The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

This year, the SEMA Board of Directors has an opening in the Distributors/Retailers category.

As a member of the association, your recommendation is needed for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors.

The following seat is open for this year’s election:

• Distributors/Retailers (one open seat)

Please take a moment and tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board member position by completing and submitting a nomination form. To help the vetting process, include a brief information about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements that would make that nominee an outstanding board candidate.

Nominations for the SEMA Board of Directors are due Friday, January 3, 2020. Please complete and submit the nomination form.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well.  We urge you to take part in the nominations process—our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the Board, but we need you to help bring them to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE

SEMA President & CEO

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

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 jobs posted to the website.

Project Manager
Canepa is seeking an automotive project manager who is quality- and detail-minded, hardworking and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. This position oversees the service/mechanical restoration technicians and works closely with the motorsports, body/paint, parts and fabrication department managers. The ideal candidate would have managed a high-level restoration shop and/or owned their own shop and has a thorough understanding of the day-to-day operations of a top-level automotive organization. This is a hands-on position where you will be regularly performing manual labor to assist and lead the auto techs and mechanics.

Draftsperson
Energy Suspension is hiring a skilled and motivated draftsperson to join its R&D product-development team. Duties include the design of molded polyurethane components and completion of all process and system documentation. The applicant is required to be skilled in the use of 3D Autocad Inventor and Corel Draw software. The ideal candidate will be highly mechanically inclined, possess automotive suspension knowledge and hands-on vehicle experience. This position will work extensively with sales, customer support and manufacturing to create engineering solutions for the company’s customer base.

Packaging Engineer
Fox Factory Inc. is hiring a packaging engineer to develop an integrated packaging strategy for finished goods and work with development teams to propagate that strategy throughout the company’s aftermarket and OE businesses. Under supervision of engineering management, this position will be responsible for the development, design, validation and project management of packaging projects, including new packaging designs, material conversions, packaging equipment procurement lifecycle and quality and regulatory compliance.

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org.

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Holley Low-Ram Manifold Kit Front-Feed Holley announces the release of its Low-Ram Manifold Front-Feed kit. The base intake manifold is designed with a lower overall height to fit under a stock or mildly modified hood in the front-feed configuration. It is engineered to clear a 4th generation Camaro and C5 Corvette cowl without modification. The front entry plenum allows the design and fabrication of special throttle body adapters and/or inlet ducts for custom installations. The high-volume fuel rails utilize 8 AN o-ring ports and include mounting hardware. Overall height with the 105mm throttle body adapter is 6.86 in. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 200-621
Holley Fuel Module Quick Connect Holley introduces its Earls Fuel Rail and Fuel Module quick connect fittings. The fittings are designed to allow an upgrade to billet fuel rails or an in-tank fuel module while retaining the stock OEM style fuel hose. These adapters have -8 AN O-ring boss port fitting on one end. Constructed from stainless steel and aluminum in a 90-degree angle. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 935086ERL
Holley OEM Fuel Hose Adapter Fitting Holley releases its Earl’s OEM fuel hose adapter fittings. The fittings connection is designed to fit most vehicles. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 961965ERL
ACT Clutch Kits Advanced Clutch Technology announces the release of its Clutch Kits for the ’12–’18 Jeep Wrangler JK. The kit for the Jeep Wrangler includes a heavy-duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. ACT’s Heavy Duty Pressure Plate is engineered to increase torque capacity, durability and clutch life by providing 21% more clamping force, increased surface area, exclusive ductile iron casting, and hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear. 866-795-0052 www.advancedclutch.com PN: JP4-HDSS
Centerforce Solid Street Twin line Centerforce Clutches introduces its SST line of performance clutches. The line is designed to offer durability and torque capacity without sacrificing pedal effort. Available in a 10.4-in. diameter, the Solid Street Twin utilizes solid hubs to reduce rotational weight on the input shaft. 928-771-8422 www.centerforce.com PN: Vary per vehicle

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Holley Low-Ram Manifold Kit Front-Feed Holley announces the release of its Low-Ram Manifold Front-Feed kit. The base intake manifold is designed with a lower overall height to fit under a stock or mildly modified hood in the front-feed configuration. It is engineered to clear a 4th generation Camaro and C5 Corvette cowl without modification. The front entry plenum allows the design and fabrication of special throttle body adapters and/or inlet ducts for custom installations. The high-volume fuel rails utilize 8 AN o-ring ports and include mounting hardware. Overall height with the 105mm throttle body adapter is 6.86 in. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 200-621
Holley Fuel Module Quick Connect Holley introduces its Earls Fuel Rail and Fuel Module quick connect fittings. The fittings are designed to allow an upgrade to billet fuel rails or an in-tank fuel module while retaining the stock OEM style fuel hose. These adapters have -8 AN O-ring boss port fitting on one end. Constructed from stainless steel and aluminum in a 90-degree angle. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 935086ERL
Holley OEM Fuel Hose Adapter Fitting Holley releases its Earl’s OEM fuel hose adapter fittings. The fittings connection is designed to fit most vehicles. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 961965ERL
ACT Clutch Kits Advanced Clutch Technology announces the release of its Clutch Kits for the ’12–’18 Jeep Wrangler JK. The kit for the Jeep Wrangler includes a heavy-duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. ACT’s Heavy Duty Pressure Plate is engineered to increase torque capacity, durability and clutch life by providing 21% more clamping force, increased surface area, exclusive ductile iron casting, and hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear. 866-795-0052 www.advancedclutch.com PN: JP4-HDSS
Centerforce Solid Street Twin line Centerforce Clutches introduces its SST line of performance clutches. The line is designed to offer durability and torque capacity without sacrificing pedal effort. Available in a 10.4-in. diameter, the Solid Street Twin utilizes solid hubs to reduce rotational weight on the input shaft. 928-771-8422 www.centerforce.com PN: Vary per vehicle

