By SEMA Editors

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

• TORA General Membership Meeting, June 9, 2017, Ontario Truck & Jeep Fest, Ontario, California

• PRO General Membership Meeting, June 15, 2017, Detroit Metro Airport Marriott, Detroit

• SEMA Measuring Session: 2017 Mazda CX-5, June 15, 2017, Mazda Technical Research Facility, Irvine, California

• Alex Xydias 95th Birthday Bash, June 17, 2017, Petersen Garage at Fairplex, Pomona, California

• SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, June 19–20, 2017, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, July 6, 2017, Goodguys PPG Nationals, Columbus, Ohio

• China Intellectual Property Road Show, July 10, 2017, Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional Office, Detroit

• SEMA Town Hall Meeting, July 11, 2017, Competition Specialties, Auburn, Washington

• SEMA Measuring Session: 2018 Ford F-150, Mustang and Expedition, July 13, 2017, Ford Motor Company Conference & Event Center, Dearborn, Michigan

• Collector Car Appreciation Day, July 14, 2017

• 2017 SEMA Export Fair, July 25–26, 2017, SEMA Garage, Diamond Bar, California

• SEMA Installation Gala, July 28, 2017, Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center, Pomona, California

• HRIA General Membership Meeting, August 24, 2017, Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, Pleasanton, California

• 2017 SEMA China Business Development Program, September 6–10, 2017, Shanghai, China

• Manufacturing Day, October 6, 2017

• 2017 SEMA Show, October 31–November 3, 2017, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas

• 2017 PRI Trade Show, December 7–9, 2017, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis

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

In partnership with Mazda, the SEMA Garage has announced the ’17 Mazda CX-5 measuring session. Every angle and aspect of this best-selling CUV has been improved to make driving better, thanks to more than 250 enhancements. Mazda designers and engineers accomplished features including a quieter cabin and available metal wood trim without sacrificing driving dynamics. As a result, this carefully crafted and refined CX-5 is versatile, spacious, innovative and efficient, with up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg (highway).

In partnership with Mazda, the SEMA Garage has announced the ’17 Mazda CX-5 measuring session. Every angle and aspect of this best-selling CUV has been improved to make driving better, thanks to more than 250 enhancements. Mazda designers and engineers accomplished features including a quieter cabin and available metal wood trim without sacrificing driving dynamics. As a result, this carefully crafted and refined CX-5 is versatile, spacious, innovative and efficient, with up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg (highway).

In partnership with Mazda, the SEMA Garage has announced the ’17 Mazda CX-5 measuring session. Every angle and aspect of this best-selling CUV has been improved to make driving better, thanks to more than 250 enhancements. Mazda designers and engineers accomplished features including a quieter cabin and available metal wood trim without sacrificing driving dynamics. As a result, this carefully crafted and refined CX-5 is versatile, spacious, innovative and efficient, with up to an EPA-estimated 31 mpg (highway).

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.

The SEMA Show is the largest annual gathering of small businesses on the planet. It's the place where more than 130,000 industry professionals connect to do business. The SEMA Show drives the automotive industry; it's where all the latest specialty automotive products are introduced. More than 2,500 new and featured products will be displayed in the New Products Showcase to a global audience of buyers and media. The sales exposure and brand-building visibility you will gain is sure to boost your business.

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.

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 Jason Catullo

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2017 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. All submissions are due by Friday, October 6, 2017. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2017 SEMA Show.

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Recent Submissions
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Engine/Underhood Components

GC Cooling: High-performance electric cooling fans and accessories. Contact: Preston Folkestad, info@gccooling.com; 515-645-5908. Website: www.gccooling.com.  

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

Owens Products Inc.: Jeep VENOM hood (fiberglass heat extraction hood); Fusion step (heavy duty oval step); GlaStep (custom fiberglass running boards *must be painted*); ClassicPro running boards (extruded aluminum *bright or black* and diamond tread aluminum); Premier Grip ( custom TPO running boards); Ellipse & Garrison (diamond tread tool boxes); Commercial use running boards and rear van steps. Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.

Ranch Hand: Grille guards, front bumpers, back bumpers and running steps. Contact: Samantha Fojtik, samantha@ranchhand.com; 210-930-3948. Website: www.ranchhand.com.

Omni United: Radar Tires is looking to partner with vehicle builders to offer mud terrain or all terrain tires. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Owens Products Inc.: K-9 containment (K-9 vehicle inserts for 15+ Tahoe & 11+ Explorer). Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.

Other Products/Services

Owens Products Inc.: RaceMate (garage & trailer accessories). Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2017 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. All submissions are due by Friday, October 6, 2017. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2017 SEMA Show.

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Recent Submissions
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Engine/Underhood Components

GC Cooling: High-performance electric cooling fans and accessories. Contact: Preston Folkestad, info@gccooling.com; 515-645-5908. Website: www.gccooling.com.  

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

Owens Products Inc.: Jeep VENOM hood (fiberglass heat extraction hood); Fusion step (heavy duty oval step); GlaStep (custom fiberglass running boards *must be painted*); ClassicPro running boards (extruded aluminum *bright or black* and diamond tread aluminum); Premier Grip ( custom TPO running boards); Ellipse & Garrison (diamond tread tool boxes); Commercial use running boards and rear van steps. Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.

Ranch Hand: Grille guards, front bumpers, back bumpers and running steps. Contact: Samantha Fojtik, samantha@ranchhand.com; 210-930-3948. Website: www.ranchhand.com.

Omni United: Radar Tires is looking to partner with vehicle builders to offer mud terrain or all terrain tires. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Owens Products Inc.: K-9 containment (K-9 vehicle inserts for 15+ Tahoe & 11+ Explorer). Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.

Other Products/Services

Owens Products Inc.: RaceMate (garage & trailer accessories). Contact: Bob Mansmith, bmansmith@owensproducts.com; 269-865-2122. Website: www.owensproducts.com.