Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:26
The all-new ’13 RAM 1500 SEMA Measuring Session will be held October 23, 2012, from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at QEK in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:26
The all-new ’13 RAM 1500 SEMA Measuring Session will be held October 23, 2012, from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at QEK in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:23
  education
The 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.
   
As the industry evolves and businesses seek to work smarter, the 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.

“Cutting-edge education has always been a primary staple of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “As the industry's largest gathering, we bring leading experts to the SEMA Show to help the industry learn new skills and strategies.”

The educational program begins the day before the SEMA Show officially opens, making it easy for attendees to come in and take part in the program without interfering with time to meet with business partners. The seminars continue throughout the week, with courses taking place in the morning before the Show floor opens and during the day.

“We vary the offerings to make it as easy and convenient for Showgoers to participate in the seminars,” said MacGillivray.

Most of the seminars are available to Showgoers at no cost and focus on general industry business issues, including management, sales, customer service, online marketing, technology, app development and more. Courses available in niche-specific tracks, such as tires, wheels and tires, mobile electronics, and powersports, make it simple for professionals in the respective markets to identify the sessions that are most relevant to their needs.

New for 2012 is the Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-Rugged Ridge, where attendees will learn all about the dynamic Jeep and off-road lifestyle market. The program features a cast of speakers and case studies as part of twice-daily business seminar series. Check out the seminar schedule, all available free of charge.

Additionally, many exhibiting manufacturers host product training seminars where participants can see and hear firsthand about a product's technical applications. While the product trainings take place throughout the week, more than 12 members of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) have joined together to present the Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Thursday, November 1. During the TSTC, attendees will take part in hands-on training sessions and demonstrations that cover critical growth markets, such as custom interiors, heated seats, mobile electronics, paint protection, window film, sunroofs and more. The product trainings taking place throughout the week and the TSTC are both available to Showgoers at no cost.

Topic-specific conferences are also available at a low cost. These programs target online marketing professionals, auto dealers and those in the collision-repair market.

“When businesses work smarter, the entire industry benefits,” said MacGillivray. “While the majority of our educational program is available to showgoers at no cost, there are a few exceptions. The fee-based programs are typically very comprehensive and are much more involved—and the cost still remains minimal.”

The SEMA Show is a trade-only event for the automotive specialty equipment industry. The event takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas. Details about the SEMA Show education program is available at www.SEMAShow.com/education.
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:23
  education
The 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.
   
As the industry evolves and businesses seek to work smarter, the 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.

“Cutting-edge education has always been a primary staple of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “As the industry's largest gathering, we bring leading experts to the SEMA Show to help the industry learn new skills and strategies.”

The educational program begins the day before the SEMA Show officially opens, making it easy for attendees to come in and take part in the program without interfering with time to meet with business partners. The seminars continue throughout the week, with courses taking place in the morning before the Show floor opens and during the day.

“We vary the offerings to make it as easy and convenient for Showgoers to participate in the seminars,” said MacGillivray.

Most of the seminars are available to Showgoers at no cost and focus on general industry business issues, including management, sales, customer service, online marketing, technology, app development and more. Courses available in niche-specific tracks, such as tires, wheels and tires, mobile electronics, and powersports, make it simple for professionals in the respective markets to identify the sessions that are most relevant to their needs.

New for 2012 is the Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-Rugged Ridge, where attendees will learn all about the dynamic Jeep and off-road lifestyle market. The program features a cast of speakers and case studies as part of twice-daily business seminar series. Check out the seminar schedule, all available free of charge.

Additionally, many exhibiting manufacturers host product training seminars where participants can see and hear firsthand about a product's technical applications. While the product trainings take place throughout the week, more than 12 members of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) have joined together to present the Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Thursday, November 1. During the TSTC, attendees will take part in hands-on training sessions and demonstrations that cover critical growth markets, such as custom interiors, heated seats, mobile electronics, paint protection, window film, sunroofs and more. The product trainings taking place throughout the week and the TSTC are both available to Showgoers at no cost.

Topic-specific conferences are also available at a low cost. These programs target online marketing professionals, auto dealers and those in the collision-repair market.

“When businesses work smarter, the entire industry benefits,” said MacGillivray. “While the majority of our educational program is available to showgoers at no cost, there are a few exceptions. The fee-based programs are typically very comprehensive and are much more involved—and the cost still remains minimal.”

The SEMA Show is a trade-only event for the automotive specialty equipment industry. The event takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas. Details about the SEMA Show education program is available at www.SEMAShow.com/education.
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:23
  education
The 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.
   
