SEMA Member News -- March/April 2009
From November 1 through December 31
Editor’s Note: The following listings are provided by the SEMA Membership Services Department. The data has been compiled and verified by member services. Should you have any questions regarding a listing, call the Membership Department at SEMA at 909/396-0289.
ADVERTISING/MARKETING AGENCY
Charles R. Seyler Ltd.
Lake Villa, IL
847/567-0477, Contact: Charles Seyler
Advertising agency specializing in marketing for the motorsports, classic, automotive aftermarket and collector automobiles.
Kahn Media
Woodland Hills, CA
818/678-6535, Contact: Dan Kahn
Advertising
and marketing agency specializing in media relations, digital media
consulting and freelance journalism for the automotive aftermarket.
Kwan International Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
702/292-5112, Contact: Christina Kwan
Advertising agency specializing in media relations, technology advancements and trends for the overseas market.
ASSOCIATION
Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc.
Independence, MO
800/365-5790, Contact: Kay Willard
Association dedicated to the preservation of military transport vehicles.
CONSULTANT
HSLD International - Japan
Tsukubashi, Ibaraki, Japan
+81-298-580-172, Contact: Daniel Baum
Consultant specializing in business development for suppliers.
Immediate Payment Solutions
Carmel, IN
317/429-0100, Contact: Matthew Petro
Consultant specializing in payment solutions, advance funding programs and leasing for the automotive industry.
Pacific Horizon Group
Saratoga, CA
408/853-8487, Contact: David Birnbaum
Consulting company specializing in management and marketing services.
Pepperwood Partners
Dallas, TX
972/239-0260, Contact: Michael O’Donnell
Consultants specializing in investment banking.
Signed up by: Adrian Pylypec, Ronn Motor Company
SAMAC Engineering Ltd.
Calgary, AB Canada
403/243-2238, Contact: Steve MacInnis
Consultant for the tire industry providing insurance, failure analysis and legal services.
WTC Council Member
Verticalwerks LLC
West Linn, OR
503/307-8372, Contact: Kevin Schrandt
Consultant
specializing in marketing plan implementation and performance analysis,
including distribution development and representation for small- to
medium-size automotive part manufacturers.
IMPORTER
ERST North America
Vancouver, WA
888/501-9030, Contact: Daniel Bird
Importer of parts and accessories for Volvo.
INSTALLER/RESTYLER
Boost Automotive International SA de CV
Monterrey, Nuevo Leo, Mexico
+52-81-40401863, Contact: Agustin Arechiga
Installation and retail sales of automotive products.
Clear View Mobile
Windshield Repair
Warwick, NY
845/987-1565, Contact: Juan Jopez
Installer and restyler specializing in windshield repair, graphics, signs, banners, truck lettering and window tinting.
PRO Council Member
East Bay Muscle Cars
Brentwood, CA
925/516-2277, Contact: Steve Keefer
Installer and restyler of Pro Touring, Pro Street, full competition race cars, street rods and performance vehicles.
Signed up by: Lenny Schaeffer, Chop-Shop Customs
Greggs-Place Customs LLC
Spokane, WA
509/217-0268, Contact: Gregg Rogers
Installer and restyler specializing in body and paint work for all types of vehicles.
Jannetty Racing Enterprises Inc.
Waterbury, CT
203/753-7223, Contact: Ted Jannetty
Installation
and retail sales of custom exhausts with alignments, transmissions for
import and domestic vehicles and dyno tuning and engine building.
Lens Performance Automotive
Alta Loma, CA
909/944-8175, Contact: Lenard Williams
Installer and restyler of aftermarket parts for street rods and musclecars.
Lorenzo Customs
Grass Valley, CA
530/477-1230, Contact: Tony Lorenzo
Installer and restyler of custom fabrications for cars and trucks.
McLeod Interiors Inc.
Taylor, MI
734/942-1166, Contact: Stephanie McLeod
Installation and designer of high-volume transportation seating for the automotive, marine and aerospace markets.
Mobile Innovations
Mound, MN
612/876-0444,
Contact: John Bradford
Installation and retail sales of sunroofs, leather interiors, heated seats, rear-view mirrors and more.
Model Electronics Inc.
Ramsey, NJ
201/961-6237, Contact: Rocco Guglielmello
Installation and retail sales of navigation systems, instruments, displays, radio, video and more.
Project X Customs
South Elgin, IL
847/387-2589,
Contact: Larry Kenney
Installer and restyler specializing in audio, interiors and mechanical work, including bolt-on performance and engine tuning.
