SEMA News—November 2013

EVENTS
By Jon Wyly

SEMA Show Product Data Education Track

Hourly Sessions All Day Monday, Sponsored by the SEMA Data Co-op

From beginner to expert, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) education track is sure to provide insight into better managing your product data and making use of the new SDC Product Information Management System. Join the SDC team for training and ideas presented through interactive discussions, questions and answers and demonstrations on the following topics:

Room N259

Introduction to PIES
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Just getting started with product data? This introduction to PIES will explain the Product Information Exchange Standard in easy-to-understand terms, giving you the confidence to begin managing your data to this comprehensive industry standard.

Introduction to ACES
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Vehicle application coverage is a critical element of data management, and this introduction to ACES will get you started in the right direction in creating complete, accurate application information using the Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard.

Advanced PIES
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Ready for a deeper dive into the PIES standard? This advanced session will provide training on more detailed elements of the standard, including how to use techniques, such as advanced product attributing, to increase product visibility and enhanced product descriptions to help you see more parts. This session is especially important for product lines that are not dependent on year/make/model applications.

Advanced ACES
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

For more advanced users, this ACES session will provide training and insight into this critical data standard with a deeper dive. Includes advanced methods on the proper use of each of the ACES segments and how to use the ACES fitment standard in conjunction with the PIES standard to increase product searchability and sell more parts.

Room N261

SDC Supplier User Group
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

If you are a SEMA Data Co-op supplier or want to be, join this open discussion about the SDC system and its features and functions. Participate in Q&A with fellow system users and get answers to your questions along with a preview of what’s coming next with the SDC.

SDC Receiver User Group
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

If you are a SEMA Data Co-op receiver or want to be, join this open discussion about the SDC system and its features and functions. Participate in Q&A with fellow system users and get answers to your questions along with a preview of what’s coming next with the SDC.

SDC: What’s New
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Get the latest information about what’s on the horizon for the SDC. Preview SEMA Search, the comprehensive online catalog powered by SDC data, and join a discussion about added features, ideas and how future tools and services can benefit your business.

Introduction to the SDC PIMS
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The momentum is building, and hundreds of SEMA businesses have jumped on board with the SEMA Data Co-op. See what the excitement is all about. Learn how the SDC can help grow your business, and see a demo of the online data management system.

Also be sure to set a private meeting with the SDC in booth #20579, where you can get a personalized presentation about SDC services, view a system demonstration and engage in technical discussions with some of the industry’s leading data experts. Simply log on to www.SEMA.org/coop-signup and request a meeting. The SDC will be located in the same spot as last year, in the Central Hall just behind the Ford display in the raised meeting room right next to the Keystone Automotive booth.

To learn more about how you can take control of your product data and manage it at the lowest possible cost, contact SEMA Data Co-op Director of Membership Jim Graven at jimg@semadatacoop.org or 888-958-6698 x4.

SEMA News—November 2013

EVENTS
By Jon Wyly

SEMA Show Product Data Education Track

Hourly Sessions All Day Monday, Sponsored by the SEMA Data Co-op

From beginner to expert, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) education track is sure to provide insight into better managing your product data and making use of the new SDC Product Information Management System. Join the SDC team for training and ideas presented through interactive discussions, questions and answers and demonstrations on the following topics:

Room N259

Introduction to PIES
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Just getting started with product data? This introduction to PIES will explain the Product Information Exchange Standard in easy-to-understand terms, giving you the confidence to begin managing your data to this comprehensive industry standard.

Introduction to ACES
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Vehicle application coverage is a critical element of data management, and this introduction to ACES will get you started in the right direction in creating complete, accurate application information using the Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard.

Advanced PIES
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Ready for a deeper dive into the PIES standard? This advanced session will provide training on more detailed elements of the standard, including how to use techniques, such as advanced product attributing, to increase product visibility and enhanced product descriptions to help you see more parts. This session is especially important for product lines that are not dependent on year/make/model applications.

Advanced ACES
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

For more advanced users, this ACES session will provide training and insight into this critical data standard with a deeper dive. Includes advanced methods on the proper use of each of the ACES segments and how to use the ACES fitment standard in conjunction with the PIES standard to increase product searchability and sell more parts.

Room N261

SDC Supplier User Group
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

If you are a SEMA Data Co-op supplier or want to be, join this open discussion about the SDC system and its features and functions. Participate in Q&A with fellow system users and get answers to your questions along with a preview of what’s coming next with the SDC.

