The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

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.

As part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports and RV markets.

The 2015 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

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.

As part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, powersports and RV markets.

The 2015 SEMA Show drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers.

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.

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.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

Voting for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election begins next week, running from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 24. Election details, ballots and links will be sent to the member company's designated primary contact between Monday and Tuesday, May 9–10.

To ensure that the election-specific e-mail arrives in your mailbox by May 11, simply add the following e-mail address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

Learn more about the candidates, their backgrounds and campaign goals by visiting www.sema.org/bod16.

The SEMA Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman, secretary and treasurer. While there are a limited number of seats available on the SEMA Board, the election process provides all SEMA-member companies the opportunity to influence the direction and future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

Voting for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election begins next week, running from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 24. Election details, ballots and links will be sent to the member company's designated primary contact between Monday and Tuesday, May 9–10.

To ensure that the election-specific e-mail arrives in your mailbox by May 11, simply add the following e-mail address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

Learn more about the candidates, their backgrounds and campaign goals by visiting www.sema.org/bod16.

The SEMA Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman, secretary and treasurer. While there are a limited number of seats available on the SEMA Board, the election process provides all SEMA-member companies the opportunity to influence the direction and future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

The current SEMA Board of Directors led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).

Voting for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election begins next week, running from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 24. Election details, ballots and links will be sent to the member company's designated primary contact between Monday and Tuesday, May 9–10.

To ensure that the election-specific e-mail arrives in your mailbox by May 11, simply add the following e-mail address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.

Learn more about the candidates, their backgrounds and campaign goals by visiting www.sema.org/bod16.

The SEMA Board consists of 10 directors, the chairman, the chairman-elect, immediate-past chairman, secretary and treasurer. While there are a limited number of seats available on the SEMA Board, the election process provides all SEMA-member companies the opportunity to influence the direction and future of the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

Winners will be announced by May 27 and formally welcomed to the SEMA Board of Directors during the SEMA Installation Gala, July 29.

Here are the candidates for this year’s election:

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

• Chris Douglas – vice president of marketing, COMP Performance Group
• Dave Edmondson – senior vice president, Roadwire
• Kyle Fickler – director of business development, Aeromotive Inc.
• Rick Love – executive vice president, Vintage Air

Manufacturer’s Representative Category (one open seat)

• Les Rudd – president, Bob Cook Sales
• Rich Butler – CEO, R&R Marketing

For more information about the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.

By Gavin Knapp

Through Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In OperationSM, SEMA Market Research can provide members with comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

Thinking of offering your products for the ’05 Ford Mustang, but not sure of the sales potential? SEMA Market Research can help you assess how many of those Mustangs are still on the road.

Planning to stock products or create specials marketed to Nissan 350z owners? SEMA Market Research can show you how many 350zs are within your service area.

Introducing SEMA-Member VIO Counts

SEMA has partnered with Experian Automotive to provide SEMA members the opportunity to request Vehicles In Operation (VIO) counts. SEMA Market Research can now utilize Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM to offer members new insight into the opportunities available for their businesses. Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM gives SEMA Market Research access to comprehensive counts of vehicles on the road in the United States.

SEMA-member VIO counts can help you understand opportunities for:

• New Product Development
• Product Planning
• Inventory Management
• Sales Planning
• Location Decisions

For more information, visit www.sema.org/vio

This program is available on a trial basis for current SEMA members in manufacturing, distribution and retail/installation. This program allows SEMA members to request specific VIO counts to facilitate a current project, but does not grant direct access or transfer of the AutoCount database. Additional restrictions and limitations apply. Visit www.sema.org/vio for terms and conditions.

Learn more about Experian’s AutoCount Vehicles In Operation^SM here: www.autocount.com.