Thu, 07/17/2014 - 08:33
 SEMA Show, products for project vehicles
SEMA Show exhibitors can expand  their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through SEMA eNews. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.
  

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. The information is provided by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

All product-placement decisions and negotiations are the responsibility of the manufacturers and the builders. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2014 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

All Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

AMSOIL Inc.: Premium synthetic lubricants, additives and filters. Contact: Jamie Jarvi, info@amsoil.com; 715-399-6557. Website: www.amsoil.com.

Borla Performance Industries Inc.: Selected exhaust and induction parts. Contact: Tracie Percell, relations@borla.com; 423-979-4002. Website: www.borla.com.

INJEN Technology: Offering a new line of rotational molded intakes for select high-profile image vehicles. Applications offered include all diesel trucks, the ’14 Corvette, ’12–’14 Jeep JK (includes snorkel) and ’15 Subaru STi. INJEN is also offering its full line of high-performance air intake systems for sport compacts, modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs, including both gas and diesel applications. The INJEN SP intake line features the patented Air Fusion and MR Technology, and every intake system produced comes with a high-performance air filters manufactured in the United States utilizing proprietary SuperNano-Web filtration media. Contact: Jay Crouch, jay@injen.com. Website: www.injen.com.

JET Performance Products: Performance Programmers, performance modules, throttle bodies, spacers, mass air sensors, low-temp thermostat. Contact: updates@powerbyjet.com; 714-848-5515. Website: www.jetchip.com.

MagnaFlow: We've got the power and sound you're looking for. Exhaust products for diesel and gas trucks, American muscle, import, European and sport compact. Contact: Kirsten Wright, kwright@magnaflow.com; 949-858-5900. Website: www.magnaflow.com.

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Jeep intakes, snorkels and exhaust systems. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.omix-ada.com

Quiet Ride Solutions: ACOUSTIHOOD Under Hood Cover and Insulation Kit. ABS cover and Heat Shield Barrier insulation. Pre-cut, Ready to install. Molded with vehicle brand logo or available with custom vehicle theme image with builder artwork supplied. Contact: Timothy Cox, timcox@quietride.com; 209-942-4777. Website: www.quietride.com.   

SamcoSport: Performance silicone hoses and accessories. Contact: Paul Hinder, paul@samcosport.com; +441443238464. Website: www.samcosport.com.

Standard Motor Products Inc.: Performance ignition wires and battery cables. Contact: Mike Maxwell, mike.maxwell@smpcorp.com; 913-441-6500. Website: www.bluestreakwire.com.

XS Power Batteries: Power Wire in 0, 2, 4, and 8 gauge; power supplies; chargers; battery hold downs; fuses; fuse holders; and battery relocation kits. Contact: Nathan Way, nathan@xspowerbatteries.com; 888-497-4693. Website: www.4xspower.com

Exterior Components/Accessories

AnzoUSA: U-bar headlights, LED taillights, LED 3rd lights, off-road lights. Contact: Shaun Callaway, shaun@anzousa.com; 909-590-8618. Website: www.anzousa.com.

A.R.E.: Fiberglass truck caps and tonneau covers. Contact: Shari Arfons, shari@mccullougphr.com; 330-244-9980. Website: www.4are.com.  

ATC Truck Covers: Fiberglass tonneau cover (SRT Lid) for 2014-2015 Chevy Silverados and fiberglass truck caps for most makes and models. Contact: Brant Combs, brantcombs@atctruckcovers.com; 785-448-5577. Website: www.atctruckcovers.com

BASF Corp.: BASF Foose colors, R-M Carizzma (Candy) paint, R-M Onyx HD Waterborne, Glasurit 90-Line and Limco finishes available. Contact: Brian Fox, Brian.fox@basfpaintnews.cpm; 717-577-6449. Website: www.basfrefinish.com; CarizzmaColor.com;

BedRug/Advantage/Retrax: The complete line of Retrax retractable pickup bed covers. Contact: Andy Nephew,anephew@retrax.com; 701-746-5596. Website: www.retrax.comBASFPaintNews.com.

