By Jenny Galvan

The ARMO mixer at Spring Carlisle provides attendees an opportunity to network with industry friends.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host the Hot Products Showcase, April 19–21, at the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This event is an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the world's largest gatherings of restoration enthusiasts.

Located across from the event's grandstands, each day the Hot Products Showcase captures the attention of hundreds of passersby viewing some of the most innovative and best-selling products the restoration market has to offer.

Companies may submit multiple products to highlight in the Hot Products Showcase tent. The event is expected to feature nearly 100 aftermarket auto parts from about 40–50 manufacturers and suppliers. Companies may choose to display either new or featured products. Event participation is included with the annual ARMO membership dues. ARMO members can register their products online.

Stop by the Hot Products Tent for ARMO’s Industry Mixer

The council will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle on Thursday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. Stop by and join the council in the Hot Products tent for appetizers and drinks, and to mix and mingle with industry friends, old and new. ARMO select committee members will be on hand to discuss council initiatives and ways to get more involved.

Register for the mixer now.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

By Jenny Galvan

The ARMO mixer at Spring Carlisle provides attendees an opportunity to network with industry friends.

The Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) will host the Hot Products Showcase, April 19–21, at the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. This event is an opportunity for ARMO members to display one or more products at one of the world's largest gatherings of restoration enthusiasts.

Located across from the event's grandstands, each day the Hot Products Showcase captures the attention of hundreds of passersby viewing some of the most innovative and best-selling products the restoration market has to offer.

Companies may submit multiple products to highlight in the Hot Products Showcase tent. The event is expected to feature nearly 100 aftermarket auto parts from about 40–50 manufacturers and suppliers. Companies may choose to display either new or featured products. Event participation is included with the annual ARMO membership dues. ARMO members can register their products online.

Stop by the Hot Products Tent for ARMO’s Industry Mixer

The council will host an industry mixer at Spring Carlisle on Thursday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m. Stop by and join the council in the Hot Products tent for appetizers and drinks, and to mix and mingle with industry friends, old and new. ARMO select committee members will be on hand to discuss council initiatives and ways to get more involved.

Register for the mixer now.

For more information, contact Council Director Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690 or jimsk@sema.org.

By Kyle Cheng

This month’s “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” includes highlights from the “SEMA Industry Perspectives Report.”

The “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” for April is now available from SEMA Market Research.

View the “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” for April.

This monthly report provides a high-level snapshot of the overall U.S. economy with an emphasis on economic data that directly or indirectly affects the automotive aftermarket industry and your business.

This month, the report includes highlights from the “SEMA Industry Perspectives Report.”

We need help from the SEMA community!  

What do you think about the state of the industry? Some SEMA members may receive an email from a company called Directions Research with an invitation to take a survey. If you get this invitation, please take a few minutes to provide your feedback. This will help us provide the best information for our industry.

To view all SEMA Market Research reports and resources, visit www.sema.org/market-research.

By Kyle Cheng

This month’s “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” includes highlights from the “SEMA Industry Perspectives Report.”

The “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” for April is now available from SEMA Market Research.

View the “SEMA Industry Indicators Report” for April.

This monthly report provides a high-level snapshot of the overall U.S. economy with an emphasis on economic data that directly or indirectly affects the automotive aftermarket industry and your business.

This month, the report includes highlights from the “SEMA Industry Perspectives Report.”

We need help from the SEMA community!  

What do you think about the state of the industry? Some SEMA members may receive an email from a company called Directions Research with an invitation to take a survey. If you get this invitation, please take a few minutes to provide your feedback. This will help us provide the best information for our industry.

To view all SEMA Market Research reports and resources, visit www.sema.org/market-research.

By Kristen Fregoso

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting (left) led a Q&A during the recent Town Hall Meeting at K&N Engineering Inc.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall and General Membership Meeting in Olive Branch, Mississippi, where members and prospective members will gather at COMP Performance Group on Thursday, April 12, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA's Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the Association's current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance members' business operations to better meet their needs.  

For more information or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meeting’s website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Cost for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. Attendees only pay to travel to and from the event.

Exhibitors are invited to Las Vegas for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit—the most direct, cost-effective way to prepare for the 2018 SEMA Show. Now in its ninth year, the summit takes place Monday–Tuesday, June 25–26, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Trade show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, will highlight the value-added Show programs available and the tools and resources needed to help companies plan ahead. Exhibitors will discover how to make the most of their budget through programs created to enhance Show ROI based on company goals, and discover proven strategies to get buyers to their booth.

Participants will also explore the promotional opportunities available through Show sponsorships and learn how to save money on material handling, electrical and other Show-related expenses.

There is no cost to participate in the Summit, but space is limited. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are also available to exhibitors and their staff. Register today!

To secure booth space for the 2018 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Editors

Cost for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. Attendees only pay to travel to and from the event.

Exhibitors are invited to Las Vegas for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit—the most direct, cost-effective way to prepare for the 2018 SEMA Show. Now in its ninth year, the summit takes place Monday–Tuesday, June 25–26, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Trade show experts, including SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso, will highlight the value-added Show programs available and the tools and resources needed to help companies plan ahead. Exhibitors will discover how to make the most of their budget through programs created to enhance Show ROI based on company goals, and discover proven strategies to get buyers to their booth.

Participants will also explore the promotional opportunities available through Show sponsorships and learn how to save money on material handling, electrical and other Show-related expenses.

There is no cost to participate in the Summit, but space is limited. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are also available to exhibitors and their staff. Register today!

To secure booth space for the 2018 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, visit www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Chair Greg Parker of WEGMANN Automotive USA speaks about the wheel and tire industry, which is one of the bigger facets of the Show.

SEMA’s Wheel & Tire Council (WTC) Chair Greg Parker of WEGMANN Automotive USA speaks about the wheel and tire industry, which is one of the bigger facets of the Show.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action.

Several bills introduced in Wisconsin in 2018 are now dead as they failed to pass before the legislative deadline for action. Two bills (A.B. 554/S.B. 458) to allow vehicles manufactured without a front license-plate bracket and collectors’ special-interest vehicles the option to display only a single license plate on the rear of the vehicle died.

A bill (S.B. 647) to eliminate the requirement of buyer identification cards to purchase vehicles from the salvage vehicle pool also died.

Finally, legislation (S.B. 864) to permit half-track former military vehicles to be registered as special interest vehicles died. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Daniel Ingber at stateleg@sema.org.