Tim Dietz, who has assumed the leadership position of the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), has been a test engineer at Standards Testing Laboratories Inc. for 20 years. The company uses scientific methods to develop testing programs to verify that new and existing products meet current regulations for safety and performance.

Dietz was a member of the WTC when it was still known as the Wheel Industry Council more than six years ago, and he has been a WTC Select Committee member for two years, serving as chair-elect.

SEMA Member News recently talked with Dietz about what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure as WTC Chairman.

Tim Dietz, who has assumed the leadership position of the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), has been a test engineer at Standards Testing Laboratories Inc. for 20 years. The company uses scientific methods to develop testing programs to verify that new and existing products meet current regulations for safety and performance.

Dietz was a member of the WTC when it was still known as the Wheel Industry Council more than six years ago, and he has been a WTC Select Committee member for two years, serving as chair-elect.

SEMA Member News recently talked with Dietz about what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure as WTC Chairman.

Tim Dietz, who has assumed the leadership position of the Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), has been a test engineer at Standards Testing Laboratories Inc. for 20 years. The company uses scientific methods to develop testing programs to verify that new and existing products meet current regulations for safety and performance.

Dietz was a member of the WTC when it was still known as the Wheel Industry Council more than six years ago, and he has been a WTC Select Committee member for two years, serving as chair-elect.

SEMA Member News recently talked with Dietz about what he hopes to accomplish during his tenure as WTC Chairman.

As a result of recent elections, the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is proud to welcome five new members to the Select Committee.

“The Select Committee is extremely well-balanced, with representations from manufacturers, media, restylers and WDs,” said PRO Chairman Karl Stearns. “I am extremely enthused about working with this energetic, forward-thinking group of representatives from our industry.”

The council is also preparing for its council reception at the SEMA Show, which organizers have dubbed “NovemberFest.” The event promises to be a “must attend” for anyone in the restyling industry.

“This will be the first time in memory that that PRO will hold a social event of any kind at the SEMA Show,” said Stearns. PRO traditionally holds its reception at the SEMA spring event. The spring reception has also been the event at which we present our annual industry awards. But since this year’s event was postponed indefinitely due to the economic downturn, we were left with the possibility of having no place to present out awards.”

Read about the new Select Committee members and the council’s “NovemberFest” in the PRO column in the September/October issue of SEMA Member News.

As a result of recent elections, the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is proud to welcome five new members to the Select Committee.

“The Select Committee is extremely well-balanced, with representations from manufacturers, media, restylers and WDs,” said PRO Chairman Karl Stearns. “I am extremely enthused about working with this energetic, forward-thinking group of representatives from our industry.”

The council is also preparing for its council reception at the SEMA Show, which organizers have dubbed “NovemberFest.” The event promises to be a “must attend” for anyone in the restyling industry.

“This will be the first time in memory that that PRO will hold a social event of any kind at the SEMA Show,” said Stearns. PRO traditionally holds its reception at the SEMA spring event. The spring reception has also been the event at which we present our annual industry awards. But since this year’s event was postponed indefinitely due to the economic downturn, we were left with the possibility of having no place to present out awards.”

Read about the new Select Committee members and the council’s “NovemberFest” in the PRO column in the September/October issue of SEMA Member News.

As a result of recent elections, the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) is proud to welcome five new members to the Select Committee.

“The Select Committee is extremely well-balanced, with representations from manufacturers, media, restylers and WDs,” said PRO Chairman Karl Stearns. “I am extremely enthused about working with this energetic, forward-thinking group of representatives from our industry.”

The council is also preparing for its council reception at the SEMA Show, which organizers have dubbed “NovemberFest.” The event promises to be a “must attend” for anyone in the restyling industry.

“This will be the first time in memory that that PRO will hold a social event of any kind at the SEMA Show,” said Stearns. PRO traditionally holds its reception at the SEMA spring event. The spring reception has also been the event at which we present our annual industry awards. But since this year’s event was postponed indefinitely due to the economic downturn, we were left with the possibility of having no place to present out awards.”

Read about the new Select Committee members and the council’s “NovemberFest” in the PRO column in the September/October issue of SEMA Member News.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included every week.

View all of the previous submissions on www.SEMAShow.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

LINE-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners: Spray-on truck bedliner. Contact: Teppy Wigington, twigington@linexcorp.com, 714/380-5045, 714/545-1275 (fax). Website: www.LineX.com.

Other Products

Fastway Trailer Products: Auto retract trailer jack foot, trailer breakaway switch and cable, positive locking trailer wheel chock. Contact: Dave Lewis, dlewis@progressmfg.com, 801/377-9599, 801/377-9599 (fax). Website: www.fastwaytrailer.com.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included every week.

View all of the previous submissions on www.SEMAShow.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

LINE-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners: Spray-on truck bedliner. Contact: Teppy Wigington, twigington@linexcorp.com, 714/380-5045, 714/545-1275 (fax). Website: www.LineX.com.

Other Products

Fastway Trailer Products: Auto retract trailer jack foot, trailer breakaway switch and cable, positive locking trailer wheel chock. Contact: Dave Lewis, dlewis@progressmfg.com, 801/377-9599, 801/377-9599 (fax). Website: www.fastwaytrailer.com.

The sixth annual SEMA International Happy Hour provides an excellent opportunity to network with buyers and distributors from around the world. Top international media from key overseas markets will also be in attendance. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.

To participate in the event, taking place Wednesday, November 4, provide your name, title, company name, e-mail address and the country in which your firm is located to Linda Spencer. You will receive an e-mail confirmation that includes information on where to pick up the passes.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The sixth annual SEMA International Happy Hour provides an excellent opportunity to network with buyers and distributors from around the world. Top international media from key overseas markets will also be in attendance. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.

To participate in the event, taking place Wednesday, November 4, provide your name, title, company name, e-mail address and the country in which your firm is located to Linda Spencer. You will receive an e-mail confirmation that includes information on where to pick up the passes.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.