Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 01/29/2015 - 08:01

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

32 Manufacturers Attending Middle East Conference; Eight Slots Still Available
Thu, 01/29/2015 - 07:36

By Linda Spencer

  middle east
SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference offers United States manufacturers the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted buyers from six Middle Eastern countries.
  

Eight subsidized slots are still available for SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference, March 24–28, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Consumers there are passionate about their cars and trucks and have the deep pockets to upgrade their rides. This region's market is as broad as in the United States, where off-roading, street racing, performance, hot rodding, styling and in-car entertainment products are all in demand, and American products considered a premium.

SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference offers United States manufacturers the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted buyers from six Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In 2014, buyers also came from Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan and India.

The early-bird registration discount for the Middle East Business Development Conference ends January 31, 2015.

Participant fees include a booth at a local show, hotel rooms, meals, networking events and the chance to measure vehicles not sold in the United States. Qualified participants are eligible for a U.S. Department of Commerce Grant to defray the cost of participating.

Program highlights include:

  • Exhibiting at the Custom Show Emirates where you'll meet with pre-vetted buyers.
  • Customizing shop tours
  • Participating in networking events
  • Access to all-day Measuring Session for vehicles popularly customized in the region but not sold in the United States.

Representatives from the following companies will attend the 2015 Middle East Business Development Conference:

Find program details at sema.org/middleeast or contact Linda Spencer to arrange a one-on-one briefing regarding the trip's features.
32 Manufacturers Attending Middle East Conference; Eight Slots Still Available
Thu, 01/29/2015 - 07:36

By Linda Spencer

  middle east
SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference offers United States manufacturers the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted buyers from six Middle Eastern countries.
  

Eight subsidized slots are still available for SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference, March 24–28, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Consumers there are passionate about their cars and trucks and have the deep pockets to upgrade their rides. This region's market is as broad as in the United States, where off-roading, street racing, performance, hot rodding, styling and in-car entertainment products are all in demand, and American products considered a premium.

SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference offers United States manufacturers the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted buyers from six Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In 2014, buyers also came from Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan and India.

The early-bird registration discount for the Middle East Business Development Conference ends January 31, 2015.

Participant fees include a booth at a local show, hotel rooms, meals, networking events and the chance to measure vehicles not sold in the United States. Qualified participants are eligible for a U.S. Department of Commerce Grant to defray the cost of participating.

Program highlights include:

  • Exhibiting at the Custom Show Emirates where you'll meet with pre-vetted buyers.
  • Customizing shop tours
  • Participating in networking events
  • Access to all-day Measuring Session for vehicles popularly customized in the region but not sold in the United States.

Representatives from the following companies will attend the 2015 Middle East Business Development Conference:

Find program details at sema.org/middleeast or contact Linda Spencer to arrange a one-on-one briefing regarding the trip's features.
32 Manufacturers Attending Middle East Conference; Eight Slots Still Available
Thu, 01/29/2015 - 07:36

By Linda Spencer

  middle east
SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference offers United States manufacturers the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted buyers from six Middle Eastern countries.
  

Eight subsidized slots are still available for SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference, March 24–28, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Consumers there are passionate about their cars and trucks and have the deep pockets to upgrade their rides. This region's market is as broad as in the United States, where off-roading, street racing, performance, hot rodding, styling and in-car entertainment products are all in demand, and American products considered a premium.

SEMA's Middle East Business Development Conference offers United States manufacturers the opportunity to meet with pre-vetted buyers from six Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In 2014, buyers also came from Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan and India.

The early-bird registration discount for the Middle East Business Development Conference ends January 31, 2015.

Participant fees include a booth at a local show, hotel rooms, meals, networking events and the chance to measure vehicles not sold in the United States. Qualified participants are eligible for a U.S. Department of Commerce Grant to defray the cost of participating.

Program highlights include:

  • Exhibiting at the Custom Show Emirates where you'll meet with pre-vetted buyers.
  • Customizing shop tours
  • Participating in networking events
  • Access to all-day Measuring Session for vehicles popularly customized in the region but not sold in the United States.

Representatives from the following companies will attend the 2015 Middle East Business Development Conference:

Find program details at sema.org/middleeast or contact Linda Spencer to arrange a one-on-one briefing regarding the trip's features.
Video: President of Konig American, Joe Schaefer, Discusses the Tech Behind the Wheels
Thu, 01/22/2015 - 16:28

President of Konig American, Joe Schaefer visits SEMA Central to discuss the collaboration between the Association’s Wheel and Tire Council and Clemson University and its effect on the wheel and tire market.

The SEMA Show annually connects buyers from around the country and the world with the pulse of the entire specialty-equipment industry. Through the Show, exhibitors have the opportunities to find new buyers, strengthen relationships with existing buyers, introduce and demo new products, expand brand awareness, capitalize on cross-market opportunities and more, all in one venue.

Video: President of Konig American, Joe Schaefer, Discusses the Tech Behind the Wheels
Thu, 01/22/2015 - 16:28

President of Konig American, Joe Schaefer visits SEMA Central to discuss the collaboration between the Association’s Wheel and Tire Council and Clemson University and its effect on the wheel and tire market.

