By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process is now complete. View the floorpan. Click any Show section to see the layout.

The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process is now complete, and SEMA Show Management reports a 10% increase in companies requesting space. View the floorpan and click any Show section to see the layout.

Beginning in early May and concluding this week, the 2016 Space Selection Process included the highest number of space and companies assigned during the selection timeframe, making it the most successful in the Show’s 50-year history.

“This was the highest level of participation and industry support for the Space Selection that we’ve ever experienced,” said SEMA Director of Trade Shows Tom Gattuso. “This November, the buyers attending the Show will see more new products, new innovations and the best of the industry.”

The exhibit space selection order is determined by a company’s seniority, and companies typically earn one seniority point for each year they exhibit. Member companies with the highest seniority points are given the first choice, followed by member companies with one less seniority point, and so on. Non-member companies follow the same process after all member companies have selected.

Selection based on seniority provides all companies with the opportunity to capitalize on their continued commitment to the Show, regardless of the size of their operation or the size of the booth space they reserve. The growth and success of the industry’s companies throughout the years and their support for the SEMA Show is evident in the record number of exhibitors that selected their spots for the 2016 Show.

Read the SEMA Show Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.

For more information on the SEMA Show Priority Selection Process, call 909-396-0289 or email sales@sema.org.

Buyers and media can register for the SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

The following represents the percent increase in the number of exhibitors from the 2015 space selection compared to this year’s. 

North Hall

• Collision Repair & Refinish - Up 13%
• Mobile Electronics & Technology - Up 5%
• Restyling & Car Care Accessories - Up 16%
• Tools & Equipment - Up 15%

Central Hall

• Hot Rod Alley - Up 9%
• Racing & Performance - Up 4%
• Restoration Marketplace - Up 4%

Upper South Hall

• Business Services - Up 19%
• Powersports & Utility Vehicles - Up 4%
• Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road - Up 9%

Lower South Hall

• Global Tire Expo - Up 10%
• Wheels & Accessories - Up 19%

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process is now complete. View the floorpan. Click any Show section to see the layout.

The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process is now complete, and SEMA Show Management reports a 10% increase in companies requesting space. View the floorpan and click any Show section to see the layout.

Beginning in early May and concluding this week, the 2016 Space Selection Process included the highest number of space and companies assigned during the selection timeframe, making it the most successful in the Show’s 50-year history.

“This was the highest level of participation and industry support for the Space Selection that we’ve ever experienced,” said SEMA Director of Trade Shows Tom Gattuso. “This November, the buyers attending the Show will see more new products, new innovations and the best of the industry.”

The exhibit space selection order is determined by a company’s seniority, and companies typically earn one seniority point for each year they exhibit. Member companies with the highest seniority points are given the first choice, followed by member companies with one less seniority point, and so on. Non-member companies follow the same process after all member companies have selected.

Selection based on seniority provides all companies with the opportunity to capitalize on their continued commitment to the Show, regardless of the size of their operation or the size of the booth space they reserve. The growth and success of the industry’s companies throughout the years and their support for the SEMA Show is evident in the record number of exhibitors that selected their spots for the 2016 Show.

Read the SEMA Show Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.

For more information on the SEMA Show Priority Selection Process, call 909-396-0289 or email sales@sema.org.

Buyers and media can register for the SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

The following represents the percent increase in the number of exhibitors from the 2015 space selection compared to this year’s. 

North Hall

• Collision Repair & Refinish - Up 13%
• Mobile Electronics & Technology - Up 5%
• Restyling & Car Care Accessories - Up 16%
• Tools & Equipment - Up 15%

Central Hall

• Hot Rod Alley - Up 9%
• Racing & Performance - Up 4%
• Restoration Marketplace - Up 4%

Upper South Hall

• Business Services - Up 19%
• Powersports & Utility Vehicles - Up 4%
• Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road - Up 9%

Lower South Hall

• Global Tire Expo - Up 10%
• Wheels & Accessories - Up 19%

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process is now complete. View the floorpan. Click any Show section to see the layout.

