The SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference will be held in conjunction with the China International Auto Parts Expo September 7–10, 2011, in Beijing, China.

Bushwacker Inc. and SCT Performance are among those SEMA-member brands being actively promoted in China. SEMA China eNews—a Chinese-language monthly SEMA publication being distributed to thousands of distributors and retailers thoughout China—will feature these two SEMA manufacturers as well as others interested in selling to the largest automotive market in the world. This benefit is open to all SEMA members participating in the September 7–10, 2011, one-on-one and networking event.

For more information or to register for the SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Conference, visit www.sema.org/china or contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

 

The SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference will be held in conjunction with the China International Auto Parts Expo September 7–10, 2011, in Beijing, China.

Bushwacker Inc. and SCT Performance are among those SEMA-member brands being actively promoted in China. SEMA China eNews—a Chinese-language monthly SEMA publication being distributed to thousands of distributors and retailers thoughout China—will feature these two SEMA manufacturers as well as others interested in selling to the largest automotive market in the world. This benefit is open to all SEMA members participating in the September 7–10, 2011, one-on-one and networking event.

For more information or to register for the SEMA China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE) China Business Development Conference, visit www.sema.org/china or contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to submit a free listing in the 2011–2012 SEMA International Buyers' Guide (IBG). Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to gain worldwide exposure simply by completing the online form.

This exclusive directory of specialty-equipment companies seeking overseas business will be distributed to international buyers at the SEMA Show and at key international events worldwide. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

 

This story was originally published on March 15, 2011. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to submit a free listing in the 2011–2012 SEMA International Buyers' Guide (IBG). Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to gain worldwide exposure simply by completing the online form.

This exclusive directory of specialty-equipment companies seeking overseas business will be distributed to international buyers at the SEMA Show and at key international events worldwide. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

 

This story was originally published on March 15, 2011. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to submit a free listing in the 2011–2012 SEMA International Buyers' Guide (IBG). Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to gain worldwide exposure simply by completing the online form.

This exclusive directory of specialty-equipment companies seeking overseas business will be distributed to international buyers at the SEMA Show and at key international events worldwide. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org.

 

This story was originally published on March 15, 2011. For more industry news, visit SEMANews.com and subscribe to SEMA News at the bottom of the webpage to get the latest updates straight to your inbox, twice a week.

A House Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing on a SEMA-supported bill that would require federal judges to sanction plaintiffs and attorneys who file lawsuits the judges deem frivolous. Under current law, federal judges are allowed but not required to impose penalties. The “Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act” (LARA) would also eliminate a provision in current law that allows lawyers to avoid penalties by withdrawing frivolous claims after sanction proceedings have begun. Courts could also award the prevailing parties reasonable expenses and attorney's fees in defending against a frivolous lawsuit. Similar legislation has been introduced in the past decade, most recently in 2005 when the House passed a bill but it failed in the Senate. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

A House Judiciary Subcommittee held a hearing on a SEMA-supported bill that would require federal judges to sanction plaintiffs and attorneys who file lawsuits the judges deem frivolous. Under current law, federal judges are allowed but not required to impose penalties. The “Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act” (LARA) would also eliminate a provision in current law that allows lawyers to avoid penalties by withdrawing frivolous claims after sanction proceedings have begun. Courts could also award the prevailing parties reasonable expenses and attorney's fees in defending against a frivolous lawsuit. Similar legislation has been introduced in the past decade, most recently in 2005 when the House passed a bill but it failed in the Senate. 

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

• EchoMaster, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, is hiring a 12-volt inside sales technician. WebEx knowledge is helpful and knowledge of 12-volt auto electronic systems is required. The successful candidate must love phone work and ferreting out new customers while turning customer-service calls into opportunities.
• Performance Automotive Group, based in Prescott, Arizona, is hiring and research and development specialist to help design and develop new products using Solid Works and generate end user/installer instruction sets for body, suspension lifts and body protection in the off-road aftermarket. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry, have an engineering and Solid Works background and technical writing experience.
• Weld Racing LLC, located in Kansas City, Missouri, is hiring a sales manager to help the company grow existing product lines while also assisting the launch of new-product lines into new markets. The successful candidate will have industry experience and be a sales professional with excellent written and oral communication skills. Additional responsibilities include forecasting and budgeting activities, as well as development of new and existing customers.
• Gale Banks Engineering, located in Azusa, California, is hiring an inside sales representative. Requirements include the ability to develop rapport and use both relationship and consultative sales approaches, excellent follow-up ability with strict attention to detail, the ability to evaluate customer needs and then present the most effective solution possible and strong computer experience with Outlook and MS Word. A background in automotive or the automotive aftermarket industry is a plus.

SEMA manufacturing members are invited and encouraged to grab the specs they need for the 2012 Fiat 500 during a SEMA Measuring Session on March 23.

The Fiat 500 is equipped with a 1.4L multi-air engine that produces 101 hp and is available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

During the session, manufacturers can crawl in and around the new coupe and cabriolet to take the measurements needed to develop products. Cameras are permitted for this session.

To participate, RSVP now. The deadline to sign up for the session in March 18. More information is available from Bill Wolf or Kelly Clancy.

SEMA manufacturing members are invited and encouraged to grab the specs they need for the 2012 Fiat 500 during a SEMA Measuring Session on March 23.

The Fiat 500 is equipped with a 1.4L multi-air engine that produces 101 hp and is available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

During the session, manufacturers can crawl in and around the new coupe and cabriolet to take the measurements needed to develop products. Cameras are permitted for this session.

To participate, RSVP now. The deadline to sign up for the session in March 18. More information is available from Bill Wolf or Kelly Clancy.