By SEMA Editors
Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.
For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstore.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 13:44
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 13:39
The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 13:39
The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 13:36
SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 13:17
By Linda Spencer
 Hear from an international buyer panel of performance and off-road product distributors from key global markets, including the Middle East, Australia and China. These eight buyers will also meet one-on-one with attendees on a first-come-first-served basis. Use the summer Export Fair to start a conversation with these key buyers and invite them to your booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. |
The SEMA Export Fair, to be held July 25–26, at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, is a two-day program designed to help members grow their overseas businesses. Topics to be covered during the Export Fair will include using social media to promote your brand/products in China, complying with overseas regulatory requirements, and understanding the legal costs to enhancing the global protection of your trademarks and patents. Attendees will also learn tips from a panel of manufacturers with a collective 100-plus years of exporting experience, as well as an international buyer panel of performance and off-road products.
Here are 10 reasons to register now for the SEMA Export Fair:
- Get a jump on the competition by learning best practices on how to vet overseas markets and potential customers, as well as tips on getting paid and shipping to dozens of international markets.
- Find potential new distributors from Australia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. Meet one-on-one with eight top buyers coming to the United States to provide information about their markets and discuss with you whether your products are a good fit for their markets.
- Twenty-five percent of buyers at the SEMA Show reside outside the United States. Learn some easy tips to attract them to your SEMA Show booth with a handy list of best practices.
- Learn about the new regulations governing vehicle customization in the UAE.
- Hear from a compliance expert (who is also a “car guy”) on the requirements to sell to Saudi Arabia. Peter Campbell from SGS will also talk more generally about staying up-to-date on global compliance requirements.
- James Eron of KungFu Data and Rachel Salzman of the U.S. Government’s International Trade Administration’s Office of Intellectual Property will provide a practical, step-by-step guide of what to do/not do if you find counterfeit versions of your products on Alibaba. Learn the quickest way to get the products removed from the online platform.
- Ron Weber of Trinet Internet Solutions and Carl Miller of GRIN will provide tips on how to promote your brand in China.
- Hear from a star panel of top IPR attorneys about best practices for protecting your trademarks and patents overseas. Schedule a complimentary private meeting with an IPR attorney to check your current practices and learn additional proactive steps.
- Gain top tips from a panel of manufacturers with a collective 100+ years of exporting experience.
- Network with fellow SEMA members over In-N-Out Burger.
Don’t miss out. Register for the 2017 Export Fair now!
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 13:17
By Linda Spencer
Hear from an international buyer panel of performance and off-road product distributors from key global markets, including the Middle East, Australia and China. These eight buyers will also meet one-on-one with attendees on a first-come-first-served basis. Use the summer Export Fair to start a conversation with these key buyers and invite them to your booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. |
The SEMA Export Fair, to be held July 25–26, at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, is a two-day program designed to help members grow their overseas businesses. Topics to be covered during the Export Fair will include using social media to promote your brand/products in China, complying with overseas regulatory requirements, and understanding the legal costs to enhancing the global protection of your trademarks and patents. Attendees will also learn tips from a panel of manufacturers with a collective 100-plus years of exporting experience, as well as an international buyer panel of performance and off-road products.
Here are 10 reasons to register now for the SEMA Export Fair:
- Get a jump on the competition by learning best practices on how to vet overseas markets and potential customers, as well as tips on getting paid and shipping to dozens of international markets.
- Find potential new distributors from Australia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. Meet one-on-one with eight top buyers coming to the United States to provide information about their markets and discuss with you whether your products are a good fit for their markets.
- Twenty-five percent of buyers at the SEMA Show reside outside the United States. Learn some easy tips to attract them to your SEMA Show booth with a handy list of best practices.
- Learn about the new regulations governing vehicle customization in the UAE.
- Hear from a compliance expert (who is also a “car guy”) on the requirements to sell to Saudi Arabia. Peter Campbell from SGS will also talk more generally about staying up-to-date on global compliance requirements.
- James Eron of KungFu Data and Rachel Salzman of the U.S. Government’s International Trade Administration’s Office of Intellectual Property will provide a practical, step-by-step guide of what to do/not do if you find counterfeit versions of your products on Alibaba. Learn the quickest way to get the products removed from the online platform.
- Ron Weber of Trinet Internet Solutions and Carl Miller of GRIN will provide tips on how to promote your brand in China.
- Hear from a star panel of top IPR attorneys about best practices for protecting your trademarks and patents overseas. Schedule a complimentary private meeting with an IPR attorney to check your current practices and learn additional proactive steps.
- Gain top tips from a panel of manufacturers with a collective 100+ years of exporting experience.
- Network with fellow SEMA members over In-N-Out Burger.
Don’t miss out. Register for the 2017 Export Fair now!
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 12:42
By Della Domingo
 A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. |
Exhibitors interested in hosting an official press conference at the 2017 SEMA Show have until Friday, July 28, to submit their applications.
A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. And while they can be effective in reaching a large number of media, they do require a great deal of preparation. If your company is interested in hosting a press conference at this year’s Show, here’s some important information:
- What You Need to Know About Hosting a Press Conference.
- How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference (video).
A list of all the PR opportunities for exhibitors is available in the Exhibitor Services Manual.
For more information on hosting a press conference, contact pr@sema.org.
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 12:42
By Della Domingo
A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. |
Exhibitors interested in hosting an official press conference at the 2017 SEMA Show have until Friday, July 28, to submit their applications.
A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. And while they can be effective in reaching a large number of media, they do require a great deal of preparation. If your company is interested in hosting a press conference at this year’s Show, here’s some important information:
- What You Need to Know About Hosting a Press Conference.
- How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference (video).
A list of all the PR opportunities for exhibitors is available in the Exhibitor Services Manual.
For more information on hosting a press conference, contact pr@sema.org.
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 12:42
By Della Domingo
A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. |
Exhibitors interested in hosting an official press conference at the 2017 SEMA Show have until Friday, July 28, to submit their applications.
A press conference is one of many ways to garner the attention of the 3,000 editors and reporters who attend the Show each year. And while they can be effective in reaching a large number of media, they do require a great deal of preparation. If your company is interested in hosting a press conference at this year’s Show, here’s some important information:
- What You Need to Know About Hosting a Press Conference.
- How to Host a Successful SEMA Show Press Conference (video).
A list of all the PR opportunities for exhibitors is available in the Exhibitor Services Manual.
For more information on hosting a press conference, contact pr@sema.org.
Thu, 07/13/2017 - 12:27
By SEMA Editors
 Stay up-to-date on the latest exhibitor news by regularly checking the Online Media Center. |
Exhibitor preparations for the 2017 SEMA Show are in full swing. Stay up-to-date on the latest exhibitor news by regularly checking the Online Media Center. Sort by type of announcement and/or market segment to find the most relevant news quickly and efficiently.
Below are some of the latest announcements found in the Online Media Center:
- Mishimoto ’10-’15 Camaro SS Baffled Catch Can Kit
- From Darkness Comes New Light
- New OptiMate 5 Start-Stop Battery Optimizer
- GEN-Y Hitch Continues to Revolutionize With Industry-First, Frame-Mounted Torsion Suspension Hitch
- Epsilon Electronics Inc. Introduces New Soundstream Dual Screen Head Unit
- A+ Stainless Steel Wheel Covers and Simulators With Locking-Ring Mounting System
Exhibitor Press releases can be found at www.semashow.com/press. Find all SEMA Show News at www.semashow.com/news.
The 2017 SEMA Show will take place October 31–November 3 in Las Vegas. Register now!