Wed, 07/03/2013 - 09:00
By SEMA Editors

 

SEMA Show 2013, Products for Project VehiclesExhibitors looking to get their products on more display vehicles at the 2013 SEMA Show are invited to participate in the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders List.

  

Exhibitors of the 2013 SEMA Show have the opportunity to expand their reach at the Show by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders List. Builders continuously look for the key pieces and products to add visual spice to their builds. The list helps connect manufacturers looking for extra product exposure with the pros that create trendsetting vehicles that capture the imaginations of media and buyers from around the world.

This type of product-placement opportunity is so valuable that manufacturers often offer builders products for free or at greatly reduced rates. The intention of the list is to make builders aware of potential products available. All product-placement decisions and negotiations are the responsibility of the manufacturers and the builders. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2013 SEMA Show.

To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form.

The latest additions to the list will be included each week in SEMA eNews, when available. The list is open to exhibitors of the 2013 SEMA Show only and is intended to build awareness for SEMA Show exhibitors and their products.

For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org or call 909-978-6713.

Latest Additions

Engine/Underhood Components

AEM Induction Systems: Cold air intake systems, intercooler systems (limited application), OE replacement air filters, exhaust systems (limited application), strut tower brace, modular tube bends, couplers, brackets, MAF pads. Contact: George Hsieh, georgeh@aemintakes.com; 951-826-4094. Website: www.aemintaks.com. 

Pypes Performance Exhaust:
Performance exhaust systems, cat-back, diesel stack tips and accessories. Contact: Mike Zimmerman, mikez@pypesexhaust.com; 215-350-1969. Website: www.pypesexhaust.com.   

Radium Engineering: Fuel system surge tanks, PCV catch cans, misc. unique fittings, fuel pumps. Contact: Aaron Suchy, aaron@radiumauto.com; 503-317-8322. Website: www.radiumauto.com. 

Spectre Performance: High-performance air intake systems and air filters for musclecars and hot rods, as well as the most popular late-model domestic cars, light trucks and SUVs. Contact: Mike Morrow, mikem@spectreperformance.com; 951-826-4000, ext. 4038. Website: www.spectreperformance.com.  

Exterior Components/Accessories

Go Rhino Products/Big Country: Dominator D4 sidesteps, OE Xtreme sidesteps, Rhino Charger bull bars, winch guards, Wrangler guards. Contact: Mike DeFord, mike@gorhino.com; 714-257-7392. 

Truck Accessories Group – Leer, Century, Pace Edwards, Raider: Pace Edwards Retractable tonneau cover. Leer fiberglass caps and tonneaus. Contact: Patricia Stewart, pstewart@truckgroup.com; 916-771-0196. Website: www.pace-edwards.com, www.leer.com.    

Westin Automotive Products: Nerf bars and running boards, grille guards and bull bars, light bars, winches (limited), winch mount trays, winch mount grille guards, wind deflectors and bug shields. Contact: Julie De Anda, JDeAnda@westinautomotive.com; 626-960-6762 ext. 450. Website: www.westinautomotive.com.    

Vossen: 19–23 -inch luxury/sport concave wheels. We offer our class-leading CV wheels and our new one-piece, lightweight forged Vossen Precision Series. Contact: Mike Forsythe, mike@vossenwheels.com; 305-463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

ScanGauge-Linear Logic LLC: ScanGauge2, ScanGaugeE or ScanGaugeD. More than just a OBDII scan tool, the ScanGauge product line provides real-time feedback about driving style, more than 15 standard digital gauges, built-in trip computers, performance features and much more. Contact: Joey Snyder, joey.snyder@linear-logic.com; 480-656-4089. Website: www.ScanGauge.com.

Westin Automotive Products: Floor mats and cargo mats, tool boxes and headache racks. Contact: Julie De Anda, JDeAnda@westinautomotive.com; 626-960-6762 ext. 450. Website: www.westinautomotive.com.   

Suspension/Brake Components

KW Automotive North America Inc.: Suspension-lowering components for trucks and SUVs, including spindles, complete kits, shock absorbers, anti-sway bars, etc. Contact: George Ciordas, george.ciordas@kwautomotive.com; 559-875-0222. Website: www.belltech.com. 

Previous Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

AIRAID Filter Co.: Cold air intake systems, premium air filters, and PowerAid throttle body spacers for most popular domestic and import cars, light trucks and SUVs. Contact: Trent McGee, trent@airaid.com; 602-652-9732. Website: www.airaid.com.

Auburn Gear: Auburn Gear offers its HP Series limited-slip differential, Pro-Series limited-slip differential, Race Series, and Ected MAX Locker, which is a selectable limited-slip to full locker. Contact: Justin Smith, Jrsmith@auburngear.com; 260-920-1359.

Diamond Eye Performance:
Performance diesel exhaust and accessories for Ford, Dodge and Chevy/GM, and performance gas exhaust for Nissan Titan, Toyota Tundra and Ford F-150 Eco-Boost. Contact: Tom Terjeson, tomt@diamondeyemfg.com; 800-635-9950. Website: www.diamondeyeperformance.com.

Doug Thorley Headers: American-made performance exhaust headers, mid-pipes and exhaust systems. Premium-quality products available for classic cars and trucks, LS motor swaps and late-model cars and trucks. Contact: Troy Mastell tmastell@dougthorleyheaders.com; 951-273-3609. Website: www.dougthorleyheaders.com.

Eastwood Co.: Underhood paints, engine paints, battery maintainers. Contact: Brian Huck, bhuck@eastwood.com; 610-705-5420. Website: www.eastwood.com.

Energy Suspension: Hyper-Flex polyurethane motor and transmission mounts, shifter bushings. Contact: Michael Santa Cruz, msantacruz@energysuspension.com; 949-361-3935, ext. 235. Website: www.energysuspension.com.