As the industry evolves and businesses seek to work smarter, the 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.

“Cutting-edge education has always been a primary staple of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “As the industry's largest gathering, we bring leading experts to the SEMA Show to help the industry learn new skills and strategies.”

The educational program begins the day before the SEMA Show officially opens, making it easy for attendees to come in and take part in the program without interfering with time to meet with business partners. The seminars continue throughout the week, with courses taking place in the morning before the Show floor opens and during the day.

“We vary the offerings to make it as easy and convenient for Showgoers to participate in the seminars,” said MacGillivray.

Most of the seminars are available to Showgoers at no cost and focus on general industry business issues, including management, sales, customer service, online marketing, technology, app development and more. Courses available in niche-specific tracks, such as tires, wheels and tires, mobile electronics, and powersports, make it simple for professionals in the respective markets to identify the sessions that are most relevant to their needs.

New for 2012 is the Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-Rugged Ridge, where attendees will learn all about the dynamic Jeep and off-road lifestyle market. The program features a cast of speakers and case studies as part of twice-daily business seminar series. Check out the seminar schedule, all available free of charge.

Additionally, many exhibiting manufacturers host product training seminars where participants can see and hear firsthand about a product's technical applications. While the product trainings take place throughout the week, more than 12 members of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) have joined together to present the Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Thursday, November 1. During the TSTC, attendees will take part in hands-on training sessions and demonstrations that cover critical growth markets, such as custom interiors, heated seats, mobile electronics, paint protection, window film, sunroofs and more. The product trainings taking place throughout the week and the TSTC are both available to Showgoers at no cost.

Topic-specific conferences are also available at a low cost. These programs target online marketing professionals, auto dealers and those in the collision-repair market.

“When businesses work smarter, the entire industry benefits,” said MacGillivray. “While the majority of our educational program is available to showgoers at no cost, there are a few exceptions. The fee-based programs are typically very comprehensive and are much more involved—and the cost still remains minimal.”

The SEMA Show is a trade-only event for the automotive specialty equipment industry. The event takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas. Details about the SEMA Show education program is available at www.SEMAShow.com/education.
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:23
  education
The 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.
   
As the industry evolves and businesses seek to work smarter, the 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.

“Cutting-edge education has always been a primary staple of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “As the industry's largest gathering, we bring leading experts to the SEMA Show to help the industry learn new skills and strategies.”

The educational program begins the day before the SEMA Show officially opens, making it easy for attendees to come in and take part in the program without interfering with time to meet with business partners. The seminars continue throughout the week, with courses taking place in the morning before the Show floor opens and during the day.

“We vary the offerings to make it as easy and convenient for Showgoers to participate in the seminars,” said MacGillivray.

Most of the seminars are available to Showgoers at no cost and focus on general industry business issues, including management, sales, customer service, online marketing, technology, app development and more. Courses available in niche-specific tracks, such as tires, wheels and tires, mobile electronics, and powersports, make it simple for professionals in the respective markets to identify the sessions that are most relevant to their needs.

New for 2012 is the Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-Rugged Ridge, where attendees will learn all about the dynamic Jeep and off-road lifestyle market. The program features a cast of speakers and case studies as part of twice-daily business seminar series. Check out the seminar schedule, all available free of charge.

Additionally, many exhibiting manufacturers host product training seminars where participants can see and hear firsthand about a product's technical applications. While the product trainings take place throughout the week, more than 12 members of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) have joined together to present the Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Thursday, November 1. During the TSTC, attendees will take part in hands-on training sessions and demonstrations that cover critical growth markets, such as custom interiors, heated seats, mobile electronics, paint protection, window film, sunroofs and more. The product trainings taking place throughout the week and the TSTC are both available to Showgoers at no cost.

Topic-specific conferences are also available at a low cost. These programs target online marketing professionals, auto dealers and those in the collision-repair market.

“When businesses work smarter, the entire industry benefits,” said MacGillivray. “While the majority of our educational program is available to showgoers at no cost, there are a few exceptions. The fee-based programs are typically very comprehensive and are much more involved—and the cost still remains minimal.”

The SEMA Show is a trade-only event for the automotive specialty equipment industry. The event takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas. Details about the SEMA Show education program is available at www.SEMAShow.com/education.
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:23
  education
The 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.
   
As the industry evolves and businesses seek to work smarter, the 2012 SEMA Show education days feature several comprehensive conferences focused on specific topics, dozens of product trainings and more than 50 free sessions.

