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 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, e-mail your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail.
By SEMA Editors
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.
Commissioned Sales/Manufacturer’s Rep: Fans-tech Electric Co. Ltd is hiring a commissioned sales/manufacturer’s representative with experience in the automotive HVAC, heat exchanger and air movement business. The successful candidate will have a strong background in customer development, project management and sales. This home-based position will be responsible for advancing the product development, market penetration and target sales goals in the automotive market.
Musclecar Tech: Speedway Motors is hiring a musclecar tech with experience working on ’60s and ’70s musclecars. This position will be responsible for assisting customers as they tackle all aspects of musclecar building and restoration parts installation, product compatibility and other technical challenges. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and people skills, along with hands-on, wrench-turning experience. Computer skills are required, and experience with Ebay sales is a plus.
Experienced Automotive Service Technician: Anaheim Rod and Custom is hiring an experienced automotive service technician. This is a generalized labor position consisting of mechanical service, assembly, disassembly, basic body work, paint prep, wiring, suspension, brakes and more services associated with vehicle restoration or customization. Welding and metal-working skills and certifications are a plus. A high-school diploma is required; some college or trade school is encouraged.
Auto Restoration Technician: Motech Performance Inc. is hiring an experienced auto restoration technician who specializes in working on clean, high-end musclecars, customs and hot rods. Successful candidates will have their own tools, an understanding of all vehicle system and a clean and valid driver’s license. Welding, fabrication and working knowledge of modern engine conversions are pluses.
Strengthen Your Company Through Community
No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, trucks or wheels and tires—there’s a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.
Visit YEN's website |
Jonathan Mill (center) won YEN’s inaugural SEMA Launch Pad competition. |
Strengthen Your Company Through Community
No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, trucks or wheels and tires—there’s a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.
Visit YEN's website |
Jonathan Mill (center) won YEN’s inaugural SEMA Launch Pad competition. |
By Jason Catullo
Exhibitors can use the Project-Vehicle Builders form to offer parts to builders planning to construct a project vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show. |
Exhibitors at the 2016 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—offering exhibitors the additional exposure of their product displayed on today’s hottest custom vehicles.
Updated each week in SEMA eNews, the association’s electronic newsletter, the list features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can use the information listed to contact exhibitors directly. With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2016 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.
Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 2016. All submissions are due by Friday, October 7, 2016.
Builders: If you are building a vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show, consider submitting an application to participate in the Battle of the Builders competition. The competition will be held during SEMA Ignited—an extravaganza that will close out the 2016 SEMA Show, and includes food, music, celebrities, iconic builders and displays. The event gives the public, media, SEMA Show exhibitors, attendees and guests a rare opportunity to collect and share images of hundreds of customized vehicles featuring the newest and most innovative products from the SEMA Show. Battle of the Builders features elite automotive builders from across the nation competing for the title of Top Builder. For more information, visit www.semaignited.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 2016 SEMA Show.
The list is open to exhibitors of the 2016 SEMA Show only. Exhibitors: To be included in the list, access the form online.
Latest Submissions
Engine/Underhood Components
Mishimoto Automotive: Performance cooling products including direct-fit and universal radiators, intercoolers, oil coolers, power steering coolers and transmission coolers, fans and fan shrouds, performance air intakes, performance exhausts, silicone and mandrel-bent aluminum intercooler pipe and silicone boot kits, silicone coolant and ancillary hoses, coolant and power steering reservoir tanks, oil filler caps, radiator caps. Contact: Ricky Nietubicz, rnietubicz@mishimoto.com; 302-762-4501. Website: www.mishimoto.com.
Exterior Components/Accessories
American Force Wheels Inc.: Forged wheels for UTVs, Jeeps, 1/4 ton, 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks. Contact: Nick, nick@americanforcewheels.com. 786-345-6301. Website: www.americanforce.com.
Federal Tire: Looking for approved Feature Vehicles and Booth vehicles to sponsor with tires. Federal Tire RS-RR Street Tire 17", 18" 19" Widths up to 275 and Federal Tire MT for Trucks 15", 17", 18", 20" Up to 37" tall. Contact: Michael F Robleto, mike@imwks.com, 213-595-4720. Website: www.federaltire.com.
Jackcovers.com: Custom jack covers for high-lift jacks. Contact: Adam Wood, awood@awoodproducts.com; 949-445-6800. Website: www.jackcovers.com.
Mile Marker Industries LLC: Jeep/Truck winches, ATV/UTV winches, electric winches. Contact: Ed Whitty, ed@milemarker.com; 954-782-0604. Website: www.milemarker.com.
Rhino-Rack USA: Heavy-duty aluminum roof racks for cars, trucks, SUVs and truck toppers. Bike, ski, snowboard, canoe and kayak sport mounts, along with an extensive selection of 4WD, commercial and contractor accessories for professional/trade use. Gear transportation solutions complete with cargo boxes, baskets, luggage bags, and trays, as well as tents, awnings and other shade products. Contact: Robert Close, rclose@rhinorack.com; 303-706-9700. Website: www.rhinorack.com.