K&N Engineering Inc.: High-flow intake systems, OE replacement air filters, high-performance oil filters for most vehicles and powersports applications. Contact: Lucio Tapia, luciot@knfilters.com; 951-826-4000, ext. 4350. Website: www.knfilters.com.

KRC Power Steering: Adjustable Assist Power Steering Pumps designed for racing & performance, front drive pulley kits and power steering pump and alternator mounting brackets. Contact: Roger Mealey, roger@krcpower.com; 770-422-5135. Website: www.krcpower.com.

Magnaflow: Performance exhaust systems, mufflers, tips, exhaust pipes, hot rod kits, glasspack, custom builder kits, diesel exhaust and catalytic converters. Contact: Kirsten Wright, kwright@magnaflow.com; 949-858-5900. Website: www.magnaflow.com.

ODYSSEY Battery by EnerSys: High-performance batteries. Contact: April Lowther, april.lowther@enersys.com; 610-208-1729.

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Intakes, snorkels and exhaust systems for Jeep. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.Omix-ADA.com.

Performance Distributors (D.U.I.): High-performance and racing ignition systems; alternators and batteries. Contact: Steve Davis, PerfDist@aol.com; 901-396-5782.

Perma-Cool Products: Cooling components: fans, oil & transmission coolers, oil filter mounts and adapters etc. Contact: Kevin Doyle, kdoyle@perma-cool.com; 909-391-3000. Website: www.perma-cool.com.

ProCharger: Intercooled ProCharger supercharger systems. Contact: Cary Pangrac, cary.pangrac@procharger.com; 913-338-2886. Website: www.procharger.com.

Reikken: High-performance power cells, batteries and chargers. Contact: Patrick Szeman, pszman@yahoo.com; 260-348-7003.

SCT Performance: Complete line of Ford and GM vehicle performance programmers. Contact: Tim Roi, tim@sctflash.com; 407-774-2447, ext. 137.

Standard Motor Products: Components offered: High performance/racing spark plug wire sets; also offering battery cables. We supply wire sets to three major NASCAR engine builders. Contact: Brad Hopper, bhopper@smpcorp.com; 913-441-6500, ext. 7168. Website: www.BlueStreakwire.com.

VP Racing Fuels: Official Fuel of the NHRA and 60 other sanctioned bodies of racing around the globe is looking for opportunities with key builders this year. We will REQUIRE dyno testing showing performance gains before and after for consideration for sponsorship. Products options will be our new VP101 - Street Legal Performance Unleaded, VP Vintage - Leaded Storage Fuel for Muscle Cars and Vintage vehicles, MS109 - Racing Performance Unleaded, VPC9 - Unleaded Storage Fuel, C85 - Ethanol Based Racing Fuel, and Leaded Racing Fuels - VPC16, VPQ16, VPC12, VP110, etc. Product info and tech sheets available online. Contact: Brian Fox, brian@foxmarketing.net; 717-577-6449. Website: www.vpracingfuels.com.

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

American Force Wheels: Dually wheels in 65 designs for all-terrain, mud-terrain, low-profile and big rig use and appearance. These wheels are custom manufactured in the USA from 6061 forged aluminum and high-quality materials. Sizes include 19” Direct Bolt-On, 19.5” Direct Bolt-On, 20”, 22”, 22.5”, 24”, 24.5” and 26” and are available in a 5-, 6-, 8- or 10-lug fitment. Super single wheels are available in a variety of applications and design configurations. Contact: Deyan Font, deyan@americanforcewheels.com; 786-345-6301. Website: www.americanforcewheels.com. 

AnzoUSA: Projector headlights, LED taillights, LED light bars, LED pod lights, off-road HID lights. Contact: Shaun Callaway, shaun@anzousa.com; 909-590-8618. Website: www.anzousa.com. 

A.R.E. Accessories LLC: A.R.E. truck caps and hard tonneau covers. Each cap is custom built and painted to meet the customer’s specifications. A.R.E. matches the vehicle identification number, paint code and uses a state-of-the-art factory painting system. There are more than a dozen types of truck caps and tonneau covers, as well as commercial units for fleets, that match every lifestyle and truck need. Contact: Shari Arfons, shari@mcculloughpr.com; 330-244-9980. Website: www.4are.com.

BASF-The Chemical Co.: BASF R-M Oynx HD Waterborne, Carizzma Candy and Flat, Glasurit, BASF FOOSE Colors, or LIMCO Jet Black single stage available for import, domestic, street rod, pro touring, trucks or European applications. BASF will provide primer, color and clear for selected project vehicles. Contact: Brian Fox, brian.fox@basfpaintnews.com; 717-577-6449. Website: www.basfrefinish.com, www.basfpaintnews.com, www.carizzmacolors.com.

BOLT Locks: BOLT locks feature Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology, which permanently programs the lock to a vehicle’s ignition key. When owners insert their ignition key into the BOLT Lock cylinder, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up and down to uniquely code the cylinder to that specific key. They are available for owners of Ford, GM, Chrysler, Jeep, Toyota and Nissan vehicles and deliver added security and convenience. Contact: Shari Afrons, shari@mcculloughpr.com; 330-244-9980. Website: www.boltlock.com.

Convert-A-Ball Distributing: Cushioned ball mounts, interchangeable ball sets, fifth wheel to gooseneck adapters, cushioned towing accessories, including six-way multi-hitches, Pintle hitches, adjustable hitches, weight distribution hitches, swivel hitches and clevis hitches. Contact: Dennis Cheatham, info@convert-a-ball.net; 308-254-7115. Website: www.convert-a-ball.net.

Diversi-Tech (DT): Adjustable aluminum ball mounts, various sizes available from 4" to 10" drops, hand polished aluminum for mirror finish. Contact: Trevor Millar, tmillar@progressmfg.com; 877-523-9103. Website: www.diversi-tech.net. 

