Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:52

By SEMA Editors

 omix
The SEMA Cares Jeep was custom designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.
  

Omix-ADA will showcase a custom Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited built in support of SEMA Cares at its Off-Road Success Center (Booth #34000) at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 3–6. This custom Jeep marks the third time Omix-ADA has partnered with SEMA Cares over the past three years; first with a donation of $50,000 in support of charities related to the SEMA community in 2013, and last year with the first-ever offering of a custom-built Jeep Wrangler with all proceeds going to the charity.

This year’s custom-built Jeep will serve as a step toward furthering awareness for SEMA Cares’ charitable efforts within the automotive aftermarket. The SEMA Cares Jeep was custom designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage. The Jeep is outfitted with a number of Rugged Ridge products, including its Spartan Grille, XHD modular front bumper kit, LED light bars and more.

Celeste will also appear as a celebrity guest at Omix-ADA’s Off-Road Success Center in the Upper South Hall Lobby during the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 3–6.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” in which a team of builders create a complete custom car or truck in just a matter of days. Each episode ends with the surprise reuniting of the vehicle’s owner with their newly made-over vehicle.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

Returning for its fourth year at the SEMA Show, the Off-Road Success Center is a space for business owners and decision makers within the Jeep and off-road market to freely exchange ideas, learn new concepts for success and network with other industry professionals.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit SEMA.org/sema-cares. For more information on Omix-ADA, Rugged Ridge or the Off-Road Success Center at the 2015 SEMA Show, visit Omix-ADA.com or contact Omix-ADA directly at 770-614-6101.

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:52

By SEMA Editors

 omix
The SEMA Cares Jeep was custom designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.
  

Omix-ADA will showcase a custom Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited built in support of SEMA Cares at its Off-Road Success Center (Booth #34000) at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 3–6. This custom Jeep marks the third time Omix-ADA has partnered with SEMA Cares over the past three years; first with a donation of $50,000 in support of charities related to the SEMA community in 2013, and last year with the first-ever offering of a custom-built Jeep Wrangler with all proceeds going to the charity.

This year’s custom-built Jeep will serve as a step toward furthering awareness for SEMA Cares’ charitable efforts within the automotive aftermarket. The SEMA Cares Jeep was custom designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage. The Jeep is outfitted with a number of Rugged Ridge products, including its Spartan Grille, XHD modular front bumper kit, LED light bars and more.

Celeste will also appear as a celebrity guest at Omix-ADA’s Off-Road Success Center in the Upper South Hall Lobby during the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 3–6.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” in which a team of builders create a complete custom car or truck in just a matter of days. Each episode ends with the surprise reuniting of the vehicle’s owner with their newly made-over vehicle.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

Returning for its fourth year at the SEMA Show, the Off-Road Success Center is a space for business owners and decision makers within the Jeep and off-road market to freely exchange ideas, learn new concepts for success and network with other industry professionals.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit SEMA.org/sema-cares. For more information on Omix-ADA, Rugged Ridge or the Off-Road Success Center at the 2015 SEMA Show, visit Omix-ADA.com or contact Omix-ADA directly at 770-614-6101.

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:52

By SEMA Editors

 omix
The SEMA Cares Jeep was custom designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage.
  

Omix-ADA will showcase a custom Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited built in support of SEMA Cares at its Off-Road Success Center (Booth #34000) at the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 3–6. This custom Jeep marks the third time Omix-ADA has partnered with SEMA Cares over the past three years; first with a donation of $50,000 in support of charities related to the SEMA community in 2013, and last year with the first-ever offering of a custom-built Jeep Wrangler with all proceeds going to the charity.

This year’s custom-built Jeep will serve as a step toward furthering awareness for SEMA Cares’ charitable efforts within the automotive aftermarket. The SEMA Cares Jeep was custom designed by Arianny Celeste, LFTD & LVLD magazine, Rugged Ridge, SEMA Cares and built by DUB Garage. The Jeep is outfitted with a number of Rugged Ridge products, including its Spartan Grille, XHD modular front bumper kit, LED light bars and more.

Celeste will also appear as a celebrity guest at Omix-ADA’s Off-Road Success Center in the Upper South Hall Lobby during the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 3–6.

Celeste, best known for her work as a ring girl for the UFC, also co-hosts the automotive reality TV show “Overhaulin’,” in which a team of builders create a complete custom car or truck in just a matter of days. Each episode ends with the surprise reuniting of the vehicle’s owner with their newly made-over vehicle.

The SEMA Cares Committee was established by SEMA’s Board of Directors in 2007 and strives to make a positive difference through outreach programs and various fundraising efforts. SEMA Cares makes its mission to foster industry leadership by supporting the education of students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

Returning for its fourth year at the SEMA Show, the Off-Road Success Center is a space for business owners and decision makers within the Jeep and off-road market to freely exchange ideas, learn new concepts for success and network with other industry professionals.

