Thu, 10/13/2016 - 11:04

By SEMA Editors

r&r
R&R Marketing Consultants Inc. was named 2015 SEMA Rep Agency of the Year at last year’s SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA's prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year award, and tribute will be paid to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

SEMA WD of the Year

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 3, at the Westgate Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2016 SEMA Show.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 11:04

By SEMA Editors

r&r
R&R Marketing Consultants Inc. was named 2015 SEMA Rep Agency of the Year at last year’s SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA's prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year award, and tribute will be paid to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

SEMA WD of the Year

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 3, at the Westgate Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2016 SEMA Show.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 11:04

By SEMA Editors

r&r
R&R Marketing Consultants Inc. was named 2015 SEMA Rep Agency of the Year at last year’s SEMA Industry Awards Banquet.

The finalists have been announced for three of SEMA's prestigious industry awards—SEMA Rep Agency of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturer of the Year. The awards will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 3.

Get your tickets for the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

The banquet will also feature the presentation of the distinguished Person of the Year award, and tribute will be paid to the 2016 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees—Matt Agosta, Chip Foose and Gary Hooker—for their influence on and contributions to the industry.

Finalists for SEMA's Industry Awards

SEMA Manufacturer of the Year

SEMA WD of the Year

SEMA Rep Agency of the Year

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes place Thursday, November 3, at the Westgate Resort & Casino. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2016 SEMA Show.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 10:58

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 10:58

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 10:56

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.

 

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 10:51

By SEMA Editors

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The SEMA Data Co-op is offering free data-management consultations during the 2016 SEMA Show.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week to offer free data-management consultations.

“We have a really strong team attending this year, including data lab staff who will be providing on-site data reviews for members,” said Jon Wyly, SDC CEO. “It's a great opportunity to get some face-to-face time with the SDC, including deep technical dives with our industry-leading data experts, who will be in attendance. If you have questions about the industry ACES and PIES standards, need more information about how to join or just want to get a good, solid introduction to our services, we have the people available to make it happen.”

The SDC is scheduling meetings every hour from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during the Show (until Friday at 4:00 p.m.). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, in the raised meeting room #20579.

Request a meeting time now!

“The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository, complete with state-of-the-art tools and expert assistance to get your data in order," said Jim Graven, director of membership. “We really enjoy the opportunity to meet with companies that have struggled with their data, or just don’t know where to start. And data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members.”

For more information, contact Allen Horwitz at AllenH@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698, ext. 9.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 10:51

By SEMA Editors

sdc
The SEMA Data Co-op is offering free data-management consultations during the 2016 SEMA Show.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week to offer free data-management consultations.

“We have a really strong team attending this year, including data lab staff who will be providing on-site data reviews for members,” said Jon Wyly, SDC CEO. “It's a great opportunity to get some face-to-face time with the SDC, including deep technical dives with our industry-leading data experts, who will be in attendance. If you have questions about the industry ACES and PIES standards, need more information about how to join or just want to get a good, solid introduction to our services, we have the people available to make it happen.”

The SDC is scheduling meetings every hour from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during the Show (until Friday at 4:00 p.m.). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, in the raised meeting room #20579.

Request a meeting time now!

“The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository, complete with state-of-the-art tools and expert assistance to get your data in order," said Jim Graven, director of membership. “We really enjoy the opportunity to meet with companies that have struggled with their data, or just don’t know where to start. And data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members.”

For more information, contact Allen Horwitz at AllenH@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698, ext. 9.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 10:51

By SEMA Editors

sdc
The SEMA Data Co-op is offering free data-management consultations during the 2016 SEMA Show.

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week to offer free data-management consultations.

“We have a really strong team attending this year, including data lab staff who will be providing on-site data reviews for members,” said Jon Wyly, SDC CEO. “It's a great opportunity to get some face-to-face time with the SDC, including deep technical dives with our industry-leading data experts, who will be in attendance. If you have questions about the industry ACES and PIES standards, need more information about how to join or just want to get a good, solid introduction to our services, we have the people available to make it happen.”

The SDC is scheduling meetings every hour from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during the Show (until Friday at 4:00 p.m.). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, in the raised meeting room #20579.

Request a meeting time now!

“The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository, complete with state-of-the-art tools and expert assistance to get your data in order," said Jim Graven, director of membership. “We really enjoy the opportunity to meet with companies that have struggled with their data, or just don’t know where to start. And data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members.”

For more information, contact Allen Horwitz at AllenH@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698, ext. 9.

Thu, 10/13/2016 - 10:50

By Chad Simon


2016 Battle of the Builders participant Ernie Manansala, founder and CEO of Kolab Agency, has entered a ’15 Nissan GT-R into this year’s competition.

SEMA Ignited—the official SEMA Show after-party that is open to consumers—will kick-off for the third time ever, Friday, November 4, immediately following the close of the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Also for the third year, SEMA Ignited will serve as the backdrop for “SEMA: Battle of the Builders (BOTB),” hosted by Adrienne Janic and Chris Jacobs, during which the top three finalists will learn their fates.

In this week’s behind-the-scenes video, 2016 BOTB participant Ernie Manansala, founder and CEO of Kolab Agency, has entered a ’15 Nissan GT-R into this year’s competition. A former “35 Under 35” SEMA News recipient, Manansala has been an active member of the automotive specialty-equipment industry for years.

Now working on a new GT-R build for the 2016 SEMA Show, Manansala is looking forward to translating his previous experiences into a truly stunning end result. The ’15 Nissan GT-R will be exhibited in the Spyder Automotive booth (#21529), and features extensive modifications. Carbon-fiber pieces include a ducktail rear spoiler and a complete front hood. Various Takata pieces, including the seats, brackets and belts, complete the lightweight, racing-inspired interior. Check out the video to learn more about the products and highlights of this amazing build.

There were more than 27,000 registered attendees for the 2015 event—up 20% from the previous year. Held in the Gold Lot just steps away from the Las Vegas Convention Center, SEMA Ignited will feature automotive demonstrations, celebrity appearances, industry icons, food, music, cackle cars, Formula Drift action and a live taping of the 2016 BOTB competition that will premiere in early 2017 on the Velocity Channel. Vehicles from the SEMA Show will begin to parade out of the convention center around 4:00 p.m., and make their way to SEMA Ignited as thousands of fans line the streets of Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of the Show’s wildest rides.

Last year, 220 of the world’s best builders entered the BOTB competition, but it was Bobby Alloway who walked away with the top prize.

For more information, visit the SEMA Ignited and SEMA Battle of the Builders websites.