The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process is now complete, and SEMA Show Management reports a 10% increase in companies requesting space. View the floorpan and click any Show section to see the layout.

Beginning in early May and concluding this week, the 2016 Space Selection Process included the highest number of space and companies assigned during the selection timeframe, making it the most successful in the Show’s 50-year history.

“This was the highest level of participation and industry support for the Space Selection that we’ve ever experienced,” said SEMA Director of Trade Shows Tom Gattuso. “This November, the buyers attending the Show will see more new products, new innovations and the best of the industry.”

The exhibit space selection order is determined by a company’s seniority, and companies typically earn one seniority point for each year they exhibit. Member companies with the highest seniority points are given the first choice, followed by member companies with one less seniority point, and so on. Non-member companies follow the same process after all member companies have selected.

Selection based on seniority provides all companies with the opportunity to capitalize on their continued commitment to the Show, regardless of the size of their operation or the size of the booth space they reserve. The growth and success of the industry’s companies throughout the years and their support for the SEMA Show is evident in the record number of exhibitors that selected their spots for the 2016 Show.

Read the SEMA Show Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.

For more information on the SEMA Show Priority Selection Process, call 909-396-0289 or email sales@sema.org.

Buyers and media can register for the SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

The following represents the percent increase in the number of exhibitors from the 2015 space selection compared to this year’s. 

North Hall

• Collision Repair & Refinish - Up 13%
• Mobile Electronics & Technology - Up 5%
• Restyling & Car Care Accessories - Up 16%
• Tools & Equipment - Up 15%

Central Hall

• Hot Rod Alley - Up 9%
• Racing & Performance - Up 4%
• Restoration Marketplace - Up 4%

Upper South Hall

• Business Services - Up 19%
• Powersports & Utility Vehicles - Up 4%
• Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road - Up 9%

Lower South Hall

• Global Tire Expo - Up 10%
• Wheels & Accessories - Up 19%

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By Jason Catullo

The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process is now complete. View the floorpan. Click any Show section to see the layout.

The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection Process is now complete, and SEMA Show Management reports a 10% increase in companies requesting space. View the floorpan and click any Show section to see the layout.

Beginning in early May and concluding this week, the 2016 Space Selection Process included the highest number of space and companies assigned during the selection timeframe, making it the most successful in the Show’s 50-year history.

“This was the highest level of participation and industry support for the Space Selection that we’ve ever experienced,” said SEMA Director of Trade Shows Tom Gattuso. “This November, the buyers attending the Show will see more new products, new innovations and the best of the industry.”

The exhibit space selection order is determined by a company’s seniority, and companies typically earn one seniority point for each year they exhibit. Member companies with the highest seniority points are given the first choice, followed by member companies with one less seniority point, and so on. Non-member companies follow the same process after all member companies have selected.

Selection based on seniority provides all companies with the opportunity to capitalize on their continued commitment to the Show, regardless of the size of their operation or the size of the booth space they reserve. The growth and success of the industry’s companies throughout the years and their support for the SEMA Show is evident in the record number of exhibitors that selected their spots for the 2016 Show.

Read the SEMA Show Exhibitor Rules and Regulations.

For more information on the SEMA Show Priority Selection Process, call 909-396-0289 or email sales@sema.org.

Buyers and media can register for the SEMA Show at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

The following represents the percent increase in the number of exhibitors from the 2015 space selection compared to this year’s. 

North Hall

• Collision Repair & Refinish - Up 13%
• Mobile Electronics & Technology - Up 5%
• Restyling & Car Care Accessories - Up 16%
• Tools & Equipment - Up 15%

Central Hall

• Hot Rod Alley - Up 9%
• Racing & Performance - Up 4%
• Restoration Marketplace - Up 4%

Upper South Hall

• Business Services - Up 19%
• Powersports & Utility Vehicles - Up 4%
• Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road - Up 9%

Lower South Hall

• Global Tire Expo - Up 10%
• Wheels & Accessories - Up 19%

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By Linda Spencer

The 2016 SEMA China Business Development Program includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain, accessory-friendly vehicles not sold in the United States or Canada.

Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2016 SEMA China Business Development Program—a low-cost, turnkey program that brings together SEMA-member manufacturers and buyers from throughout China.

For one low cost, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of the largest consumer markets for specialty products.
• Gain insight into the growing specialty market for 1.3 billion Chinese consumers. Learn what sells, what’s in demand and for which applications through networking opportunities with retailers, wholesalers and local media.
• Begin promoting their brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA pre-event outreach to buyers.

U.S. government support is available for qualified companies. The trip includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain, accessory-friendly vehicles not sold in the United States or Canada.

Register now!

For more information, contact lindas@sema.org or visit sema.org/china.

Read this SEMA News article for more information regarding SEMA’s China Business Development Program.

By Linda Spencer

The 2016 SEMA China Business Development Program includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain, accessory-friendly vehicles not sold in the United States or Canada.

Exhibitor registration is now open for the 2016 SEMA China Business Development Program—a low-cost, turnkey program that brings together SEMA-member manufacturers and buyers from throughout China.

For one low cost, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Exhibit at the China Auto Salon (CAS) in Shanghai where they will meet with pre-vetted distributors and retailers from throughout China.
• Get in on the ground level at what is likely to be one of the largest consumer markets for specialty products.
• Gain insight into the growing specialty market for 1.3 billion Chinese consumers. Learn what sells, what’s in demand and for which applications through networking opportunities with retailers, wholesalers and local media.
• Begin promoting their brand to Chinese buyers now through SEMA pre-event outreach to buyers.

U.S. government support is available for qualified companies. The trip includes a four-night hotel stay, meals, interpreters, a turnkey booth and the chance to measure hard-to-obtain, accessory-friendly vehicles not sold in the United States or Canada.

Register now!

For more information, contact lindas@sema.org or visit sema.org/china.

Read this SEMA News article for more information regarding SEMA’s China Business Development Program.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Export Fair is designed to offer current exporters the opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming problems that cost them time and money.

Participate in the first SEMA Export Fair. The event, to take place July 27 in the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, will include the opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders.

Companies that want to grow their business through exporting should consider attending. The program is designed to offer current exporters the opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming problems that cost them time and money. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with a panel of international buyers and delve into some “hot-button” topics, including identifying the right mix of products based on the vehicles on the road in the targeted market; the most cost-effective and expedient way to get your products to overseas customers; getting paid; vetting potential international customers; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights. The program is also designed for those new to exporting who are interested in learning how to grow their customer base to reach some of the estimated 90% of buyers located outside the United States.

Attendees will learn about what vehicles are on the road in key markets and SEMA’s overseas business development programs to Australia, the Middle East and China, and how to apply for available federal and state support to defray the costs of participating.

Additional program highlights include:

• Participating in a 30-minute confidential meeting with an IPR attorney to learn about taking the appropriate steps to protect your patents and trademarks. Time slots for private meetings with the attorneys are limited. Reserve your slot on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Measuring vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States, including the ’16 Toyota HiLux, a ’14 Mitsubishi L200, a ’14 UAZ Hunter and a ’14 Mitsubishi L200.
• Learning how to access the SEMA Garage Tech Transfer program’s CAD files for other popular international vehicles not sold in the United States, such as the Nissan Patrol and the diesel Ford Ranger.

Registration fees are $50 per person, which includes breakfast, lunch and happy hour. The event, co-sponsored with the U.S. Department of Commerce, is limited to the first 100 participants. 

Read this SEMA News article for more information on how to connect with international buyers at the SEMA Show.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Export Fair is designed to offer current exporters the opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming problems that cost them time and money.