Speed Industry LLC
Troy, MI
248/458-1335, Contact: Jan Niemi
Installer and restyler of performance parts with TIG welding services and full engine builds.
Sweet Wheelz Auto Styling
Mississauga, ON Canada
905/608-2277, Contact: Fadi Khalid
Installation and retail sales of custom wheels, remote car starter, window tinting and more.
Tony’s Auto Repair
Glendora, CA
626/963-2622, Contact: Conrad Batham
Installation of accessories and auto repair.
Whitehurst Auto Tech Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
757/671-1240, Contact: Weldon Whitehurst
Installer and restyler specializing in trucks and SUVs with a service shop.
PRO Council Member
ADDITIONAL INSTALLER/RESTYLER
Carson City Harley-Davidson/Buell
Carson City, NV
775/882-7433, Contact: Paul Remmenga
Installation and retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Innerwerks
St. Petersburg, FL
727/422-0907, Contact: Mark Kraus
Installer and restyler of power window conversions, audio systems and one-off composite interior designs.
INTERNET-RELATED SERVICE
Global Quality Exchange Inc.
Amelia Island, FL
904/491-6551, Contact: Zach Guthrie
Internet
exchange service providing audit, purchasing, research and sales
verifying ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and other certifications for
manufacturers.
10Vox Entertainment
Gainesville, FL
352/240-2116, Contact: Darrell Bagby
Internet
retailer of online racing simulator games for retailers and
manufacturers where vehicles and parts replicate actual performance.
Currently offering GM, Ford and Dodge vehicle part simulators.
UpYourRide.com
Spokane Valley, WA
509/926-2499, Contact: Joshua Jamerson
Online retailer of interior and exterior styling and performance parts and accessories.
INTERNET-RELATED ADDITIONAL
Xenocron Tuning Solutions
Hillburn, NY
973/846-7872, Contact: Chris Harris
Installation and retail sales of dyno tuning kits and more.
JOBBER
Serpent Autosport
Burbank, CA
818/848-3681, Contact: Charlie DiMarco
Jobber of Alpha Romeo products and accessories.
MAIL-ORDER COMPANY
Pro Auto Group
Tracy, CA
209/832-7677, Contact: Darren Breen
Mail-order company specializing in towels, chemicals, oil filters and more.
MANUFACTURER
AISIN World Corp. of America
Plymouth, MI
734/582-5352, Contact: Diwakar Prasad
Manufacturer of drivetrains, body components and electronics.
Autosport Dynamics Inc.
Charlotte, NC
704/509-4660, Contact: Ian Stewart
Manufacturer of suspension components.
SCC Council Member
B Rod or Custom Inc.
Knoxville, TN
865/919-8060, Contact: Larry Burchett
Manufacturer, Designer, and fabricator of cars, including kit and turnkey.
Signed up by: Vince Sica
Classic Recreations
Yukon, OK
405/577-6464, Contact: Jason Engel
Manufacturer of project vehicles, including the Mustang Shelby GT 500 Eleanor, as scene in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company
Shanghai, China
+86-21-6127-3398, Contact: Alex Koi
Manufacturer of tires.
Depo Racing
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
+886-2-32332890,
Contact: Katrina Tamney
Manufacturer of gauges.
Direct Ads Corp.
Tupelo, MS
662/566-2047, Contact: Jeff White
Manufacturer of LED signs.
Extruded Solutions Inc.
Carol Stream, IL
630/871-6450, Contact: Melissa Battiato
Manufacturer of OEM rubber seals with tape attachment, including heat bonding.
F&L Race Fuels
Long Beach, CA
562/432-1301, Contact: Brian Busby
Manufacturer of race fuel.
Frana Vehicles
Loves Park, IL
815/639-9183, Contact: John Frana
Manufacturer, designer and sales of vehicles and components specializing in high-strength and custom transmission parts.
Signed up by: Sean Carlini, RCV Performance Products
Gibson Engineering Inc.
Huntington Beach, CA
714/891-6500, Contact: Tim Gibson
Manufacturer and designer high-performance wheels and fuel superchargers and injectors.
Signed up by: Michelle Nemeth, Mastercam CNC Software Inc.
WTC Council Member
Global Safety Products LLC
Falls Church, VA
703/536-1045, Contact: Drew Patterson
Manufacturer of aftermarket, performance and replica kit segments.
Signed up by: Jose Cavazos, B&B Manufacturing
Hornblasters Inc.