For more information on SEMA Cares and its work with local communities, visit SEMA.org/sema-cares. For more information on Omix-ADA, Rugged Ridge or the Off-Road Success Center at the 2015 SEMA Show, visit Omix-ADA.com or contact Omix-ADA directly at 770-614-6101.

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:19
show floor vehicle 2014
To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. New submissions will appear in SEMA eNews when available, and the information and product offers are provided by this year’s confirmed exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2015 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

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.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

All submissions are listed on www.SEMAShow.com.

Latest Submissions

Exterior Component/Accessories

PIAA: LED lighting. Contact: Justin Maclauchlan, justin.maclauchlan@piaa.com; 503-489-6608. Website: www.piaa.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Gentex Corporation: Race-inspired, automatic-dimming mirror featuring carbon fiber inlay, chrome ring glass technology and super slim profile. Contact: Mark Roth/Ray Batts, GNTX-R@Gentex.com; 616-772-1590 x5111. Website: www.gentex.com/gntx-r.pdf.  

RedlineGoods: Shift boot/brake boot/armrest cover for a vehicle. Need to know vehicle type and color selection before the Show to make sure required item is brought with us to the Show floor. Contact: Maciej Szleminski, maciek@redlinegoods.com; 888-827-0026. Website: www.redlinegoods.com.  

SnapRest by RedlineGoods: SnapRest—the instant comfort armrest. Contact: Maciej Szleminski, maciek@redlinegoods.com; 888-827-0026. Website: www.snaprest.com.

All Submissions Listed on SEMAShow.com

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:19
show floor vehicle 2014
To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. New submissions will appear in SEMA eNews when available, and the information and product offers are provided by this year’s confirmed exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2015 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

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.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

All submissions are listed on www.SEMAShow.com.

Latest Submissions

Exterior Component/Accessories

PIAA: LED lighting. Contact: Justin Maclauchlan, justin.maclauchlan@piaa.com; 503-489-6608. Website: www.piaa.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Gentex Corporation: Race-inspired, automatic-dimming mirror featuring carbon fiber inlay, chrome ring glass technology and super slim profile. Contact: Mark Roth/Ray Batts, GNTX-R@Gentex.com; 616-772-1590 x5111. Website: www.gentex.com/gntx-r.pdf.  

RedlineGoods: Shift boot/brake boot/armrest cover for a vehicle. Need to know vehicle type and color selection before the Show to make sure required item is brought with us to the Show floor. Contact: Maciej Szleminski, maciek@redlinegoods.com; 888-827-0026. Website: www.redlinegoods.com.  

SnapRest by RedlineGoods: SnapRest—the instant comfort armrest. Contact: Maciej Szleminski, maciek@redlinegoods.com; 888-827-0026. Website: www.snaprest.com.

All Submissions Listed on SEMAShow.com

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:19
show floor vehicle 2014
To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. New submissions will appear in SEMA eNews when available, and the information and product offers are provided by this year’s confirmed exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2015 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

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.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

All submissions are listed on www.SEMAShow.com.

Latest Submissions

Exterior Component/Accessories

PIAA: LED lighting. Contact: Justin Maclauchlan, justin.maclauchlan@piaa.com; 503-489-6608. Website: www.piaa.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Gentex Corporation: Race-inspired, automatic-dimming mirror featuring carbon fiber inlay, chrome ring glass technology and super slim profile. Contact: Mark Roth/Ray Batts, GNTX-R@Gentex.com; 616-772-1590 x5111. Website: www.gentex.com/gntx-r.pdf.  

RedlineGoods: Shift boot/brake boot/armrest cover for a vehicle. Need to know vehicle type and color selection before the Show to make sure required item is brought with us to the Show floor. Contact: Maciej Szleminski, maciek@redlinegoods.com; 888-827-0026. Website: www.redlinegoods.com.  

SnapRest by RedlineGoods: SnapRest—the instant comfort armrest. Contact: Maciej Szleminski, maciek@redlinegoods.com; 888-827-0026. Website: www.snaprest.com.

All Submissions Listed on SEMAShow.com

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:19
show floor vehicle 2014
To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. New submissions will appear in SEMA eNews when available, and the information and product offers are provided by this year’s confirmed exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2015 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews.

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.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2015 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

All submissions are listed on www.SEMAShow.com.

