The Technical Skills & Training Conference will feature product seminars and live demonstrations.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will launch the 2010 Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), a new, one-day training program designed specifically for restylers and installers. The inaugural event takes place Friday, April 30, 2010, at the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) in Lima, Ohio.

TSTC attendees may participate in up to six one-hour seminars presented by PRO-member manufacturing companies. Two sessions will run concurrently during each of the one-hour time slots, with presentations covering leather, sunroofs, 12-volt/A6 electrical, truck accessories (towing and suspension and diesel performance) and self-adhesive (paint, film and wrapping).

Should an attendee prefer, several manufacturers will conduct live installation demos in the university’s shop area. Demonstrations will be conducted in "bullpen” fashion, enabling attendees to watch multiple installs in one shop area. The training portion of the day begins at 8:00 a.m., concludes at 4:00 p.m. and includes lunch.

Attendees can still take advantage of additional offerings from PRO after the trainings. A brief, one-hour open PRO meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m., giving attendees a chance to hear the latest happenings and offerings from the Professional Restylers Organization. The meeting is open to all attendees, with a mixer/reception to follow at 6:00 p.m.

Cost to attend the conference is $25 and includes a catered lunch, the open meeting and the networking reception. If more than one company representative plans to attend, the fee is only $15 per each additional employee.

On Saturday, May 1, PRO will conduct its annual Long-Range Planning meeting at the university. All PRO members are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org or 909/396-0289, ext. 134, and visit www.sema.org/pro for additional details.

Download the Technical Skills & Training Conference registration form.

	The Technical Skills & Training Conference will feature product seminars and live demonstrations.

The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) will launch the 2010 Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), a new, one-day training program designed specifically for restylers and installers. The inaugural event takes place Friday, April 30, 2010, at the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) in Lima, Ohio.

TSTC attendees may participate in up to six one-hour seminars presented by PRO-member manufacturing companies. Two sessions will run concurrently during each of the one-hour time slots, with presentations covering leather, sunroofs, 12-volt/A6 electrical, truck accessories (towing and suspension and diesel performance) and self-adhesive (paint, film and wrapping).

Should an attendee prefer, several manufacturers will conduct live installation demos in the university’s shop area. Demonstrations will be conducted in "bullpen” fashion, enabling attendees to watch multiple installs in one shop area. The training portion of the day begins at 8:00 a.m., concludes at 4:00 p.m. and includes lunch.

Attendees can still take advantage of additional offerings from PRO after the trainings. A brief, one-hour open PRO meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m., giving attendees a chance to hear the latest happenings and offerings from the Professional Restylers Organization. The meeting is open to all attendees, with a mixer/reception to follow at 6:00 p.m.

Cost to attend the conference is $25 and includes a catered lunch, the open meeting and the networking reception. If more than one company representative plans to attend, the fee is only $15 per each additional employee.

On Saturday, May 1, PRO will conduct its annual Long-Range Planning meeting at the university. All PRO members are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Zane Clark at zanec@sema.org or 909/396-0289, ext. 134, and visit www.sema.org/pro for additional details.

Download the Technical Skills & Training Conference registration form.

Enthusiasts who said they planned to customize their vehicle with off-road products increased 5% in January, compared to the previous three-month rolling average.

The January 2010 SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) is now available for download at www.sema.org/research/padi.

The Consumer Demand Index measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10%–15% of U.S. drivers, the index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.

In January, enthusiasts indicated heightened interest in customizing their vehicle with off-road products, 13% compared to the previous three-month average of 8%.

The index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.

The January 2010 report is based on 923 interviews conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey. The overall index experienced a seven-point decrease from December 2009, dropping from 38 to 31.

For more information, contact research@sema.org.

Enthusiasts who said they planned to customize their vehicle with off-road products increased 5% in January, compared to the previous three-month rolling average.

The January 2010 SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) is now available for download at www.sema.org/research/padi.

The Consumer Demand Index measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10%–15% of U.S. drivers, the index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.

In January, enthusiasts indicated heightened interest in customizing their vehicle with off-road products, 13% compared to the previous three-month average of 8%.

The index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.

The January 2010 report is based on 923 interviews conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey. The overall index experienced a seven-point decrease from December 2009, dropping from 38 to 31.

For more information, contact research@sema.org.

Enthusiasts who said they planned to customize their vehicle with off-road products increased 5% in January, compared to the previous three-month rolling average.

The January 2010 SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) is now available for download at www.sema.org/research/padi.

The Consumer Demand Index measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10%–15% of U.S. drivers, the index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.

In January, enthusiasts indicated heightened interest in customizing their vehicle with off-road products, 13% compared to the previous three-month average of 8%.

The index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.

The January 2010 report is based on 923 interviews conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey. The overall index experienced a seven-point decrease from December 2009, dropping from 38 to 31.

For more information, contact research@sema.org.

Enthusiasts who said they planned to customize their vehicle with off-road products increased 5% in January, compared to the previous three-month rolling average.

The January 2010 SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) is now available for download at www.sema.org/research/padi.

The Consumer Demand Index measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10%–15% of U.S. drivers, the index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.

In January, enthusiasts indicated heightened interest in customizing their vehicle with off-road products, 13% compared to the previous three-month average of 8%.

The index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.

The January 2010 report is based on 923 interviews conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey. The overall index experienced a seven-point decrease from December 2009, dropping from 38 to 31.

For more information, contact research@sema.org.

Enthusiasts who said they planned to customize their vehicle with off-road products increased 5% in January, compared to the previous three-month rolling average.

The January 2010 SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) is now available for download at www.sema.org/research/padi.

The Consumer Demand Index measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10%–15% of U.S. drivers, the index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.

In January, enthusiasts indicated heightened interest in customizing their vehicle with off-road products, 13% compared to the previous three-month average of 8%.

The index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.

The January 2010 report is based on 923 interviews conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey. The overall index experienced a seven-point decrease from December 2009, dropping from 38 to 31.

For more information, contact research@sema.org.

Enthusiasts who said they planned to customize their vehicle with off-road products increased 5% in January, compared to the previous three-month rolling average.

The January 2010 SEMA Consumer Demand Index for Performance Products and Accessories (formerly PADI) is now available for download at www.sema.org/research/padi.

The Consumer Demand Index measures purchase intentions of consumers (both enthusiast and mainstream) over the following 90 days. As enthusiasts represent approximately 10%–15% of U.S. drivers, the index is likely to be an indicator of mainstream consumer demand for automotive specialty and performance products.

In January, enthusiasts indicated heightened interest in customizing their vehicle with off-road products, 13% compared to the previous three-month average of 8%.

The index is a weighted composite index, set to an initial value of 100 based on demand levels benchmarked between January and March 2007.

The January 2010 report is based on 923 interviews conducted nationwide via Random Digital Dial (RDD) telephone survey. The overall index experienced a seven-point decrease from December 2009, dropping from 38 to 31.

For more information, contact research@sema.org.