SEMA Central host Dennis Pittsenbarger talks with Rutledge Wood about NASCAR and “Top Gear” while catching up at the 2015 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors introduced specialized tools, the latest equipment and innovative supplies for technicians to use in professional paint and body shops, many of which were developed to help repair shops cope with the ongoing move to low VOC repair methods. On the following pages, we’ve assembled a listing of Collision Repair & Refinish new products from the new Products Showcase of the 2015 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors introduced specialized tools, the latest equipment and innovative supplies for technicians to use in professional paint and body shops, many of which were developed to help repair shops cope with the ongoing move to low VOC repair methods. On the following pages, we’ve assembled a listing of Collision Repair & Refinish new products from the new Products Showcase of the 2015 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors introduced specialized tools, the latest equipment and innovative supplies for technicians to use in professional paint and body shops, many of which were developed to help repair shops cope with the ongoing move to low VOC repair methods. On the following pages, we’ve assembled a listing of Collision Repair & Refinish new products from the new Products Showcase of the 2015 SEMA Show.

By Jason Catullo

SEMA Show management reports that more than half of SEMA Show buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

With a little more than three months before the opening of the 2016 SEMA Show, exhibitors are encouraged to enter products now for the New Products Showcase.

The Show’s New Products Showcase is the No. 1 buyer and media destination, making it a must for companies seeking additional product exposure and company outreach. SEMA Show management reports that more than half of SEMA Show buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

As one of the most cost-effective ways for companies to build on their Show investment and generate more publicity, the New Products Showcase pays dividends year-round. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and featured in SEMA News and on www.SEMAphotos.com. Every product entered in the showcase features detailed product information, as well as traditional descriptive signs, adding a layer of convenience for buyers and media. They will also be promoted to the media and utilized for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

In addition to highlighting the industry’s newest releases, the New Products Showcase includes a Featured Products category for exhibitors to highlight their signature products or best sellers. Featured Products may be previously introduced products and do not need to qualify as new.

The first product category entered in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if entered by Friday, October 7, after which, the fee is $150 per product category. Note: Entries submitted on-site will be accepted based on space availability.

Enter your products here.

For more information about the SEMA Show New Products Showcase, visit the SEMA Show website.

To register for the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register.

By Jason Catullo

SEMA Show management reports that more than half of SEMA Show buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

With a little more than three months before the opening of the 2016 SEMA Show, exhibitors are encouraged to enter products now for the New Products Showcase.

The Show’s New Products Showcase is the No. 1 buyer and media destination, making it a must for companies seeking additional product exposure and company outreach. SEMA Show management reports that more than half of SEMA Show buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

As one of the most cost-effective ways for companies to build on their Show investment and generate more publicity, the New Products Showcase pays dividends year-round. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and featured in SEMA News and on www.SEMAphotos.com. Every product entered in the showcase features detailed product information, as well as traditional descriptive signs, adding a layer of convenience for buyers and media. They will also be promoted to the media and utilized for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

In addition to highlighting the industry’s newest releases, the New Products Showcase includes a Featured Products category for exhibitors to highlight their signature products or best sellers. Featured Products may be previously introduced products and do not need to qualify as new.

The first product category entered in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if entered by Friday, October 7, after which, the fee is $150 per product category. Note: Entries submitted on-site will be accepted based on space availability.

Enter your products here.

For more information about the SEMA Show New Products Showcase, visit the SEMA Show website.

To register for the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register.

By Jason Catullo

SEMA Show management reports that more than half of SEMA Show buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

With a little more than three months before the opening of the 2016 SEMA Show, exhibitors are encouraged to enter products now for the New Products Showcase.

The Show’s New Products Showcase is the No. 1 buyer and media destination, making it a must for companies seeking additional product exposure and company outreach. SEMA Show management reports that more than half of SEMA Show buyers are influenced to visit an exhibitor after seeing their product in the New Products Showcase.

As one of the most cost-effective ways for companies to build on their Show investment and generate more publicity, the New Products Showcase pays dividends year-round. All of the products in the Showcase are photographed and featured in SEMA News and on www.SEMAphotos.com. Every product entered in the showcase features detailed product information, as well as traditional descriptive signs, adding a layer of convenience for buyers and media. They will also be promoted to the media and utilized for the product information available to buyers at the Show.

In addition to highlighting the industry’s newest releases, the New Products Showcase includes a Featured Products category for exhibitors to highlight their signature products or best sellers. Featured Products may be previously introduced products and do not need to qualify as new.

The first product category entered in the New Products Showcase is free. All additional entries are $75 per product category if entered by Friday, October 7, after which, the fee is $150 per product category. Note: Entries submitted on-site will be accepted based on space availability.