Other Products/Services
Fuelab: Fuel pumps, regulators, filters and accessories. Contact: Josh Davis, josh.davis@fuelab.com; 618-344-3300. Website: www.fuelab.com.
View All Previous Submissions On SEMAShow.com
By Jason Catullo
Exhibitors can use the Project-Vehicle Builders form to offer parts to builders planning to construct a project vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show. |
Exhibitors at the 2016 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—offering exhibitors the additional exposure of their product displayed on today’s hottest custom vehicles.
Updated each week in SEMA eNews, the association’s electronic newsletter, the list features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can use the information listed to contact exhibitors directly. With all project vehicles required to be supported by a current 2016 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.
Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 2016. All submissions are due by Friday, October 7, 2016.
Builders: If you are building a vehicle for the 2016 SEMA Show, consider submitting an application to participate in the Battle of the Builders competition. The competition will be held during SEMA Ignited—an extravaganza that will close out the 2016 SEMA Show, and includes food, music, celebrities, iconic builders and displays. The event gives the public, media, SEMA Show exhibitors, attendees and guests a rare opportunity to collect and share images of hundreds of customized vehicles featuring the newest and most innovative products from the SEMA Show. Battle of the Builders features elite automotive builders from across the nation competing for the title of Top Builder. For more information, visit www.semaignited.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 2016 SEMA Show.
The list is open to exhibitors of the 2016 SEMA Show only. Exhibitors: To be included in the list, access the form online.
Latest Submissions
Engine/Underhood Components
Mishimoto Automotive: Performance cooling products including direct-fit and universal radiators, intercoolers, oil coolers, power steering coolers and transmission coolers, fans and fan shrouds, performance air intakes, performance exhausts, silicone and mandrel-bent aluminum intercooler pipe and silicone boot kits, silicone coolant and ancillary hoses, coolant and power steering reservoir tanks, oil filler caps, radiator caps. Contact: Ricky Nietubicz, rnietubicz@mishimoto.com; 302-762-4501. Website: www.mishimoto.com.
Exterior Components/Accessories
American Force Wheels Inc.: Forged wheels for UTVs, Jeeps, 1/4 ton, 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks. Contact: Nick, nick@americanforcewheels.com. 786-345-6301. Website: www.americanforce.com.
Federal Tire: Looking for approved Feature Vehicles and Booth vehicles to sponsor with tires. Federal Tire RS-RR Street Tire 17", 18" 19" Widths up to 275 and Federal Tire MT for Trucks 15", 17", 18", 20" Up to 37" tall. Contact: Michael F Robleto, mike@imwks.com, 213-595-4720. Website: www.federaltire.com.
Jackcovers.com: Custom jack covers for high-lift jacks. Contact: Adam Wood, awood@awoodproducts.com; 949-445-6800. Website: www.jackcovers.com.
Mile Marker Industries LLC: Jeep/Truck winches, ATV/UTV winches, electric winches. Contact: Ed Whitty, ed@milemarker.com; 954-782-0604. Website: www.milemarker.com.
Rhino-Rack USA: Heavy-duty aluminum roof racks for cars, trucks, SUVs and truck toppers. Bike, ski, snowboard, canoe and kayak sport mounts, along with an extensive selection of 4WD, commercial and contractor accessories for professional/trade use. Gear transportation solutions complete with cargo boxes, baskets, luggage bags, and trays, as well as tents, awnings and other shade products. Contact: Robert Close, rclose@rhinorack.com; 303-706-9700. Website: www.rhinorack.com.
Other Products/Services
Fuelab: Fuel pumps, regulators, filters and accessories. Contact: Josh Davis, josh.davis@fuelab.com; 618-344-3300. Website: www.fuelab.com.
View All Previous Submissions On SEMAShow.com
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@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.
By AJ Carney
The SEMA Members Lounge has meeting space available during the 2016 SEMA Show that can accommodate small groups, and is available at no charge to member exhibitors and buyers. |
The SEMA Members Lounge has meeting space available during the 2016 SEMA Show that can accommodate small groups (10 or fewer), and is available at no charge to member exhibitors and buyers.*
Reserve a meeting room prior to the Show, or to check room availability during the Show, please visit the meeting room check-in counter located inside the Members Lounge.
The Members Lounge is a convenient place to grab a hot or cold lunch, network with other SEMA members, access a computer with a printer and internet service, or charge your cell phone. The Members Lounge will be open during Show hours. A hot lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. daily, and a cold “grab-‘n-go” meal can be purchased at any time during Show hours.
SEMA Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) pass holders have access to MBR program benefits. Cards will be mailed in late October.
To learn more, contact AJ Carney at 909-978-6697 or andreac@SEMA.org.
* Non-exhibiting manufacturers and members otherwise eligible to exhibit are not permitted to use the meeting rooms.