By SEMA Editors

Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.

Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. 

2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020

All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:

Part 1

Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications
• New-product development
• Promotional plan
• Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show

Part 2

Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.

Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.

Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria

Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:

• A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
• A current SEMA member.

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
• Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
• Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
• Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
• Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration

Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:

Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com

By SEMA Editors

Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.

Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. 

2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020

All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:

Part 1

Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications
• New-product development
• Promotional plan
• Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show

Part 2

Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.

Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.

Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria

Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:

• A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
• A current SEMA member.

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
• Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
• Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
• Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
• Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration

Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:

Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com

By SEMA Editors

Ford has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020.

Ford Motor Co. has announced its project-vehicle program for 2020. 

2020 Ford Project Vehicle Program

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 1, 2020
Award Recipient Notification Date: by May 1, 2020

All project vehicle requests must be submitted in two parts and meet the following Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program criteria:

Part 1

Email a one-page project summary—must be received by January 27, 2020. Include bullet points for:

• Vehicle/theme
• Vehicle modifications
• New-product development
• Promotional plan
• Vehicle display location at the 2020 SEMA Show

Part 2

Mail a detailed project proposal—must be received by February 3, 2020. Include details supporting the one-page project summary on company letterhead, a color rendering and past project vehicle examples.

Information on Ford vehicles is available at www.ford.com.

Ford Aftermarket Project Vehicle Program Criteria

Aftermarket companies requesting project vehicles should be:

• A manufacturer or designer/restyler dedicated to supporting new-product development.
• Financially capable and willing to spend promotional dollars.
• Actively promoting the vehicle with their product(s) through an established marketing plan.
• A current SEMA member.

Aftermarket companies receiving project vehicles must:

• Feature the vehicle in a booth at the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
• Use Ford accessory products as specified and provided by Ford Motor Company.
• Register and keep the vehicle in your company name during the entire contract period.
• Purchase and maintain $3 million in general liability, $3 million in automotive liability, $1 million in employer liability and demonstrate worker’s compensation coverage. An umbrella policy may be used to achieve coverage limits.
• Commit to feature the vehicle with the Ford logo intact and visible.
• Order a California-certified vehicle if you intend to register or use the vehicle primarily in California or any other state that has adopted California emissions standards. Failure to do so may subject you to a state fine.
• Make vehicles available to Ford or its dealers for display, at the owner’s discretion.
• Submit written quarterly status reports for a period of 18 months, as specified in the contract, stating:

1. Product development
2. Modifications to the vehicle
3. Events (including dates, location and type of event)
4. Media exposure (originals or color copies)
5. Company advertising featuring the vehicle
6. Social-media exposure
7. A copy of your current vehicle registration

Submit Ford Project Vehicle proposals to:

Ford Motor Co.
21175 Oakwood Blvd., PDCDC MD579
Dearborn, MI 48124
Attn: Kyle Ebner and Sherry Kollien
semainfo@ford.com

By Ashley Reyes

Held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event.

Journalists who would like to secure their schedules in advance of the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference so they can better prepare for their meetings must register by Friday, December 20. Those who register afterward will receive their schedules on-site.

Held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. It is the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audiences’ needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, and meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.

Register now for the exclusive three-day event.

For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at 909-978-6722.

By Ashley Reyes

Held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event.

Journalists who would like to secure their schedules in advance of the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference so they can better prepare for their meetings must register by Friday, December 20. Those who register afterward will receive their schedules on-site.

Held January 22–24, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event. It is the most affordable and efficient way for reporters to get detailed information specific to their audiences’ needs and interests and gather a year’s worth of editorial content.

Media participation is free to all editorial representatives, and meetings are scheduled based on the companies that journalists select on their applications. Journalists should mark companies as “Need to Meet” or “OK to Meet” to request meetings with representatives from those companies. For companies outside of their editorial needs, journalists should mark “Don’t Want to Meet” to avoid having a meeting scheduled.

Register now for the exclusive three-day event.

For questions, visit the MPMC Media Trade Conference website or contact Juan Torres at 909-978-6722.