Enter your products here.

For more information about the SEMA Show New Products Showcase, visit the SEMA Show website.

To register for the SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com/register.

By Michael Hart

Seventy-two percent of last year’s education session attendees said the SEMA Show conference tracks were the best way to keep up with the latest industry trends.

There may have never been a more crucial time than now to keep your eye on the ball when it comes to running your specialty-equipment business. And there’s never been a better way to ensure you are equipped for the challenges of a competitive marketplace than by attending the education sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show.

For anybody who works in the industry, this is both the best and the worst of times. Business is booming, with the 2016 SEMA Market Report indicating annual revenue in the specialty-equipment accessories and parts industry is more than $39 billion. Sales in the light-truck and off-road accessories sectors are growing faster than some retailers can keep up.

At the same time, however, the competition for those dollars has never been fiercer, and consumer anxiety about the economy has never been greater. The correct response to this situation is to be equally prepared for opportunity and uncertainty, and the best way to do that is to arm yourself with the information and education you need to move forward toward success.

Look at some of the survey findings SEMA Show education session attendees submitted after last year’s event:

• 79% said they attended education sessions because it was the best place to get new ideas.
• 72% said the SEMA Show conference tracks were the best way to keep up with the latest industry trends.
• A full 85%—nearly nine out of 10—rated the education they received at the SEMA Show as excellent or good.

Registering for and attending education sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show will be the greatest investment you can make in your career and business. It doesn’t matter whether you need to learn how to cash in on the latest consumer demands, what you need to do to recruit and retain the best staff or how to compete in a quickly changing marketplace. The 2016 SEMA Show is the place for you to be.

By Michael Hart

Seventy-two percent of last year’s education session attendees said the SEMA Show conference tracks were the best way to keep up with the latest industry trends.

There may have never been a more crucial time than now to keep your eye on the ball when it comes to running your specialty-equipment business. And there’s never been a better way to ensure you are equipped for the challenges of a competitive marketplace than by attending the education sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show.

For anybody who works in the industry, this is both the best and the worst of times. Business is booming, with the 2016 SEMA Market Report indicating annual revenue in the specialty-equipment accessories and parts industry is more than $39 billion. Sales in the light-truck and off-road accessories sectors are growing faster than some retailers can keep up.

At the same time, however, the competition for those dollars has never been fiercer, and consumer anxiety about the economy has never been greater. The correct response to this situation is to be equally prepared for opportunity and uncertainty, and the best way to do that is to arm yourself with the information and education you need to move forward toward success.

Look at some of the survey findings SEMA Show education session attendees submitted after last year’s event:

• 79% said they attended education sessions because it was the best place to get new ideas.
• 72% said the SEMA Show conference tracks were the best way to keep up with the latest industry trends.
• A full 85%—nearly nine out of 10—rated the education they received at the SEMA Show as excellent or good.

Registering for and attending education sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show will be the greatest investment you can make in your career and business. It doesn’t matter whether you need to learn how to cash in on the latest consumer demands, what you need to do to recruit and retain the best staff or how to compete in a quickly changing marketplace. The 2016 SEMA Show is the place for you to be.

By Michael Hart

Seventy-two percent of last year’s education session attendees said the SEMA Show conference tracks were the best way to keep up with the latest industry trends.

There may have never been a more crucial time than now to keep your eye on the ball when it comes to running your specialty-equipment business. And there’s never been a better way to ensure you are equipped for the challenges of a competitive marketplace than by attending the education sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show.

For anybody who works in the industry, this is both the best and the worst of times. Business is booming, with the 2016 SEMA Market Report indicating annual revenue in the specialty-equipment accessories and parts industry is more than $39 billion. Sales in the light-truck and off-road accessories sectors are growing faster than some retailers can keep up.

At the same time, however, the competition for those dollars has never been fiercer, and consumer anxiety about the economy has never been greater. The correct response to this situation is to be equally prepared for opportunity and uncertainty, and the best way to do that is to arm yourself with the information and education you need to move forward toward success.

Look at some of the survey findings SEMA Show education session attendees submitted after last year’s event:

• 79% said they attended education sessions because it was the best place to get new ideas.
• 72% said the SEMA Show conference tracks were the best way to keep up with the latest industry trends.
• A full 85%—nearly nine out of 10—rated the education they received at the SEMA Show as excellent or good.

Registering for and attending education sessions at the 2016 SEMA Show will be the greatest investment you can make in your career and business. It doesn’t matter whether you need to learn how to cash in on the latest consumer demands, what you need to do to recruit and retain the best staff or how to compete in a quickly changing marketplace. The 2016 SEMA Show is the place for you to be.