The SEMA Garage’s Tech Transfer program was originally conceived as a way to help member companies acquire original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) computer-aided design (CAD) data, making it possible to quickly produce parts that fit the latest models. By logging into the Tech Transfer online portal, a member has access to OEM CAD data and the opportunity to request specific data for one or more vehicles.

Tech Transfer partners with OEMs that include Ford, Lincoln, General Motors/Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Fiat and Scion, providing members with the opportunity to access manufacturer vehicle data within those networks. Participating members must be manufacturers, and downloads of OEM data must be approved by the OEM.

By Amelia Zwecher

HR professionals can find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the “Issues & Answers” section of the HR Hub.

In the HR industry, change is quite normal as benefits, employee relations and employment laws and regulations modify often. It’s important for business professionals (HR teams, hiring managers or general managers) to stay abreast of HR updates to remain compliant. Busy work schedules can make this a challenge for most professionals, but SEMA’s HR Hub offers a resolution. Setting up alerts on the HR Hub based on preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up-to-date on local state laws. Find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the “Issues & Answers” section of the HR Hub.

According to SEMA’s HR Hub, the top-five hot topics for the week include:

1. Employers taking a variety of steps to stem cost increases and improve employee health (survey results).
2. A Korn Ferry CHRO survey revealing serious gaps in HR talent, including low business IQ (survey results).
3. A survey exposing an alarming divide between male and female executives about gender parity (survey results).
4. Majority of executives saying that talking politics at work is a no-no (survey results).
5. Florida lawmakers finalizing a rideshare bill (state law).

Find an answer to these issues by visiting the SEMA HR Hub. For more information, contact manager of career services, Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Amelia Zwecher

HR professionals can find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the “Issues & Answers” section of the HR Hub.

In the HR industry, change is quite normal as benefits, employee relations and employment laws and regulations modify often. It’s important for business professionals (HR teams, hiring managers or general managers) to stay abreast of HR updates to remain compliant. Busy work schedules can make this a challenge for most professionals, but SEMA’s HR Hub offers a resolution. Setting up alerts on the HR Hub based on preferred parameters makes it easier to stay up-to-date on local state laws. Find answers to the toughest and most common HR questions by visiting the “Issues & Answers” section of the HR Hub.

According to SEMA’s HR Hub, the top-five hot topics for the week include:

1. Employers taking a variety of steps to stem cost increases and improve employee health (survey results).
2. A Korn Ferry CHRO survey revealing serious gaps in HR talent, including low business IQ (survey results).
3. A survey exposing an alarming divide between male and female executives about gender parity (survey results).
4. Majority of executives saying that talking politics at work is a no-no (survey results).
5. Florida lawmakers finalizing a rideshare bill (state law).

Find an answer to these issues by visiting the SEMA HR Hub. For more information, contact manager of career services, Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

Media credentials allow journalists to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies, and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

Media registration for the 2017 SEMA Show is now open.  

This year’s SEMA Show is taking place October 31–November 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. The event is on track to feature more than 2,400 exhibiting manufacturers of automotive parts, and include a full week of special events and activities. Register to attend today, and secure hotel accommodations for the entire week.

Advance registration will ensure journalists’ badges are ready for pickup in the Media Center (Room S220) without any delays. Media credentials allow them to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

As a trade-only event, media credentials are available to qualified individuals who are reporting on the event. Even if they have previously attended the SEMA Show, they may be required to submit qualifying materials to verify their affiliation with a media company.

Members of the media can get the most out of the 2017 SEMA Show by selecting the following media activities during the application process:

• TORA Media Preview Exclusive (October 30, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): Presented by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Media Preview Exclusive gives credentialed media easy access to the products from the SEMA Show before it even opens.
• SEMA Awards Press Conference (October 31, 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.): Held at the Westgate Hotel Paradise Event Center during the New Products Breakfast, approved media can enjoy a complimentary sit-down breakfast and be the first to learn the winners of the Best New Products Awards and the Hottest Vehicles.
• SEMA Ignited (November 3, evening): Approved media have access to exclusive amenities during SEMA Ignited, where thousands of consumers enjoying the festivities and SEMA Cruise (a parade of vehicles exiting the Convention Center) offer prime photo opportunities.

Don’t delay. Register today to ensure that your media credentials are ready for quick and easy pickup during the event.

For additional information, contact SEMA PR at 909-978-6722 or pr@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

Media credentials allow journalists to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies, and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

Media registration for the 2017 SEMA Show is now open.  

This year’s SEMA Show is taking place October 31–November 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. The event is on track to feature more than 2,400 exhibiting manufacturers of automotive parts, and include a full week of special events and activities. Register to attend today, and secure hotel accommodations for the entire week.

Advance registration will ensure journalists’ badges are ready for pickup in the Media Center (Room S220) without any delays. Media credentials allow them to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

As a trade-only event, media credentials are available to qualified individuals who are reporting on the event. Even if they have previously attended the SEMA Show, they may be required to submit qualifying materials to verify their affiliation with a media company.

