By SEMA Editors

MagnaFlow was awarded SEMA Manufacturer of the Year at the 2017 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA’s prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 2.

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The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year and Gen-III Innovator of the Year awards, and tribute will be paid to the 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Donnie Eatherly, P&E Distributors; Ed Pink, Ed Pink’s Garage; and Chris Thomson, TMG Performance Products—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

• Aeromotive Inc.
• Edelbrock LLC
• Hunter Engineering Co.

SEMA WD of the Year

• Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distribution

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

• Bob Cook Sales Inc.
• Gantt Thomas & Associates Inc.
• R&R Marketing Consultants Inc.

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 1, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2018 SEMA Show.

Each year, the SEMA Show brings together upward of 170,000 specialty-equipment professionals in Las Vegas to network, sharpen their skills and discover new products. The 2018 event is guaranteed to offer new opportunities for attendees to accomplish those same goals. SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso offered a preview of what attendees can expect this year, along with his pro tips for a successful week of business.

Each year, the SEMA Show brings together upward of 170,000 specialty-equipment professionals in Las Vegas to network, sharpen their skills and discover new products. The 2018 event is guaranteed to offer new opportunities for attendees to accomplish those same goals. SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso offered a preview of what attendees can expect this year, along with his pro tips for a successful week of business.

Year after year, surveys indicate that one of buyers’ top objectives for the SEMA Show is to discover new products. The easiest way to meet that goal is to visit the New Products Showcase—buyers’ number-one destination at the Show. Located in the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the Showcase is adjacent to the Media Center, making it convenient for members of the press as well. Inside, nearly 3,000 entries are organized by category. Attendees can use scanners to create personalized lists of products with detailed descriptions and the contact information needed for follow-up. The New Products Showcase is open extended hours from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. to help attendees make the most of their time at the Show. Take a look at the following preview of products you’ll find at the 2018 SEMA Show, and make the New Products Showcase your number-one destination this year.

Year after year, surveys indicate that one of buyers’ top objectives for the SEMA Show is to discover new products. The easiest way to meet that goal is to visit the New Products Showcase—buyers’ number-one destination at the Show. Located in the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the Showcase is adjacent to the Media Center, making it convenient for members of the press as well. Inside, nearly 3,000 entries are organized by category. Attendees can use scanners to create personalized lists of products with detailed descriptions and the contact information needed for follow-up. The New Products Showcase is open extended hours from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. to help attendees make the most of their time at the Show. Take a look at the following preview of products you’ll find at the 2018 SEMA Show, and make the New Products Showcase your number-one destination this year.

Year after year, surveys indicate that one of buyers’ top objectives for the SEMA Show is to discover new products. The easiest way to meet that goal is to visit the New Products Showcase—buyers’ number-one destination at the Show. Located in the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the Showcase is adjacent to the Media Center, making it convenient for members of the press as well. Inside, nearly 3,000 entries are organized by category. Attendees can use scanners to create personalized lists of products with detailed descriptions and the contact information needed for follow-up. The New Products Showcase is open extended hours from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. to help attendees make the most of their time at the Show. Take a look at the following preview of products you’ll find at the 2018 SEMA Show, and make the New Products Showcase your number-one destination this year.

While identifying multiple growth opportunities for the specialty-equipment industry, the recently released “SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunities Report” predicts aftermarket growth potential in some types of driver vision augmentation (DVA) systems. To better understand this advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology, SEMA News turned to SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak.

While identifying multiple growth opportunities for the specialty-equipment industry, the recently released “SEMA Advanced Vehicle Technology Opportunities Report” predicts aftermarket growth potential in some types of driver vision augmentation (DVA) systems. To better understand this advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology, SEMA News turned to SEMA Vice President of Vehicle Technology John Waraniak.

By Zane Clark

Back by popular demand, Mike Michalowicz—author, podcaster, speaker, business columnist and TV host—will share lessons from his new book, “Make Your Business Run Like Clockwork.” Michalowicz challenges popular productivity and time management methods to outline a simple strategy that can help an entire organization align around a single goal and run like clockwork.

Register for this must-attend seminar now!

Other Recommended Seminars:

SEMA Suggested: Conversations that Matter
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By Zane Clark

Back by popular demand, Mike Michalowicz—author, podcaster, speaker, business columnist and TV host—will share lessons from his new book, “Make Your Business Run Like Clockwork.” Michalowicz challenges popular productivity and time management methods to outline a simple strategy that can help an entire organization align around a single goal and run like clockwork.

Register for this must-attend seminar now!

Other Recommended Seminars:

SEMA Suggested: Conversations that Matter
SEMA Suggested: Tech Tools & Insights to Build a Better Business
SEMA Suggested: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Forum: Customizing With Confidence