The 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference is a low-cost, turnkey program from September 7–10, 2011, in Beijing, that brings together SEMA-member manufacturers and buyers from throughout China. Pictured here is Ron Delgado, CEO of Injen (left), speaking with buyers at the 2010 event.

From wheels to high-performance suspensions, the specialty-equipment market's luxury segment has a lot of potential for SEMA members. To learn more about this market, participate in the 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference.

For one low cost, participating SEMA members will:

• Have a full day of one-on-one meetings with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of, if not the largest, consumer market for specialty products.
• Gain insight into the growing specialty market for the 1.3 billion Chinese consumers—learn what sells, what’s in demand and for which applications—through networking opportunities with retailers, wholesalers and local media.
• Take a VIP tour of the annual trade-only China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE).
• Begin promoting your brand to Chinese buyers NOW through China eNews.

For more information, contact lindas@sema.org or visit sema.org/china.

	The 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference is a low-cost, turnkey program from September 7–10, 2011, in Beijing, that brings together SEMA-member manufacturers and buyers from throughout China. Pictured here is Ron Delgado, CEO of Injen (left), speaking with buyers at the 2010 event.

From wheels to high-performance suspensions, the specialty-equipment market's luxury segment has a lot of potential for SEMA members. To learn more about this market, participate in the 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference.

For one low cost, participating SEMA members will:

• Have a full day of one-on-one meetings with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of, if not the largest, consumer market for specialty products.
• Gain insight into the growing specialty market for the 1.3 billion Chinese consumers—learn what sells, what’s in demand and for which applications—through networking opportunities with retailers, wholesalers and local media.
• Take a VIP tour of the annual trade-only China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE).
• Begin promoting your brand to Chinese buyers NOW through China eNews.

For more information, contact lindas@sema.org or visit sema.org/china.

	The 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference is a low-cost, turnkey program from September 7–10, 2011, in Beijing, that brings together SEMA-member manufacturers and buyers from throughout China. Pictured here is Ron Delgado, CEO of Injen (left), speaking with buyers at the 2010 event.

From wheels to high-performance suspensions, the specialty-equipment market's luxury segment has a lot of potential for SEMA members. To learn more about this market, participate in the 2011 SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference.

For one low cost, participating SEMA members will:

• Have a full day of one-on-one meetings with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of, if not the largest, consumer market for specialty products.
• Gain insight into the growing specialty market for the 1.3 billion Chinese consumers—learn what sells, what’s in demand and for which applications—through networking opportunities with retailers, wholesalers and local media.
• Take a VIP tour of the annual trade-only China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE).
• Begin promoting your brand to Chinese buyers NOW through China eNews.

For more information, contact lindas@sema.org or visit sema.org/china.

Sign up for a free listing in the 2011 SEMA International Buyers' Guide using this online form. This export directory will be distributed to international buyers at the 2011 SEMA Show and year-round at major overseas trade shows. This benefit is available only to 2011 SEMA Show exhibitors.  

For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

Sign up for a free listing in the 2011 SEMA International Buyers' Guide using this online form. This export directory will be distributed to international buyers at the 2011 SEMA Show and year-round at major overseas trade shows. This benefit is available only to 2011 SEMA Show exhibitors.  

For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

Legislation requiring ethanol content labels on all pumps that dispense ethanol-blended gasoline has been signed into law by North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue. The new law requires these labels to indicate that the gasoline contains 10% or less ethanol or greater than 10% ethanol. Previously, retailers operating pumps dispensing ethanol-blended gasoline were not required to post labels regarding ethanol content. Many products on the market, including older cars, special-interest collector vehicles and historic vehicles, use materials that are incompatible with ethanol. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been urged by SEMA and other organizations to create national labeling requirements for ethanol-blended gasoline that are placed as close as possible to the pump’s product-selection mechanism, but since such requirements are not currently in place, vehicle owners must rely on state labeling requirements for information about the gasoline they use in their vehicles. 

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Legislation requiring ethanol content labels on all pumps that dispense ethanol-blended gasoline has been signed into law by North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue. The new law requires these labels to indicate that the gasoline contains 10% or less ethanol or greater than 10% ethanol. Previously, retailers operating pumps dispensing ethanol-blended gasoline were not required to post labels regarding ethanol content. Many products on the market, including older cars, special-interest collector vehicles and historic vehicles, use materials that are incompatible with ethanol. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been urged by SEMA and other organizations to create national labeling requirements for ethanol-blended gasoline that are placed as close as possible to the pump’s product-selection mechanism, but since such requirements are not currently in place, vehicle owners must rely on state labeling requirements for information about the gasoline they use in their vehicles. 

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled a comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government, which can be viewed at www.sema.org/fedregs. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member.  

The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (Environmental Protection Agency and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy. The guide also answers questions such as:

• Is my company required to register with the NHTSA?
• What are my obligations as an importer?
• What is self-certification?
• Is “DOT-approved” a legal term?
• How is lighting equipment regulated by the federal and state government?
• Where can I download NHTSA rules and regulations?  

To learn more about the SEMA government affairs efforts and how your company can stay current with federal and state laws and regulations, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

SEMA’s Government Affairs Office has compiled a comprehensive guide on how motor-vehicle parts are regulated by the federal government, which can be viewed at www.sema.org/fedregs. It is a must-read document for every SEMA member.  

The guide is generally presented in a Q&A format, with links to online resources for more information. Topics include an overview of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, emissions standards (Environmental Protection Agency and California) and special sections on lighting equipment, wheels and tires and fuel economy. The guide also answers questions such as:

• Is my company required to register with the NHTSA?
• What are my obligations as an importer?
• What is self-certification?
• Is “DOT-approved” a legal term?
• How is lighting equipment regulated by the federal and state government?
• Where can I download NHTSA rules and regulations?  

To learn more about the SEMA government affairs efforts and how your company can stay current with federal and state laws and regulations, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Legislation that would give small-business owners a voice on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) was approved unanimously by the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. The bill would create a requirement for one member of the CARB to be a current owner of a small business and have experience with a small business for 10 years. The measure recognizes that the regulations issued by the Board directly affect small businesses and would ensure that the rights of small-business owners are represented. The bill now moves to the floor of the Assembly for a vote by all members. 

For more information, click here. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.