In partnership with Mazda, the SEMA Garage has announced the ’17 Mazda CX-5 measuring session. Every angle and aspect of this best-selling CUV has been improved to make driving better, thanks to more than 250 enhancements. Mazda designers and engineers accomplished features including a quieter cabin and available metal wood trim without sacrificing driving dynamics. As a result, this carefully crafted and refined CX-5 is versatile, spacious, innovative and efficient, with up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg (highway).

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.

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 Jason Catullo

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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Engine/Underhood Components

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

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

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.

Omni United: Radar Tires is looking to partner with vehicle builders to offer mud terrain or all terrain tires. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

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.

Other Products/Services

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

By Jason Catullo

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

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

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

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.

Omni United: Radar Tires is looking to partner with vehicle builders to offer mud terrain or all terrain tires. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

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.

Other Products/Services

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

By Jason Catullo

All Showgoers who book through the SEMA Show’s Official Hotel partner benefit from guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks.

The SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page features a list of the hotels available to fit a range of Show budgets. All hotel reservations made through the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, OnPeak, come with guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks. Hotels can be searched and sorted by alphabetical order, rating, distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center or price.

Here are a few examples of the hotels and prices available:

• Luxor - $103 per night
• Excalibur - $116 per night
• New York New York - $166 per night
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - $175 per night
• Paris Las Vegas - $198 per night
• Planet Hollywood - $254 per night
• The Cromwell - $273 per night

Booking through Travel & Lodging page also means that guests are identified as SEMA Showgoers, and hotel staff is prepared to deliver a higher level of service and direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider.

For assistance with your reservations, call OnPeak at 866-611-8831 (for international callers, dial +1-312-527-7300), Monday–Friday, between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CDT). If you have an existing reservation, have your OnPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

By Jason Catullo

All Showgoers who book through the SEMA Show’s Official Hotel partner benefit from guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks.

The SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page features a list of the hotels available to fit a range of Show budgets. All hotel reservations made through the SEMA Show’s official housing partner, OnPeak, come with guaranteed low rates, no hidden fees and exclusive room blocks. Hotels can be searched and sorted by alphabetical order, rating, distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center or price.

Here are a few examples of the hotels and prices available:

• Luxor - $103 per night
• Excalibur - $116 per night
• New York New York - $166 per night
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - $175 per night
• Paris Las Vegas - $198 per night
• Planet Hollywood - $254 per night
• The Cromwell - $273 per night

Booking through Travel & Lodging page also means that guests are identified as SEMA Showgoers, and hotel staff is prepared to deliver a higher level of service and direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles.

Read more about the benefits of booking through the Show’s official housing provider.

For assistance with your reservations, call OnPeak at 866-611-8831 (for international callers, dial +1-312-527-7300), Monday–Friday, between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (CDT). If you have an existing reservation, have your OnPeak Attendance/Group ID number handy.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors can take steps now to prepare for the Show by following some early planning tips from SEMA Show Management.

With the SEMA Show floorplan continuing to fill and registration open, Show Management has provided several tips to help exhibitors get the most value from their experience. Whether introducing a new product line or showcasing installation techniques, conducting a tool demonstration or featuring a project build, there are key steps to take now to help all Showgoers save money, attract more business and be prepared when the Show opens October 31.   

Next Steps for Exhibitors

1. Registration for exhibitors is available at www.semashow.com/register. The primary contact may register the entire staff at one time quickly and easily. Domestic exhibitors (United States/Canada) who register before the early October deadline will receive their badges in the mail.
   
   
2. The Online Media Center is available for exhibitors to announce product and SEMA Show announcements, such as guest and celebrity appearances, descriptions of the new products planned for display, special booth vehicles, product giveaways and more. Note: Many of the press releases and announcements submitted to the Online Media Center are used in SEMA’s Show publications, including the SEMA Show Daily and the September, October and November issues of SEMA News magazine.
   
   
3. Staying on track with planning will help companies take advantage of special opportunities and Show programs that are designed to help them save money. The SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual includes the information and forms needed to prepare now for the Show. In fact, many of the booth services (electrical, furnishings, etc.) have discount rates available for placing orders by the early-bird deadlines. Two of the forms suggested by Show management to help track and monitor Show expenses and planning are the Budget Checklist and the Deadline Checklist. The Budget Checklist helps exhibitors track their Show budget based on booth needs. The Deadline Checklist is where exhibitors will find all of the due dates for booth services and rentals, along with the deadlines and advance rates for ordering early.
   
   
4. Those taking part in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will work with Show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, to enhance their Show investment through effective planning, marketing and budgeting. Attendees will learn how to minimize costs on services such as material handling and electrical, explore promotional opportunities through sponsorships, and learn proven strategies to drive buyer traffic to their booths.