Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:49

By Jenny Galvan

SEMA HOF
(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations must be submitted by March 9.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

All SEMA members have the opportunity to join the efforts in recognizing industry icons who have shaped the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame form before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

 

 

 

 

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:49

By Jenny Galvan

SEMA HOF
(L–R): Doug Evans, GiGi Carleton and Barry Meguiar were inducted into the 2017 SEMA Hall of Fame.

SEMA Hall of Fame nominations must be submitted by March 9.

The SEMA Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals in the automotive specialty-equipment industry whose creativity, dignity, integrity, industriousness and accomplishments have significantly contributed to the industry's growth.

All SEMA members have the opportunity to join the efforts in recognizing industry icons who have shaped the automotive specialty-equipment industry.

When making your confidential nomination, please provide a brief statement that explains why the individual deserves this prestigious award. Feel free to mention previous accomplishments and notable industry contributions. This will help the Hall of Fame Committee choose the most deserving candidates.

Submit your 2018 SEMA Hall of Fame form before the March 9 deadline.

To learn more, visit www.sema.org/hof or contact Lindsay Bianco at lindsayb@sema.org or 909-978-6692.

 

 

 

 

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:46

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 classifieds posted to the website.

Machinist: Speedway Motors Inc. is hiring a machinist to perform cylinder-head machine work. General duties will include operating a seat and guide machine, head assembly, running a variety of engine shop machines, general shop labor help and assisting with the engine-building processes. A high-school diploma or GED is required. Related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience, is a plus. 

Vice President – Aftermarket Business Unit: Global Finishing Solutions is hiring a vice president – aftermarket business unit responsible for leading parts, technical services, field service and preventative maintenance functions. Additional responsibilities include developing the strategic direction and deploying business plans to achieve revenue, gross margin and income objectives established for the department. This position will have five to seven direct reports, is a member of the management team and reports directly to the president. The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and five to seven years of experience operating a field service and maintenance program/process.

Vehicle Personalization Expert: Insignia Group is hiring a vehicle personalization expert based in Northern California. This position will visit auto dealerships up and down the state to develop and sustain a vehicle personalization experience for their customers and coach prospective dealerships to foster management cooperation, guide the development of a successful process and support the long-term business advantage of vehicle personalization. The ideal candidate will have more than two years of sales experience and be able to travel frequently. Working in or selling to dealerships is a plus.

Graphic Designer: MagnaFlow is hiring a graphic designer responsible for creating marketing materials and setting up photo shoots for products and vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or be an art design school graduate and have a minimum of four years of experience in a related field. Candidates must be proficient in Photoshop, Quark and Illustrator, and should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ImageReady, Font Book or similar font-handling software.

Inside Salesperson: EMPI is hiring an inside salesperson of wholesale parts to prospect and develop new and existing accounts and handle all aspects of customer service. The ideal candidate must have wholesale automotive parts experience.

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:44

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.

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:41

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:39

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

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:39

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

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:38

By Rachel Tatum

Battle of the Builders
Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Tune in to the Velocity Channel Saturday, March 10, for a re-airing of the one-hour “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special.

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Viewers can re-live the excitement as top builders are narrowed down from 300 to one ultimate winner.  

Check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

 

 

 

 

 

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:38

By Rachel Tatum

Battle of the Builders
Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Tune in to the Velocity Channel Saturday, March 10, for a re-airing of the one-hour “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special.

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Viewers can re-live the excitement as top builders are narrowed down from 300 to one ultimate winner.  

Check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.

 

 

 

 

 

Thu, 03/08/2018 - 09:38

By Rachel Tatum

Battle of the Builders
Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition.

Tune in to the Velocity Channel Saturday, March 10, for a re-airing of the one-hour “SEMA: Battle of the Builders” TV special.

Go behind the scenes of the 2017 SEMA Show with industry hosts Tanner Foust and Adrienne “AJ” Janic as they navigate viewers through the 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders competition. Viewers can re-live the excitement as top builders are narrowed down from 300 to one ultimate winner.  

Check your local cable or satellite providers for times and details, or visit the Velocity Channel website.