News | Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

Enhance Your Show ROI With the Exhibitor Summit

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:53

The ninth annual SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit will take place in Las Vegas, Monday, June 25–Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Meet the 2018 SEMA Board Candidates—Voting Starts Next Week

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:50

Voting for the election will be conducted through an online voting service, May 8–May 22.

Meet the 2018 SEMA Board Candidates—Voting Starts Next Week

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:50

Voting for the election will be conducted through an online voting service, May 8–May 22.

SEMA News 35 Under 35: Recognize Young, Groundbreaking Talent

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:45

By SEMA Editors

If you know an industry leader under the age of 35 as of September 1, 2018, SEMA News would like to hear from you.

For the sixth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. We need your input. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2018—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They might be people who have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2018 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2018.

SEMA News 35 Under 35: Recognize Young, Groundbreaking Talent

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:45

By SEMA Editors

If you know an industry leader under the age of 35 as of September 1, 2018, SEMA News would like to hear from you.

For the sixth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger. We need your input. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2018—whether they are in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—we would like to hear from you.

It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They might be people who have played key roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach, improve product development, energize marketing efforts or upgrade customer interaction.

They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that might become big names in the future. What they all will have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.

Winners will be chosen based on their business success, contribution to their organization, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.

Nominate a candidate now for the 2018 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2018.

Job-Hunting? Top Automotive Jobs Here

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:42

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.

Product Manager: Hastings Manufacturing Co. is hiring a product manager responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the company’s product lines. This position works closely with marketing, engineering, sales and operations to ensure continuity in product offerings and company goals, and is also responsible for adhering to and promoting the company values by performing duties in a manner that is consistent with being a leader and supporting the continued growth of the company. The ideal candidate will have five or more years of prior product development experience in a retail automotive, hardware or farm store environment. Prior engine component experience is a plus.

Technical Salesperson: AAM Competition LLC is hiring a technical salesperson responsible for answering technical questions in regard to different turbochargers, their application and power levels. The ideal candidate will have more than two years of sales experience, be an expert in turbochargers and have a good understanding of vehicle engines and have the ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.

Test Lab Technician: Fox Factory Inc. is hiring a test lab technician to support product development activities within the test lab and support all Fox divisions. The role requires direct interaction with Fox technicians, engineers and managers at all levels. A high school diploma or GED and one to three years’ applicable experience in a related field are required. Candidates must have a high degree of technical, hands-on ability with complex assemblies and components.

Customer Service Specialist: Energy Suspension is hiring a customer service specialist responsible for automotive product application information, technical assistance, order processing and responding to emails. Occasional travel to local trade shows and events is required. Candidates must have basic automotive knowledge and prior customer service experience. Bilingualism is a plus.

Controller: McLeod Racing is hiring a controller to report directly to the CEO and be responsible for all aspects of McLeod’s accounting functions and hiring, recruiting and training additional accounting personnel as McLeod grows. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and accounting skills and significant experience in both general accounting and MRP systems. Sage/MAS experience and strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory control/accounting are required. Candidates must be college graduates with an accounting degree and have a minimum of 10 years of accounting experience with a history of increasing job responsibilities. A CPA is preferred.

Mark Your Calendars

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:41

By SEMA Editors

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

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

Guaranteed Low Rates—Hotels Within One Mile of 2018 SEMA Show

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:39

By SEMA Editors

Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Exhibitors and attendees making the trip to Las Vegas for the 2018 SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, can take advantage of the limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms available at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. Rooms at the group rates are limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

Hotels can be sorted by price, rating, and more. Here are several hotels within one mile of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For an extra level of service and assurance, guests are identified as SEMA Showgoers, and the hotel staff is prepared to deliver a higher level of service and direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Booking early allows attendees and exhibitors to take advantage of the hotel and travel discounts negotiated by SEMA Show management.

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

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

Guaranteed Low Rates—Hotels Within One Mile of 2018 SEMA Show

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:39

By SEMA Editors

Encore at Wynn is among several hotels in the SEMA Show block located within one mile from the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Exhibitors and attendees making the trip to Las Vegas for the 2018 SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, can take advantage of the limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms available at www.SEMAShow.com/travel. Rooms at the group rates are limited and available on a first come, first-served basis.

Hotels can be sorted by price, rating, and more. Here are several hotels within one mile of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

For an extra level of service and assurance, guests are identified as SEMA Showgoers, and the hotel staff is prepared to deliver a higher level of service and direct guests to Show-related programs, such as free shuttles. Booking early allows attendees and exhibitors to take advantage of the hotel and travel discounts negotiated by SEMA Show management.

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

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

SEMA Show Releases 2018 Education Schedule

Thu, 05/03/2018 - 09:37

By Zane Clark

The 2018 SEMA Show will feature more than 100 professional development and industry-focused sessions.

The 2018 SEMA Show will feature more than 100 professional development and industry-focused sessions. With topics ranging from automotive electronics to women in business, there is sure to be high-value programming for all Show attendees. Built in partnership with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) and the Tire Industry Association (TIA), SEMA Education offers Show attendees a comprehensive learning experience that will help businesses succeed and advance careers.

Learning Tracks:

Preview all sessions and register.

Contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark for additional information.