Members of the media can get the most out of the 2017 SEMA Show by selecting the following media activities during the application process:

• TORA Media Preview Exclusive (October 30, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): Presented by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Media Preview Exclusive gives credentialed media easy access to the products from the SEMA Show before it even opens.
• SEMA Awards Press Conference (October 31, 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.): Held at the Westgate Hotel Paradise Event Center during the New Products Breakfast, approved media can enjoy a complimentary sit-down breakfast and be the first to learn the winners of the Best New Products Awards and the Hottest Vehicles.
• SEMA Ignited (November 3, evening): Approved media have access to exclusive amenities during SEMA Ignited, where thousands of consumers enjoying the festivities and SEMA Cruise (a parade of vehicles exiting the Convention Center) offer prime photo opportunities.

Don’t delay. Register today to ensure that your media credentials are ready for quick and easy pickup during the event.

For additional information, contact SEMA PR at 909-978-6722 or pr@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

Media credentials allow journalists to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies, and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

Media registration for the 2017 SEMA Show is now open.  

This year’s SEMA Show is taking place October 31–November 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. The event is on track to feature more than 2,400 exhibiting manufacturers of automotive parts, and include a full week of special events and activities. Register to attend today, and secure hotel accommodations for the entire week.

Advance registration will ensure journalists’ badges are ready for pickup in the Media Center (Room S220) without any delays. Media credentials allow them to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

As a trade-only event, media credentials are available to qualified individuals who are reporting on the event. Even if they have previously attended the SEMA Show, they may be required to submit qualifying materials to verify their affiliation with a media company.

Members of the media can get the most out of the 2017 SEMA Show by selecting the following media activities during the application process:

• TORA Media Preview Exclusive (October 30, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): Presented by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Media Preview Exclusive gives credentialed media easy access to the products from the SEMA Show before it even opens.
• SEMA Awards Press Conference (October 31, 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.): Held at the Westgate Hotel Paradise Event Center during the New Products Breakfast, approved media can enjoy a complimentary sit-down breakfast and be the first to learn the winners of the Best New Products Awards and the Hottest Vehicles.
• SEMA Ignited (November 3, evening): Approved media have access to exclusive amenities during SEMA Ignited, where thousands of consumers enjoying the festivities and SEMA Cruise (a parade of vehicles exiting the Convention Center) offer prime photo opportunities.

Don’t delay. Register today to ensure that your media credentials are ready for quick and easy pickup during the event.

For additional information, contact SEMA PR at 909-978-6722 or pr@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

Media credentials allow journalists to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies, and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

Media registration for the 2017 SEMA Show is now open.  

This year’s SEMA Show is taking place October 31–November 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. The event is on track to feature more than 2,400 exhibiting manufacturers of automotive parts, and include a full week of special events and activities. Register to attend today, and secure hotel accommodations for the entire week.

Advance registration will ensure journalists’ badges are ready for pickup in the Media Center (Room S220) without any delays. Media credentials allow them to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

As a trade-only event, media credentials are available to qualified individuals who are reporting on the event. Even if they have previously attended the SEMA Show, they may be required to submit qualifying materials to verify their affiliation with a media company.

Members of the media can get the most out of the 2017 SEMA Show by selecting the following media activities during the application process:

• TORA Media Preview Exclusive (October 30, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): Presented by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Media Preview Exclusive gives credentialed media easy access to the products from the SEMA Show before it even opens.
• SEMA Awards Press Conference (October 31, 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.): Held at the Westgate Hotel Paradise Event Center during the New Products Breakfast, approved media can enjoy a complimentary sit-down breakfast and be the first to learn the winners of the Best New Products Awards and the Hottest Vehicles.
• SEMA Ignited (November 3, evening): Approved media have access to exclusive amenities during SEMA Ignited, where thousands of consumers enjoying the festivities and SEMA Cruise (a parade of vehicles exiting the Convention Center) offer prime photo opportunities.

Don’t delay. Register today to ensure that your media credentials are ready for quick and easy pickup during the event.

For additional information, contact SEMA PR at 909-978-6722 or pr@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

Media credentials allow journalists to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies, and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

Media registration for the 2017 SEMA Show is now open.  

This year’s SEMA Show is taking place October 31–November 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. The event is on track to feature more than 2,400 exhibiting manufacturers of automotive parts, and include a full week of special events and activities. Register to attend today, and secure hotel accommodations for the entire week.

Advance registration will ensure journalists’ badges are ready for pickup in the Media Center (Room S220) without any delays. Media credentials allow them to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

As a trade-only event, media credentials are available to qualified individuals who are reporting on the event. Even if they have previously attended the SEMA Show, they may be required to submit qualifying materials to verify their affiliation with a media company.