Big Mike's Performance Parts: STO N SHO quick release front license plate bracket. Contact: Mashell Tripp, mashell@bigmikesperformanceparts.com; 831-663-4849.

BMF Wheels: BMF Wheels is offering the company’s unique and performance-driven line of wheels for the off-road and lifted-truck enthusiasts. All BMF wheels are manufactured using a patented proprietary, multi-axis CNC machining process. There are seven wheel designs to choose from in 17-, 18-, 20-, 22- and 24-inch diameters, in both Death Metal black and Stealth black finishes. Contact: Blake Ramthun, blake@bmfwheels.com; 888-313-2580. Website: www.bmfwheels.com

BOLT Locks: BOLT receiver lock, padlock, cable lock, toolbox latch and coupler pin lock. Available for Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Ram, Jeep, Toyota and Nissan vehicles. Contact: Contact: Jason Buckles, jason@boltlock.com; 414-247-3673. Website: www.boltlock.com.

Cequent Performance Products: Towing hitches, receiver tubes, hitch balls; fifth wheel hitches; weight distribution systems; pin boxes; goosenecks; jacks; couplers; winches. Bike racks, roof racks, cargo baskets and containers. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.

Daystar Products: Hood vents and hood cowls for Jeep JK Wranglers. Hood cowls for Jeep TJ Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner,mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

eCOOLogical LLC: BumperShellz - Protective/decorative covers for late-model, fullsize truck, original equipment rear bumpers. Unique custom backlit logos; no bumper modification required. Cover that boring, common chrome with some custom style. Contact: Darin Evans, darin.evans@ecoological.com; 916-572-4454. Website: www.ecoological.com.

Fastway Trailer Products: Towing accessories, aluminum adjustable hitches, self locking aluminum adjustable hitches, anti rattle aluminum adjustable hitches, aluminum ball mounts, weight distributing hitches, zip coiled breakaway cables, wheel chocks, flip automatic tongue jack extension foot, chain up safety chain holder, coupler locks, locking hitch pins, pad locks. Contact: Trevor Millar, tmillar@fastwaytrailer.com; 877-523-9103. Website: www.fastwaytrailer.com.

Go Rhino! Products/Big Country Truck Accessories: Side bars, grille guards, winch bumpers, rhino chargers, bed bars, sport bars, bed rails, hitch steps, exhaust tips, garage shop and trailer organizers, and safari racks. Contact: Bob Gonzales, bob@gorhino.com; 714-715-3932. Website: www.gorhino.com.

Hornblasters: Manufacturer and distributor of train horns, air horns, on-board air systems, public address systems, air suspension and pneumatic accessories. Contact: rigo@hornblasters.com; 813-783-8058.

Kleinn Air Horns: Air horns, train horns and train horn upgrade systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Contact: Lance Martz, lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com.

LINE-X: Truck Gear by LINE-X 5" oval step bar. Each bar is constructed from high-quality T304 stainless steel tubing, offered in a straight design or 45 degree bends, welded end caps. Nationwide, lifetime, end-to-end warranty. Contact: cliveoak@linexmail.com; 256-713-4265. Website: www.truckgear.com.

LSD-Doors: Manufacturer of Lambo-style doors. TUV-tested Lambo-style door hinges with patented Magic Stick technology and M.A.R.A. system (Multi Axis Rotational Assembly). Contact: George Ciordas, marketing@kwautomotive.com. Website: www.kwautomotive.com.

Napier Enterprises: Vehicle camping tents. Contact: Christina Richards, marketing@napieroutdoors.com; 905-935-0427, ext. 35. Website: www.napieroutdoors.com.

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Jeep bumpers, wheels, side armor, hood, fender flares, lights and other misc. exterior products. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.omix-ada.com.

ORACLE Lighting: ORACLE Lighting headlight halo kits for many late-model vehicles. SMD Technology with custom colors available. Professional installation service also available to confirmed display vehicles. Lighting must be “on” during the SEMA Show to qualify for sponsorship. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.

