News | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 13:05

	The goal of the SEMA Data Co-Op is to enable any manufacturer to take control of their product data, maintain its compliance to standards, and provide a seamless means to distribute that data to approved data receivers of their choice in the most affordable way possible.

What value does the SEMA Data Co-Op (SDC) bring and how is it different from any other third-party data service? Find out the latest in what's happening with the SDC and the top 10 reasons why a supplier should join.

The SDC is a technology and service initiative created for the benefit of SEMA-member companies, with the mission of encouraging and enabling the development, safe storage and universal export of industry product data.

Through the development and operation of key business tools and processes, the SDC will enable any manufacturer to take control of their product data, maintain its compliance to standards and provide a seamless means to distribute that data to approved data receivers of their choice.

Whether you have XML ready PIES and ACES files to send us, or you don’t know where to start, we are here to help.

Earlier this year, industry veteran John Wyly was hired to launch and manage the SEMA Data Co-Op. A lifelong automotive enthusiast, Wyly is well known to the specialty parts industry, having co-founded the SEMA Business Technology Committee and having served six years on the SEMA Board of Directors. His background includes 25 years at Arrow Speed Warehouse, ending as Executive Vice President, and more recently as VP of e-Commerce at Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. He was named SEMA Person of the Year in 2005.

Read more about Wyly and the SEMA Data Co-Op.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.

Last Chance! Vote in the SEMA Board of Directors Election

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 12:19

	The 2011–2012 SEMA Board of Directors from the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Tuesday, June 12, is the last day for eligible SEMA members to vote in the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election. Eleven industry professionals are vying to join the SEMA Board of Directors, which is responsible for providing strategic direction to the association and shaping the future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.   

Each candidate has provided SEMA with a detailed biography that includes career experience, personal insights and a discussion of their primary goals in running for a seat on the SEMA Board. To learn more about each individual candidate, simply click through the following list of nominees.

Below are the candidates for all SEMA Board categories.

   Manufacturers Category

Distributor/Retailer & Services Category

Services Category

Election materials, including instructions for the online voting process, were mailed to the primary contacts at eligible SEMA-member companies in mid-May. Voting is entirely electronic this year and closes June 12.

Access the SEMA election site, and enter your member number and the e-signature that was provided to you in an e-mail you should have received on or around May 14.

If you do not have your election login information, click on the “E-mail me my login information” link on the login page and enter the e-mail address that is on file with SEMA. Your election login information will then be e-mailed to you.  

For more information about the 2012–2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Arlene Wood at arlenew@sema.org or 909-978-6689.