The SEMA Show annually connects buyers from around the country and the world with the pulse of the entire specialty-equipment industry. Through the Show, exhibitors have the opportunities to find new buyers, strengthen relationships with existing buyers, introduce and demo new products, expand brand awareness, capitalize on cross-market opportunities and more, all in one venue.

SEMA to Launch Exhibit-Sales Effort Next Week
Thu, 01/22/2015 - 16:04
  
The deadline for exhibitors to reserve booth space for the 2015 Show is Monday, April 6.
  

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show Management has announced several key dates for companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show, November 3–6, in Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.

The deadline for exhibitors to reserve booth space for the 2015 Show is Monday, April 6. Exhibitors who reserve booth space for the Show prior to the April 6 deadline are also guaranteed participation in the 2015 Priority Selection Process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Once the selection process is complete, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

In addition to the selection process, companies that commit to the Show by the deadline will not only get a head start on planning, but also have sufficient time to save money through the advance rates offered on exhibit and booth services.

The Priority Space Selection Process for the 2015 SEMA Show will take place May 4–22, 2015.

Ready to present your company’s best innovations to 60,000 buyers representing every segment of the specialty-equipment industry? Register for the 2015 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth. For additional questions or for more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com, call 909-396-0289 or email sales@sema.org.

The SEMA Show annually connects buyers from around the country and the world with the pulse of the entire specialty-equipment industry. Through the Show, exhibitors have the opportunities to find new buyers, strengthen relationships with existing buyers, introduce and demo new products, expand brand awareness, capitalize on cross-market opportunities and more, all in one venue.

SEMA to Launch Exhibit-Sales Effort Next Week
Thu, 01/22/2015 - 16:04
  
The deadline for exhibitors to reserve booth space for the 2015 Show is Monday, April 6.
  

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show Management has announced several key dates for companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show, November 3–6, in Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.

The deadline for exhibitors to reserve booth space for the 2015 Show is Monday, April 6. Exhibitors who reserve booth space for the Show prior to the April 6 deadline are also guaranteed participation in the 2015 Priority Selection Process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Once the selection process is complete, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

In addition to the selection process, companies that commit to the Show by the deadline will not only get a head start on planning, but also have sufficient time to save money through the advance rates offered on exhibit and booth services.

The Priority Space Selection Process for the 2015 SEMA Show will take place May 4–22, 2015.

Ready to present your company’s best innovations to 60,000 buyers representing every segment of the specialty-equipment industry? Register for the 2015 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth. For additional questions or for more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com, call 909-396-0289 or email sales@sema.org.

The SEMA Show annually connects buyers from around the country and the world with the pulse of the entire specialty-equipment industry. Through the Show, exhibitors have the opportunities to find new buyers, strengthen relationships with existing buyers, introduce and demo new products, expand brand awareness, capitalize on cross-market opportunities and more, all in one venue.

SEMA to Launch Exhibit-Sales Effort Next Week
Thu, 01/22/2015 - 16:04
  
The deadline for exhibitors to reserve booth space for the 2015 Show is Monday, April 6.
  

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show Management has announced several key dates for companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show, November 3–6, in Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.

The deadline for exhibitors to reserve booth space for the 2015 Show is Monday, April 6. Exhibitors who reserve booth space for the Show prior to the April 6 deadline are also guaranteed participation in the 2015 Priority Selection Process, where exhibitors are assigned their locations in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Once the selection process is complete, remaining space is assigned to companies whose applications came in after the priority deadline.

In addition to the selection process, companies that commit to the Show by the deadline will not only get a head start on planning, but also have sufficient time to save money through the advance rates offered on exhibit and booth services.

The Priority Space Selection Process for the 2015 SEMA Show will take place May 4–22, 2015.

Ready to present your company’s best innovations to 60,000 buyers representing every segment of the specialty-equipment industry? Register for the 2015 SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth. For additional questions or for more information, visit www.SEMAShow.com, call 909-396-0289 or email sales@sema.org.

The SEMA Show annually connects buyers from around the country and the world with the pulse of the entire specialty-equipment industry. Through the Show, exhibitors have the opportunities to find new buyers, strengthen relationships with existing buyers, introduce and demo new products, expand brand awareness, capitalize on cross-market opportunities and more, all in one venue.

EPA, Auto Industry and States Agree to Reduce Copper in Brake Pads
Thu, 01/22/2015 - 15:26

By SEMA Washington, D.C, Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached an accord with states and industry associations representing the automakers and major suppliers to reduce the amount of copper used in motor vehicle brake pads. Copper amounts will be reduced to less than 5% by 2021 and 0.5% by 2025 under the so-called “Copper-Free Brake Initiative.” The voluntary agreement also seeks to reduce the amount of mercury, lead, cadmium, asbestiform fibers and chromium-6 salts in motor vehicle brake pads.

As brakes are used, these materials may fall on the roadways and eventually run-off into streams, rivers and lakes and pose harm to animals and plants.  California and Washington have already passed requirements to reduce these materials in brake pads.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.