Eastwood Co.: Paints: primers, base coat/clearcoat, single stage urethane paints, paint guns and all paint accessories used in painting projects. Glass polishing, headlight restoration, fender rollers. Contact: Brian Huck, bhuck@eastwood.com; 610-705-5420. Website: www.eastwood.com.

EGR Inc.: Full line of exterior accessories for trucks, SUVs and cars. Products include, but not limited to, No Drill Fender Flares, No Drill Hood Protectors, Side WindowVisors, and side steps. Contact: Bryan Speer, info@egrusa.com; 909-923-7075. Website: www.egrusa.com.

Fastway Trailer Products: Trailer accessories, Flip automatic tongue jack foot, weight distributing hitch with built in sway control (No- Chains), Zip coiled breakaway cable a trailer breakaway cable that won't drag. Tandem axle wheel chock. Contact: Trevor Millar, tmillar@fastwaytrailer.com; 877-523-9103. Website: www.fastwaytrailer.com.

Fusion Bumpers: Premium steel bumpers for fullsize Dodge, Ford and GM trucks. Contact: Johnny Ramirez, johnny.fusionbumpers@gmail.com; 877-208-0525. Website: www.fusionbumpers.com.

Go Rhino Products/Big Country: Dominator D4 sidesteps, OE Xtreme sidesteps, Rhino Charger bull bars, winch guards, Wrangler guards. Contact: Mike DeFord, mike@gorhino.com; 714-257-7392. 

KC HiLiTES Inc.: Auxiliary lighting products. Contact: Ron Pryczynski, ron@kchilites.com; 928-635-2607. Website: www.kchilites.com.

Masterbuilt: Cargo carrier; motorcycle carrier. Contact: Danny East, deast@masterbuilt.com; 706-2566-3909. Website: www.masterbuilt.com.

MPC Group: Engineered three-piece, or performance light-weight one-piece, forged wheels. Contact: Masato Tsuchiya, Masato@mpcforged.com; 714-998-8462. 

N-FAB: Nerf steps, rock rails, full replacement front bumpers, pre-runners, light bars, light brackets, rear runners and tire carriers. Contact: Doug Parks, doug@n-fab.com; 281-880-6322. Website: www.n-fab.com.

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Bumpers, fender flares, hood catches, trim pieces, soft tops, skid plates and more for Jeep. Fender flares for trucks. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.Omix-ADA.com.

ORACLE Lighting: ORACLE Lighting SMD Headlight Halo Kits for Ford Raptor F150, GMC Sierra, Dodge Ram, and 2013 Dodge Charger. Professional installation service also available to confirmed display vehicles. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776. Website: www.oraclelights.com.

Paramount Off-Road: Jeep/truck – Complete line of off-road front and rear bumpers, including fenders, rocker guards and sliders for Jeep JK/TJ. LED light bars and accessory lighting is available with vehicle-specific and universal mounting brackets. Lights include square, round and 50” combos. Contact: Victor Casillas, victorc@paramount-automotive.com. Website: www.paramount-automotive.com.

Paramount Restyling: Truck/SUV/Jeep/car and the new 2014 Silverado/Sierra/Tundra – Offering the latest in restyling and trim with a complete line of studded, billet and esh grilles with matching door/tailgate handles, and mirror covers in chrome or carbon fiber finish for most models through 2014. Contact: Victor Casillas, victorc@paramount-automotive.com. Website: www.paramount-automotive.com.

Paramount Workforce: Truck/SUV – Universal contractor racks and hitch-mounted accessories that include bed extenders, baskets and bike carriers for fullsize and compact trucks and SUVs. Contact: Victor Casillas, victorc@paramount-automotive.com. Website: www.paramount-automotive.com.

PIAA Corp. USA: Offroad lights, light bulbs and wiper blades. Contact: Justin MacLauchlan, justinm@piaa-usa.com; 503-489-6666.
Website: www.piaa.com.

Retrax Truck Bed Covers: Complete line of retractable pickup bed covers. Contact: Andy Nephew, anephew@retrax.com; 701-746-5596. Website: www.retrax.com.

Ranch Hand Truck Accessories: Front bumper replacements (traditional, bullnose, winch-ready), grille guards, back bumpers, running steps, steps, crossbox, headache rack systems for Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Ram, Toyota and certain products available for Jeep. Contact: Cherise Ratliff, cratliff@ranchhand.com; 361-594-4608. Website: www.ranchhand.com.

Rigid Industries: LED light bars, LED pod lighting, LED off-road lights, marine lighting. Contact: Taylor Anderson, Sponsorship@rigidindustries.com; 480-655-0100. Website: www.rigidindustries.com.

Scorpion Truck Bed Linings: Bed Liners, rocker panel protection, under coating, wheel well protection and full body sprays. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alsliner.com; 800-999-6841. Website: www.scorpioncoatings.com.

Spyder Auto: L.E.D. taillights, CCFL projection headlights, light bar headlights. Contact: Mikey Lee, mikey@spyderauto.com; 626-934-8884. Website: www.spyderauto.com.

Steelmate Co. Ltd.: DIY TPMS with valve-cap external sensors/driving video recorder. Contact: Jane Lo, jane.lo@steel-mate.com.hk; 852-9651-4006. Website: www.steel-mate.com. 

Surco Products Inc.: Roof & Hitch Mounted Basket Racks. All racks have custom adapters to adapt to any factory rack. We also can provide roof rails for any bare roof application. Contact: Osnat Surkin, osnatsurkin@surcoinc.com; 310-323-2520. Website: www.surcoinc.com.

TOFF Sprayed-on Bedliners: Sprayed-on bedliner. Contact: Jason Hamilton, jhamilton@toffliners.com; 214-716-1990. Website: www.toffliners.com.

TrailReady TR Products: Heavy-duty replacement front and rear bumpers, guards and winch mounts. Contact: Dorian Hartfield, dorian@truckaccessoriesnw.com; 888-910-2999. Website: www.trailready.com.

Whistler: Tire-pressure monitoring system. Contact: JD Davis, jddavis@whistlergroup.com; 479-464-3522. Website: www.whistlergroup.com.

