Recently, the Honda Ridgeline, Audi R8 and Ford Focus RS were on display at a measuring session in the SEMA Garage.

The SEMA Garage gives SEMA member businesses access to the special high-tech tools and equipment they need to get their products — whether a $10 set of replacement wiper blades or a $10,000 engine modification — off the drawing board and into customer hands. It is the only known facility of its kind in the United States.

Covering 15,000 square feet and filled with nearly $2 million of equipment, the SEMA Garage includes all the tools specialty product developers could hope for and then some, including two vehicle lifts, a portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) for 3D scanning, a 3D printer for fast prototyping, digital race car scales for the most precise vehicle weight measurements, a dynamometer for power output measurements and more.

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By Becca Butler

Tune in to the Velocity Network this Friday, March 11, at 6:00 p.m. (EST), to catch SEMA Battle of the Builders. The one-hour special, filmed during the 2015 SEMA Show, follows the talents and craftsmanship of more than 200 vehicle builders as they vie for the title of SEMA’s Top Builder.

Viewers who tune in can get an inside look at the coveted, trade-only SEMA Show and watch as a panel of judges narrows down the competition to the Top 21 and then to the Top 10, who then vote among themselves to determine who will be named the winner.

View a series of behind-the-scenes videos from the TV special.

For more information on SEMA Battle of the Builders and the full listing of the TV schedule, visit www.semaignited.com.

By Becca Butler

Tune in to the Velocity Network this Friday, March 11, at 6:00 p.m. (EST), to catch SEMA Battle of the Builders. The one-hour special, filmed during the 2015 SEMA Show, follows the talents and craftsmanship of more than 200 vehicle builders as they vie for the title of SEMA’s Top Builder.

Viewers who tune in can get an inside look at the coveted, trade-only SEMA Show and watch as a panel of judges narrows down the competition to the Top 21 and then to the Top 10, who then vote among themselves to determine who will be named the winner.

View a series of behind-the-scenes videos from the TV special.

For more information on SEMA Battle of the Builders and the full listing of the TV schedule, visit www.semaignited.com.

By Becca Butler

Tune in to the Velocity Network this Friday, March 11, at 6:00 p.m. (EST), to catch SEMA Battle of the Builders. The one-hour special, filmed during the 2015 SEMA Show, follows the talents and craftsmanship of more than 200 vehicle builders as they vie for the title of SEMA’s Top Builder.

Viewers who tune in can get an inside look at the coveted, trade-only SEMA Show and watch as a panel of judges narrows down the competition to the Top 21 and then to the Top 10, who then vote among themselves to determine who will be named the winner.

View a series of behind-the-scenes videos from the TV special.

For more information on SEMA Battle of the Builders and the full listing of the TV schedule, visit www.semaignited.com.

By Jason Catullo

Scheduled for Monday–Tuesday, June 20–21, in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit provides proven planning and budgeting advice to enhance each exhibitor’s ROI.

Often referred to as boot camp for exhibitors, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit offers training on how to get the most out of your SEMA Show investment. The goal of the Summit is to help your company properly plan and budget to add value to your Show experience. The Exhibitor Summit is scheduled for Monday–Tuesday, June 20–21, in Las Vegas.

Featuring valuable tips in insight from trade show experts, the Exhibitor Summit is the most hands-on, cost-effective way for companies to prepare for the SEMA Show. Participants will learn the simplest ways to extend their Show budget by leveraging special programs, taking advantage of early-bird rates, reducing material-handling costs, effectively using sponsorship to promote their booths.  

There is no cost to participate in the Summit. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are available to exhibitors and staff. Space is limited. Register now!

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Jason Catullo

Scheduled for Monday–Tuesday, June 20–21, in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit provides proven planning and budgeting advice to enhance each exhibitor’s ROI.

Often referred to as boot camp for exhibitors, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit offers training on how to get the most out of your SEMA Show investment. The goal of the Summit is to help your company properly plan and budget to add value to your Show experience. The Exhibitor Summit is scheduled for Monday–Tuesday, June 20–21, in Las Vegas.