“Cutting-edge education has always been a primary staple of the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “As the industry's largest gathering, we bring leading experts to the SEMA Show to help the industry learn new skills and strategies.”

The educational program begins the day before the SEMA Show officially opens, making it easy for attendees to come in and take part in the program without interfering with time to meet with business partners. The seminars continue throughout the week, with courses taking place in the morning before the Show floor opens and during the day.

“We vary the offerings to make it as easy and convenient for Showgoers to participate in the seminars,” said MacGillivray.

Most of the seminars are available to Showgoers at no cost and focus on general industry business issues, including management, sales, customer service, online marketing, technology, app development and more. Courses available in niche-specific tracks, such as tires, wheels and tires, mobile electronics, and powersports, make it simple for professionals in the respective markets to identify the sessions that are most relevant to their needs.

New for 2012 is the Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-Rugged Ridge, where attendees will learn all about the dynamic Jeep and off-road lifestyle market. The program features a cast of speakers and case studies as part of twice-daily business seminar series. Check out the seminar schedule, all available free of charge.

Additionally, many exhibiting manufacturers host product training seminars where participants can see and hear firsthand about a product's technical applications. While the product trainings take place throughout the week, more than 12 members of the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) have joined together to present the Technical Skills & Training Conference (TSTC), Thursday, November 1. During the TSTC, attendees will take part in hands-on training sessions and demonstrations that cover critical growth markets, such as custom interiors, heated seats, mobile electronics, paint protection, window film, sunroofs and more. The product trainings taking place throughout the week and the TSTC are both available to Showgoers at no cost.

Topic-specific conferences are also available at a low cost. These programs target online marketing professionals, auto dealers and those in the collision-repair market.

“When businesses work smarter, the entire industry benefits,” said MacGillivray. “While the majority of our educational program is available to showgoers at no cost, there are a few exceptions. The fee-based programs are typically very comprehensive and are much more involved—and the cost still remains minimal.”

The SEMA Show is a trade-only event for the automotive specialty equipment industry. The event takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, 2012, in Las Vegas. Details about the SEMA Show education program is available at www.SEMAShow.com/education.
Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:22

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

  • Justice Racing Engines, located in Frederick, Maryland, is hiring a performance/race engine assembler and machinist who is familiar and able to build import and domestic engines. The ideal candidate will have experience with engine assembling/balancing/blue printing and automotive machining.
  • AAM Competition LLC, located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, is hiring an entry- to mid-level high-performance salesperson with at least two years of sales experience and knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry. 
  • advancec FLOW engineering Inc., located in Corona, California, is hiring a production floor manager to oversee and monitor the exhaust production process and draw up and adjust production schedules as needed. The successful candidate will have exhaust managerial skills and three to five years’ experience in production at the same position.
  • S&B Filters Inc., located in Fontana, California, is hiring a mechanical engineer who would rate a nine out of 10 using solidworks.

More automotive job listings.

Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:22

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

  • Justice Racing Engines, located in Frederick, Maryland, is hiring a performance/race engine assembler and machinist who is familiar and able to build import and domestic engines. The ideal candidate will have experience with engine assembling/balancing/blue printing and automotive machining.
  • AAM Competition LLC, located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, is hiring an entry- to mid-level high-performance salesperson with at least two years of sales experience and knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry. 
  • advancec FLOW engineering Inc., located in Corona, California, is hiring a production floor manager to oversee and monitor the exhaust production process and draw up and adjust production schedules as needed. The successful candidate will have exhaust managerial skills and three to five years’ experience in production at the same position.
  • S&B Filters Inc., located in Fontana, California, is hiring a mechanical engineer who would rate a nine out of 10 using solidworks.

More automotive job listings.

Thu, 10/11/2012 - 11:22

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

  • Justice Racing Engines, located in Frederick, Maryland, is hiring a performance/race engine assembler and machinist who is familiar and able to build import and domestic engines. The ideal candidate will have experience with engine assembling/balancing/blue printing and automotive machining.
  • AAM Competition LLC, located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, is hiring an entry- to mid-level high-performance salesperson with at least two years of sales experience and knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry. 
  • advancec FLOW engineering Inc., located in Corona, California, is hiring a production floor manager to oversee and monitor the exhaust production process and draw up and adjust production schedules as needed. The successful candidate will have exhaust managerial skills and three to five years’ experience in production at the same position.
  • S&B Filters Inc., located in Fontana, California, is hiring a mechanical engineer who would rate a nine out of 10 using solidworks.

More automotive job listings.