SDC Receiver User Group
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

If you are a SEMA Data Co-op receiver or want to be, join this open discussion about the SDC system and its features and functions. Participate in Q&A with fellow system users and get answers to your questions along with a preview of what’s coming next with the SDC.

SDC: What’s New
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Get the latest information about what’s on the horizon for the SDC. Preview SEMA Search, the comprehensive online catalog powered by SDC data, and join a discussion about added features, ideas and how future tools and services can benefit your business.

Introduction to the SDC PIMS
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The momentum is building, and hundreds of SEMA businesses have jumped on board with the SEMA Data Co-op. See what the excitement is all about. Learn how the SDC can help grow your business, and see a demo of the online data management system.

Also be sure to set a private meeting with the SDC in booth #20579, where you can get a personalized presentation about SDC services, view a system demonstration and engage in technical discussions with some of the industry’s leading data experts. Simply log on to www.SEMA.org/coop-signup and request a meeting. The SDC will be located in the same spot as last year, in the Central Hall just behind the Ford display in the raised meeting room right next to the Keystone Automotive booth.

To learn more about how you can take control of your product data and manage it at the lowest possible cost, contact SEMA Data Co-op Director of Membership Jim Graven at jimg@semadatacoop.org or 888-958-6698 x4.

SEMA News—November 2013

EVENTS
By Jon Wyly

SEMA Show Product Data Education Track

Hourly Sessions All Day Monday, Sponsored by the SEMA Data Co-op

From beginner to expert, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) education track is sure to provide insight into better managing your product data and making use of the new SDC Product Information Management System. Join the SDC team for training and ideas presented through interactive discussions, questions and answers and demonstrations on the following topics:

Room N259

Introduction to PIES
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Just getting started with product data? This introduction to PIES will explain the Product Information Exchange Standard in easy-to-understand terms, giving you the confidence to begin managing your data to this comprehensive industry standard.

Introduction to ACES
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Vehicle application coverage is a critical element of data management, and this introduction to ACES will get you started in the right direction in creating complete, accurate application information using the Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard.

Advanced PIES
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Ready for a deeper dive into the PIES standard? This advanced session will provide training on more detailed elements of the standard, including how to use techniques, such as advanced product attributing, to increase product visibility and enhanced product descriptions to help you see more parts. This session is especially important for product lines that are not dependent on year/make/model applications.

Advanced ACES
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

For more advanced users, this ACES session will provide training and insight into this critical data standard with a deeper dive. Includes advanced methods on the proper use of each of the ACES segments and how to use the ACES fitment standard in conjunction with the PIES standard to increase product searchability and sell more parts.

Room N261

SDC Supplier User Group
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

If you are a SEMA Data Co-op supplier or want to be, join this open discussion about the SDC system and its features and functions. Participate in Q&A with fellow system users and get answers to your questions along with a preview of what’s coming next with the SDC.

SDC Receiver User Group
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

If you are a SEMA Data Co-op receiver or want to be, join this open discussion about the SDC system and its features and functions. Participate in Q&A with fellow system users and get answers to your questions along with a preview of what’s coming next with the SDC.

SDC: What’s New
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Get the latest information about what’s on the horizon for the SDC. Preview SEMA Search, the comprehensive online catalog powered by SDC data, and join a discussion about added features, ideas and how future tools and services can benefit your business.

Introduction to the SDC PIMS
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The momentum is building, and hundreds of SEMA businesses have jumped on board with the SEMA Data Co-op. See what the excitement is all about. Learn how the SDC can help grow your business, and see a demo of the online data management system.

Also be sure to set a private meeting with the SDC in booth #20579, where you can get a personalized presentation about SDC services, view a system demonstration and engage in technical discussions with some of the industry’s leading data experts. Simply log on to www.SEMA.org/coop-signup and request a meeting. The SDC will be located in the same spot as last year, in the Central Hall just behind the Ford display in the raised meeting room right next to the Keystone Automotive booth.

To learn more about how you can take control of your product data and manage it at the lowest possible cost, contact SEMA Data Co-op Director of Membership Jim Graven at jimg@semadatacoop.org or 888-958-6698 x4.

