By Katie Carson

Award winners are announced and honored at the council and network receptions at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Time is running out to nominate your business or yourself for a SEMA council or network award. The winners will be announced and honored at the SEMA council and network receptions taking place Tuesday and Wednesday evening, October 30–31, at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

All you have to do is fill out a quick nomination form.

Nominate for the following segments:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
• Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN)
• Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)
• Young Executives Network (YEN)

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA council and network awards website and nominate a worthy candidate. The nomination period ends July 9.

Note: Nominees must be a member of the council or network they are being nominated for. If you are unsure, please contact our SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

By Katie Carson

Award winners are announced and honored at the council and network receptions at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Time is running out to nominate your business or yourself for a SEMA council or network award. The winners will be announced and honored at the SEMA council and network receptions taking place Tuesday and Wednesday evening, October 30–31, at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

All you have to do is fill out a quick nomination form.

Nominate for the following segments:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
• Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN)
• Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)
• Young Executives Network (YEN)

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA council and network awards website and nominate a worthy candidate. The nomination period ends July 9.

Note: Nominees must be a member of the council or network they are being nominated for. If you are unsure, please contact our SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

By Katie Carson

Award winners are announced and honored at the council and network receptions at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Time is running out to nominate your business or yourself for a SEMA council or network award. The winners will be announced and honored at the SEMA council and network receptions taking place Tuesday and Wednesday evening, October 30–31, at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

All you have to do is fill out a quick nomination form.

Nominate for the following segments:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
• Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN)
• Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)
• Young Executives Network (YEN)

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA council and network awards website and nominate a worthy candidate. The nomination period ends July 9.

Note: Nominees must be a member of the council or network they are being nominated for. If you are unsure, please contact our SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

By Katie Carson

Award winners are announced and honored at the council and network receptions at the 2018 SEMA Show.

Time is running out to nominate your business or yourself for a SEMA council or network award. The winners will be announced and honored at the SEMA council and network receptions taking place Tuesday and Wednesday evening, October 30–31, at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

All you have to do is fill out a quick nomination form.

Nominate for the following segments:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
• Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN)
• Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)
• Young Executives Network (YEN)

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA council and network awards website and nominate a worthy candidate. The nomination period ends July 9.

Note: Nominees must be a member of the council or network they are being nominated for. If you are unsure, please contact our SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

By SEMA Editors

Hosting a press conference can be an effective way to reach a large number of media.

Applications to be included on the official SEMA Show press conference schedule are now available. Hosting a press conference can be an effective way to reach a large number of media; however, they do require a great deal of time and effort, and are not suited for every type of news announcement.

Here are a few tips for exhibitors who are interested in hosting a 2018 SEMA Show press conference:

• The application deadline is Friday, July 27. Upon submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email. Be sure to follow up if you do not receive an email confirmation.
• All applications will be reviewed, and the final schedule will be announced in September. Note that submitting an application does not guarantee inclusion on the official schedule.
• The success of your press conference is based on a variety of different factors, one of the most important being the amount of outreach to the media done prior to the Show. Be prepared to invest a considerable amount of time and effort into the planning of your press conference.
• Press conferences are just one of the many ways exhibitors can attract media and generate coverage at the SEMA Show. Other ways include entering the New Products Showcase, posting a release to the Online Media Center and participating in social media using the hashtag #SEMA2018—all at little to no cost!
• View the full list of all the SEMA Show PR opportunities.

Press conference applications will be accepted until Friday, July 27. If you have questions, contact SEMA PR.

By SEMA Editors

Hosting a press conference can be an effective way to reach a large number of media.

Applications to be included on the official SEMA Show press conference schedule are now available. Hosting a press conference can be an effective way to reach a large number of media; however, they do require a great deal of time and effort, and are not suited for every type of news announcement.

Here are a few tips for exhibitors who are interested in hosting a 2018 SEMA Show press conference:

• The application deadline is Friday, July 27. Upon submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email. Be sure to follow up if you do not receive an email confirmation.
• All applications will be reviewed, and the final schedule will be announced in September. Note that submitting an application does not guarantee inclusion on the official schedule.
• The success of your press conference is based on a variety of different factors, one of the most important being the amount of outreach to the media done prior to the Show. Be prepared to invest a considerable amount of time and effort into the planning of your press conference.
• Press conferences are just one of the many ways exhibitors can attract media and generate coverage at the SEMA Show. Other ways include entering the New Products Showcase, posting a release to the Online Media Center and participating in social media using the hashtag #SEMA2018—all at little to no cost!
• View the full list of all the SEMA Show PR opportunities.

Press conference applications will be accepted until Friday, July 27. If you have questions, contact SEMA PR.

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is offering $10,000 in marketing outreach to participating SDC Suppliers exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show that achieve or maintain Platinum status.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is offering $10,000 in marketing outreach to participating SDC suppliers exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show that achieve or maintain Platinum status. You need to enroll now—the July 13 deadline is quickly approaching! The SDC is an industry-owned and -operated project that provides full product data management capabilities to participating suppliers at the lowest possible cost.

Participating SDC suppliers exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show that achieve or maintain SDC Platinum status (prior to July 13, 2018) will receive $10,000 in marketing exposure, including:

• Carpet/floor ad near booth location
• Meter-panel listing in the SEMA Show’s lobbies
• Ad listing in the 2018 September, October and November issues of SEMA News magazine
• Ad listing in each of the four SEMA Show Daily magazines

While there is still time to take advantage of this promotion, we urge you to enroll now so our Data Lab can assist you with achieving Platinum status.

