By SEMA Editors

The Priority Space Selection process provides exhibitors with the opportunity to choose the best locations for their Show displays.

Companies that submit booth space applications for the 2018 SEMA Show by Friday, March 30, are eligible to participate in the Priority Space Selection process. The space selection process, beginning April 30, is based on exhibitor seniority, and provides companies with the opportunity to choose the best locations for their Show displays.

Leading up to the selection process, each company will be contacted via email with their booth selection date and time range. The email will be sent to the person listed as the exhibitor’s primary SEMA Show contact.

About an hour prior to the time to select, exhibitors are encouraged to be prepared by viewing the 2018 Show’s online floorplan. Updated every 30 minutes, exhibitors can see as the Show begins to take shape and monitor their desired section to gain a general idea of where they want to display.

Between April 24–27, each primary contact should take time to check their email, including their “junk” folders. Companies that have not received a correspondence by April 27 or that want to change the primary Show contact listed on the application should email sales@sema.org or call 909-396-0289.

During the exhibitor’s time to pick, a SEMA Show account representative will call the primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the exhibit space that best suits the company’s needs.

The 2018 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas. There’s still time to participate in the Priority Space Selection Process. Reserve a booth space for 2018 now by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

By SEMA Editors

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

• TORA Gathering, March 29, 2018, Grandpa’s Garage, Moab, Utah
• SEMA Middle East Business Development Program, April 3–8, 2018, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country, April 10–11, 2018, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, April 12, 2018, COMP Performance Group, Memphis, Tennessee
• ARMO Hot Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle, April 14–21, 2018, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• ARMO Mixer, April 19, 2018, Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• SEMA Measuring Session: ’19 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ and High Country, April 24, 2018, Detroit
• SEMA Washington Rally, May 16, 2018, Washington, D.C.
• SEMA Australia Business Development Program, May 24–28, 2018, Melbourne, Australia
• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, June 7, 2018, Flaming River Industries, Berea, Ohio
• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 25–26, 2018, Las Vegas
• Collector Car Appreciation Day (CCAD), July 13, 2018
• SEMA Installation & Gala, July 20, 2018, Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, Universal City, California
• SEMA China Business Development Conference, August 22–26, 2018, Shanghai, China
• SEMA Show, October 30–November 2, 2018, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas
• PRI Trade Show, December 6–8, 2018, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

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

The 2018 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, in Las Vegas.

The RPM Act needs your support. SEMA urges all race fans and businesses to continue to take action. Go to www.sema.org/RPM to support the RPM Act and secure the future of racing today!

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more.

By SEMA Editors

Manufacturers of air intakes, superchargers, exhaust systems and diesel auto parts can now test for emissions compliance at the SEMA Garage following a recent renovation that included the addition of particulate matter (PM) measuring equipment.

Manufacturers of air intakes, superchargers, exhaust systems and diesel auto parts can now test for emissions compliance at the SEMA Garage following a recent renovation that included the addition of particulate matter (PM) measuring equipment. The remodel allows for more SEMA members to simultaneously test-fit prototypes, install components and perform emissions tests.

Diesel emissions testing is particularly useful for manufacturers that create products that affect engine performance, air flow or fuel delivery, because the parts must comply with emissions standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

“The addition of particulate matter measuring equipment allows us to offer testing services to SEMA-member companies that develop parts for diesel-powered vehicles,” said SEMA Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte. “Diesel parts manufacturers can now utilize the SEMA Garage to guide them through the entire compliance process, from application to testing, and obtain CARB Executive Orders (E.O.s) as easily and affordable as possible.”

The renovation also included enhancements to the installation center and emissions lab, resulting in more space to better serve SEMA-member companies that depend on these services.

“By doubling the size of the installation center, we can now accommodate two vehicle lifts and larger measuring sessions,” said Treydte. “Also, increasing the emissions lab’s soak space, which is used for pre- and post- testing, allows us to accommodate more vehicles, including larger diesel vehicles.”

In addition to the emissions lab and installation center, the SEMA Garage offers member companies several other services and programs to help bring their products to market, including measuring sessions, custom scanning and 3D printing, a training center, and a CAD tech transfer program.

For more information about the SEMA Garage, visit www.semagarage.com.

By SEMA Editors

Manufacturers of air intakes, superchargers, exhaust systems and diesel auto parts can now test for emissions compliance at the SEMA Garage following a recent renovation that included the addition of particulate matter (PM) measuring equipment.