SEMA News—November 2013

EVENTS
By Jon Wyly

SEMA Show Product Data Education Track

Hourly Sessions All Day Monday, Sponsored by the SEMA Data Co-op

From beginner to expert, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) education track is sure to provide insight into better managing your product data and making use of the new SDC Product Information Management System. Join the SDC team for training and ideas presented through interactive discussions, questions and answers and demonstrations on the following topics:

Room N259

Introduction to PIES
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Just getting started with product data? This introduction to PIES will explain the Product Information Exchange Standard in easy-to-understand terms, giving you the confidence to begin managing your data to this comprehensive industry standard.

Introduction to ACES
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Vehicle application coverage is a critical element of data management, and this introduction to ACES will get you started in the right direction in creating complete, accurate application information using the Aftermarket Catalog Enhanced Standard.

Advanced PIES
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Ready for a deeper dive into the PIES standard? This advanced session will provide training on more detailed elements of the standard, including how to use techniques, such as advanced product attributing, to increase product visibility and enhanced product descriptions to help you see more parts. This session is especially important for product lines that are not dependent on year/make/model applications.

Advanced ACES
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

For more advanced users, this ACES session will provide training and insight into this critical data standard with a deeper dive. Includes advanced methods on the proper use of each of the ACES segments and how to use the ACES fitment standard in conjunction with the PIES standard to increase product searchability and sell more parts.

Room N261

SDC Supplier User Group
8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

If you are a SEMA Data Co-op supplier or want to be, join this open discussion about the SDC system and its features and functions. Participate in Q&A with fellow system users and get answers to your questions along with a preview of what’s coming next with the SDC.

SDC Receiver User Group
9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

If you are a SEMA Data Co-op receiver or want to be, join this open discussion about the SDC system and its features and functions. Participate in Q&A with fellow system users and get answers to your questions along with a preview of what’s coming next with the SDC.

SDC: What’s New
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Get the latest information about what’s on the horizon for the SDC. Preview SEMA Search, the comprehensive online catalog powered by SDC data, and join a discussion about added features, ideas and how future tools and services can benefit your business.

Introduction to the SDC PIMS
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The momentum is building, and hundreds of SEMA businesses have jumped on board with the SEMA Data Co-op. See what the excitement is all about. Learn how the SDC can help grow your business, and see a demo of the online data management system.

Also be sure to set a private meeting with the SDC in booth #20579, where you can get a personalized presentation about SDC services, view a system demonstration and engage in technical discussions with some of the industry’s leading data experts. Simply log on to www.SEMA.org/coop-signup and request a meeting. The SDC will be located in the same spot as last year, in the Central Hall just behind the Ford display in the raised meeting room right next to the Keystone Automotive booth.

To learn more about how you can take control of your product data and manage it at the lowest possible cost, contact SEMA Data Co-op Director of Membership Jim Graven at jimg@semadatacoop.org or 888-958-6698 x4.

SEMA News—November 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Show Registration

SEMA Show Mobile App

Get your Show information on the go through the official SEMA Show attendee app. In addition to an electronic Show guide and a viewable floorplan, the app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, educational sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. Download the app on your iPhone or Android through your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

The New Products Showcase

The New Products Showcase is a key attraction of the SEMA Show. Featuring new innovations, updated product solutions and design trends all in one area, it allows attendees to review more than 2,000 of the specialty-equipment market’s hottest items in one fell swoop. In fact, it is a common strategy among buyers and media to head for the Showcase first, before they do anything else, to help reduce the time and legwork required to interact with all of the companies participating in the Show. The 2013 SEMA Show New Product Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The 2013 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.

Cars & Coffee—

SEMA Edition With West Coast Customs

Cars & Coffee—SEMA Edition, Featuring West Coast Customs is new this year and is open each morning of the Show from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall). Attendees can grab a cup of coffee and a donut, check out some cool vehicles, mingle with colleagues and get a jumpstart on their day by visiting the newly expanded First-Time & Featured Exhibitors section at the LVH—which opens at 8:00 a.m., well before the LVCC Show floor opens.

Ford Out Front

Ford’s crop of star drivers and racing vehicles will heat up the pavement at the Ford Out Front exhibition, providing buyers with an up-close look at various forms of motorsports and driving styles that put the latest equipment from Ford and Show exhibitors to the test in this interactive performance setting.

