Popular Plates: Fall magazine, a national newsstand magazine published by Source Interlink Media, is planning to include a section on tailgate parties. The editor is planning editorial coverage of products that are appropriate for tailgating—including (but not limited to) grills, grilling tools, coolers, 12-volt accessories, hitch-mount accessories, compact portable tables and chairs, and EZ Ups/canopies, as well as relevant football team logo merchandise, such as aprons, tablecloths, plates and napkins.

If your company makes or sells these products, send a press release (or a brief description of the product) and a high-resolution image (300 dpi, at least 3 or 4 in. wide, in TIFF, JPEG or EPS format) to Sue Elliott at sue@easierwaymedia.com by close of business Friday, June 10.

Popular Plates: Fall magazine, a national newsstand magazine published by Source Interlink Media, is planning to include a section on tailgate parties. The editor is planning editorial coverage of products that are appropriate for tailgating—including (but not limited to) grills, grilling tools, coolers, 12-volt accessories, hitch-mount accessories, compact portable tables and chairs, and EZ Ups/canopies, as well as relevant football team logo merchandise, such as aprons, tablecloths, plates and napkins.

If your company makes or sells these products, send a press release (or a brief description of the product) and a high-resolution image (300 dpi, at least 3 or 4 in. wide, in TIFF, JPEG or EPS format) to Sue Elliott at sue@easierwaymedia.com by close of business Friday, June 10.

Popular Plates: Fall magazine, a national newsstand magazine published by Source Interlink Media, is planning to include a section on tailgate parties. The editor is planning editorial coverage of products that are appropriate for tailgating—including (but not limited to) grills, grilling tools, coolers, 12-volt accessories, hitch-mount accessories, compact portable tables and chairs, and EZ Ups/canopies, as well as relevant football team logo merchandise, such as aprons, tablecloths, plates and napkins.

If your company makes or sells these products, send a press release (or a brief description of the product) and a high-resolution image (300 dpi, at least 3 or 4 in. wide, in TIFF, JPEG or EPS format) to Sue Elliott at sue@easierwaymedia.com by close of business Friday, June 10.

Centric Parts Acquires 25,000 sq. ft. of Floor Space
Centric Parts has acquired an additional 25,000 sq. ft. of floor space adjacent to the company's existing facility in the City of Industry, California, which handles customer service, shipping and receiving of finished goods. With the new space, the company now has more than half a million sq. ft. of combined floor space at its three locations.

Meyer Distributing Opens New Dallas/Ft. Worth Hub
Meyer Distributing Inc. added a new hub warehouse in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. The company announced that the new warehouse will provide daily automotive accessories route delivery to the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and offer will-call pickup availability Monday through Friday.

	The Wounded Warriors Snap-On Funny Car, driven by two-time NHRA champion Cruz Pedregon, will race at the Chicago NHRA Nationals, July 8–10, in Joliet, Illinois.

Snap-On Funny Car Paint Scheme Supports Wounded Warriors Project
The Snap-On Funny Car will feature a special paint scheme in an effort to build awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project—an organization dedicated to helping wounded veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. The Wounded Warriors Snap-On Funny Car, driven by two-time NHRA champion Cruz Pedregon, will race at the Chicago NHRA Nationals, July 8–10, in Joliet, Illinois.

Valley LINE-X Earns 2011 Excellence Award
LINE-X Protective Coatings presented Valley LINE-X with its 2011 Excellence Award. Located in North Hollywood, California, Valley LINE-X was selected for the award for demonstrating dedication to the brand, a commitment to excellence and for accomplishments within the community, according to LINE-X Protective Coatings.

Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. Partners With ONCAP
Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. has partnered with Toronto, Canada-based, private equity firm ONCAP. According to a recent release, Hopkins management and ONCAP has invested in the company by purchasing shares from an affiliate of Friend and Skoler & Co. Inc.—a private equity investor in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, who has been an investor in Hopkins since 2004. The investment by ONCAP was completed in connection with Hopkins recapitalization and new bank financing.

	Companies can join the SEMA China Business Development Conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price.

The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15. Here are some of the key benefits for exhibitors participating in the conference:

• Promote your brand in China to top Chinese buyers 
• Full contact information for all participating buyers
• One-on-one meetings with pre-vetted buyers
• Focus groups with retailers and distributors
• Meetings with local press
• Networking events

Exhibitors can join the conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

	Companies can join the SEMA China Business Development Conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price.

The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15. Here are some of the key benefits for exhibitors participating in the conference:

• Promote your brand in China to top Chinese buyers 
• Full contact information for all participating buyers
• One-on-one meetings with pre-vetted buyers
• Focus groups with retailers and distributors
• Meetings with local press
• Networking events

Exhibitors can join the conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

	Companies can join the SEMA China Business Development Conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price.

The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15. Here are some of the key benefits for exhibitors participating in the conference:

• Promote your brand in China to top Chinese buyers 
• Full contact information for all participating buyers
• One-on-one meetings with pre-vetted buyers
• Focus groups with retailers and distributors
• Meetings with local press
• Networking events

Exhibitors can join the conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

	Companies can join the SEMA China Business Development Conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price.

The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15. Here are some of the key benefits for exhibitors participating in the conference:

• Promote your brand in China to top Chinese buyers 
• Full contact information for all participating buyers
• One-on-one meetings with pre-vetted buyers
• Focus groups with retailers and distributors
• Meetings with local press
• Networking events

Exhibitors can join the conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

According to Brenda Priddy & Co., Ford is planning a high-riding, Fiesta MPV, and with these latest shots of this prototype submitted by the spy shooters, it looks like Chevy has the same plan.

This ’13 Chevy Sonic MPV will ride on the same Gamma II chassis as the Chevy Sonic sedan and hatchback, and Priddy's team says that the overall size will be larger than the Sonic sedan, but smaller than the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.

While not confirmed, a 1.4L turbocharged inline four-cylinder should provide motivation for the mini-utility with a six-speed automatic. It's not yet known whether production of the MPV model will take place in South Korea or at the Orion Township, Michigan, plant that is set to build the other Sonic variants.

Watch for production to start in Q3 of 2012.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company

According to Brenda Priddy & Co., Ford is planning a high-riding, Fiesta MPV, and with these latest shots of this prototype submitted by the spy shooters, it looks like Chevy has the same plan.

This ’13 Chevy Sonic MPV will ride on the same Gamma II chassis as the Chevy Sonic sedan and hatchback, and Priddy's team says that the overall size will be larger than the Sonic sedan, but smaller than the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4.

While not confirmed, a 1.4L turbocharged inline four-cylinder should provide motivation for the mini-utility with a six-speed automatic. It's not yet known whether production of the MPV model will take place in South Korea or at the Orion Township, Michigan, plant that is set to build the other Sonic variants.

Watch for production to start in Q3 of 2012.

Photo Credit: Brenda Priddy & Company