Thu, 06/15/2017 - 17:02

By SEMA Editors

Battle of the Builders
With his ’69 Camaro, Cam Miller was the winner of the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition, and was featured on the March 2017 cover of SEMA News.

Builders with a car or truck on display at the 2017 SEMA Show, to be held October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas, may now enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders® competition by applying online. The program recognizes and brings increased media exposure to top vehicle builders, their vehicles and the products that make the vehicles unique.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Battle of the Builders program shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the SEMA Show.

New for this year is the expanded “Young Guns” category—a program that was introduced in 2016 to provide heightened exposure for up-and-coming builders. As part of the Young Guns program, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier Corp. and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association to award builders age 27 and younger (as of November 3, 2017) who do not have a vehicle at the Show an opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. Partnering organizations will award six winners at select regional events a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2017 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and automatic entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Winners from the partnering organizations will then compete in Battle of Builders at the SEMA Show, alongside the builders who entered with a feature or booth vehicle from the annual trade-only event. All competitors, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors receive increased exposure at the SEMA Show and the possibility of being featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air on the Velocity Network.

To enter or for more information on how you can showcase your car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.sema.org/botb.

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 17:02

By SEMA Editors

Battle of the Builders
With his ’69 Camaro, Cam Miller was the winner of the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition, and was featured on the March 2017 cover of SEMA News.

Builders with a car or truck on display at the 2017 SEMA Show, to be held October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas, may now enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders® competition by applying online. The program recognizes and brings increased media exposure to top vehicle builders, their vehicles and the products that make the vehicles unique.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Battle of the Builders program shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the SEMA Show.

New for this year is the expanded “Young Guns” category—a program that was introduced in 2016 to provide heightened exposure for up-and-coming builders. As part of the Young Guns program, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier Corp. and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association to award builders age 27 and younger (as of November 3, 2017) who do not have a vehicle at the Show an opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. Partnering organizations will award six winners at select regional events a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2017 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and automatic entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Winners from the partnering organizations will then compete in Battle of Builders at the SEMA Show, alongside the builders who entered with a feature or booth vehicle from the annual trade-only event. All competitors, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors receive increased exposure at the SEMA Show and the possibility of being featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air on the Velocity Network.

To enter or for more information on how you can showcase your car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.sema.org/botb.

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 17:02

By SEMA Editors

Battle of the Builders
With his ’69 Camaro, Cam Miller was the winner of the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition, and was featured on the March 2017 cover of SEMA News.

Builders with a car or truck on display at the 2017 SEMA Show, to be held October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas, may now enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders® competition by applying online. The program recognizes and brings increased media exposure to top vehicle builders, their vehicles and the products that make the vehicles unique.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Battle of the Builders program shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the SEMA Show.

New for this year is the expanded “Young Guns” category—a program that was introduced in 2016 to provide heightened exposure for up-and-coming builders. As part of the Young Guns program, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier Corp. and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association to award builders age 27 and younger (as of November 3, 2017) who do not have a vehicle at the Show an opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. Partnering organizations will award six winners at select regional events a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2017 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and automatic entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Winners from the partnering organizations will then compete in Battle of Builders at the SEMA Show, alongside the builders who entered with a feature or booth vehicle from the annual trade-only event. All competitors, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors receive increased exposure at the SEMA Show and the possibility of being featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air on the Velocity Network.

To enter or for more information on how you can showcase your car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.sema.org/botb.

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 17:02

By SEMA Editors

Battle of the Builders
With his ’69 Camaro, Cam Miller was the winner of the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition, and was featured on the March 2017 cover of SEMA News.

Builders with a car or truck on display at the 2017 SEMA Show, to be held October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas, may now enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders® competition by applying online. The program recognizes and brings increased media exposure to top vehicle builders, their vehicles and the products that make the vehicles unique.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Battle of the Builders program shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the SEMA Show.