Vossen: 19–23 -inch luxury/sport concave wheels. We offer our class-leading CV wheels and our new one-piece, lightweight forged Vossen Precision Series. Contact: Mike Forsythe, mike@vossenwheels.com; 305-463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com. 

Interior Components/Accessories

BEDSLIDE/Takit Inc.: BEDSLIDE is simply a better way to access your truck bed by turning it into an easy-access drawer. The BEDSLIDE rolls all of your cargo out to you—saving time, effort and back pain. Available for SEMA project pickups, vans, SUVs and Jeeps. Contact: Jake Plappert, jake@takit.com; 239-340-9608. Website: www.bedslide.com.

Eastwood Co.: Sound deadening material, interior dye, paints, trim restoration solutions and much more. Contact: Brian Huck, bhuck@eastwood.com; 610-705-5420. Website: www.eastwood.com.

Edge Products Inc./Superchips: Full line of tuning and monitoring products for '96–up vehicles. Contact: Jim McGinn, jmcginn@powerteq.com; 770-846-0327. Website: www.powerteq.com. 

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Floor liners, interior trim, seats, grab handles and more for Jeep. Floor liners for trucks. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.Omix-ADA.com.

Retro Manufacturing LLC: Radios, seatbelts, antennas, kick panels, power antennas, and speakers. Contact: Michael Robbins, mrobbins@retrosoundusa.com; 909-364-1372. Website: www.retrosoundusa.com. 

Scorpion Truck Bed Linings: Interior heat and sound control, interior non-slip, easy to clean liners. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alsliner.com; 800-999-6841. Website: www.scorpioncoatings.com.

Steelmate Co. Ltd.: TPMS with professional internal sensors/parking assist system/car alarm/motorcycle alarm. Jane Lo, jane.lo@steel-mate.com.hk; 852-9651-4006. Website: www.steel-mate.com. 

Quiet Ride Solutions: Firewall insulator panels, AcoustiShield thermal acoustic automotive insulation kits (pre-cut, ready to install), molded truck headliner kits. See website for availability. Contact: Timothy Cox, timcox@quietride.com; 209-321-1454. Website: www.quietride.com.

Rigid Industries: Interior accent lighting. Contact: Taylor Anderson, Sponsorship@rigidindustries.com; 480-655-0100. Website: www.rigidindustries.com.

Takata Racing: 50-state legal two-inch or three-inch four-point harness, or cam-lock equipped four-point or six-point SFI FIA HANS harnesses for import, off-road, domestic, American muscle, European or race car applications. NEW Racing seat line include Street Pro LE, Race LE, or Drift LE. Takata shoulder comfort pads available in two-inch or three-inch for all enthusiasts. Contact: Brian Fox, fox@takataracing.com; 717-577-6449. Website: www.takataracing.com, www.schrothracing.com.

Vizualogic: Vizualogic's new Android SmartLogic headrest/tablet system: Kit would include "2" Perfect Match Replacement or Active Headrests. (We match the color, grain, and stitch of the factory headrest) with IR headphone option, "2" 7" five point capacitive touch screen tablets with Wi-Fi capabilities, front-facing camera, wireless FM modulator. Vehicle must be opened and attended to throughout the duration of the 2013 SEMA Show. System could also be used as an in-dash or console mount. Please submit complete build list, including renderings and/or pictures to walt@vizualogic.com. Contact: Walt Detlefsen, walt@vizualogic.com; 951-272-1996.

Wet Okole Hawaii: Seat covers – Wet Okole manufactures custom-fit, waterproof Neoprene seat covers for most of today's vehicles. More than 40 colors and several styles to choose from. Standard, Solid, Piping, RealTree Camos. Contact: Steven Grew, steven.grew@wetokole.com; 714-434-9000. Website: www.wetokole.com.

Whistler: High-performance laser radar detectors; power inverters. Contact: JD Davis, jddavis@whistlergroup.com; 479-464-3522. Website: www.whistlergroup.com.

XS Power Batteries: Power wire (0, 2, 4, and 8 gauge), batteries and chargers, along with with billet battery hold-downs. Contact: Nathan Way, nathan@xspowerbatteries.com; 888-497-7693. Website: www.4xspower.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

BDS Suspension: Complete suspension lifts kits for trucks and Jeeps. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwyatt@bds-suspension.com, 517-279-2135, ext.135. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.

Eastwood Co.: Chassis paint, rust removal, blasting, powder coating, brake flaring tools, brake kits, hand and brake tools. Contact: Brian Huck, bhuck@eastwood.com; 610-705-5420. Website: www.eastwood.com.

Energy Suspension: Hyper-Flex polyurethane control-arm bushings, sway bar and end-link bushings, leaf-spring and shock-eyelet bushings, cab and body mounts, bump stops and master kits for most popular car and truck applications. Contact: Michael Santa Cruz, msantacruz@energysuspension.com; 949-361-3935, ext. 235. Website: www.energysuspension.com.

Firestone Industrial Products: Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs kits and components, R4Tech suspension system, air accessory kits and component (air compressors, air tanks, gauges, etc). Contact: Todd Green, greentodd@fsip.com; 317-818-8661. Website: www.fsip.com.

JKS Manufacturing: Suspension solutions and accessories for late model Jeep vehicles. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwyatt@truck-master.com; 517-278-7144, ext. 135. Website: www.jksmfg.com.

Maxtrac Suspension: Lift, level, and lowering kits for trucks and SUVs. Contact: Bob Sager, bob@maxtracsuspension.com; 714-630-0363. Website: www.maxtracsuspension.com.

MGP Caliper Covers: Standard, licensed and custom caliper covers. Custom paint and engraving options are also available for select candidates. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com; 877-995-0003. Website: www.calipercovers.com.

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Lift kits, brake kits and drivetrain products for Jeep. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.Omix-ADA.com.