Manufacturers of air intakes, superchargers, exhaust systems and diesel auto parts can now test for emissions compliance at the SEMA Garage following a recent renovation that included the addition of particulate matter (PM) measuring equipment. The remodel allows for more SEMA members to simultaneously test-fit prototypes, install components and perform emissions tests.

Diesel emissions testing is particularly useful for manufacturers that create products that affect engine performance, air flow or fuel delivery, because the parts must comply with emissions standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

“The addition of particulate matter measuring equipment allows us to offer testing services to SEMA-member companies that develop parts for diesel-powered vehicles,” said SEMA Compliance Center Manager Peter Treydte. “Diesel parts manufacturers can now utilize the SEMA Garage to guide them through the entire compliance process, from application to testing, and obtain CARB Executive Orders (E.O.s) as easily and affordable as possible.”

The renovation also included enhancements to the installation center and emissions lab, resulting in more space to better serve SEMA-member companies that depend on these services.

“By doubling the size of the installation center, we can now accommodate two vehicle lifts and larger measuring sessions,” said Treydte. “Also, increasing the emissions lab’s soak space, which is used for pre- and post- testing, allows us to accommodate more vehicles, including larger diesel vehicles.”

In addition to the emissions lab and installation center, the SEMA Garage offers member companies several other services and programs to help bring their products to market, including measuring sessions, custom scanning and 3D printing, a training center, and a CAD tech transfer program.

For more information about the SEMA Garage, visit www.semagarage.com.

By SEMA Editors

Book your 2018 SEMA Show hotel rooms now to capitalize on early-bird discounts and advance rates.

The Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com features an updated, real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available for the 2018 SEMA Show.

The listing covers a range of properties to help exhibitors and attendees find the hotels and accommodations that meet their specific needs.

The official SEMA Show Housing Services provider is OnPeak. When booking through OnPeak, reservations come with guaranteed low rates and benefits, such as no resort fees, providing exhibitors the reassurance of working with a legitimate company.

Selecting the hotel location and room accommodations that meet your company’s needs at this point provides a strategic jumping-off point to plan your budget. Another advantage to planning now is the opportunity to capitalize on early-bird discounts and advance rates. These existing money-saving programs are the simplest ways for exhibitors to get the most value from their SEMA Show budget.

Benefits of Using OnPeak

• Guaranteed low rate: The housing bureau actively monitors Vegas hotels to ensure that they are offering the lowest possible rates. If guests do find a lower rate, OnPeak will match or beat the lower price.
• No hidden fees: Many hotels in Las Vegas advertise lower rates and charge an additional “resort fee.” SEMA and OnPeak have worked with hotels to waive such fees. The price quoted through OnPeak is all-inclusive and will not have other fees added to it.
• Exclusive room blocks: SEMA and OnPeak lock in prime blocks of rooms at host hotels. As a result, rooms may appear to be sold out to the rest of the world when they are actually being held for SEMA Showgoers who use SEMA Housing Services.

For more information and to make reservations, visit the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page.

By SEMA Editors

Book your 2018 SEMA Show hotel rooms now to capitalize on early-bird discounts and advance rates.

The Travel & Lodging page on www.SEMAShow.com features an updated, real-time listing of the hotel deals and discounts available for the 2018 SEMA Show.

The listing covers a range of properties to help exhibitors and attendees find the hotels and accommodations that meet their specific needs.

The official SEMA Show Housing Services provider is OnPeak. When booking through OnPeak, reservations come with guaranteed low rates and benefits, such as no resort fees, providing exhibitors the reassurance of working with a legitimate company.

Selecting the hotel location and room accommodations that meet your company’s needs at this point provides a strategic jumping-off point to plan your budget. Another advantage to planning now is the opportunity to capitalize on early-bird discounts and advance rates. These existing money-saving programs are the simplest ways for exhibitors to get the most value from their SEMA Show budget.

Benefits of Using OnPeak

• Guaranteed low rate: The housing bureau actively monitors Vegas hotels to ensure that they are offering the lowest possible rates. If guests do find a lower rate, OnPeak will match or beat the lower price.
• No hidden fees: Many hotels in Las Vegas advertise lower rates and charge an additional “resort fee.” SEMA and OnPeak have worked with hotels to waive such fees. The price quoted through OnPeak is all-inclusive and will not have other fees added to it.
• Exclusive room blocks: SEMA and OnPeak lock in prime blocks of rooms at host hotels. As a result, rooms may appear to be sold out to the rest of the world when they are actually being held for SEMA Showgoers who use SEMA Housing Services.

For more information and to make reservations, visit the SEMA Show Travel & Lodging page.

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