New for this year is the expanded “Young Guns” category—a program that was introduced in 2016 to provide heightened exposure for up-and-coming builders. As part of the Young Guns program, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier Corp. and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association to award builders age 27 and younger (as of November 3, 2017) who do not have a vehicle at the Show an opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. Partnering organizations will award six winners at select regional events a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2017 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and automatic entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Winners from the partnering organizations will then compete in Battle of Builders at the SEMA Show, alongside the builders who entered with a feature or booth vehicle from the annual trade-only event. All competitors, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors receive increased exposure at the SEMA Show and the possibility of being featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air on the Velocity Network.

To enter or for more information on how you can showcase your car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.sema.org/botb.

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 17:02

By SEMA Editors

Battle of the Builders
With his ’69 Camaro, Cam Miller was the winner of the 2016 SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition, and was featured on the March 2017 cover of SEMA News.

Builders with a car or truck on display at the 2017 SEMA Show, to be held October 31–November 3, in Las Vegas, may now enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders® competition by applying online. The program recognizes and brings increased media exposure to top vehicle builders, their vehicles and the products that make the vehicles unique.

Now in its fourth year, the SEMA Battle of the Builders program shines the spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the SEMA Show.

New for this year is the expanded “Young Guns” category—a program that was introduced in 2016 to provide heightened exposure for up-and-coming builders. As part of the Young Guns program, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier Corp. and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association to award builders age 27 and younger (as of November 3, 2017) who do not have a vehicle at the Show an opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders. Partnering organizations will award six winners at select regional events a prize package that includes an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the 2017 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, a designated feature spot at the Show and automatic entry into the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Winners from the partnering organizations will then compete in Battle of Builders at the SEMA Show, alongside the builders who entered with a feature or booth vehicle from the annual trade-only event. All competitors, their vehicles and sponsoring exhibitors receive increased exposure at the SEMA Show and the possibility of being featured in a one-hour, nationwide television special that will air on the Velocity Network.

To enter or for more information on how you can showcase your car and parts through the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition, visit www.sema.org/botb.

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 16:46

By SEMA Editors

Tim Martin
Tim Martin, K&N Engineering vice president and SEMA chairman-elect, thanked an audience of more than 2,500 who had gathered for the annual SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet, where he was named the association’s Person of the Year for 2016. The award is among SEMA’s highest honors.

Nominations are now open for SEMA’s prestigious industry awards that are presented at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show. The awards are Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Representative Agency of the Year, Warehouse Distributor of the Year and GEN-III Innovator of the Year. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market.

The 2017 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 2, from 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., at the Westgate, Garden Patio & Paradise Event Center in Las Vegas.

Nominate now!

Person of the Year: The SEMA Person of the Year Award was established in 1969 to honor individuals for their outstanding contributions to the association and the automotive aftermarket as a whole. During the selection process, the task force takes into consideration the nominees’ service beyond their normal job function over the past year. Full criteria is available on the SEMA Awards webpage, along with a listing of past honorees. In order to assist the Person of the Year Task Force in making its selection, a brief statement, including the nominee’s accomplishments, is required at the time of submission.

Manufacturer of the Year: The SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Award has been established to honor a Manufacturer for their outstanding contribution to the industry during the past 12 months corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year, July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 

GEN-III Innovator of the Year: SEMA is also seeking nominations to recognize young innovators who exhibit the same pioneering spirit as the original industry founders, and whose work is changing the way the automotive aftermarket does business. He or she may have been the first to act on a new trend, invented an original product or devised and implemented ideas that better suit the current marketplace. Qualifying nominees must be younger than 40 as of December 31, 2016.

Rep Agency of the Year: The SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award honors a manufacturers’ rep agency for its contribution to the industry for the past 12 months. Considerations include product-line knowledge, communication of critical information between supplier and the client network, updated catalogs, databases and price sheets and continuous training and education programs.