If you have not joined the SDC yet, please reach out to us for a one-on-one consultation.  The East Coast/Midwest contact for SDC is Jim Graven, 888-958-6698, ext. 4, email: jimg@semadatacoop.com. The West Coast contact for SDC is Tim Stewart, 888-958-6698, ext. 9, email: tims@semadatacoop.com or you can visit www.semadatacoop.org for more information.  Success Starts Here!

By SEMA Editors

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is offering $10,000 in marketing outreach to participating SDC Suppliers exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show that achieve or maintain Platinum status.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is offering $10,000 in marketing outreach to participating SDC suppliers exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show that achieve or maintain Platinum status. You need to enroll now—the July 13 deadline is quickly approaching! The SDC is an industry-owned and -operated project that provides full product data management capabilities to participating suppliers at the lowest possible cost.

Participating SDC suppliers exhibiting at the 2018 SEMA Show that achieve or maintain SDC Platinum status (prior to July 13, 2018) will receive $10,000 in marketing exposure, including:

• Carpet/floor ad near booth location
• Meter-panel listing in the SEMA Show’s lobbies
• Ad listing in the 2018 September, October and November issues of SEMA News magazine
• Ad listing in each of the four SEMA Show Daily magazines

While there is still time to take advantage of this promotion, we urge you to enroll now so our Data Lab can assist you with achieving Platinum status.

If you have not joined the SDC yet, please reach out to us for a one-on-one consultation.  The East Coast/Midwest contact for SDC is Jim Graven, 888-958-6698, ext. 4, email: jimg@semadatacoop.com. The West Coast contact for SDC is Tim Stewart, 888-958-6698, ext. 9, email: tims@semadatacoop.com or you can visit www.semadatacoop.org for more information.  Success Starts Here!

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.

Marketing Manager: OK Auto 4WD and Tire Inc. is hiring a marketing manager to update, maintain and direct personnel to keep the company’s retail showroom and grounds on the cutting edge of the automotive industry. This position is also responsible for organizing and marketing inside and outside special events. Candidates should have a marketing degree or at least three years’ experience in marketing, Adobe Photoshop experience, photography and videography skills, a passion for four-wheel-drive vehicles and a willingness to travel and generate event coverage.

Technical Support Specialist: Racechip Americas Inc. is hiring a technical support specialist responsible for local adaption and continuous improvement of the company’s product range, processing and troubleshooting technical faults or requests where necessary and providing technical support to national distributors and customers. The ideal candidate will be an automotive enthusiast with a passion for cars, tuning and performance and a technical understanding of automotive and motor engineering. A minimum of three years of relevant work experience in the field of R&D, performance installations, upgrades, modifications, technical support, or equivalent technical areas is required.

Data Mining Specialist: MGP Caliper Covers is hiring a data mining specialist responsible for researching vehicle fitment information, ACES and PIES data, cross fitments and managing the company’s database system. Additional responsibilities include working with the marketing team to provide fitments, keep the website up-to-date and provide customer support with fitment questions. Strong computer knowledge and online research skills are required. A college degree is preferred, but not mandatory.

Engine Assembler/Sub-Assembler: Banks Technologies is hiring an engine assembler/sub-assembler to install a variety of large and heavy parts to complete units or subassemblies, perform a variety of specialized assembly operations and use hand tools, power tools and other special equipment to perform assembly operations. Candidates should have the ability to read, analyze and interpret intercompany reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Intuitive ERP software, ISO 9001 and/or TS 16949 process development and automotive component manufacturing experience are preferred.

Product Photographer: Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. is hiring a product photographer responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and coordination of product photography in support of content creation for existing products and new-product releases across all platforms. This position will work with internal product managers/leads to manage a product shoot schedule based on product availability and prepare images for release and publication. Candidates must have a passion for photography and lighting and an understanding of product photography for publication and all associated equipment. A bachelor’s of art in photography or graphic design is desirable with a minimum of one year experience producing product art in a marketing environment, or a combination of relevant education and experience.

By SEMA Editors

Builders can enter the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

Builders who have a car or truck displayed at the 2018 SEMA Show can bring added exposure to their vehicles and the products that make their builds unique by entering the SEMA Battle of the Builders competition at www.semashow.com/botb.

The fifth annual contest shines a spotlight on the amazing talents and craftsmanship of builders who have already proven themselves by being a part of the premier automotive trade event in the world.

New for 2018 is the recognition of a winner in each of the four different categories—Hot Rod, Truck/Off-Road, Sport Compact and Young Guns. In addition, SEMA has expanded the Young Guns regional program, which will award 14 builders age 27 and younger the opportunity to participate in SEMA Battle of the Builders.

This year, SEMA has partnered with AutoCon, Bonnier Corp. and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association to award a SEMA prize package at select regional car shows. Designated regional winners will receive a prize package that includes an all-expenses paid trip for two to the 2018 SEMA Show, transportation of the winner’s vehicle, and a designated feature spot at the 2018 SEMA Show. To find a full list of the participating regional car events, log onto www.semashow.com/botb.

“The SEMA Battle of the Builders competition allows us to showcase to the world the talented builders who display their extraordinary vehicles at the SEMA Show every year,” said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting. “The Young Guns regional program enables us to bring attention to younger car builders, and this year’s expansion will provide more up-and-coming designers and builders the opportunity for national exposure.”

As in previous years, one builder will be named the contest’s overall top winner during the SEMA Show, and all competitors could be 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, log on to www.semashow.com/botb.