By Byron Bergmann

Comprised of automotive aftermarket professionals who are passionate about the advancement of the industry, select committee volunteers work alongside industry professionals from different market segments to provide valuable programs, events, education opportunities and other resources for the council or network membership.

Select Committee nominations for SEMA councils and networks are now open at sema.org/volunteer. Members of the select committees serve within the council or network leadership and play a vital role in strategically aligning council initiatives with current member and industry needs.

Comprised of automotive aftermarket professionals who are passionate about the advancement of the industry, select committee volunteers work alongside industry professionals from different market segments to provide valuable programs, events, education opportunities and other resources for the council or network membership.

“The SEMA Council and Network program is dependent on volunteer select committee members to represent their respective market and professional niches,” said Nathan Ridnouer, SEMA Vice President of Councils and Membership. “It is through their knowledge and expertise that we are able to develop valuable and relevant new programs that truly help the industry and our members’ businesses.”

Nomination criteria include being employed by a current SEMA member company, being a current member of the council or network that the nominee would represent, and a dedicated commitment to serving a two-year minimum term.

While councils work to identify related business goals, issues and challenges for member companies in a particular market segment, networks are a platform for individuals within a SEMA-member company who share a common interest or characteristic.

If you would like to nominate yourself or someone who has the skills and character to influence industry progress, fill out the online council’s nomination form. Nominations must be received by midnight April 6, 2020. The select committee elections will take place in late April.

For more information about SEMA’s councils and networks or the nomination and election process, contact Nathan Ridnouer at nathanr@sema.org.

By Ashley Reyes

Human resource professionals in the automotive aftermarket are discovering the latest HR news and information related to the Coronavirus at the SEMA HR Hub, an online resource designed to help industry professionals stay up-to-date on the latest policies and information on human resource and employee matters.

As updates on COVID-19 are released daily, the HR Hub is an essential tool that provides labor- and employment-related coverage of pandemics and emergency or changing Federal state laws.

As updates on COVID-19 are released daily, the HR Hub is an essential tool that provides labor- and employment-related coverage of pandemics and emergency or changing Federal state laws.

Written and organized by the expert Wolters Kluwer team of employment law editors, the SEMA HR Hub also includes a variety of business tools, new trends and best practices aimed to assist companies comply with HR federal and state requirements.

Policies, forms, bookmarks and e-mail alerts are just some of the features included that help guide users in the following areas:

• Benefits and compensation
• Discrimination and retaliation
• Employee development and retention
• Employee relations
• Federal and state employment laws
• HR management and strategy
• Risk management and compliance
• Talent acquisition and staffing
• Workplace safety and security
• And more…

Additional features include comprehensive state law summaries, custom job description and performance review modules, dynamic state law lookup, and a unique search process that looks for related industry terms.

SEMA members can access the HR Hub for free.

For questions or additional information, contact AJ Carney, senior manager of education, at andreac@sema.org.

By Ashley Reyes

Human resource professionals in the automotive aftermarket are discovering the latest HR news and information related to the Coronavirus at the SEMA HR Hub, an online resource designed to help industry professionals stay up-to-date on the latest policies and information on human resource and employee matters.

As updates on COVID-19 are released daily, the HR Hub is an essential tool that provides labor- and employment-related coverage of pandemics and emergency or changing Federal state laws.

As updates on COVID-19 are released daily, the HR Hub is an essential tool that provides labor- and employment-related coverage of pandemics and emergency or changing Federal state laws.

Written and organized by the expert Wolters Kluwer team of employment law editors, the SEMA HR Hub also includes a variety of business tools, new trends and best practices aimed to assist companies comply with HR federal and state requirements.

Policies, forms, bookmarks and e-mail alerts are just some of the features included that help guide users in the following areas:

• Benefits and compensation
• Discrimination and retaliation
• Employee development and retention
• Employee relations
• Federal and state employment laws
• HR management and strategy
• Risk management and compliance
• Talent acquisition and staffing
• Workplace safety and security
• And more…

Additional features include comprehensive state law summaries, custom job description and performance review modules, dynamic state law lookup, and a unique search process that looks for related industry terms.

SEMA members can access the HR Hub for free.

For questions or additional information, contact AJ Carney, senior manager of education, at andreac@sema.org.

By Kyle Cheng

Check out the “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” each month to learn how movements in the broader economy may impact your business strategy.

A lot has happened in the last 30 days, and a lot more will over the next few months. Due to the availability and lag in government economic data, the true effects of the coronavirus won’t start to be realized until next month’s “SEMA Industry Indicators Report.” That said, economic data through February actually looked pretty good—if only it was still February.

What started as a supply disruption (given production closures in China) has quickly become a demand disruption (as consumers are staying home). The depth of this demand falloff remains to be seen and we will start to get glimpses of its true effects in the coming months. With individuals traveling less, auto sales are likely to be significantly weaker through 2020. Only time will tell.