Latest Submissions

Exterior Component/Accessories

PIAA: LED lighting. Contact: Justin Maclauchlan, justin.maclauchlan@piaa.com; 503-489-6608. Website: www.piaa.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Gentex Corporation: Race-inspired, automatic-dimming mirror featuring carbon fiber inlay, chrome ring glass technology and super slim profile. Contact: Mark Roth/Ray Batts, GNTX-R@Gentex.com; 616-772-1590 x5111. Website: www.gentex.com/gntx-r.pdf.  

RedlineGoods: Shift boot/brake boot/armrest cover for a vehicle. Need to know vehicle type and color selection before the Show to make sure required item is brought with us to the Show floor. Contact: Maciej Szleminski, maciek@redlinegoods.com; 888-827-0026. Website: www.redlinegoods.com.  

SnapRest by RedlineGoods: SnapRest—the instant comfort armrest. Contact: Maciej Szleminski, maciek@redlinegoods.com; 888-827-0026. Website: www.snaprest.com.

All Submissions Listed on SEMAShow.com

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 09:32

By The Society of Collision Repair Specialists

scrs

The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit is one of the most unique networking and learning opportunities available to the collision repair industry, designed to put SEMA Show attendees in a room with innovators in automotive structural design and technology. The Summit's focus is on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology, and how both of those aspects influence vehicle repairability and collision industry preparation.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has compiled a slate of the industry's most respected subject matter experts who bring rich histories of involvement in the sophisticated advancements seen in the automotive and collision repair fields. The presenters, moderators and panelists will highlight architectural and technological developments in modern vehicles, and how those advancements intersect with the repair process. Every participant in this industry can benefit from better insight into how vehicles and materials are evolving, what that means in the repair process and what will be expected of those who are performing these repairs.

The day will be broken into three segments, and attendees can register for all three as a complete series, or for each independently. All three segments of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit are included in the RDE Full Series Pass.

Onsite registrations can be secured in the main Show registration area, or outside the session rooms.

The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will be held between 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in room N241 found on the upper level of the North Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The upper level can be accessed by the escalator next to the food court in the North Hall Lobby.

OEM1 – Advanced Automotive Technology

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Structural Connectivity – Understanding the Future of Automaker Joining Techniques

Panel and Speakers
Steve Marks, industry technical support manager, I-CAR (Moderator)
Doug Craig, technical application engineer, LORD Corporation
Klaus Reitzig, chief engineer and director, Wielander + Schill Engineering
Oliver Woelfel, president, Advanced Collision Repair Solutions
Shawn Collins, senior technical service engineer, 3M

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tech Crunch -The Role of Programming and Diagnostics in Post-Repair Road Worthiness

Panel and Speakers
Aaron Clark, vice president of technical compliance, Assured Performance Network (Moderator)
Chuck Olsen, director of diagnostics and technical support, Collision Diagnostic Services
Eric Mendoza, collision repair & refinish training assistant manager, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
John Ellis, managing director, Ellis & Associates
John Waraniak, vice president, vehicle technology, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

OEM2 – The Future of Aluminum in the Automotive Industry
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Presented by: Doug Richman, vice president of engineering and technology, Kaiser Aluminum

Panel and Speakers

Brandin Benson, service engineer, product technical support, Mercedes-Benz USA
Mark Allen, specialist, collision programs & workshop equipment, Audi of America
Mark Szlachta, advanced service of design engineer, GM

3:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
OEM3 – The Continuing Evolution of Advanced Steels in Automotive Bodies
Presented by:
Dr. Blake Zuidema, director of automotive product applications, ArcelorMittal

Panel and Speakers
Chris Tobie, instructional designer, American Honda Motor Co.
Joe DiDonato, technical training administrator, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.
John Hughes, collision repair responsible, FCA
Robert Hartman, team leader – North American structures & closures, GM

You can register for the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit and other RDE sessions at www.scrs.com/rde.

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 09:32

By The Society of Collision Repair Specialists

scrs

The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit is one of the most unique networking and learning opportunities available to the collision repair industry, designed to put SEMA Show attendees in a room with innovators in automotive structural design and technology. The Summit's focus is on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology, and how both of those aspects influence vehicle repairability and collision industry preparation.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has compiled a slate of the industry's most respected subject matter experts who bring rich histories of involvement in the sophisticated advancements seen in the automotive and collision repair fields. The presenters, moderators and panelists will highlight architectural and technological developments in modern vehicles, and how those advancements intersect with the repair process. Every participant in this industry can benefit from better insight into how vehicles and materials are evolving, what that means in the repair process and what will be expected of those who are performing these repairs.

The day will be broken into three segments, and attendees can register for all three as a complete series, or for each independently. All three segments of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit are included in the RDE Full Series Pass.

Onsite registrations can be secured in the main Show registration area, or outside the session rooms.

The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will be held between 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in room N241 found on the upper level of the North Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The upper level can be accessed by the escalator next to the food court in the North Hall Lobby.