QA1: Shocks, struts, coil-over kits, control arms, k-members, sway bars, strut tower braces, torque arms, rod ends, ball joints and many other suspension components for a variety of applications. Contact: Kaitlyn Nelson, knelson@qa1.net; 952-985-5675. Website: www.QA1.net. 

Zone Offroad Products: Suspension lifts, body lifts, and accessories for trucks and Jeeps. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwyatt@truck-master.com; 888-998-9663, ext. 2135. Website: www.zoneoffroad.com.

Wheels & Tires

Atturo Tire: Atturo Tires - AZ800, Trail Blade M/T and A/T. Contact: Michael Mathis, mmathis@atturo.com; 847-265-6146. Website: www.Atturo.com.

American Force Wheels: Dually wheels in 65 designs for all-terrain, mud-terrain, low-profile and big rig use and appearance. These wheels are custom manufactured in the USA from 6061 forged aluminum and high-quality materials. Sizes include 19” Direct Bolt-On, 19.5” Direct Bolt-On, 20”, 22”, 22.5”, 24”, 24.5” and 26” and are available in a 5-, 6-, 8- or 10-lug fitment. Super single wheels are available in a variety of applications and design configurations. Contact: Deyan Font, deyan@americanforcewheels.com; 786-345-6301. Website: www.americanforcewheels.com. 

Vossen: 19–23 -inch luxury/sport concave wheels. We offer our class-leading CV wheels and our new one-piece, lightweight forged Vossen Precision Series. Contact: Mike Forsythe, mike@vossenwheels.com; 305-463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com. 

Other Products/Services

BOLT Locks: 1) The Padlock 2.0 is a chrome plated 5/16-inch hardened steel, spring loaded shackle lock inside a crush-resistant body shell. A stronger double ball bearing locking mechanism, it is the perfect lock for commercial and industrial applications. The automotive grade stainless steel lock keeps out weather and debris, ensuring a longer usage life. 2) The Receiver Lock is an auto-return spring and automatically locks when the key is removed. The solid stainless steel pin is durable and keeps out elements and debris. The six-plate tumbler sidebar prevents picking and bumping, guaranteeing your gear will be kept safe on your vehicle. 3) The Cable Lock is a six foot 1/4-inch coiled cable with a 1/16-inch black vinyl coating. The flexible cable is able to pin and loop over many items for added handiness and to keep items protected from picking and bumping. 4) BOLT also has Trailer Spare Tire Locks which fits the steel rim wheel to a studded mount. The locks are made with an electronic nickel plated carbon steel pin or shaft assembly for strength and durability. 5) The Toolbox Latch Retrofit Kit features a solid zinc core and an automotive-grade cylinder with patented six-plate tumbler sidebar to prevent picking and bumping. A stainless steel lock shutter keeps out grime and wetness. Contact: Shari Afrons, shari@mcculloughpr.com; 330-244-9980. Website: www.boltlock.com.

Energy Suspension: Universal and custom polyurethane applications. Contact: Michael Santa Cruz, msantacruz@energysuspension.com; 949-361-3935, ext. 235. Website: www.energysuspension.com.

Fastway Trailer Products: Trailer accessories, Flip automatic tongue jack foot, weight distributing hitch with built in sway control (No- Chains), Zip coiled breakaway cable a trailer breakaway cable that won't drag. Tandem axle wheel chock. Contact: Trevor Millar, tmillar@fastwaytrailer.com; 877-523-9103. Website: www.fastwaytrailer.com.

Fuel Tool: Larger gasoline tank and transfer system that would allow the user to access gasoline from the vehicle's gas tank and transfer it out into any gas-powered equipment, eliminating the need for gas cans. Excellent for trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, vans, etc. Contact: Mike McAvey, mikemcavey@fueltool.com; 201-956-2350. Website: www.fueltool.com.

Hornblasters Inc.: Loudest train horn kits ever made. On board air systems, air horns, and air suspension kits. Contact: Rigo, Rigo@HornBlasters.com; 813-783-8058, ext. 305. Website: www.HornBlasters.com.

Quiet Ride Solutions: Underhood cover with insulation. Special vehicle-theme molding available. Contact: Timothy Cox, timcox@quietride.com; 209-321-1454. Website: www.quietride.com.

Scorpion Truck Bed Linings: High-build polyurethane and polyurea coatings.. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alsliner.com; 800-999-6841. Website: www.scorpioncoatings.com.

SCT Performance: Custom-tuning assistance for project vehicles with unusual engine- and/or power-adder combinations. Contact: Tim Roi, tim@sctflash.com; 407-774-2447, ext. 137.

Takata Racing: New Takata tow straps for race cars or show vehicles. Available in green and black, with Takata logo embroidered. Contact: Brian Fox, fox@takataracing.com; 717-577-6449. Website: www.takataracing.com, www.schrothracing.com.

Wavetrac Differentials: Wavetrac differential. Contact: Dana Clark, info@wavetrac.net; 949-362-8700. Website: www.wavetrac.net.

Whistler: Diagnostic inspection camera. Contact: JD Davis, jddavis@whistlergroup.com; 479-464-3522. Website: www.whistlergroup.com.

XS Power Batteries: Starting batteries, power wire, billet hold-downs, and chargers. Contact: Nathan Way, nathan@xspowerbatteries.com; 888-497-7693. Website: www.4xspower.com.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 08:58
Wed, 07/03/2013 - 08:34
 SEMA Webinars, SEMA Show, SEMA Education Institute (SEI)
Tom Gattuso of SEMA will help lead a seminar dedicated to developing an effective exhibitor strategy for the  SEMA Show.
  

By SEMA Editors

What is your Show strategy? Preparing for the SEMA Show is a tremendous task with many logistical and operational details to consider. It is important to start planning now! Join the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) and SEMA Show management for a webinar, Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). This session, presented by Chuck Schwartz of ConvExx and Tom Gattuso of SEMA, is specifically designed for SEMA Show exhibitors and will cover:

  • Proven ways for driving buyers to visit your booth.
  • Best ways to get exposure and attention at the world’s largest automotive show.
  • How to eliminate exhibitor mistakes that will maximize your chance for success.

