By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors can use the Project-Vehicle Builders form to offer parts to builders planning to construct a project vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors at the 2016 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—offering exhibitors the additional exposure of their product displayed on today’s hottest custom vehicles.

Updated each week in SEMA eNews, the association’s electronic newsletter, the list features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can use the information listed to contact exhibitors directly. With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2016 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 2016. All submissions are due by Friday, October 7, 2016.

Builders: If you are building a vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show, consider submitting an application to participate in the Battle of the Builders competition. The competition will be held during SEMA Ignited—an extravaganza that will close out the 2016 SEMA Show, and includes food, music, celebrities, iconic builders and displays. The event gives the public, media, SEMA Show exhibitors, attendees and guests a rare opportunity to collect and share images of hundreds of customized vehicles featuring the newest and most innovative products from the SEMA Show. Battle of the Builders features elite automotive builders from across the nation competing for the title of Top Builder. For more information, visit www.semaignited.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 2016 SEMA Show.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2016 SEMA Show only. Exhibitors: To be included in the list, access the form online.

Latest Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

Tech Line Coatings Inc.: Ceramic coatings (thermal barriers, thermal dispersants, corrosion resistance) for internal engine parts and exhaust components. Contact: Tim Sampson, tsampson@techlinecoatings.com; 865-773-0599. Website: www.techlinecoatings.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Air Design: Front bumper guard with integrated DRL lights, hood scoop, fender vents, fender flares with molded mud flaps, door moldings, rear tailgate spoiler & rear tailgate appliqué. 2016 F150, 2016 Silverado & Colorado, 2016 Tundra & Tacoma. Contact: Billy Longfellow, billy@airdesignusa.com; 760-481-4404. Website: www.superrim.com.

Golight Inc.: Remote control searchlights, portable and permanent mount.  Fixed mount off road LED lighting. Contact: Shawna Matson, shawna@golight.com; 800-557-0098. Website: www.golight.com.

Stripe-It-All/Tapeworks Graphics: We are making our Stripe-It-All Wheel Striping product available to show builders, allowing you to add accent rimstripes to your custom vehicle's wheels.  Available in over 100 colors and 3 different widths (1/8", 1/4", and 3/8") so there is always a combination that will work on your vehicle wheels to make them pop a bit more and to tie-in body colors on the wheels.  Custom colors, designs, and logo imprinting is also possible for enhanced name recognition.  Actual installs take less than 30 seconds (clean and prep will take longer). Contact: Rob Masecar, info@tapeworks.com, 800-232-8273. Website: www.stripeitall.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Air Design: Flor-liners. Contact: Billy Longfellow, billy@airdesignusa.com; 760-481-4404. Website: www.superrim.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

Tech Line Coatings Inc.: Ceramic coatings (thermal barriers, thermal dispersants, corrosion resistance) for brake components. Contact: Tim Sampson, tsampson@techlinecoatings.com; 865-773-0599. Website: www.techlinecoatings.com.

Other Products/Services

Air Design: 2016 Mustang front bumper, hood scoop, side skirts winglets, fender vents, window & side scoops, rear diffuser, rear spoiler coupe & convertible. Contact: Billy Longfellow, billy@airdesignusa.com; 760-481-4404. Website: www.superrim.com.

Stripe-It-All/Tapeworks Graphics: We may be able to do the installation for you during the setup days, prior to show time. But time is always limited. Let us know how we can be of assistance. Contact: Rob Masecar, info@tapeworks.com, 800-232-8273. Website: www.stripeitall.com.

Tech Line Coatings Inc.: Ceramic coatings in various colors depending on need. Contact: Tim Sampson, tsampson@techlinecoatings.com; 865-773-0599. Website: www.techlinecoatings.com.

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By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors can use the Project-Vehicle Builders form to offer parts to builders planning to construct a project vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors at the 2016 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—offering exhibitors the additional exposure of their product displayed on today’s hottest custom vehicles.

Updated each week in SEMA eNews, the association’s electronic newsletter, the list features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can use the information listed to contact exhibitors directly. With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2016 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 2016. All submissions are due by Friday, October 7, 2016.

Builders: If you are building a vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show, consider submitting an application to participate in the Battle of the Builders competition. The competition will be held during SEMA Ignited—an extravaganza that will close out the 2016 SEMA Show, and includes food, music, celebrities, iconic builders and displays. The event gives the public, media, SEMA Show exhibitors, attendees and guests a rare opportunity to collect and share images of hundreds of customized vehicles featuring the newest and most innovative products from the SEMA Show. Battle of the Builders features elite automotive builders from across the nation competing for the title of Top Builder. For more information, visit www.semaignited.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 2016 SEMA Show.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2016 SEMA Show only. Exhibitors: To be included in the list, access the form online.