OEM1 – Advanced Automotive Technology

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Structural Connectivity – Understanding the Future of Automaker Joining Techniques

Panel and Speakers
Steve Marks, industry technical support manager, I-CAR (Moderator)
Doug Craig, technical application engineer, LORD Corporation
Klaus Reitzig, chief engineer and director, Wielander + Schill Engineering
Oliver Woelfel, president, Advanced Collision Repair Solutions
Shawn Collins, senior technical service engineer, 3M

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tech Crunch -The Role of Programming and Diagnostics in Post-Repair Road Worthiness

Panel and Speakers
Aaron Clark, vice president of technical compliance, Assured Performance Network (Moderator)
Chuck Olsen, director of diagnostics and technical support, Collision Diagnostic Services
Eric Mendoza, collision repair & refinish training assistant manager, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
John Ellis, managing director, Ellis & Associates
John Waraniak, vice president, vehicle technology, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

OEM2 – The Future of Aluminum in the Automotive Industry
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Presented by: Doug Richman, vice president of engineering and technology, Kaiser Aluminum

Panel and Speakers

Brandin Benson, service engineer, product technical support, Mercedes-Benz USA
Mark Allen, specialist, collision programs & workshop equipment, Audi of America
Mark Szlachta, advanced service of design engineer, GM

3:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
OEM3 – The Continuing Evolution of Advanced Steels in Automotive Bodies
Presented by:
Dr. Blake Zuidema, director of automotive product applications, ArcelorMittal

Panel and Speakers
Chris Tobie, instructional designer, American Honda Motor Co.
Joe DiDonato, technical training administrator, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.
John Hughes, collision repair responsible, FCA
Robert Hartman, team leader – North American structures & closures, GM

You can register for the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit and other RDE sessions at www.scrs.com/rde.

Thu, 10/22/2015 - 09:32

By The Society of Collision Repair Specialists

scrs

The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit is one of the most unique networking and learning opportunities available to the collision repair industry, designed to put SEMA Show attendees in a room with innovators in automotive structural design and technology. The Summit's focus is on emerging trends in vehicle construction and technology, and how both of those aspects influence vehicle repairability and collision industry preparation.

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has compiled a slate of the industry's most respected subject matter experts who bring rich histories of involvement in the sophisticated advancements seen in the automotive and collision repair fields. The presenters, moderators and panelists will highlight architectural and technological developments in modern vehicles, and how those advancements intersect with the repair process. Every participant in this industry can benefit from better insight into how vehicles and materials are evolving, what that means in the repair process and what will be expected of those who are performing these repairs.

The day will be broken into three segments, and attendees can register for all three as a complete series, or for each independently. All three segments of the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit are included in the RDE Full Series Pass.

Onsite registrations can be secured in the main Show registration area, or outside the session rooms.

The OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit will be held between 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in room N241 found on the upper level of the North Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The upper level can be accessed by the escalator next to the food court in the North Hall Lobby.

OEM1 – Advanced Automotive Technology

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Structural Connectivity – Understanding the Future of Automaker Joining Techniques

Panel and Speakers
Steve Marks, industry technical support manager, I-CAR (Moderator)
Doug Craig, technical application engineer, LORD Corporation
Klaus Reitzig, chief engineer and director, Wielander + Schill Engineering
Oliver Woelfel, president, Advanced Collision Repair Solutions
Shawn Collins, senior technical service engineer, 3M

10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Tech Crunch -The Role of Programming and Diagnostics in Post-Repair Road Worthiness

Panel and Speakers
Aaron Clark, vice president of technical compliance, Assured Performance Network (Moderator)
Chuck Olsen, director of diagnostics and technical support, Collision Diagnostic Services
Eric Mendoza, collision repair & refinish training assistant manager, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
John Ellis, managing director, Ellis & Associates
John Waraniak, vice president, vehicle technology, Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

OEM2 – The Future of Aluminum in the Automotive Industry
12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Presented by: Doug Richman, vice president of engineering and technology, Kaiser Aluminum

Panel and Speakers

Brandin Benson, service engineer, product technical support, Mercedes-Benz USA
Mark Allen, specialist, collision programs & workshop equipment, Audi of America
Mark Szlachta, advanced service of design engineer, GM

3:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
OEM3 – The Continuing Evolution of Advanced Steels in Automotive Bodies
Presented by:
Dr. Blake Zuidema, director of automotive product applications, ArcelorMittal

Panel and Speakers
Chris Tobie, instructional designer, American Honda Motor Co.
Joe DiDonato, technical training administrator, Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.
John Hughes, collision repair responsible, FCA
Robert Hartman, team leader – North American structures & closures, GM

You can register for the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit and other RDE sessions at www.scrs.com/rde.