Zephyrhills, FL
813/783-8058, Contact: Matthew Heller
Manufacturer and distributor of locomotive air horn kits for cars.
Signed up by: Hadley Mongel, Nathan Airchime Over the Road
HTPerformance LLC
Marlborough, NH
781/964-9130, Contact: Brian Hult
Manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket parts specializing in sport compacts and sport sedan modification.
Hyline Offroad LLC
Perkasie, PA
215/257-4323, Contact: RJ Herd
Manufacturer
of aftermarket off-road vehicle protection products, including bumpers,
skid plates, rocker panels, tire carriers and more.
ICO Global Communications
Reston, VA
703/964-1414, Contact: Chris Doherty
Manufacturer of a mobile satellite service operator designed to provide wireless voice, data, video and Internet service.
Jiuda Vehicle Fittings-
Making Co. Ltd.
Shanghai, China
+86-21-64288816-888, Contact: Xiongjie Hu
Manufacturer of automobile polyurethane glass fiber for interior and exterior decorating parts.
KanterCorp
Henderson, NV
702/966-0710, Contact: Zack Kanter
Manufacturer
and supplier of suspensions, steering and braking components, including
ball joints, idler arms, center links and more.
Signed up by: Fred Kanter, Kanter Auto Products
Link ElectroSystems Ltd.
Christchurch, New Zealand
+64-3-3488854, Contact: Philip Royds
Manufacturer of engine management systems, including plug-in, wire-in, data logging and display.
Medallion Instrumentation Systems
Spring Lake, MI
616/847-3700, Contact: Martin Payne
Manufacturer of electronic components.
Performance Design LLC
Troy, MI
248/390-3477, Contact: Caleb Newman
Manufacturer and designer of racing and automotive aftermarket products.
Signed up by: Shari McCullough-Arfons, McCullough Public Relations
Pillowtrack
Ramat Ha Sharon, Israel
+972-52-2266526, Contact: Eya Benjamin
Manufacturer and designer of off-road devices.
Radar Industries Inc.
Warren, MI
586/779-0300, Contact: Mark Zmyslowski
Manufacturer of OEM metal stampings and welded assemblies.
Signed up by: Donn Buenafe, Siriani & Associates Inc.
Raybestos Racing
Brakes & Chassis
McHenry, IL
815/759-7640, Contact: Josh Russell
Manufacturer of racing and performance brakes and chassis parts for NASCAR, Indy car, club racing and enthusiasts.
MPMC Council Member
Rockcrusher LLC
Salem, OH
213/567-4706, Contact: Larry Conville
Manufacturer
of heavy-duty driveline products for the automotive aftermarket,
including differential covers, differential housings, axle assemblies,
off-road accessories and more.
Ryan Safety
N. Hollywood, CA
818/766-7775, Contact: Larry Vilmer
Manufacturer of racing safety equipment, including SFI 1-5 firesuits, custom, standard and 5-, 6- and 7-point harnesses.
Security Equipment Corp.
Fenton, MO
636/343-0200, Contact: Bob Nance
Manufacturer
of law enforcement, military and civilian defence products, including
self-protection, pocket products, spray and keychain defense.
Streak-Less Products LLC
Mountaintop, PA
570/902-9795, Contact: Steven Godula
Manufacturer of streak-less cloths for automobiles.
UltraFit Manufacturing
Mississauga, ON Canada
905/795-0344, Contact: Tim Creasy
Manufacturer of complex custom bent tubular products for the automotive aftermarket.
UWELD Race Kits & Components
Minneapolis, MN
763/843-7907,
Contact: Erik Shallbetter
Manufacturer of race chassis, suspension and components.
Wax My Whip Car
Care Products Inc.
Chatsworth, CA
866/944-7929, Contact: John Laforme
Manufacturer of Whip Gloss instant detailer for painted surfaces, fiberglass, chrome, plastic and glass.
Signed up by: Edward Garrett, GH Wheels Inc.
PROMOTER
Gasoline Alley’s Birthday Bash
North Las Vegas, NV
702/371-7469, Contact: Mike Kinney
Promoter of annual automotive events and charity fundraisers benefiting the Lili Claire Foundation.
HRIA Council Member
Southern California
Drag Racing Association
Wrightwood, CA
760/693-1754, Contact: Staci Cannon
Promoter of bracket racing events.
PUBLISHER/MEDIA COMPANY
Sports Car Digest
Charlotte, NC
704/469-6352, Contact: Jamie Doyle
Publisher media company of a sport, racing and vintage car journal.