Members of the media can get the most out of the 2017 SEMA Show by selecting the following media activities during the application process:

• TORA Media Preview Exclusive (October 30, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): Presented by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Media Preview Exclusive gives credentialed media easy access to the products from the SEMA Show before it even opens.
• SEMA Awards Press Conference (October 31, 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.): Held at the Westgate Hotel Paradise Event Center during the New Products Breakfast, approved media can enjoy a complimentary sit-down breakfast and be the first to learn the winners of the Best New Products Awards and the Hottest Vehicles.
• SEMA Ignited (November 3, evening): Approved media have access to exclusive amenities during SEMA Ignited, where thousands of consumers enjoying the festivities and SEMA Cruise (a parade of vehicles exiting the Convention Center) offer prime photo opportunities.

Don’t delay. Register today to ensure that your media credentials are ready for quick and easy pickup during the event.

For additional information, contact SEMA PR at 909-978-6722 or pr@sema.org.

By Della Domingo

Media credentials allow journalists to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies, and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

Media registration for the 2017 SEMA Show is now open.  

This year’s SEMA Show is taking place October 31–November 3, 2017, in Las Vegas. The event is on track to feature more than 2,400 exhibiting manufacturers of automotive parts, and include a full week of special events and activities. Register to attend today, and secure hotel accommodations for the entire week.

Advance registration will ensure journalists’ badges are ready for pickup in the Media Center (Room S220) without any delays. Media credentials allow them to cover all the new products, exhibiting companies and exciting new features, as well as provide full access to the Media Center throughout the week, where dedicated Wi-Fi, computers and other amenities are available to facilitate filing stories.

As a trade-only event, media credentials are available to qualified individuals who are reporting on the event. Even if they have previously attended the SEMA Show, they may be required to submit qualifying materials to verify their affiliation with a media company.

Members of the media can get the most out of the 2017 SEMA Show by selecting the following media activities during the application process:

• TORA Media Preview Exclusive (October 30, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.): Presented by the Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA), the Media Preview Exclusive gives credentialed media easy access to the products from the SEMA Show before it even opens.
• SEMA Awards Press Conference (October 31, 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.): Held at the Westgate Hotel Paradise Event Center during the New Products Breakfast, approved media can enjoy a complimentary sit-down breakfast and be the first to learn the winners of the Best New Products Awards and the Hottest Vehicles.
• SEMA Ignited (November 3, evening): Approved media have access to exclusive amenities during SEMA Ignited, where thousands of consumers enjoying the festivities and SEMA Cruise (a parade of vehicles exiting the Convention Center) offer prime photo opportunities.

Don’t delay. Register today to ensure that your media credentials are ready for quick and easy pickup during the event.

For additional information, contact SEMA PR at 909-978-6722 or pr@sema.org.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Chris Douglas	Kevin Feeney

COMP Performance Group Appoints Douglas and Feeney to New Executive Leadership Roles

Effective May 1, 2017, The COMP Performance Group has announced that Chris Douglas will assume the role of chief operating officer with day-to-day responsibility for the operations and overall efficiency of the organization. Douglas enters the new role after nearly 15 years with the company, most recently serving as the vice president of marketing since 2009. In addition to his new role as COO, Douglas will continue to serve the industry through his position on the SEMA Board of Directors. In addition, company veteran Kevin Feeney has been named to the newly formed chief product officer position. In this role, Feeney will utilize his 30 years of industry experience to oversee the development, improvement and manufacture of all products within the CPG portfolio of brands. Feeney enters this role after serving as the vice president of engineering and product development for the past two years. Both Douglas and Feeney will interface directly with company ownership (Ron Coleman and Paul “Scooter” Brothers) and Chief Sales Officer Rick Sparks to define and execute the strategic direction of the overall organization.

Ben Graham

Ben Graham Named Ken-Tool National Sales Manager

Douglas Romstadt, president of Ken-Tool, has announced the appointment of Ben Graham to the position of national sales manager. Graham has spent his entire career in the tire and rubber industry, employed by Myers Industries for nearly 20 years in a variety of sales functions, and by BJ Rocket America as the general manager of sales. He will report directly to Romstadt, and will also assume responsibility for the company’s marketing initiatives.

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. has added Dana Spicer, Yukon Gear & Axle, Dynamic Suspension, AirBedz, CargoGlide, Cargo Ease, Rack’Em and Prince Lionheart to its suspension and truck bed/van accessory market segments.

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. Welcomes New Lines

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. has added Dana Spicer, Yukon Gear & Axle, Dynamic Suspension, AirBedz, CargoGlide, Cargo Ease, Rack’Em and Prince Lionheart to its suspension and truck bed/van accessory market segments. Keystone has more than 165,000 unique stocking SKUs and will continue to expand its footprint to meet the needs of its customer base.

Classic Industries Acquires California Mustang Parts and California Muscle Parts

Classic Industries has announced the acquisition of California Mustang Parts, California Muscle Parts and Highway Classics. California Mustang has served Mustang enthusiasts with its mail-order restoration parts catalog since 1976. California Mustang’s sister company, California Muscle Parts, is the division formed to handle classic Ford Falcon parts, and more notably, an extensive selection of parts, accessories and restyling components for late-model Mustangs. Highway Classics is the wholesale division of the company, handling the sale of a variety of classic auto parts and accessories to restoration shops, body shops, parts stores and other businesses across the globe.

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