Want more information on the trends affecting the specialty-equipment industry? Check out the “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” each month to learn how movements in the broader economy may impact your business strategy. In this report, published monthly, you’ll get a snapshot of the overall economy and our industry, including:

• Overall economic outlook.
• New-vehicle sales and statistics on auto-parts production.
• Consumer sentiment and spending.
• Economic growth and unemployment.
• Other important industry insights.

To learn more, download the March “SEMA Industry Indicators Report,” now available for free at www.sema.org/research.

By Kyle Cheng

Check out the “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” each month to learn how movements in the broader economy may impact your business strategy.

A lot has happened in the last 30 days, and a lot more will over the next few months. Due to the availability and lag in government economic data, the true effects of the coronavirus won’t start to be realized until next month’s “SEMA Industry Indicators Report.” That said, economic data through February actually looked pretty good—if only it was still February.

What started as a supply disruption (given production closures in China) has quickly become a demand disruption (as consumers are staying home). The depth of this demand falloff remains to be seen and we will start to get glimpses of its true effects in the coming months. With individuals traveling less, auto sales are likely to be significantly weaker through 2020. Only time will tell.

Want more information on the trends affecting the specialty-equipment industry? Check out the “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” each month to learn how movements in the broader economy may impact your business strategy. In this report, published monthly, you’ll get a snapshot of the overall economy and our industry, including:

• Overall economic outlook.
• New-vehicle sales and statistics on auto-parts production.
• Consumer sentiment and spending.
• Economic growth and unemployment.
• Other important industry insights.

To learn more, download the March “SEMA Industry Indicators Report,” now available for free at www.sema.org/research.

By Kyle Cheng

Check out the “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” each month to learn how movements in the broader economy may impact your business strategy.

A lot has happened in the last 30 days, and a lot more will over the next few months. Due to the availability and lag in government economic data, the true effects of the coronavirus won’t start to be realized until next month’s “SEMA Industry Indicators Report.” That said, economic data through February actually looked pretty good—if only it was still February.

What started as a supply disruption (given production closures in China) has quickly become a demand disruption (as consumers are staying home). The depth of this demand falloff remains to be seen and we will start to get glimpses of its true effects in the coming months. With individuals traveling less, auto sales are likely to be significantly weaker through 2020. Only time will tell.

Want more information on the trends affecting the specialty-equipment industry? Check out the “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” each month to learn how movements in the broader economy may impact your business strategy. In this report, published monthly, you’ll get a snapshot of the overall economy and our industry, including:

• Overall economic outlook.
• New-vehicle sales and statistics on auto-parts production.
• Consumer sentiment and spending.
• Economic growth and unemployment.
• Other important industry insights.

To learn more, download the March “SEMA Industry Indicators Report,” now available for free at www.sema.org/research.

By SEMA Editors

The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Distributors/Retailers (one open seat):

• John Evankovich – Director, Sam’s Club
• Ted Wentz III – CEO, Quadratec, Inc.

Voting will take place online between May 12–May 26 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 30. Winners will be announced by May 29 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala,  July 24, 2020.

By SEMA Editors

The following candidates are vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:

Distributors/Retailers (one open seat):

• John Evankovich – Director, Sam’s Club
• Ted Wentz III – CEO, Quadratec, Inc.

Voting will take place online between May 12–May 26 and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details on the upcoming election will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning April 30. Winners will be announced by May 29 and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation & Gala,  July 24, 2020.

