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.
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.
By SEMA Editors
SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.
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.
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.
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
 Joseph Mills |
SEMA’s Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) recently had a chance to speak with Joseph Mills, director of marketing and customer experience for AutoMeter Products Inc.
How did you get into the automotive aftermarket?
I grew up around cars. One day my uncle bought a Corvette and gave me a ride in it. At that point, I knew that I wanted to do something related to making cars look cool and go fast.
What is your role with AutoMeter Products?
I am responsible for marketing our brand and product and making sure that our customers have a world-class experience when they deal with us. We encourage our team to follow the Nordstrom policy, which is “use good judgement in all situations.”
How did you become interested in sales and marketing?
I like to solve problems and create solutions, and sales and marketing is a natural fit for those skills. Prior to working for AutoMeter, I worked for Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, and I was exposed to great sales and marketing teams at both.
What do you love about your company?
We have great employees who have been with us for many years. The average tenure of our hourly employees is 11 years. We are not stiff and rigid like some companies are. Everyone’s feedback is important and taken into consideration. Our entire team is constantly working on improving everything that we do. I also appreciate the fact that I know everyone who works here.
How important are technology trends to you?
I have always been a bit of a “techno guy,” so I am always interested in what is happening with technology. As technology has changed, so has AutoMeter, in order to keep up with the times. Examples of changes over the years are digital dashes, Wi-Fi gauges, the ability to show data on mobile devices and providing data that the OEMs rarely display. We are committed to being a leader in our space. An example of this is that we have more engineers than we do sales people.
How do you see the performance aftermarket evolving over the next 10–15 years?
It definitely will continue to evolve. I see more integration in components and systems. Vehicles will continue to go faster, produce fewer emissions and become more powerful. I think it is a given to say that vehicles of the future will have more electronics. Due to technology, vehicles will become more expensive. The performance aftermarket has great companies that will continue to rise to the challenge.
What is your daily driver?
A ’14 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR, rather modified.
What is your favorite vehicle coming off the assembly line these days and why?
The C7 6.2L LT1 seven-speed. It is world-class, a great value, looks great standing still or going down the road and it is made in the United States.
By SEMA Editors
Joseph Mills |
SEMA’s Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN) recently had a chance to speak with Joseph Mills, director of marketing and customer experience for AutoMeter Products Inc.
How did you get into the automotive aftermarket?
I grew up around cars. One day my uncle bought a Corvette and gave me a ride in it. At that point, I knew that I wanted to do something related to making cars look cool and go fast.
What is your role with AutoMeter Products?
I am responsible for marketing our brand and product and making sure that our customers have a world-class experience when they deal with us. We encourage our team to follow the Nordstrom policy, which is “use good judgement in all situations.”
How did you become interested in sales and marketing?
I like to solve problems and create solutions, and sales and marketing is a natural fit for those skills. Prior to working for AutoMeter, I worked for Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, and I was exposed to great sales and marketing teams at both.
What do you love about your company?
We have great employees who have been with us for many years. The average tenure of our hourly employees is 11 years. We are not stiff and rigid like some companies are. Everyone’s feedback is important and taken into consideration. Our entire team is constantly working on improving everything that we do. I also appreciate the fact that I know everyone who works here.
How important are technology trends to you?
I have always been a bit of a “techno guy,” so I am always interested in what is happening with technology. As technology has changed, so has AutoMeter, in order to keep up with the times. Examples of changes over the years are digital dashes, Wi-Fi gauges, the ability to show data on mobile devices and providing data that the OEMs rarely display. We are committed to being a leader in our space. An example of this is that we have more engineers than we do sales people.
How do you see the performance aftermarket evolving over the next 10–15 years?
It definitely will continue to evolve. I see more integration in components and systems. Vehicles will continue to go faster, produce fewer emissions and become more powerful. I think it is a given to say that vehicles of the future will have more electronics. Due to technology, vehicles will become more expensive. The performance aftermarket has great companies that will continue to rise to the challenge.
What is your daily driver?
A ’14 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR, rather modified.
What is your favorite vehicle coming off the assembly line these days and why?
The C7 6.2L LT1 seven-speed. It is world-class, a great value, looks great standing still or going down the road and it is made in the United States.
By SEMA Editors
 Both the Deadline and Budget Checklists help exhibitors stay ahead of Show planning and save money while doing so. |
With the 2017 SEMA Show about eight weeks away, Show management’s exhibitor update provides companies with the latest news and key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget.
The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.
The Budget Checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensure that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show.
 The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers, providing exhibitors the opportunity to attract new business by highlighting their new products and best-sellers in a designated area away from their booth. |
The SEMA Show New Products Showcase puts the spotlight on new and signature products from exhibitors representing the segments of the specialty-equipment industry.
The area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains the No. 1 destination for buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed, featured in SEMA News and hosted on the SEMA website, www.SEMAphotos.com. The images are also promoted to the media and used for the product information available to buyers at the Show.
The first entry in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if received by Friday, October 6, $150 thereafter. Entries submitted on-site will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Exhibitors who have not yet secured hotels for the 2017 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.
There are still several properties available that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.
SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or AAPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.
For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak attendance/group ID number handy.
More information on the 2017 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.
By SEMA Editors
Both the Deadline and Budget Checklists help exhibitors stay ahead of Show planning and save money while doing so. |
With the 2017 SEMA Show about eight weeks away, Show management’s exhibitor update provides companies with the latest news and key deadlines, including early-bird and advance rates available for several booth services, as well as checklists to keep you on track and on budget.
The Deadlines Checklist provides a breakdown of all of the deadlines for booth orders, rentals, booth vehicle applications, celebrity appearance notifications and much more.
The Budget Checklist form allows you to keep track of all your costs and ensure that you are adequately prepared for your experience at the SEMA Show.
The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 destination for buyers, providing exhibitors the opportunity to attract new business by highlighting their new products and best-sellers in a designated area away from their booth. |
The SEMA Show New Products Showcase puts the spotlight on new and signature products from exhibitors representing the segments of the specialty-equipment industry.
The area serves as an extra avenue for exhibitors to reach new customers, and remains the No. 1 destination for buyers and media seeking the latest product advancements and innovations. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed, featured in SEMA News and hosted on the SEMA website, www.SEMAphotos.com. The images are also promoted to the media and used for the product information available to buyers at the Show.
The first entry in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if received by Friday, October 6, $150 thereafter. Entries submitted on-site will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Exhibitors who have not yet secured hotels for the 2017 SEMA Show can take advantage of the guaranteed low rates offered at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. SEMA Show management works with one official hotel provider, OnPeak, to ensure that all Showgoers receive guaranteed low rates and an extra level of service.
There are still several properties available that accommodate the style and budget of all business types making the trip to Vegas for the Show. Visit www.SEMAShow.com/travel to book rooms now—space is limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.
SEMA Show management encourages exhibitors, attendees and media to be vigilant if approached by any company or service other than OnPeak that claims to be a housing provider for the SEMA Show or AAPEX. Leading up to the Show, Showgoers might be contacted by other travel agencies or housing companies to book guest rooms. SEMA has no affiliation with these organizations and cannot vouch for their services in any way.
For booking assistance, contact OnPeak at 866-611-8831, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Companies with existing reservations need to have their OnPeak attendance/group ID number handy.
More information on the 2017 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.