Develop your pre-SEMA Show marketing strategy and greatly increase your chances for success. Whether this is your first year exhibiting or you have years of experience, this session will give you the head start needed to increase booth traffic, gain exposure and minimize costly mistakes. SEMA Show Staff and management will show you how to do it right and do it better!

Join us Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for a webinar packed full of useful exhibitor information. Register today!

This SEI webinar will provide member companies with the information they need, and you don’t even have to leave your desk or office to participate! Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 08:34
 SEMA Webinars, SEMA Show, SEMA Education Institute (SEI)
Tom Gattuso of SEMA will help lead a seminar dedicated to developing an effective exhibitor strategy for the  SEMA Show.
  

By SEMA Editors

What is your Show strategy? Preparing for the SEMA Show is a tremendous task with many logistical and operational details to consider. It is important to start planning now! Join the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) and SEMA Show management for a webinar, Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). This session, presented by Chuck Schwartz of ConvExx and Tom Gattuso of SEMA, is specifically designed for SEMA Show exhibitors and will cover:

  • Proven ways for driving buyers to visit your booth.
  • Best ways to get exposure and attention at the world’s largest automotive show.
  • How to eliminate exhibitor mistakes that will maximize your chance for success.

Develop your pre-SEMA Show marketing strategy and greatly increase your chances for success. Whether this is your first year exhibiting or you have years of experience, this session will give you the head start needed to increase booth traffic, gain exposure and minimize costly mistakes. SEMA Show Staff and management will show you how to do it right and do it better!

Join us Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for a webinar packed full of useful exhibitor information. Register today!

This SEI webinar will provide member companies with the information they need, and you don’t even have to leave your desk or office to participate! Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 08:34
 SEMA Webinars, SEMA Show, SEMA Education Institute (SEI)
Tom Gattuso of SEMA will help lead a seminar dedicated to developing an effective exhibitor strategy for the  SEMA Show.
  

By SEMA Editors

What is your Show strategy? Preparing for the SEMA Show is a tremendous task with many logistical and operational details to consider. It is important to start planning now! Join the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) and SEMA Show management for a webinar, Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). This session, presented by Chuck Schwartz of ConvExx and Tom Gattuso of SEMA, is specifically designed for SEMA Show exhibitors and will cover:

  • Proven ways for driving buyers to visit your booth.
  • Best ways to get exposure and attention at the world’s largest automotive show.
  • How to eliminate exhibitor mistakes that will maximize your chance for success.

Develop your pre-SEMA Show marketing strategy and greatly increase your chances for success. Whether this is your first year exhibiting or you have years of experience, this session will give you the head start needed to increase booth traffic, gain exposure and minimize costly mistakes. SEMA Show Staff and management will show you how to do it right and do it better!

Join us Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for a webinar packed full of useful exhibitor information. Register today!

This SEI webinar will provide member companies with the information they need, and you don’t even have to leave your desk or office to participate! Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 08:34
 SEMA Webinars, SEMA Show, SEMA Education Institute (SEI)
Tom Gattuso of SEMA will help lead a seminar dedicated to developing an effective exhibitor strategy for the  SEMA Show.
  

By SEMA Editors

What is your Show strategy? Preparing for the SEMA Show is a tremendous task with many logistical and operational details to consider. It is important to start planning now! Join the SEMA Education Institute (SEI) and SEMA Show management for a webinar, Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT). This session, presented by Chuck Schwartz of ConvExx and Tom Gattuso of SEMA, is specifically designed for SEMA Show exhibitors and will cover:

  • Proven ways for driving buyers to visit your booth.
  • Best ways to get exposure and attention at the world’s largest automotive show.
  • How to eliminate exhibitor mistakes that will maximize your chance for success.

Develop your pre-SEMA Show marketing strategy and greatly increase your chances for success. Whether this is your first year exhibiting or you have years of experience, this session will give you the head start needed to increase booth traffic, gain exposure and minimize costly mistakes. SEMA Show Staff and management will show you how to do it right and do it better!

Join us Thursday, July 18, at 10:00 a.m. (PDT) for a webinar packed full of useful exhibitor information. Register today!

This SEI webinar will provide member companies with the information they need, and you don’t even have to leave your desk or office to participate! Participate live or download the webinar when it’s convenient. And remember: SEMA webinars are free to SEMA members and only $29 for non-members.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 07:24

SEMA News—July 2013

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
By Jon Wyly

Owning Your Data Is Owning Your Future

Jon WylyBritish computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web in 1989 when he implemented the first successful communication between a Hypertext Transfer Protocol client and a server via the Internet. He had this to say about data ownership: “Customers need to be given control of their own data—not being tied into a certain manufacturer so that when there are problems they are always obliged to go back to them.”

With that in mind, I selected the words in the title of this article very carefully. “Owning Your Data Is Owning Your Future.” Seems simple enough, and certainly makes sense. But think about the reciprocal meaning of that statement. If someone else owns your data, someone else owns your future. Yep, that’s a scary thought.

Now what I really want to talk about isn’t another lecture about data ownership, but rather how ownership of your data can define the future of your business. Ownership of the process. Ownership of the results. And the control that ownership of your data enables.

Let’s break it down.

In our industry, product data is essentially made up of two very broad segments: the foundational “industry standard” data that defines all the details, fitment, basic descriptions and more found in most data sets, and a second level I’ll call “enhanced” data. More specifically, we’re talking about content.

Managing the foundational data is a chore, albeit a necessary one. You just can’t power business systems, websites, warehouse operations and more without part numbers, DIMS, hazmat codes, order quantities, UPC codes and the like. If your parts are vehicle specific, you have to gather and maintain vehicle fitment information along with that.