GM Proving Grounds

More dynamic racing action heats up the SEMA Show through the GM Proving Grounds. Visit the area between Central and South Halls to see vehicles in action and take advantage of the Chevy Drive feature, where buyers can hitch a ride with professional drivers. This outdoor attraction is another way that buyers can get interactive and witness today’s products in action under the stress of real-world conditions.

Exclusive Benefits for SEMA-Member Buyers

A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program has been established for those buyers at the SEMA Show who are also members of the association. Whether a buyer is an existing SEMA member in the buyer category or is signing up for the first time during the Show, all member buyers will enjoy MBR perks, including access to the MBR Lounge (located in the Members Lounge in North Hall, room N251); complimentary coffee, water and snacks; a dedicated MBR taxi line that is available in front of the North and South Halls of the LVCC on Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.; and one complimentary one-way monorail ticket available at the MBR Lounge (first 500 member buyers only). Buyers who are also members of the association or who sign up at the Show will receive exclusive perks at the Show.

2013 DUB Show Tour

The DUB Show Tour brings the lifestyle trends of its namesake to life with the latest cars and trucks modified in true DUB fashion. In addition to the style and craftsmanship that are evident in the creation of these vehicles, buyers will also witness the latest car-care techniques and products used to maintain these extraordinary vehicles.

First-Time & Featured Exhibitors

The 2013 SEMA Show marks the first time that there are three First-Time & Featured Exhibitor areas located throughout the Show’s layout. The three locations are Upper South Hall, the New Products Showcase; on the Skybridge between Central and South Halls; and in the LVH South Pavilion area, near Central Hall. The LVH is located across the street, but adjacent to the north side of North Hall.

Toyo Tires Treadpass

When heading between the South and Center Halls of the LVCC, take advantage of the Toyo Tires Treadpass. It’s the most convenient path between South and Central Halls, placing buyers in the middle areas of each. The Toyo Tires Treadpass is designed to keep traffic moving and provide an additional experience for buyers at the Show. The booth and feature vehicles on display the week of the SEMA Show become a parade of rolling art through the annual SEMA Cruise.

The SEMA Cruise

The fitting final act for the 2013 SEMA Show is the now-annual SEMA Cruise. This parade of booth and feature vehicles is one of the most-anticipated spectacles of the gathering by the local populace. The cruise begins when the Show ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8. The festivities include awards, giveaways, entertainment and seating for the crowd. The parade culminates in a car show that will be housed in the Gold Lot across from the LVCC.

SEMA News—November 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Show Registration

SEMA Show Mobile App

Get your Show information on the go through the official SEMA Show attendee app. In addition to an electronic Show guide and a viewable floorplan, the app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, educational sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. Download the app on your iPhone or Android through your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

The New Products Showcase

The New Products Showcase is a key attraction of the SEMA Show. Featuring new innovations, updated product solutions and design trends all in one area, it allows attendees to review more than 2,000 of the specialty-equipment market’s hottest items in one fell swoop. In fact, it is a common strategy among buyers and media to head for the Showcase first, before they do anything else, to help reduce the time and legwork required to interact with all of the companies participating in the Show. The 2013 SEMA Show New Product Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The 2013 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.

Cars & Coffee—

SEMA Edition With West Coast Customs

Cars & Coffee—SEMA Edition, Featuring West Coast Customs is new this year and is open each morning of the Show from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall). Attendees can grab a cup of coffee and a donut, check out some cool vehicles, mingle with colleagues and get a jumpstart on their day by visiting the newly expanded First-Time & Featured Exhibitors section at the LVH—which opens at 8:00 a.m., well before the LVCC Show floor opens.

Ford Out Front

Ford’s crop of star drivers and racing vehicles will heat up the pavement at the Ford Out Front exhibition, providing buyers with an up-close look at various forms of motorsports and driving styles that put the latest equipment from Ford and Show exhibitors to the test in this interactive performance setting.

GM Proving Grounds

More dynamic racing action heats up the SEMA Show through the GM Proving Grounds. Visit the area between Central and South Halls to see vehicles in action and take advantage of the Chevy Drive feature, where buyers can hitch a ride with professional drivers. This outdoor attraction is another way that buyers can get interactive and witness today’s products in action under the stress of real-world conditions.