Warehouse Distributor of the Year: The SEMA WD of the Year Award recognizes a warehouse distributor that operates with the integrity and business practices that set the company apart as an industry leader. Over the last year, the ideal candidate will have been involved in industry events, serviced and communicated with suppliers and resellers with excellence and provided development opportunities for clients and staff.

All SEMA members are invited to nominate the companies and individuals that conduct business in a way that furthers the interests of the entire industry. The SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

For questions regarding the SEMA Awards program, contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 16:46

By SEMA Editors

Tim Martin
Tim Martin, K&N Engineering vice president and SEMA chairman-elect, thanked an audience of more than 2,500 who had gathered for the annual SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet, where he was named the association’s Person of the Year for 2016. The award is among SEMA’s highest honors.

Nominations are now open for SEMA’s prestigious industry awards that are presented at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show. The awards are Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Representative Agency of the Year, Warehouse Distributor of the Year and GEN-III Innovator of the Year. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market.

The 2017 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 2, from 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., at the Westgate, Garden Patio & Paradise Event Center in Las Vegas.

Nominate now!

Person of the Year: The SEMA Person of the Year Award was established in 1969 to honor individuals for their outstanding contributions to the association and the automotive aftermarket as a whole. During the selection process, the task force takes into consideration the nominees’ service beyond their normal job function over the past year. Full criteria is available on the SEMA Awards webpage, along with a listing of past honorees. In order to assist the Person of the Year Task Force in making its selection, a brief statement, including the nominee’s accomplishments, is required at the time of submission.

Manufacturer of the Year: The SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Award has been established to honor a Manufacturer for their outstanding contribution to the industry during the past 12 months corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year, July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 

GEN-III Innovator of the Year: SEMA is also seeking nominations to recognize young innovators who exhibit the same pioneering spirit as the original industry founders, and whose work is changing the way the automotive aftermarket does business. He or she may have been the first to act on a new trend, invented an original product or devised and implemented ideas that better suit the current marketplace. Qualifying nominees must be younger than 40 as of December 31, 2016.

Rep Agency of the Year: The SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award honors a manufacturers’ rep agency for its contribution to the industry for the past 12 months. Considerations include product-line knowledge, communication of critical information between supplier and the client network, updated catalogs, databases and price sheets and continuous training and education programs.

Warehouse Distributor of the Year: The SEMA WD of the Year Award recognizes a warehouse distributor that operates with the integrity and business practices that set the company apart as an industry leader. Over the last year, the ideal candidate will have been involved in industry events, serviced and communicated with suppliers and resellers with excellence and provided development opportunities for clients and staff.

All SEMA members are invited to nominate the companies and individuals that conduct business in a way that furthers the interests of the entire industry. The SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

For questions regarding the SEMA Awards program, contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 16:46

By SEMA Editors

Tim Martin
Tim Martin, K&N Engineering vice president and SEMA chairman-elect, thanked an audience of more than 2,500 who had gathered for the annual SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet, where he was named the association’s Person of the Year for 2016. The award is among SEMA’s highest honors.

Nominations are now open for SEMA’s prestigious industry awards that are presented at the Industry Awards Banquet at the SEMA Show. The awards are Manufacturer of the Year, Person of the Year, Representative Agency of the Year, Warehouse Distributor of the Year and GEN-III Innovator of the Year. All SEMA members are invited to nominate individuals and companies who have made a significant impact on the specialty-equipment market.

The 2017 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 2, from 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., at the Westgate, Garden Patio & Paradise Event Center in Las Vegas.

Nominate now!

Person of the Year: The SEMA Person of the Year Award was established in 1969 to honor individuals for their outstanding contributions to the association and the automotive aftermarket as a whole. During the selection process, the task force takes into consideration the nominees’ service beyond their normal job function over the past year. Full criteria is available on the SEMA Awards webpage, along with a listing of past honorees. In order to assist the Person of the Year Task Force in making its selection, a brief statement, including the nominee’s accomplishments, is required at the time of submission.

Manufacturer of the Year: The SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Award has been established to honor a Manufacturer for their outstanding contribution to the industry during the past 12 months corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year, July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. 