This is all stuff that in one way or another you already know (or should know) about your parts. So doesn’t it seem a little ridiculous to expect someone else to “create” that data for you? Remember what I said about “someone else” at the start of this article. All of this represents the concrete foundation of your business and should be constructed with care, precision and dedication. Maintain it like you would your bank balance or your inventory. It’s that important!

Your brand is one of your most valuable assets, and you should guard its integrity with everything you have. Lose control of your marketing and you will lose control of your business.

Think about the second part—enhanced data or content—as the framing, architectural details and paint that you put on that foundation. It’s the color, flavor and uniqueness that distinguish you from your competition. Informative, complete descriptions, features and benefits, product details, attributes and more translate into colorful, complete, confidence-inspiring presentations that not only sell more parts, but also keep them sold because consumers understood exactly what they were getting.

Now imagine a scenario where you don’t provide quality product data to the marketplace but rather leave the resellers to their own devices to acquire product information. Information they will use to describe, market and promote your products. Information that is gathered, written and openly used without the benefit of having come from the manufacturer or originator of the product. Do you think Coca Cola or Tommy Hilfiger or Chevrolet would ever put their companies in that position? Of course not, and neither should you. Your brand is one of your most valuable assets, and you should guard its integrity with everything you have. Lose control of your marketing and you will lose control of your business.

So there you have it. One man’s opinion, based on a lot of experience, about the importance of data authorship and ownership. Anything less than keeping that control will cost you money and customers in the long run and might even wreck your chances at success. And just in case you are sitting there thinking, “We made it just fine this far,” my advice is to step up and join the 21st century. The volume of data flow today is exponentially greater than it was just a few years ago, and it’s a game changer. Own the process, own the data and own your future.

To learn more about how you can take control of your product data and manage it at the lowest possible cost, contact SEMA Data Co-op Director of Membership Jim Graven via e-mail at jimg@SEMAdatacoop.org or by phone at 888-958-6698 x4.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 07:24

SEMA News—July 2013

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
By Jon Wyly

Owning Your Data Is Owning Your Future

Jon WylyBritish computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web in 1989 when he implemented the first successful communication between a Hypertext Transfer Protocol client and a server via the Internet. He had this to say about data ownership: “Customers need to be given control of their own data—not being tied into a certain manufacturer so that when there are problems they are always obliged to go back to them.”

With that in mind, I selected the words in the title of this article very carefully. “Owning Your Data Is Owning Your Future.” Seems simple enough, and certainly makes sense. But think about the reciprocal meaning of that statement. If someone else owns your data, someone else owns your future. Yep, that’s a scary thought.

Now what I really want to talk about isn’t another lecture about data ownership, but rather how ownership of your data can define the future of your business. Ownership of the process. Ownership of the results. And the control that ownership of your data enables.

Let’s break it down.

In our industry, product data is essentially made up of two very broad segments: the foundational “industry standard” data that defines all the details, fitment, basic descriptions and more found in most data sets, and a second level I’ll call “enhanced” data. More specifically, we’re talking about content.

Managing the foundational data is a chore, albeit a necessary one. You just can’t power business systems, websites, warehouse operations and more without part numbers, DIMS, hazmat codes, order quantities, UPC codes and the like. If your parts are vehicle specific, you have to gather and maintain vehicle fitment information along with that.

This is all stuff that in one way or another you already know (or should know) about your parts. So doesn’t it seem a little ridiculous to expect someone else to “create” that data for you? Remember what I said about “someone else” at the start of this article. All of this represents the concrete foundation of your business and should be constructed with care, precision and dedication. Maintain it like you would your bank balance or your inventory. It’s that important!

Your brand is one of your most valuable assets, and you should guard its integrity with everything you have. Lose control of your marketing and you will lose control of your business.

Think about the second part—enhanced data or content—as the framing, architectural details and paint that you put on that foundation. It’s the color, flavor and uniqueness that distinguish you from your competition. Informative, complete descriptions, features and benefits, product details, attributes and more translate into colorful, complete, confidence-inspiring presentations that not only sell more parts, but also keep them sold because consumers understood exactly what they were getting.

Now imagine a scenario where you don’t provide quality product data to the marketplace but rather leave the resellers to their own devices to acquire product information. Information they will use to describe, market and promote your products. Information that is gathered, written and openly used without the benefit of having come from the manufacturer or originator of the product. Do you think Coca Cola or Tommy Hilfiger or Chevrolet would ever put their companies in that position? Of course not, and neither should you. Your brand is one of your most valuable assets, and you should guard its integrity with everything you have. Lose control of your marketing and you will lose control of your business.

So there you have it. One man’s opinion, based on a lot of experience, about the importance of data authorship and ownership. Anything less than keeping that control will cost you money and customers in the long run and might even wreck your chances at success. And just in case you are sitting there thinking, “We made it just fine this far,” my advice is to step up and join the 21st century. The volume of data flow today is exponentially greater than it was just a few years ago, and it’s a game changer. Own the process, own the data and own your future.

To learn more about how you can take control of your product data and manage it at the lowest possible cost, contact SEMA Data Co-op Director of Membership Jim Graven via e-mail at jimg@SEMAdatacoop.org or by phone at 888-958-6698 x4.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 07:24

SEMA News—July 2013

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
By Jon Wyly

Owning Your Data Is Owning Your Future

Jon WylyBritish computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web in 1989 when he implemented the first successful communication between a Hypertext Transfer Protocol client and a server via the Internet. He had this to say about data ownership: “Customers need to be given control of their own data—not being tied into a certain manufacturer so that when there are problems they are always obliged to go back to them.”

With that in mind, I selected the words in the title of this article very carefully. “Owning Your Data Is Owning Your Future.” Seems simple enough, and certainly makes sense. But think about the reciprocal meaning of that statement. If someone else owns your data, someone else owns your future. Yep, that’s a scary thought.

