA.org, 909/396-0289.