Signed up by: Cynthia Meitle, CAR PR USA LLC
RESTORER
American Classic
Auto Restoration Inc.
Louisa, VA
540/967-9530, Contact: Karen Sowers
Restorer
specializing in refinishing, mechanical, sheetmetal fabrication,
welding, aluminum stainless steel trim repair and emblems.
Signed up by: Jim Barber, Classic Automotive Restoration Specialists Inc.
ARMO Council Member
MacePerformance Inc.
Chico, CA
530/521-4521, Contact: Josh Macey
Restoration and modifications of ’20–’70 classic cars.
Retro Tech Auto Restoration Inc.
Avon, IN
317/209-9000, Contact: Michael Halusks
Restoration of classic cars with custom car designing.
ARMO Council Member
Road Art Studios LLC
Shady Cove, OR
541/580-7846, Contact: Rich Wilson
Restorer specializing in hot rods and classic cars from ’30–’40.
SISU
Jackson, MI
517/782-9836, Contact: Dave Kalen
Restorer of automobiles.
Signed up by: Jim McFarland, McFarland Consulting
RETAILER
AmTech International
Morganville, NJ
732/972-5400, Contact: Harish Nagpal
Retailer of transmission gears, shifts, machined parts and assemblies.
Signed up by: Donn Buenafe, Siriani & Associates Inc.
Automotivation
Winnipeg, MB Canada
204/981-2534, Contact: Adrian Vandergraaf
Retailer specializing in performance parts and accessories.
Signed up by: Donn Buenafe, Siriani & Associates Inc.
B&B Performance
Camby, IN
317/831-8112, Contact: Chet Bohannon
Retail sales of safety and maintenance products.
Don’s Classic Cars & Towing LLC
Drumright, OK
918/352-2090, Contact: Jennifer Quinn
Retail sales of classic cars with service facility and towing.
Dot’s Gallery & Frame Shop/HRod Heritage
Des Moines, IA
515/285-1994, Contact: Lori Landgren
Retail sales of automotive art and collectibles.
Epps Auto Co. LLC
Capitol Heights, MD
240/460-1345, Contact: John Epps
Retail sales of luxury automobile and motorcycle wheels, parts and accessories.
GBox LLC
Boulder, CO
303/440-8899, Contact: Scott Lambert
Retail
sales and distribution of Porsche transmission parts, including factory
replacement parts, motorsport items, gear sets, final drives,
differentials, upgraded clutch, flywheel systems and heavy-duty gearbox
internals.
Mellon-Werch Motors
Austin, TX
512/338-9877, Contact: Mark Mellon-Werch
Retailer of automotive accessories.
Mustang Plus Enterprises
Kansas City, MO
816/483-5678, Contact: Joe Saitta
Retail sales of Mustang and Camaro new and used parts.
Oakos Automotive
Sterling Heights, MI
586/803-1750, Contact: Joy Kearney
Retail sales of performance parts for all types of vehicles.
Pacific Autotronics
Lynnwood, WA
206/914-9555, Contact: Jim Van der Heyden
Retailer of automotive electronics.
P.R.A.G. Trade
Gunpowder, MD
443/760-0309, Contact: F.J Presper
Retailer of paint and bodyshop tools.
Redline Motorworks
Mississauga, ON Canada
416/566-7440, Contact: Andrew Loucks
Retail sales of aftermarket and OEM parts for Audi, BMW, Porsche and VW via the Internet.
Speedshop Belgium Inc.
Temecula, CA
951/719-1102, Contact: Kris Provost
Retailer specializing in performance parts.
Uptown Connections
Greensboro, NC
336/279-8445, Contact: Marc Thompson
Retailer specializing in window tinting, custom interior and car audio.
Victoria Tire & Wheel
Huntington Park, CA
323/583-3229, Contact: Jack Terzian
Retailer of wheels and tires via the Internet.
Vintage Ignition
Lethbridge, AB Canada
403/380-4465, Contact: Doug Overes
Retail sales and restoration of vintage ignition parts for classic cars and musclecars.
ADDITIONAL RETAILER
Alkycontrol Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
727/570-9999, Contact: Julio Don
Retailer of alcohol injection systems.
FBody Performance Inc.
Miami, FL
786/317-4353, Contact: Angel Arrazraetz
Retail sales of aftermarket automotive parts.
SERVICE
Advanced Auto Repair Inc.
Denton, TX
940/382-1691, Contact: Tommy Nickelson
Service company specializing in auto repairs with tire sales.