Latest Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

Tech Line Coatings Inc.: Ceramic coatings (thermal barriers, thermal dispersants, corrosion resistance) for internal engine parts and exhaust components. Contact: Tim Sampson, tsampson@techlinecoatings.com; 865-773-0599. Website: www.techlinecoatings.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Air Design: Front bumper guard with integrated DRL lights, hood scoop, fender vents, fender flares with molded mud flaps, door moldings, rear tailgate spoiler & rear tailgate appliqué. 2016 F150, 2016 Silverado & Colorado, 2016 Tundra & Tacoma. Contact: Billy Longfellow, billy@airdesignusa.com; 760-481-4404. Website: www.superrim.com.

Golight Inc.: Remote control searchlights, portable and permanent mount.  Fixed mount off road LED lighting. Contact: Shawna Matson, shawna@golight.com; 800-557-0098. Website: www.golight.com.

Stripe-It-All/Tapeworks Graphics: We are making our Stripe-It-All Wheel Striping product available to show builders, allowing you to add accent rimstripes to your custom vehicle's wheels.  Available in over 100 colors and 3 different widths (1/8", 1/4", and 3/8") so there is always a combination that will work on your vehicle wheels to make them pop a bit more and to tie-in body colors on the wheels.  Custom colors, designs, and logo imprinting is also possible for enhanced name recognition.  Actual installs take less than 30 seconds (clean and prep will take longer). Contact: Rob Masecar, info@tapeworks.com, 800-232-8273. Website: www.stripeitall.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Air Design: Flor-liners. Contact: Billy Longfellow, billy@airdesignusa.com; 760-481-4404. Website: www.superrim.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

Tech Line Coatings Inc.: Ceramic coatings (thermal barriers, thermal dispersants, corrosion resistance) for brake components. Contact: Tim Sampson, tsampson@techlinecoatings.com; 865-773-0599. Website: www.techlinecoatings.com.

Other Products/Services

Air Design: 2016 Mustang front bumper, hood scoop, side skirts winglets, fender vents, window & side scoops, rear diffuser, rear spoiler coupe & convertible. Contact: Billy Longfellow, billy@airdesignusa.com; 760-481-4404. Website: www.superrim.com.

Stripe-It-All/Tapeworks Graphics: We may be able to do the installation for you during the setup days, prior to show time. But time is always limited. Let us know how we can be of assistance. Contact: Rob Masecar, info@tapeworks.com, 800-232-8273. Website: www.stripeitall.com.

Tech Line Coatings Inc.: Ceramic coatings in various colors depending on need. Contact: Tim Sampson, tsampson@techlinecoatings.com; 865-773-0599. Website: www.techlinecoatings.com.

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By SEMA Editors

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities.

• SEMA International Measuring Session: Y62 Nissan Patrol, August 22–26, 2016, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

• YEN General Membership Call, August 24, 2016

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, August 25, 2016, Goodguys, Pleasanton, California

• SEMA China Business Development Program, September 7–11, 2016, Shanghai, China

• TORA Media Preview, October 31, 2016, Las Vegas

• 2016 SEMA Show, November 1–4, 2016, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• 2016 PRI Show, December 8–10, 2016, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

• 2017 MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 24–26, 2016, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.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.

• SEMA International Measuring Session: Y62 Nissan Patrol, August 22–26, 2016, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

• YEN General Membership Call, August 24, 2016

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, August 25, 2016, Goodguys, Pleasanton, California

• SEMA China Business Development Program, September 7–11, 2016, Shanghai, China

• TORA Media Preview, October 31, 2016, Las Vegas

• 2016 SEMA Show, November 1–4, 2016, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• 2016 PRI Show, December 8–10, 2016, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

• 2017 MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 24–26, 2016, Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North, Santa Ana, California

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

The 2016 SEMA Show Education Days seminar schedule is now available. All seminars are free unless otherwise noted.

The 2016 SEMA Show Education Days seminar schedule is now available. All seminars are free unless otherwise noted.

The 2016 SEMA Show Education Days seminar schedule is now available. All seminars are free unless otherwise noted.

By Michael Hart

Officials from the California Employers Association (CEA) will conduct three sessions November 1–2 that will give attendees important advice on how to hire the best employees available and hold on to them.

For retailers, distributors or manufacturers, it’s never been more urgent to have a reliable workforce. Rapid technology changes and a marketplace that becomes more competitive every day makes it vital that employers hire the right employees and keep them.

It’s a challenge. According to a recent SEMA report, 45% of retailers find it difficult to fill job openings; 32% of distributors say the same thing. However, only 22% of distributors and 10% of retailers say they have a full-time human resources officer on their staff.

That’s why the SEMA Show has taken an important step this year and introduced its new human resources track to the education program. Officials from the California Employers Association (CEA) will conduct three sessions November 1–2 that will give attendees important advice on how to hire the best employees available and hold on to them.

“Business owners have their hands full,” said CEA President and CEO Kim Parker, “and while they are experts about their own businesses, they often are not experts when it comes to employees and human resources laws.”