GEN-III Innovator of the Year: SEMA is also seeking nominations to recognize young innovators who exhibit the same pioneering spirit as the original industry founders, and whose work is changing the way the automotive aftermarket does business. He or she may have been the first to act on a new trend, invented an original product or devised and implemented ideas that better suit the current marketplace. Qualifying nominees must be younger than 40 as of December 31, 2016.

Rep Agency of the Year: The SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award honors a manufacturers’ rep agency for its contribution to the industry for the past 12 months. Considerations include product-line knowledge, communication of critical information between supplier and the client network, updated catalogs, databases and price sheets and continuous training and education programs.

Warehouse Distributor of the Year: The SEMA WD of the Year Award recognizes a warehouse distributor that operates with the integrity and business practices that set the company apart as an industry leader. Over the last year, the ideal candidate will have been involved in industry events, serviced and communicated with suppliers and resellers with excellence and provided development opportunities for clients and staff.

All SEMA members are invited to nominate the companies and individuals that conduct business in a way that furthers the interests of the entire industry. The SEMA awards website provides photos from previous banquets and information regarding the rich history of award winners, award criteria and how to nominate industry leaders to win awards in multiple categories.

For questions regarding the SEMA Awards program, contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 16:30

By SEMA Editors

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

View notable upcoming career fairs and events.

PLT Territory Manager: TireRecruiter.com is hiring a New Jersey/Southern Pennsylvania PLT territory manager responsible for acting as the primary contact for the company-to-dealer network within the geographic area as assigned; informing dealers of all essential company programs, policies and new products; handling all dealer issues and concerns and maintaining excellent customer service; and training and working with dealer personnel as required. A high-school diploma and a minimum of five years’ outside sales experience are required. Must be able to travel 50% of the time.

Bilingual Sales Representative: Wheel Pros is hiring a bilingual (Spanish/English) sales representative with strong knowledge of the aftermarket wheel industry. Powersports experience is a bonus. This position will be responsible for answering customer questions about products, prices, availability and product uses; recommending products to customers based on their needs and interests; performing sales calls to regular and prospective customers to talk about the company’s products and drive sales; and providing excellent customer service.

Head of Motorsports: thyssenkrupp Bilstein is hiring a head of motorsports responsible for organizing business operations in relation to motorsports sales, engineering, production, service and support; creating and implementing a strategy to deliver sales and brand exposure within fragmented motorsports segments of oval track, sprint, drag modifieds, sports car, stock car, late model, legends…etc.; and motivating, developing and guiding the motorsports staff to achieve the expected growth. A minimum of 10 years’ related motorsports experience and the ability to travel frequently are required.

Welder/Fabricator: Renntech Inc. is hiring a welder/fabricator to work on production exhaust projects. Production/Jig experience is preferred, but not mandatory. The qualified candidate must be proficient with TIG welding and basic metal fabrication and be able to work on multiple projects at the same time. Extensive automotive industry experience is required.

Quality Engineer: Advanced Structural Technologies is hiring a quality engineer responsible for measuring and reporting on key quality criteria, maintaining the company’s quality system management and ISO certifications, overseeing the correction action system, and managing the MRB process. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience working as a quality engineer.

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 16:28

By Jason Catullo

Project Vehicle
Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2017 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. All submissions are due by Friday, October 6, 2017. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

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. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2017 SEMA Show.

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Recent Submissions
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Engine/Underhood Components

Fidanza Performance: High performance aluminum flywheels, Adjustable Cam Gears, Short Throw Shifters, Clutches (Domestic and Import). Contact: Matt Polena, Matt@Fidanza.com; 440-259-5656. Website: www.Fidanza.com.

 

GC Cooling: High-performance electric cooling fans and accessories. Contact: Preston Folkestad, info@gccooling.com; 515-645-5908. Website: www.gccooling.com

 

Kentrol/Fishbone Offroad: Jeep hood prop rods and grill supports.. Contact: Jamey Paine, jamey@kentrolinc.com; 330-549-2235. Website: www.fishboneoffroad.com.