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Hyper Kinnetic Wheels Holley announces the release of its Hyper Kinnetic Magnum wheels. The wheels are manufactured from cast aluminum with black powdercoated inserts and deep diamond machined lip clear powdercoated for durability and low maintenance. The wheels fit: ’73–’76 Mopar A-Body, ’62–’74 Mopar B-Body, ’70–’74 Mopar E-Body, ’65–’73 Mustang with 5-lug bolt pattern, ’67–’73 Cougar, ’64–’71 Falcon with 5-lug bolt pattern, ’62–’71 Fairlane and Torino, ’64–’71 Ranchero, ’70–’77 Maverick, ’64–’71 Cyclone, ’64–’65; ’71–’77 Comet with 5-lug bolt pattern, ’68–’74 Javelin and ’68 –’70 AMX. The recommended tire size is 205/55R17. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: Vary
MR. Gasket Electric Transfer Pump MR. Gasket has released its electric powered transfer pump for any 120V outlet. The pump is designed to output up to 4.2 gpm. The pump is constructed to be compatible with gasoline, E85, ethanol, methanol, diesel, DEF (diesel exhaust fluid or AdBlue), kerosene, washer fluid, detergent, water (non-potable), water-based media, agricultural chemicals and light oils. The discharge hose is 6.5 ft. long. Note: This pump is not compatible with acids, alkalis, corrosive media, solvents, acetone, lacquer, mineral oils, turpentine, heavy oil or drinking water. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 8017MRG
Hooker Blackheart Header Back Exhaust System Hooker BlackHeart introduces its Header Back Exhaust System for the 4.6L ’05-’09 Mustang GT. The system is designed for use with BlackHeart Long-tube Headers. It is built with 3-in. 304SS tubing, has an X-pipe and high-flow straight-through mufflers engineered to produce an aggressive tone. The system is manufactured to be lighter than OE by 18% or 11 lbs. Note: This product is not street-legal and may only be used on race vehicles that must be used exclusively for racing or other forms of competition. Race vehicles must not be registered and must never be used on the street. It is illegal to install this product on a registered vehicle and use it on the street. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 70503342-RHKR
Klein Jeep Wrangler TJ & LJ Onboard Air System With Train Horn Kleinn Air Horns has released a vehicle-specific Onboard Air System and Train Horn for the ’97–’06 Jeep Wrangler TJ and ’04–’06 LJ models. This kit it is designed for the TJ and LJ owner who wants a loud air horn without a heavy-duty onboard air system. The kit includes a Kleinn 120-psi air compressor, 0.5-gal. air tank and Model 102-1 black dual air horn. The system is manufactured to be capable of powering air lockers as well as honking the 152-decibel air horn.  520-579-1531 www.kleinn.com PN: TJ102
CURT Rambler Tow Bar CURT Manufacturing introduces its Rambler Steel RV Tow Bar. The bar features an automatic locking mechanism, three stowing positions and slide-resistant arms designed for better control and handling. The bar is constructed to weigh less than 40 lbs. while providing a towed vehicle capacity of 7,500 lbs. 877-287-8634 www.curtmfg.com PN: #70001

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Hyper Kinnetic Wheels Holley announces the release of its Hyper Kinnetic Magnum wheels. The wheels are manufactured from cast aluminum with black powdercoated inserts and deep diamond machined lip clear powdercoated for durability and low maintenance. The wheels fit: ’73–’76 Mopar A-Body, ’62–’74 Mopar B-Body, ’70–’74 Mopar E-Body, ’65–’73 Mustang with 5-lug bolt pattern, ’67–’73 Cougar, ’64–’71 Falcon with 5-lug bolt pattern, ’62–’71 Fairlane and Torino, ’64–’71 Ranchero, ’70–’77 Maverick, ’64–’71 Cyclone, ’64–’65; ’71–’77 Comet with 5-lug bolt pattern, ’68–’74 Javelin and ’68 –’70 AMX. The recommended tire size is 205/55R17. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: Vary
MR. Gasket Electric Transfer Pump MR. Gasket has released its electric powered transfer pump for any 120V outlet. The pump is designed to output up to 4.2 gpm. The pump is constructed to be compatible with gasoline, E85, ethanol, methanol, diesel, DEF (diesel exhaust fluid or AdBlue), kerosene, washer fluid, detergent, water (non-potable), water-based media, agricultural chemicals and light oils. The discharge hose is 6.5 ft. long. Note: This pump is not compatible with acids, alkalis, corrosive media, solvents, acetone, lacquer, mineral oils, turpentine, heavy oil or drinking water. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 8017MRG
Hooker Blackheart Header Back Exhaust System Hooker BlackHeart introduces its Header Back Exhaust System for the 4.6L ’05-’09 Mustang GT. The system is designed for use with BlackHeart Long-tube Headers. It is built with 3-in. 304SS tubing, has an X-pipe and high-flow straight-through mufflers engineered to produce an aggressive tone. The system is manufactured to be lighter than OE by 18% or 11 lbs. Note: This product is not street-legal and may only be used on race vehicles that must be used exclusively for racing or other forms of competition. Race vehicles must not be registered and must never be used on the street. It is illegal to install this product on a registered vehicle and use it on the street. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 70503342-RHKR
Klein Jeep Wrangler TJ & LJ Onboard Air System With Train Horn Kleinn Air Horns has released a vehicle-specific Onboard Air System and Train Horn for the ’97–’06 Jeep Wrangler TJ and ’04–’06 LJ models. This kit it is designed for the TJ and LJ owner who wants a loud air horn without a heavy-duty onboard air system. The kit includes a Kleinn 120-psi air compressor, 0.5-gal. air tank and Model 102-1 black dual air horn. The system is manufactured to be capable of powering air lockers as well as honking the 152-decibel air horn.  520-579-1531 www.kleinn.com PN: TJ102
CURT Rambler Tow Bar CURT Manufacturing introduces its Rambler Steel RV Tow Bar. The bar features an automatic locking mechanism, three stowing positions and slide-resistant arms designed for better control and handling. The bar is constructed to weigh less than 40 lbs. while providing a towed vehicle capacity of 7,500 lbs. 877-287-8634 www.curtmfg.com PN: #70001