A good starting point will be the session entitled, “Employee Handbooks: Comply With State and Federal Laws.” The employee handbook is the most important tool employers have to communicate their expectations to their employees. Also, there are laws that must be obeyed; find out what they are.

Next, attend “Hire Right the First Time” and learn how to avoid those ugly terminations that inevitably follow when you get it wrong, along with the high cost of doing business that comes with a high turnover rate.

“One of any company’s most important assets is its employees,” Parker said. “So owners and managers need to learn how to hire employees right the first time.”

Finally, don’t miss “Bras, Boyfriends and Tattoos in the Workplace.” What do you tell Susan when she shows up for work without a bra? What do you do when Steve has a new tattoo that could offend customers? How do you manage the myriad situations that arise when you deal with real-life human beings in your workplace?

“We’re here to support employers,” Parker said. “Help them learn how to manage their employees and reduce the risk of liability when it comes to enforcing employment laws.”

Visit the SEMA Career Center to find qualified employees or to jump-start your job search.

For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.

By Michael Hart

Officials from the California Employers Association (CEA) will conduct three sessions November 1–2 that will give attendees important advice on how to hire the best employees available and hold on to them.

For retailers, distributors or manufacturers, it’s never been more urgent to have a reliable workforce. Rapid technology changes and a marketplace that becomes more competitive every day makes it vital that employers hire the right employees and keep them.

It’s a challenge. According to a recent SEMA report, 45% of retailers find it difficult to fill job openings; 32% of distributors say the same thing. However, only 22% of distributors and 10% of retailers say they have a full-time human resources officer on their staff.

That’s why the SEMA Show has taken an important step this year and introduced its new human resources track to the education program. Officials from the California Employers Association (CEA) will conduct three sessions November 1–2 that will give attendees important advice on how to hire the best employees available and hold on to them.

“Business owners have their hands full,” said CEA President and CEO Kim Parker, “and while they are experts about their own businesses, they often are not experts when it comes to employees and human resources laws.”

A good starting point will be the session entitled, “Employee Handbooks: Comply With State and Federal Laws.” The employee handbook is the most important tool employers have to communicate their expectations to their employees. Also, there are laws that must be obeyed; find out what they are.

Next, attend “Hire Right the First Time” and learn how to avoid those ugly terminations that inevitably follow when you get it wrong, along with the high cost of doing business that comes with a high turnover rate.

“One of any company’s most important assets is its employees,” Parker said. “So owners and managers need to learn how to hire employees right the first time.”

Finally, don’t miss “Bras, Boyfriends and Tattoos in the Workplace.” What do you tell Susan when she shows up for work without a bra? What do you do when Steve has a new tattoo that could offend customers? How do you manage the myriad situations that arise when you deal with real-life human beings in your workplace?

“We’re here to support employers,” Parker said. “Help them learn how to manage their employees and reduce the risk of liability when it comes to enforcing employment laws.”

Visit the SEMA Career Center to find qualified employees or to jump-start your job search.

For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.

By Michael Hart

Officials from the California Employers Association (CEA) will conduct three sessions November 1–2 that will give attendees important advice on how to hire the best employees available and hold on to them.

For retailers, distributors or manufacturers, it’s never been more urgent to have a reliable workforce. Rapid technology changes and a marketplace that becomes more competitive every day makes it vital that employers hire the right employees and keep them.

It’s a challenge. According to a recent SEMA report, 45% of retailers find it difficult to fill job openings; 32% of distributors say the same thing. However, only 22% of distributors and 10% of retailers say they have a full-time human resources officer on their staff.

That’s why the SEMA Show has taken an important step this year and introduced its new human resources track to the education program. Officials from the California Employers Association (CEA) will conduct three sessions November 1–2 that will give attendees important advice on how to hire the best employees available and hold on to them.

“Business owners have their hands full,” said CEA President and CEO Kim Parker, “and while they are experts about their own businesses, they often are not experts when it comes to employees and human resources laws.”

A good starting point will be the session entitled, “Employee Handbooks: Comply With State and Federal Laws.” The employee handbook is the most important tool employers have to communicate their expectations to their employees. Also, there are laws that must be obeyed; find out what they are.

Next, attend “Hire Right the First Time” and learn how to avoid those ugly terminations that inevitably follow when you get it wrong, along with the high cost of doing business that comes with a high turnover rate.

“One of any company’s most important assets is its employees,” Parker said. “So owners and managers need to learn how to hire employees right the first time.”

Finally, don’t miss “Bras, Boyfriends and Tattoos in the Workplace.” What do you tell Susan when she shows up for work without a bra? What do you do when Steve has a new tattoo that could offend customers? How do you manage the myriad situations that arise when you deal with real-life human beings in your workplace?

“We’re here to support employers,” Parker said. “Help them learn how to manage their employees and reduce the risk of liability when it comes to enforcing employment laws.”

Visit the SEMA Career Center to find qualified employees or to jump-start your job search.

For complete information on all the 2016 SEMA Show education tracks, visit SEMA Show Education.