Download the SEMA Show Mobile App
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 14:10

By SEMA Editors

SEMA Show App
The SEMA Show mobile app is available at no cost at app stores and www.SEMAShow.com/app.

Plan and create personalized schedules for the 2017 SEMA Show by using the event’s official mobile app. Available at no cost at app stores and www.SEMAShow.com/app, the app’s updated design features a suite of tools that make on-site navigation and agenda creation quick and simple. In addition to confirming appointments, scheduling meetings and mapping out exhibitors, the app includes push notifications regarding special attractions to keep you connected with on-site Show action.

Here are the three must-use features of the app recommended by Show management:

1. Plan Your Show. The Show app can be used to create a schedule of Show events, to build a list of exhibitors to visit, and to plan which educational sessions to attend based on interest. Throughout Show week, you’ll stay current by tracking the events, exhibitors and sessions you’ve attended and what’s next on your personalized schedule. For Showgoers already taking advantage of the My Show Planner feature at www.SEMAShow.com/floorplan, your information can be synced with the app to upload your already created agenda.

2. Locate on the Go. Locating exhibitors while on the Show floor is easier with enhanced search features that allow you to find companies by name, product category and keywords. Once located, companies can be added to your “favorites” list and each exhibitor’s booth number and display will be highlighted on the map so you can quickly head from one appointment to the next.

3. Stay Informed. The SEMA Show app includes links to the Show’s essential info—a list of Show hours, details on ground transportation, maps of the Show grounds and halls, a list of special events with times and locations, a schedule of daily celebrity appearances and feeds from the official SEMA Show social media accounts.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com/app to download the SEMA Show app. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for complete information and to register for the 2017 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors Offering Products to SEMA Show Builders
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 14:05

By Jason Catullo

Project Vehicle 2017
Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2017 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. All submissions are due by Friday, October 6, 2017. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2017 SEMA Show.

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Recent Submissions
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Engine/Underhood Components

All American Billet: Billet front drive kits, radiator overflow tanks, power steering remote reservoirs, AC/Heater bulkhead fittings, fuel block offs, oil breathers, spark plug wire looms. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Strapworks LLC: Battery Tie-down Straps. Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.  

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

All American Billet: ’67-’72 chevy truck billet side marker bezels, taillight bezels, gas doors, ’58-’66 GM Fleetside tailgate latch kits, wiper post delete covers, washers. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Concept One/Klutch Wheels: Conceptone wheels, Klutch wheels and Klutch Offroad wheels. Contact: Michael Wiene, michael@klutchwheels.com; 626-968-8913. Website: www.conceptonewheelsusa.com.

Focus Auto Design Inc.: Tough Formfit guards. Contact: Jordan Lewis, sema@focusauto.com; 403-770-4201. Website: www.formfithoodprotectors.com/tough-formfit-guard.

Mile Marker Industries: Electric winches. Contact: Ed Whitty, ed@milemarker.com; 954-782-0604. Website: www.milemarker.com.

SnugTop: Fiberglass shells and lids for all types of pick up trucks. Contact: Ruth Walker, rwalker@snugtop.com; 562-432-5454. Website: www.snugtop.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Off-Road Spare Tire Tie-Down assemblies, Tow and Rescue Straps, Winch Pull Straps. Cam Straps and Ratchet Straps. Heavy-Duty Utility Straps of all kinds! Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Tailhook: Innovative cargo retrieval system. Great for full size pickups and a Must for lifted trucks. Contact: Andy Kogut, andy@thetailhook.com; 508-348-1643. Website: www.thetailhook.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

All American Billet: Billet door and window crank handles, 67-72 Chevy Truck dash knobs, shift levers, column kits, steering wheels, column drops, dash panels, door lock knobs, cup holders, tach cups, gauge holders. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Distinctive Industries: Restoration interior products for 1960-later Ford and GM classic cars. We offer seat upholstery, seat foam, door panels, quarter panels, convertible top boots, headliners, sunvizers, package trays, sail panels and more. Contact: Keith Roberts, keith.roberts@di.vu; 678-858-2784. Website: www.distinctiveindustries.com.