PIAA: LED/HID/halogen light kits/light bars and bulbs, silicone performance wiper blades. Contact: Justin MacLauchlan,  justin.maclauchlan@piaa.com; 503-489-6666, ext. 2080. Website: www.piaa.com.

Snugtop: Truck caps and tonneau covers. Available items include a choice of one of four tonneau cover styles and 11 different toppers, including the new “Outback” model with 60/40 Suburban-style rear doors. Proposals need not be elaborate. Contact: Ruth Walker, rwalker@snugtop.com. Mail proposals to: 1711 Harbor Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813.

Superwinch: Winches. Contact: Rachael Glenn, rglenn@superwinch.com; 860-412-1438. Website: www.superwinch.com

Surco Products Inc.: Off-road roof racks for Jeep Wranglers, SUVs and trucks. Contact: Osnat Surkin, osnatsurkin@surcoinc.com; 310-323-2520. Website: www.surcoinc.com.

Topline Products: Verde custom wheels. V-Rock offroad wheels. Contact: Paul, paul@tradeunion.com; 909-628-7500. Website:www.verdecustomwheels.com

T-REX Grilles: American-made T-REX Grilles, including Billet Series grilles, X-Metal Series mesh grilles, Torch LED Series grilles, Upper Class Mesh grilles, Graphic Series billet and mesh grilles, and Sport Series mesh grilles. Contact: Marketing, Info@trexbillet.com; 951-270-5388. Website: www.trexbillet.com.

TRUFIBER: 2007–2014 Jeep Wrangler fiberglass heat-extractor hood. Contact: Phil Truong, phil@trufiber.com; 951-270-3222.

TruXmart: Unique hard and Soft folding tonneau covers for major makes and models available for SEMA 2014 trucks! Contact: Steven Rossi, srossi@truxmartcovers.com; 888-554-8789. Website: www.truxmartcovers.com.

Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore, Wipe New tires, Wipe New headlight restore, Wipe New wheels. Contact: Nick Naylor,nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website: www.wipenew.com.

Vossen: 19- to 23-inch Luxury/Sport Concave wheels. We offer our class leading CV wheels and our new one-piece lightweight, forged Vossen Precision Series. Contact: Mike Forsythe, mike@vossenwheels.com; 305-463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

Interior Components/Accessories 

Daystar Products: Dash panel and switch panels for Jeep JK Wranglers. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Jeep floor liners, seat covers, interior trim pieces, seats, and other misc. interior products. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.omix-ada.com

Quiet Ride Solutions: QRS FIREWALL INSULATORS. Pre-cut and ready to install. Molded to replace factory OEM products. Stop the noise and heat at the source. Available for 600 popular vehicles, 1928–1991. ACOUSTISHIELD Thermal Acoustic Automotive Insulation Kits. Pre-cut and ready to install for 1,300 popular vehicles, 1928–2014. Includes Dynamat Xtreme and HeatShield Barrier Insulation Panels. Contact: Timothy Cox, timcox@quietride.com; 209-942-4777. Website: www.quietride.com

Slamstop: Soft-close door device compatible for all makes and models. Adds an elegant touch to the doors to mechanically pull in the car door. SLAMSTOP is installed inside the door panel. Contact: Nicky Hamila, nhamila@jmprpublicrelations.com; 818-992-4353. Website: www.slamstop.net

Wipe New: Wipe New trim restore. Contact: Nick Naylor, nnaylor@wipenew.com; 757-463-6653, ext. 1321. Website:www.wipenew.com

Suspension/Brake Components

Belltech Sport Trucks: Manufacturer of truck and SUV lowering components. Lowering components available for new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Belltech offers complete lowering kits, spindles, shock absorbers for all makes and models of trucks and SUVs. Contact: George Ciordas,  marketing@kwautomotive.com. Website: www.kwautomotive.com.

BDS Suspension: Hardcore suspension lifts and accessories. Contact: Kent Wyatt, kwatt@sporttruckusainc.com; 517-279-2135. Website: www.bds-suspension.com.

