The Wheel and Tire Council (WTC)has released its latest member resource, the Wheel Care Guide, designed for WTC members to use as an internal staff-training piece, or as a counter-topper to provide to customers. The guide provides proper wheel-care tips and FAQs, and explains the common wheel surface finishes and the appropriate type of cleaning solutions for each.
The WTC’s mission is to bring value to its members and the wheel and tire aftermarket industry as a whole. The council accomplishes this goal by creating a community among its members, providing business tools and resources and fostering opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Download the WTC Wheel Care Guide and begin using it as a resource for your staff, distributors, retailers and customers.
SEMA has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2017 Board of Directors election. To assure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on May 10, 2017, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.
The current SEMA Board of Directors, led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).
The following is the slate of candidates vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:
Chair-elect Category (one open seat)
Mitch Fogle, president and CEO, Lund International
Tim Martin, vice president, K&N Engineering
Distributor/Retailer Category (one open seat)
Greg Adler, CEO, Transamerican Auto Parts
Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution
Manufacturers Category (one open seat)
James Lawrence, CEO, Power Automedia
Shahriar “Nick” Niakan, president and CEO, Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. (aFe Power)
Dennis Weese, president, LINE-X
Voting will take place online May 10–24, 2017, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning on April 28. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally introduced at the SEMA Installation Gala July 28.
For more information about the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.
SEMA has partnered with Survey & Ballot Systems (SBS) to administer the 2017 Board of Directors election. To assure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on May 10, 2017, simply add the following email address as an approved sender: noreply@directvote.net.
The current SEMA Board of Directors, led by Chairman Doug Evans (front center).
The following is the slate of candidates vying for a seat on the SEMA Board of Directors:
Chair-elect Category (one open seat)
Mitch Fogle, president and CEO, Lund International
Tim Martin, vice president, K&N Engineering
Distributor/Retailer Category (one open seat)
Greg Adler, CEO, Transamerican Auto Parts
Brian Lounsberry, CEO, Motovicity Distribution
Manufacturers Category (one open seat)
James Lawrence, CEO, Power Automedia
Shahriar “Nick” Niakan, president and CEO, Advanced Flow Engineering Inc. (aFe Power)
Dennis Weese, president, LINE-X
Voting will take place online May 10–24, 2017, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact beginning on April 28. Winners will be announced by May 30 and formally introduced at the SEMA Installation Gala July 28.
For more information about the 2017 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Susan Alfonso at 909-978-6671 or susana@sema.org.
SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.
For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.
It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.
They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.
Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.
Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.
SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.
For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.
It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.
They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.
Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.
Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.
SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.
For the fifth consecutive year, SEMA News is looking to highlight top-tier talent in the automotive aftermarket industry age 35 and younger. If you know a leader in that age range as of September 1, 2017—whether they’re in manufacturing and design, marketing, retail, events and media, or distribution—SEMA News would like to hear from you.
It is very likely that SEMA members are currently working with creative and talented young professionals who are already moving the industry in new and different directions. They’re also the ones who have played major roles in leveraging new and emerging technologies—in areas that include marketing and product development—with a traditional automotive aftermarket business to expand company reach and customer interaction.
They could be budding superstars at an established company, entrepreneurs building their own brands or innovators who have launched companies that are sure to become big names in the future. What they’ll have in common are fresh ideas, enthusiasm, charisma and the drive to succeed. These are people who know what’s going on at the ground level, who see opportunities that are now forming and who travel in circles that may be very different from those of our “old-school” industry leaders.
Winners will be chosen based on their business successes, contributions to their organizations, industry knowledge and community involvement. We’ll honor the winners in the September issue of SEMA News and on www.sema.org.
Nominate a candidate now for the 2017 SEMA News 35 Under 35. Nominations are due May 31, 2017.
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.
Automotive Technician: Frank Kent Cadillac is hiring an automotive technician with GM certification and more than two years of experience as an automotive technician. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing vehicles, performing routine vehicle tuneups and maintenance, providing labor and time estimates for automotive repairs and inspecting and testing new vehicles for necessary adjustments. Candidates must have a good driving record and submit to, and successfully complete, a background check and pre-employment drug test. Up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus will be offered.
Automotive Retail Salesperson: 4 Wheel Parts is hiring an automotive retail salesperson with consumer retail sales experience and knowledge of four-wheel/off-road products, responsible for assisting customers with product inquiries and sales; meeting weekly sales and productivity objectives; pitching monthly sales promotions; capturing all necessary information to support direct-mail efforts; and assisting in inventory control. Automotive experience is preferred.
Mechanical Engineer: Cognito Motorsports is hiring a mechanical engineer to assist in the development and design of on- and off-road vehicle aftermarket components, mostly chassis, suspension and steering, including new-product development and modifications to existing products. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s or masters degree in mechanical engineering or 10 years minimum experience using engineering skills and a keenly developed sense of design functionality coupled with knowledge of the manufacturing process. A minimum of five years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment and product development/design are required.
IQMS Analyst: Accessible Technologies is hiring an IQMS analyst responsible for optimizing the organization’s utilization of IQMS enterprise software across all company departments, helping turn IQMS enterprise software data into information via Crystal report writing and real-time dashboards/metrics, and assisting users in solving problems with computer software and hardware. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, IQMS ERP software experience and Crystal report writing experience.
Territory Sales Manager: Snap-on Equipment is hiring an experienced territory sales manager for Santa Rosa, San Francisco, San Mateo and surrounding areas in California. Responsibilities will include selling quality, name-brand products to service centers, dealerships and body shops. The ideal candidate will have a professional sales background, a proven sales track record and automotive service experience.
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.