Lloyd Mats: Quality custom carpet floor mats with officially licensed logos for Honda, Acura, Ford, Shelby, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Dodge, Jeep and Porsche. Products available for Honda Civic Type R and Si, Porsche, Shelby GT350/350R, 6th Gen Camaro, Corvette Grand Sport and classic muscle cars. Contact: Nicholas Simpson, nicholas@kahnmedia.com; 818-88-1524-6106. Website: www.lloydmats.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Sublimated Seatbelt Webbing, Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Custom Sublimated Elastic, Paracord, and Rope. Light to Medium Duty Utility Straps. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

All American Billet: ’60-’72 Chevy Truck billet trailing arms, ’60-’62 GM Bolt-On air Bag Rear Suspension Kit, ’63-’87 Chevy C10 front drop crossmember kit, with coilovers or airbags and with billet or fabricated control arms. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Other Products/Services

Adams Polishes: Premium Car Care Products, Waxes, Sealants, Coatings, and Cleaners. Contact: Kyle Martin, Kyle@adamspolishes.com; 954-604-0387. Website: www.Adamspolishes.com.

Grex Airbrush: Airbrushes, spray guns, and associated air compressors and accessories. Contact: Raymond Wong, raymondw@grexusa.com; 323-318-2828. Website: www.grexairbrush.com.

Omni United: Looking to place 2 sets of 37x13.50R22 Patriot MTs, and one set of 37x13.50R22 Radar Renegade R7 MTs. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Race Ramps: Large selection of car display ramps and wheel cribs, ramps for detailing and wrap demonstrations, off-road vehicle display rocks, show mirrors, custom options also available with further discussion. Contact: Christina Kwan, christinak@raceramps.com; 866-464-2788, ext. 4. Website: www.raceramps.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Branded Sublimated Webbing and Straps. No minimum order quantities! Made in America. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Viair Corp.: 12V & 24V Air Compressors for uses such as air suspension, onboard air, air horns, air lockers and tire inflation. Contact: Nick Decasas, sponsorship@viaircorp.com; 949-585-0011. Website: www.viaircorp.com.

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Exhibitors Offering Products to SEMA Show Builders
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 14:05

By Jason Catullo

Project Vehicle 2017
Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2017 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. All submissions are due by Friday, October 6, 2017. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2017 SEMA Show.

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Recent Submissions
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Engine/Underhood Components

All American Billet: Billet front drive kits, radiator overflow tanks, power steering remote reservoirs, AC/Heater bulkhead fittings, fuel block offs, oil breathers, spark plug wire looms. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Strapworks LLC: Battery Tie-down Straps. Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.  

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

All American Billet: ’67-’72 chevy truck billet side marker bezels, taillight bezels, gas doors, ’58-’66 GM Fleetside tailgate latch kits, wiper post delete covers, washers. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Concept One/Klutch Wheels: Conceptone wheels, Klutch wheels and Klutch Offroad wheels. Contact: Michael Wiene, michael@klutchwheels.com; 626-968-8913. Website: www.conceptonewheelsusa.com.

Focus Auto Design Inc.: Tough Formfit guards. Contact: Jordan Lewis, sema@focusauto.com; 403-770-4201. Website: www.formfithoodprotectors.com/tough-formfit-guard.

Mile Marker Industries: Electric winches. Contact: Ed Whitty, ed@milemarker.com; 954-782-0604. Website: www.milemarker.com.

SnugTop: Fiberglass shells and lids for all types of pick up trucks. Contact: Ruth Walker, rwalker@snugtop.com; 562-432-5454. Website: www.snugtop.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Off-Road Spare Tire Tie-Down assemblies, Tow and Rescue Straps, Winch Pull Straps. Cam Straps and Ratchet Straps. Heavy-Duty Utility Straps of all kinds! Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Tailhook: Innovative cargo retrieval system. Great for full size pickups and a Must for lifted trucks. Contact: Andy Kogut, andy@thetailhook.com; 508-348-1643. Website: www.thetailhook.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

All American Billet: Billet door and window crank handles, 67-72 Chevy Truck dash knobs, shift levers, column kits, steering wheels, column drops, dash panels, door lock knobs, cup holders, tach cups, gauge holders. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Distinctive Industries: Restoration interior products for 1960-later Ford and GM classic cars. We offer seat upholstery, seat foam, door panels, quarter panels, convertible top boots, headliners, sunvizers, package trays, sail panels and more. Contact: Keith Roberts, keith.roberts@di.vu; 678-858-2784. Website: www.distinctiveindustries.com.