Cequent Performance Products: Brake controls for towing, vehicle illumination, wiring. Contact: Carol Doney, cdoney@cequentgroup.com; 734-656-3010. Website: www.cequentgroup.com/Brand/All.

Daystar Products: American-made leveling kits for all trucks and SUVs. Contact: Mark Turner, mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com.  

Eibach: Pro-Kit or Sportline performance spring kits. Contact: Jonathan Wong, jwong@eibach.com; 951-256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.

Kleinn Air Horns: Contact: Onboard air systems. Please send complete project proposal, including booth number. Lance Martz,lancem@kleinn.com; 520-579-1531. Website: www.kleinn.com

KW Suspensions: German manufacturer of performance coilovers systems for performance street and motorsports applications. Contact: George Ciordas, marketing@kwautomotive.com. Website: www.kwautomotive.com

MaxTrac Suspension: Complete line of lifting, leveling, and lowering kits for trucks and SUVs. Contact: Bob Sager, bob@maxtracsuspension.com; 714-630-0363. Website: www.maxtracsuspension.com.

MGP Caliper Covers: MGP Caliper Covers - Custom logo and color options are available for select vehicles. Officially Licensed by Ford, GM, Mopar, Shelby American and Weld Racing. Contact: Ben Wong, ben.wong@calipercovers.com; 877-995-0003. Website: www.calipercovers.com.

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Jeep lift kits and components. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.omix-ada.com

Performance Accessories/OR-Fab: Premium lift system (body and leveling kit) that raises the vehicle five inches without altering the factory suspension or affecting stability controls. Can run up to a 35-inch tire. Contact: Melissa Jenkins, mjenkins@p-a-g.net; 928-636-3180. Website: www.performanceaccessories.com.

QA1: coil-over and non-coil-over shocks and struts, springs, control arms, k-members, strut tower braces, anti-hop bars, sway bars and many other suspension components. Contact: Kaitlyn Nelson, knelson@qa1.net; 952-985-5675.

ReadyLIFT Suspension Inc.: High quality suspension lift kits, leveling kits, rear block kits, and performance shocks for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Contact: Vince Pistonetti, vince@readylift.com; 714-463-1731.

ST Suspensions: Manufacturer of coilovers, spring kits, anti-sway bars. Contact: George Ciordas, marketing@kwautomotive.com. Website: www.kwautomotive.com

Superlift Suspension: Legendary-quality, competitively priced suspension lift kits, leveling kits, rear block kits, shocks and other suspension related products for trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. Contact: Joey Arbogast, joey@superlift.com; 318-397-3024. Website: www.superlift.com

Wheels & Tires

Achilles Tire: Tires. Contact: Harue Gard, harue.gard@itatire.com; 818-715-7080. Website: www.achillestireusa.com.

Atturo Tire: Seeking a select few vehicles to feature company tires. We are interested in high- performance SUVs and CUVs, lifted 4x4 and unique SUV builds. Contact: Michael Mathis, 855-632-8031. Website: www.atturo.com

BMF Wheels: BMF Wheels is offering the company’s unique and performance-driven line of wheels for the off-road and lifted-truck enthusiasts. All BMF wheels are manufactured using a patented proprietary, multi-axis CNC machining process. There are seven wheel designs to choose from in 17-, 18-, 20-, 22- and 24-inch diameters, in both Death Metal black and Stealth black finishes. Contact: Blake Ramthun, blake@bmfwheels.com; 888-313-2580. Website: www.bmfwheels.com.  

Vossen: 19- to 23-inch Luxury/Sport Concave wheels. We offer our class leading CV wheels and our new one-piece lightweight, forged Vossen Precision Series. Contact: Mike Forsythe, mike@vossenwheels.com; 305-463-7778. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

Other Products/Services

Daystar Products: D Ring isolators in all colors. Winch isolators so the hook is nested in place. Contact: Mark Turner,mturner@daystarweb.com; 623-628-2463. Website: www.daystarweb.com

Hornblasters: Manufacturer and distributor of train horns, air horns, on-board air systems, public address systems, air suspension and pneumatic accessories. Contact: rigo@hornblasters.com; 813-783-8058.

Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge: Jeep parts and accessories. Contact: Henk van Dongen, hvandongen@omix-ada.com; 770-614-6101. Website: www.omix-ada.com

ORACLE Lighting: LED light bar side mirrors for Jeep Wrangler JK and Ford F-150/ Ford Raptor. Contact: Jonathan Barber, jonathan@oraclelights.com; 800-407-5776, ext. 390. Website: www.oraclelights.com.

Perfect Equipment: Under our brand Hofmann Power Weight, we offer pre-colored zinc adhesive wheel weights. These weights allow wide open spoke wheels to offer a wheel weight that not only looks good but matches the wheel or the brake caliper. Black weights on black wheels, or red weights with red calipers. Contact: Gregory Parker, gregory.parker@wegmann-automotive.com; 615-916-3791. Website: www.hofmann-powerweight.com.  

Prismatic Powders/Cerakote Ceramic Coatings: Prismatic Powders offers the worlds largest color selection of custom powder coatings. Contact: Jeff Scheid, jeff@nicindustries.com; 541-830-6524. Website: www.prismaticpowders.com.  

Quiet Ride Solutions: ACOUSTITRUNK Trunk Floor Mats are made from a non-skid, ultra-high definition, black rubber and feature the vehicle brand name and/or logo. Trunk mats are designed specifically for older model cars of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. AcoustiTrunk Mat Covers are pre-cut and ready to install with barrier insulation. Contact: Timothy Cox, timcox@quietride.com; 209-942-4777. Website: www.quietride.com.  

Wavetrac Differentials: Wavetrac Limited Slip differential. Contact: Dana Clark, dclark@wavetrac.net; 949-362-8700. Website: www.wavetrac.net

XS Power Batteries: Power Wire in 0, 2, 4, and 8 gauge; power supplies; chargers; battery hold downs; fuses; fuse holders; and battery relocation kits. Contact: Nathan Way, nathan@xspowerbatteries.com; 888-497-4693. Website: www.4xspower.com

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 08:31

By SEMA Editors

lvh
Westgate Resorts has acquired the LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The new property will be renamed Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Westgate Resorts has announced the acquisition of the LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino as the newest addition to its portfolio of 28 resorts. The property was formerly known as the Las Vegas Hilton and will be renamed Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The LVH, at one time, was the largest hotel in the world and was home to such legendary greats as Elvis Presley and Liberace during Vegas’ golden age. The new Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is located one block off the Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, and is one of seven stations on the Las Vegas Monorail.

“Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino will set the standard for service in Las Vegas,” said David Siegel, founder and CEO of Westgate Resorts. “We are very excited to be taking this important part of Vegas history and reinventing it for the next generation of Las Vegas visitors.”

The resort is 30 stories tall. With nearly 3,000 rooms, including 300 suites, Westgate will convert some of the rooms to luxury timeshare villas while still operating the resort hotel rooms and suites. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino features a 95,000-sq.-ft. casino, 200,000 sq.-ft. of meeting and convention space, restaurants, a spa and fitness center, a pool with cabanas, access to golf at the Las Vegas Country Club and a race and sports SuperBook.

“Although a small number of our rooms will be converted into timeshare units, it is important to know that our resort hotel and legendary luxury suites will remain open to our customers,” Siegel explained. “We will be providing the best of both worlds on our resort property. Las Vegas is the center of the universe for luxury destination resorts and the new Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is at the center of the Las Vegas renaissance.”

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 08:31

By SEMA Editors

lvh
Westgate Resorts has acquired the LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The new property will be renamed Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Westgate Resorts has announced the acquisition of the LVH – Las Vegas Hotel & Casino as the newest addition to its portfolio of 28 resorts. The property was formerly known as the Las Vegas Hilton and will be renamed Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The LVH, at one time, was the largest hotel in the world and was home to such legendary greats as Elvis Presley and Liberace during Vegas’ golden age. The new Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is located one block off the Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, and is one of seven stations on the Las Vegas Monorail.

“Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino will set the standard for service in Las Vegas,” said David Siegel, founder and CEO of Westgate Resorts. “We are very excited to be taking this important part of Vegas history and reinventing it for the next generation of Las Vegas visitors.”

The resort is 30 stories tall. With nearly 3,000 rooms, including 300 suites, Westgate will convert some of the rooms to luxury timeshare villas while still operating the resort hotel rooms and suites. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino features a 95,000-sq.-ft. casino, 200,000 sq.-ft. of meeting and convention space, restaurants, a spa and fitness center, a pool with cabanas, access to golf at the Las Vegas Country Club and a race and sports SuperBook.

“Although a small number of our rooms will be converted into timeshare units, it is important to know that our resort hotel and legendary luxury suites will remain open to our customers,” Siegel explained. “We will be providing the best of both worlds on our resort property. Las Vegas is the center of the universe for luxury destination resorts and the new Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is at the center of the Las Vegas renaissance.”

Thu, 07/17/2014 - 08:30
Thu, 07/10/2014 - 16:50
 Bushwacker, Jerry Logan
Bushwacker founder Jerry Logan will present the company’s first-ever Founder’s Award—recognizing the efforts of an SUV or truck builder—during the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
  

By SEMA Editors

Bushwacker Inc. has announced its plans to recognize the builder of a truck or SUV for his or her passion and devotion to the aftermarket industry by presenting the company’s  first-ever Founder’s Award during the 2014 SEMA Show. The award will go to a builder who created an outstanding vehicle featured at the annual trade show. Bushwacker founder Jerry Logan will present the award on Wednesday, November 6, at 3:00 p.m., in the Bushwacker booth (#30017), located in South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
 
“Bushwacker has always been a business fueled by automotive and industry enthusiasm. For more than 47 years, we have been taking that passion and putting it into the products we manufacture. We will recognize an individual who shares that enthusiasm and present them our Founder’s Award,” says Logan. The Founder’s Award will include a trophy as well as a $1,500 check, but some builders say the industry recognition is worth more than the money.
 
A lifelong automotive enthusiast, Logan started selling custom fender flares for Jeep vehicles out of his garage in 1967 with only a few employees. As his passion for the product—and the automotive industry—grew, so did his business. Bushwacker now has 463 fender flare applications, more than 125,000 sq.-ft. of manufacturing space, and employs more than 275 people in Portland, Oregon, and around the United States. In addition to fender flares, the company manufactures BedRail and TailGate caps for pickups, Trail Armor for Jeeps, and a line of bumper protection for a host of vehicles. The Bushwacker Automotive Group is an OEM supplier to several major automotive manufacturers.
 
Builders looking to enter to win the Founder’s Award should visit www.Bushwacker.com/FoundersAward and follow the instructions and rules located there.

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 16:50
 Bushwacker, Jerry Logan
Bushwacker founder Jerry Logan will present the company’s first-ever Founder’s Award—recognizing the efforts of an SUV or truck builder—during the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
  

By SEMA Editors

Bushwacker Inc. has announced its plans to recognize the builder of a truck or SUV for his or her passion and devotion to the aftermarket industry by presenting the company’s  first-ever Founder’s Award during the 2014 SEMA Show. The award will go to a builder who created an outstanding vehicle featured at the annual trade show. Bushwacker founder Jerry Logan will present the award on Wednesday, November 6, at 3:00 p.m., in the Bushwacker booth (#30017), located in South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
 
“Bushwacker has always been a business fueled by automotive and industry enthusiasm. For more than 47 years, we have been taking that passion and putting it into the products we manufacture. We will recognize an individual who shares that enthusiasm and present them our Founder’s Award,” says Logan. The Founder’s Award will include a trophy as well as a $1,500 check, but some builders say the industry recognition is worth more than the money.
 