Participate in the first SEMA Export Fair. The event, to take place July 27 in the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, will include the opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders.

Companies that want to grow their business through exporting should consider attending. The program is designed to offer current exporters the opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming problems that cost them time and money. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with a panel of international buyers and delve into some “hot-button” topics, including identifying the right mix of products based on the vehicles on the road in the targeted market; the most cost-effective and expedient way to get your products to overseas customers; getting paid; vetting potential international customers; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights. The program is also designed for those new to exporting who are interested in learning how to grow their customer base to reach some of the estimated 90% of buyers located outside the United States.

Attendees will learn about what vehicles are on the road in key markets and SEMA’s overseas business development programs to Australia, the Middle East and China, and how to apply for available federal and state support to defray the costs of participating.

Additional program highlights include:

• Participating in a 30-minute confidential meeting with an IPR attorney to learn about taking the appropriate steps to protect your patents and trademarks. Time slots for private meetings with the attorneys are limited. Reserve your slot on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Measuring vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States, including the ’16 Toyota HiLux, a ’14 Mitsubishi L200, a ’14 UAZ Hunter and a ’14 Mitsubishi L200.
• Learning how to access the SEMA Garage Tech Transfer program’s CAD files for other popular international vehicles not sold in the United States, such as the Nissan Patrol and the diesel Ford Ranger.

Registration fees are $50 per person, which includes breakfast, lunch and happy hour. The event, co-sponsored with the U.S. Department of Commerce, is limited to the first 100 participants. 

Read this SEMA News article for more information on how to connect with international buyers at the SEMA Show.

By Linda Spencer

The SEMA Export Fair is designed to offer current exporters the opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming problems that cost them time and money.

Participate in the first SEMA Export Fair. The event, to take place July 27 in the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California, will include the opportunity to participate in roundtables and seminars featuring seasoned exporters, top overseas buyers and other key stakeholders.

Companies that want to grow their business through exporting should consider attending. The program is designed to offer current exporters the opportunity to exchange best practices and discuss strategies for overcoming problems that cost them time and money. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with a panel of international buyers and delve into some “hot-button” topics, including identifying the right mix of products based on the vehicles on the road in the targeted market; the most cost-effective and expedient way to get your products to overseas customers; getting paid; vetting potential international customers; and protecting your trademarks, patents and copyrights. The program is also designed for those new to exporting who are interested in learning how to grow their customer base to reach some of the estimated 90% of buyers located outside the United States.

Attendees will learn about what vehicles are on the road in key markets and SEMA’s overseas business development programs to Australia, the Middle East and China, and how to apply for available federal and state support to defray the costs of participating.

Additional program highlights include:

• Participating in a 30-minute confidential meeting with an IPR attorney to learn about taking the appropriate steps to protect your patents and trademarks. Time slots for private meetings with the attorneys are limited. Reserve your slot on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Measuring vehicles popularly customized abroad but not sold in the United States, including the ’16 Toyota HiLux, a ’14 Mitsubishi L200, a ’14 UAZ Hunter and a ’14 Mitsubishi L200.
• Learning how to access the SEMA Garage Tech Transfer program’s CAD files for other popular international vehicles not sold in the United States, such as the Nissan Patrol and the diesel Ford Ranger.

Registration fees are $50 per person, which includes breakfast, lunch and happy hour. The event, co-sponsored with the U.S. Department of Commerce, is limited to the first 100 participants. 

Read this SEMA News article for more information on how to connect with international buyers at the SEMA Show.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation to require the motor-vehicle commission to issue exempt certificates for motor vehicles not required to be inspected.

Legislation to require the motor-vehicle commission to issue exempt certificates for motor vehicles not required to be inspected was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee. Under current law, motorcycles, registered historic motor vehicles, motor vehicles designated as collector vehicles and certain diesel-powered passenger motor vehicles built before the ’97 model year are exempt from emissions inspections and equipment inspections. The bill will next be considered by the Budget and Appropriations Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.