Lloyd Mats: Quality custom carpet floor mats with officially licensed logos for Honda, Acura, Ford, Shelby, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Dodge, Jeep and Porsche. Products available for Honda Civic Type R and Si, Porsche, Shelby GT350/350R, 6th Gen Camaro, Corvette Grand Sport and classic muscle cars. Contact: Nicholas Simpson, nicholas@kahnmedia.com; 818-88-1524-6106. Website: www.lloydmats.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Sublimated Seatbelt Webbing, Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Custom Sublimated Elastic, Paracord, and Rope. Light to Medium Duty Utility Straps. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

All American Billet: ’60-’72 Chevy Truck billet trailing arms, ’60-’62 GM Bolt-On air Bag Rear Suspension Kit, ’63-’87 Chevy C10 front drop crossmember kit, with coilovers or airbags and with billet or fabricated control arms. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Other Products/Services

Adams Polishes: Premium Car Care Products, Waxes, Sealants, Coatings, and Cleaners. Contact: Kyle Martin, Kyle@adamspolishes.com; 954-604-0387. Website: www.Adamspolishes.com.

Grex Airbrush: Airbrushes, spray guns, and associated air compressors and accessories. Contact: Raymond Wong, raymondw@grexusa.com; 323-318-2828. Website: www.grexairbrush.com.

Omni United: Looking to place 2 sets of 37x13.50R22 Patriot MTs, and one set of 37x13.50R22 Radar Renegade R7 MTs. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Race Ramps: Large selection of car display ramps and wheel cribs, ramps for detailing and wrap demonstrations, off-road vehicle display rocks, show mirrors, custom options also available with further discussion. Contact: Christina Kwan, christinak@raceramps.com; 866-464-2788, ext. 4. Website: www.raceramps.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Branded Sublimated Webbing and Straps. No minimum order quantities! Made in America. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Viair Corp.: 12V & 24V Air Compressors for uses such as air suspension, onboard air, air horns, air lockers and tire inflation. Contact: Nick Decasas, sponsorship@viaircorp.com; 949-585-0011. Website: www.viaircorp.com.

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Mark Your Calendars
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 14:04

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.

Register for the 2017 SEMA Show
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 13:59

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

Register for the 2017 SEMA Show
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 13:59

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more.

Industry Jobs
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 13:58

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.

Jennings and Birtwell to Host “The Customer Service Experience” SEMA OEM Accessory Symposium
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 13:30

By SEMA Editors

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Jean Jennings

The 2017 OEM accessory symposium themed “The Customer Experience,” featuring speakers Jean Jennings and BJ Birtwell, will take place, Wednesday, November 1, at 3:00 p.m., in LVCC meeting room N223.

With more than 30 years of automotive journalism experience, Jennings will address the question “what do customers really want?” She is the former president and editor-in-chief of Automobile magazine and automotive correspondent to “Good Morning America.” She currently runs the jeanknowscars.com automotive blog.

Birtwell will bring his experience overseeing youth marketing for Chrysler and working with brands, including DUB and Meguiar’s, to speak on the future of automotive accessories and the youth market. He is currently president of The Amory agency.

Credentialed OEM representatives can register for the SEMA OEM Accessory Symposium online.

 

Jennings and Birtwell to Host “The Customer Service Experience” SEMA OEM Accessory Symposium
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 13:30

By SEMA Editors

jennings
Jean Jennings

The 2017 OEM accessory symposium themed “The Customer Experience,” featuring speakers Jean Jennings and BJ Birtwell, will take place, Wednesday, November 1, at 3:00 p.m., in LVCC meeting room N223.

With more than 30 years of automotive journalism experience, Jennings will address the question “what do customers really want?” She is the former president and editor-in-chief of Automobile magazine and automotive correspondent to “Good Morning America.” She currently runs the jeanknowscars.com automotive blog.

Birtwell will bring his experience overseeing youth marketing for Chrysler and working with brands, including DUB and Meguiar’s, to speak on the future of automotive accessories and the youth market. He is currently president of The Amory agency.

Credentialed OEM representatives can register for the SEMA OEM Accessory Symposium online.

 

Video: Hot Rod Network Content Director Douglas Glad
Thu, 10/05/2017 - 11:29

Dennis Pittsenbarger interviews Douglas Glad, Hotrod Network content director.