Savior Battery Cases: Savior Battery Cases and Trays. Contact: Jon Templeman, Jon@SaviorProtected.com; 913-638-8222. Website: www.SaviorProtected.com.

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

BASF Corp.: **NEW** R-M® Onyx HD™ and Diamont™ Zyrilliant Color Series is a collection of 108 colors that provide custom car builders and restoration shops with the ability to deliver bright, extreme and one-of-a-kind shades. These formulas are easily customizable and feature a range of colors, developed without using special pigments or effect components. The series offers 36 custom shades, as well as 12 ground colors and 60 high-chroma colors that can be combined and applied using a tri-coat process to create the maximum effect. These eye catching shades react to direct light to deliver incredible shimmer and sparkle with color changing effects.  Glasurit® 55-Line and 90-Line waterborne products will also be available.  Each system will also provide primers, hardeners, reducers, and clears for selected vehicles. Contact: Brian Fox, brian@foxmarketing.net; 717-577-6449. Website: www.basfrefinish.com.

Kentrol/Fishbone Offroad: Jeep bumpers, armor, hinges, hood latches, tire carriers, skid plates, tube doors, mirrors, light guards, hood accessories, windshield hinges. Contact: Jamey Paine, jamey@kentrolinc.com; 330-549-2235. Website: www.fishboneoffroad.com.

Omni United: Radar Renegade R7 M/T tires, Radar Renegade A/T 5 tires, Radar Dimax R8+ UHP tires, Radar AS 8 Touring tires, Timberland CROSS Tires, and Timberland A/T Tires. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Owens Products Inc.: Jeep VENOM hood (fiberglass heat extraction hood), Fusion step (heavy duty oval step), GlaStep (custom fiberglass running boards *must be painted*), ClassicPro running boards (extruded aluminum *bright or black* and diamond tread aluminum), Premier Grip ( custom TPO running boards), Ellipse & Garrison (diamond tread tool boxes), Commercial use running boards and rear van steps. Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.

 

Ranch Hand: Grille guards, front bumpers, back bumpers and running steps. Contact: Samantha Fojtik, samantha@ranchhand.com; 210-930-3948. Website: www.ranchhand.com.

 

Weapons Grade Fabrication: Custom truck racks and side steps, designed specifically to fit your truck, jeep or sprinter van. Contact: Greg Marankie, greg@wgfab.com; 530-320-5260. Website: www.weaponsgradefabrication.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Fidanza Performance: Short Throw Shifters. Contact: Matt Polena, Matt@Fidanza.com; 440-259-5656. Website: www.Fidanza.com.

Kentrol/Fishbone Offroad: Jeep interior bezels, grab handles, dash components and seat mounts. Contact: Jamey Paine, jamey@kentrolinc.com; 330-549-2235. Website: www.fishboneoffroad.com.

Owens Products Inc.: K-9 containment (K-9 vehicle inserts for 15+ Tahoe & 11+ Explorer). Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

Disc Brakes Australia - DBA USA: Brake rotors and brake pads. Contact: Yoni Kellman, yoni@dbausa.com; 800-747-2220. Website: www.dbausa.com.

Other Products/Services

Grypshon Industries: Grypmat. The Grypmat is made from our patent-pending, flexible, non-magnetic, non-slip, rubberized material. They work on curved surfaces such as car bodies and composite race cars. Using a Grypmat reduces surface damage during painting, shortens build times, and is a customizers most valuable tool. Contact: Ray Ferreira, ray@grypshon.com; 813-943-5166. Website: www.grypmat.com.

Owens Products Inc.: RaceMate (garage & trailer accessories). Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.

Patriot Campers: Patriot Camper Trailers, models X1 and X2 available to display behind overland vehicles around the show. Contact: Justin Montesalvo, justin@patriotcampers.com.au; 702-630-3464. Website: www.patriotcampers.com.