Featuring valuable tips in insight from trade show experts, the Exhibitor Summit is the most hands-on, cost-effective way for companies to prepare for the SEMA Show. Participants will learn the simplest ways to extend their Show budget by leveraging special programs, taking advantage of early-bird rates, reducing material-handling costs, effectively using sponsorship to promote their booths.  

There is no cost to participate in the Summit. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are available to exhibitors and staff. Space is limited. Register now!

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By Jason Catullo

Scheduled for Monday–Tuesday, June 20–21, in Las Vegas, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit provides proven planning and budgeting advice to enhance each exhibitor’s ROI.

Often referred to as boot camp for exhibitors, the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit offers training on how to get the most out of your SEMA Show investment. The goal of the Summit is to help your company properly plan and budget to add value to your Show experience. The Exhibitor Summit is scheduled for Monday–Tuesday, June 20–21, in Las Vegas.

Featuring valuable tips in insight from trade show experts, the Exhibitor Summit is the most hands-on, cost-effective way for companies to prepare for the SEMA Show. Participants will learn the simplest ways to extend their Show budget by leveraging special programs, taking advantage of early-bird rates, reducing material-handling costs, effectively using sponsorship to promote their booths.  

There is no cost to participate in the Summit. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are available to exhibitors and staff. Space is limited. Register now!

To secure booth space for the 2016 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By AJ Carney

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with other automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its next Town Hall Meeting in Dallas, hosted by Lifted Offroad Products, where members and prospective members will gather at Starwood Motors (a division of Lifted Offroad Products), Tuesday, April 5, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet their needs.

“As a new member within SEMA, my experience at the Town Hall Meeting in St. Charles (Illinois) was certainly without regret. I found the topics discussed within the panel very informative. I was able to capture industry-related subjects that are worth discussing within the Mecum organization. Debra Fickler provided me knowledge that will allow me to make an intelligent decision as to which committee to join. Lastly, what an honor it was listening to the legendary Vic Edelbrock tell his story and how he has impacted the industry for so many years.”

—Christine Giovingo, Mecum Auctions

“Hosting the SEMA Town Hall was certainly one of the best events we’ve been involved with. As a warehouse distributor (WD), having the event at our facility allowed us to network with a cross section of industry people that we normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to. They included customers, retailers, other WDs and manufacturers. The SEMA Town Hall is an asset to our industry. It gives everyone involved the opportunity to learn more about our industry and its members in an intimate setting.”

—Daryl Sampson, Turn 14 Distribution

For more information or to register, visit SEMA's Town Hall Meetings website or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

By AJ Carney

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with other automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its next Town Hall Meeting in Dallas, hosted by Lifted Offroad Products, where members and prospective members will gather at Starwood Motors (a division of Lifted Offroad Products), Tuesday, April 5, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members’ business operations to better meet their needs.

“As a new member within SEMA, my experience at the Town Hall Meeting in St. Charles (Illinois) was certainly without regret. I found the topics discussed within the panel very informative. I was able to capture industry-related subjects that are worth discussing within the Mecum organization. Debra Fickler provided me knowledge that will allow me to make an intelligent decision as to which committee to join. Lastly, what an honor it was listening to the legendary Vic Edelbrock tell his story and how he has impacted the industry for so many years.”

—Christine Giovingo, Mecum Auctions

“Hosting the SEMA Town Hall was certainly one of the best events we’ve been involved with. As a warehouse distributor (WD), having the event at our facility allowed us to network with a cross section of industry people that we normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to. They included customers, retailers, other WDs and manufacturers. The SEMA Town Hall is an asset to our industry. It gives everyone involved the opportunity to learn more about our industry and its members in an intimate setting.”

—Daryl Sampson, Turn 14 Distribution

For more information or to register, visit SEMA's Town Hall Meetings website or contact Andrea “AJ” Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@sema.org.

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.