A lifelong automotive enthusiast, Logan started selling custom fender flares for Jeep vehicles out of his garage in 1967 with only a few employees. As his passion for the product—and the automotive industry—grew, so did his business. Bushwacker now has 463 fender flare applications, more than 125,000 sq.-ft. of manufacturing space, and employs more than 275 people in Portland, Oregon, and around the United States. In addition to fender flares, the company manufactures BedRail and TailGate caps for pickups, Trail Armor for Jeeps, and a line of bumper protection for a host of vehicles. The Bushwacker Automotive Group is an OEM supplier to several major automotive manufacturers.
 
Builders looking to enter to win the Founder’s Award should visit www.Bushwacker.com/FoundersAward and follow the instructions and rules located there.

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 14:42
 sema show press conference
The deadline for 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors to submit applications to conduct a press conference during the Show is August 1.
  

By Rebecca Butler

The deadline for 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors to submit applications to conduct a press conference during the Show is August 1.

Although they may not be ideal for all exhibitors, press conferences can be a powerful and effective tool in reaching a large number of media. Learn how to host a successful press conference and determine whether a press conference is right for you.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation e-mail are advised to contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, contact monikae@sema.org.

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 14:42
 sema show press conference
The deadline for 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors to submit applications to conduct a press conference during the Show is August 1.
  

By Rebecca Butler

The deadline for 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors to submit applications to conduct a press conference during the Show is August 1.

Although they may not be ideal for all exhibitors, press conferences can be a powerful and effective tool in reaching a large number of media. Learn how to host a successful press conference and determine whether a press conference is right for you.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation e-mail are advised to contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, contact monikae@sema.org.

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 14:40
 ranger

The shooters at KGP Photography caught Ford engineers testing a prototype for their updated global Ford Ranger pickup in the mountains of Colorado. Whenever a Ranger prototype is spotted testing in the United States, especially when it's in prototype form like this test truck, fans of the sub-F-Series trucks get renewed hope that the Ranger may once again be destined for U.S. showrooms.  

The facelifted prototype captured here gets a new front fascia, and the camouflaged interior shows that it is also getting some attention. The mid-cycle facelift applied to this Ranger could be viewed as a new chance for Ford to better tailor the Ranger for U.S. tastes, just as GM overhauled its global Colorado pickup specifically for the U.S. market. Of course, it would be very interesting to see the Ranger hit the U.S. market in light of the increased focus on smaller trucks from GM, Nissan and a new Tacoma likely in the works from Toyota. Still, there are no signs that Ford is looking to join the party, and likely with good reason.

With Ford's truck attentions all so heavily directed toward launching the new aluminum F-150, and developing a thoroughly-overhauled Super Duty lineup, it's unlikely that a U.S.-spec Ranger is high on the priority list for Ford's U.S. product planners.

 ranger

Photo credit: KGP Photography

Thu, 07/10/2014 - 14:40
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The shooters at KGP Photography caught Ford engineers testing a prototype for their updated global Ford Ranger pickup in the mountains of Colorado. Whenever a Ranger prototype is spotted testing in the United States, especially when it's in prototype form like this test truck, fans of the sub-F-Series trucks get renewed hope that the Ranger may once again be destined for U.S. showrooms.  

The facelifted prototype captured here gets a new front fascia, and the camouflaged interior shows that it is also getting some attention. The mid-cycle facelift applied to this Ranger could be viewed as a new chance for Ford to better tailor the Ranger for U.S. tastes, just as GM overhauled its global Colorado pickup specifically for the U.S. market. Of course, it would be very interesting to see the Ranger hit the U.S. market in light of the increased focus on smaller trucks from GM, Nissan and a new Tacoma likely in the works from Toyota. Still, there are no signs that Ford is looking to join the party, and likely with good reason.

With Ford's truck attentions all so heavily directed toward launching the new aluminum F-150, and developing a thoroughly-overhauled Super Duty lineup, it's unlikely that a U.S.-spec Ranger is high on the priority list for Ford's U.S. product planners.

 ranger

Photo credit: KGP Photography