Now what I really want to talk about isn’t another lecture about data ownership, but rather how ownership of your data can define the future of your business. Ownership of the process. Ownership of the results. And the control that ownership of your data enables.

Let’s break it down.

In our industry, product data is essentially made up of two very broad segments: the foundational “industry standard” data that defines all the details, fitment, basic descriptions and more found in most data sets, and a second level I’ll call “enhanced” data. More specifically, we’re talking about content.

Managing the foundational data is a chore, albeit a necessary one. You just can’t power business systems, websites, warehouse operations and more without part numbers, DIMS, hazmat codes, order quantities, UPC codes and the like. If your parts are vehicle specific, you have to gather and maintain vehicle fitment information along with that.

This is all stuff that in one way or another you already know (or should know) about your parts. So doesn’t it seem a little ridiculous to expect someone else to “create” that data for you? Remember what I said about “someone else” at the start of this article. All of this represents the concrete foundation of your business and should be constructed with care, precision and dedication. Maintain it like you would your bank balance or your inventory. It’s that important!

Your brand is one of your most valuable assets, and you should guard its integrity with everything you have. Lose control of your marketing and you will lose control of your business.

Think about the second part—enhanced data or content—as the framing, architectural details and paint that you put on that foundation. It’s the color, flavor and uniqueness that distinguish you from your competition. Informative, complete descriptions, features and benefits, product details, attributes and more translate into colorful, complete, confidence-inspiring presentations that not only sell more parts, but also keep them sold because consumers understood exactly what they were getting.

Now imagine a scenario where you don’t provide quality product data to the marketplace but rather leave the resellers to their own devices to acquire product information. Information they will use to describe, market and promote your products. Information that is gathered, written and openly used without the benefit of having come from the manufacturer or originator of the product. Do you think Coca Cola or Tommy Hilfiger or Chevrolet would ever put their companies in that position? Of course not, and neither should you. Your brand is one of your most valuable assets, and you should guard its integrity with everything you have. Lose control of your marketing and you will lose control of your business.

So there you have it. One man’s opinion, based on a lot of experience, about the importance of data authorship and ownership. Anything less than keeping that control will cost you money and customers in the long run and might even wreck your chances at success. And just in case you are sitting there thinking, “We made it just fine this far,” my advice is to step up and join the 21st century. The volume of data flow today is exponentially greater than it was just a few years ago, and it’s a game changer. Own the process, own the data and own your future.

To learn more about how you can take control of your product data and manage it at the lowest possible cost, contact SEMA Data Co-op Director of Membership Jim Graven via e-mail at jimg@SEMAdatacoop.org or by phone at 888-958-6698 x4.

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 07:24

SEMA News—July 2013

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
By Jon Wyly

Owning Your Data Is Owning Your Future

Jon WylyBritish computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee is credited with inventing the World Wide Web in 1989 when he implemented the first successful communication between a Hypertext Transfer Protocol client and a server via the Internet. He had this to say about data ownership: “Customers need to be given control of their own data—not being tied into a certain manufacturer so that when there are problems they are always obliged to go back to them.”

With that in mind, I selected the words in the title of this article very carefully. “Owning Your Data Is Owning Your Future.” Seems simple enough, and certainly makes sense. But think about the reciprocal meaning of that statement. If someone else owns your data, someone else owns your future. Yep, that’s a scary thought.

Now what I really want to talk about isn’t another lecture about data ownership, but rather how ownership of your data can define the future of your business. Ownership of the process. Ownership of the results. And the control that ownership of your data enables.

Let’s break it down.

In our industry, product data is essentially made up of two very broad segments: the foundational “industry standard” data that defines all the details, fitment, basic descriptions and more found in most data sets, and a second level I’ll call “enhanced” data. More specifically, we’re talking about content.

Managing the foundational data is a chore, albeit a necessary one. You just can’t power business systems, websites, warehouse operations and more without part numbers, DIMS, hazmat codes, order quantities, UPC codes and the like. If your parts are vehicle specific, you have to gather and maintain vehicle fitment information along with that.

This is all stuff that in one way or another you already know (or should know) about your parts. So doesn’t it seem a little ridiculous to expect someone else to “create” that data for you? Remember what I said about “someone else” at the start of this article. All of this represents the concrete foundation of your business and should be constructed with care, precision and dedication. Maintain it like you would your bank balance or your inventory. It’s that important!

Your brand is one of your most valuable assets, and you should guard its integrity with everything you have. Lose control of your marketing and you will lose control of your business.

Think about the second part—enhanced data or content—as the framing, architectural details and paint that you put on that foundation. It’s the color, flavor and uniqueness that distinguish you from your competition. Informative, complete descriptions, features and benefits, product details, attributes and more translate into colorful, complete, confidence-inspiring presentations that not only sell more parts, but also keep them sold because consumers understood exactly what they were getting.

Now imagine a scenario where you don’t provide quality product data to the marketplace but rather leave the resellers to their own devices to acquire product information. Information they will use to describe, market and promote your products. Information that is gathered, written and openly used without the benefit of having come from the manufacturer or originator of the product. Do you think Coca Cola or Tommy Hilfiger or Chevrolet would ever put their companies in that position? Of course not, and neither should you. Your brand is one of your most valuable assets, and you should guard its integrity with everything you have. Lose control of your marketing and you will lose control of your business.

So there you have it. One man’s opinion, based on a lot of experience, about the importance of data authorship and ownership. Anything less than keeping that control will cost you money and customers in the long run and might even wreck your chances at success. And just in case you are sitting there thinking, “We made it just fine this far,” my advice is to step up and join the 21st century. The volume of data flow today is exponentially greater than it was just a few years ago, and it’s a game changer. Own the process, own the data and own your future.

To learn more about how you can take control of your product data and manage it at the lowest possible cost, contact SEMA Data Co-op Director of Membership Jim Graven via e-mail at jimg@SEMAdatacoop.org or by phone at 888-958-6698 x4.