Advanced Engineering West
Rowland Heights, CA
626/222-4648, Contact: Mark Sanchez
Service providing research and development of high-performance parts for Ford and private companies.
DetailXPerts Franchise
Systems LLC
Detroit, MI
313/924-9779, Contact: Angela Williams
Service company specializing in eco-friendly vehicle steam cleaning cars, truck and SUVs.
Signed up by: Terry Kohl, Adam’s Polishes Inc.
ARMO Council Member
Dr Detail CCC LLC
Hilo, HI
808/936-4803, Contact: Mark Nakamura
Service company specializing in automotive detailing.
Signed up by: Donn Buenafe, Siriani & Associates Inc.
Laser Frame & Body
New Rochelle, NY
914/632-8100, Contact: Frank Sebastiano
Service company specializing in auto collision, rebuilding, modifications, fabrication, suspension and more.
Mopar Auto
Hvidovre, Denmark
+4536490001, Contact: Soren Madsen
Auto repair specializing in installation of parts for Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep vehicles.
Signed up by: Donn Buenafe, Siriani & Associates Inc.
MVS Enterprises Inc
Colton, CA
909/433-9666, Contact: Robert Choquimia
Service company specializing in automotive repair with a complete car-care center.
Signed up by: Donn Buenafe, Siriani & Associates Inc.
On Location Detailers
Las Vegas, NV
702/370-0574,
Contact: Earl Whitehead
Service company specializing in mobile detailing.
Signed up by: Bob Corwin, Alliant Insurance Services Inc
Precision Powder Coating
Temecula, CA
951/693-5600, Contact: John Stangl
Service company specializing in powdercoating.
Signed up by: Sal Perez, American Muscle Cars Inc.
ARMO Council Member
Primetime Testing Laboratory Inc.
Clinton Township, MI
586/468-3939, Contact: Jim Arnone
Service company specializing in mechanical testing for automotive components, light-duty trucks and more.
Tapp’s Garage
Denver, CO
303/752-2880, Contact: Jim Tapp
Service company specializing in automotive repair.
Troppoli Collision & Services
Neptune, NJ
732/774-6164,
Contact: David Dunnigan
Service company specializing in collision repair and customization for select OEM models.
Wilcox Garage
Maple Valley, WA
206/730-8738, Contact: Nicole Wilcox
Service
company specializing in the design and installation of parts and
components for private-party owners of special-interest vehicles.
Wright Restorations Inc.
Calgary, AB Canada
403/278-0186, Contact: Greg Wright
Service company specializing in automotive repair with detailing, paint chip and scratch repair, window tinting and rock guard.
STREET-ROD DEALER
T-Motorsports
Houston, TX
281/851-1312, Contact: Tim Freed
Street-rod dealer of roadsters.
HRIA Council Member
TRUCK ACCESSORY RETAILER
Performance Truck LLC
Kearney, MO
816/903-8785, Contact: Karl Summers
Truck accessory retailer specializing in wheels, tires, lift kits and more.
Signed up by: Eldon Bracken, Graphic Mart
WAREHOUSE/MULTILINE DISTRIBUTOR
Bodykits.net
Costa Mesa, CA
877/754-8542, Contact: James Fullenramp
Warehouse distributor of body kits, ground effects and auto accessories for cars, trucks and SUVs.
Diesel Moto
Westminster, MD
443/758-3159, Contact: Tom Zipprian
Warehouse distributor of aftermarket motorcycle accessories, including Buell product line.
Kulcha Pte Ltd.
Singapore, Singapore
+65-82689440, Contact: Spencer Campbell
Warehouse distributor of alloy wheels.
WTC Council Member
MKD Group LLC
Atlanta, GA
404/351-1616, Contact: Michael Schube
Warehouse distributor of speciality performance parts for older to late model years and makes.
Signed up by: Lyle Burgess, Rare Parts Inc.
Quality Auto Trim Inc.
Spokane, WA
509/927-8464, Contact: Mike Dalton
Warehouse
distributor of 3M paint protection film and venture shield film with
installation of auto accessories and window tinting.
Signed up by: Donn Buenafe, Siriani & Associates Inc.
SCCA Enterprises Inc.
Centennial, CO
303/693-2111, Contact: Erin Ebelmesser
Warehouse distributor of spec road racing cars, replacement parts and spec engines.
TekDrive Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
904/213-8221, Contact: John Preski
Warehouse distributor of Sanyo mobile electronics.
Signed up by: David Stringer, Insignia