Exclusive Benefits for SEMA-Member Buyers

A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program has been established for those buyers at the SEMA Show who are also members of the association. Whether a buyer is an existing SEMA member in the buyer category or is signing up for the first time during the Show, all member buyers will enjoy MBR perks, including access to the MBR Lounge (located in the Members Lounge in North Hall, room N251); complimentary coffee, water and snacks; a dedicated MBR taxi line that is available in front of the North and South Halls of the LVCC on Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.; and one complimentary one-way monorail ticket available at the MBR Lounge (first 500 member buyers only). Buyers who are also members of the association or who sign up at the Show will receive exclusive perks at the Show.

2013 DUB Show Tour

The DUB Show Tour brings the lifestyle trends of its namesake to life with the latest cars and trucks modified in true DUB fashion. In addition to the style and craftsmanship that are evident in the creation of these vehicles, buyers will also witness the latest car-care techniques and products used to maintain these extraordinary vehicles.

First-Time & Featured Exhibitors

The 2013 SEMA Show marks the first time that there are three First-Time & Featured Exhibitor areas located throughout the Show’s layout. The three locations are Upper South Hall, the New Products Showcase; on the Skybridge between Central and South Halls; and in the LVH South Pavilion area, near Central Hall. The LVH is located across the street, but adjacent to the north side of North Hall.

Toyo Tires Treadpass

When heading between the South and Center Halls of the LVCC, take advantage of the Toyo Tires Treadpass. It’s the most convenient path between South and Central Halls, placing buyers in the middle areas of each. The Toyo Tires Treadpass is designed to keep traffic moving and provide an additional experience for buyers at the Show. The booth and feature vehicles on display the week of the SEMA Show become a parade of rolling art through the annual SEMA Cruise.

The SEMA Cruise

The fitting final act for the 2013 SEMA Show is the now-annual SEMA Cruise. This parade of booth and feature vehicles is one of the most-anticipated spectacles of the gathering by the local populace. The cruise begins when the Show ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8. The festivities include awards, giveaways, entertainment and seating for the crowd. The parade culminates in a car show that will be housed in the Gold Lot across from the LVCC.

SEMA News—November 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Show Registration

SEMA Show Mobile App

Get your Show information on the go through the official SEMA Show attendee app. In addition to an electronic Show guide and a viewable floorplan, the app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, educational sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. Download the app on your iPhone or Android through your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

The New Products Showcase

The New Products Showcase is a key attraction of the SEMA Show. Featuring new innovations, updated product solutions and design trends all in one area, it allows attendees to review more than 2,000 of the specialty-equipment market’s hottest items in one fell swoop. In fact, it is a common strategy among buyers and media to head for the Showcase first, before they do anything else, to help reduce the time and legwork required to interact with all of the companies participating in the Show. The 2013 SEMA Show New Product Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The 2013 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.

Cars & Coffee—

SEMA Edition With West Coast Customs

Cars & Coffee—SEMA Edition, Featuring West Coast Customs is new this year and is open each morning of the Show from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall). Attendees can grab a cup of coffee and a donut, check out some cool vehicles, mingle with colleagues and get a jumpstart on their day by visiting the newly expanded First-Time & Featured Exhibitors section at the LVH—which opens at 8:00 a.m., well before the LVCC Show floor opens.

Ford Out Front

Ford’s crop of star drivers and racing vehicles will heat up the pavement at the Ford Out Front exhibition, providing buyers with an up-close look at various forms of motorsports and driving styles that put the latest equipment from Ford and Show exhibitors to the test in this interactive performance setting.

GM Proving Grounds

More dynamic racing action heats up the SEMA Show through the GM Proving Grounds. Visit the area between Central and South Halls to see vehicles in action and take advantage of the Chevy Drive feature, where buyers can hitch a ride with professional drivers. This outdoor attraction is another way that buyers can get interactive and witness today’s products in action under the stress of real-world conditions.

Exclusive Benefits for SEMA-Member Buyers

A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program has been established for those buyers at the SEMA Show who are also members of the association. Whether a buyer is an existing SEMA member in the buyer category or is signing up for the first time during the Show, all member buyers will enjoy MBR perks, including access to the MBR Lounge (located in the Members Lounge in North Hall, room N251); complimentary coffee, water and snacks; a dedicated MBR taxi line that is available in front of the North and South Halls of the LVCC on Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.; and one complimentary one-way monorail ticket available at the MBR Lounge (first 500 member buyers only). Buyers who are also members of the association or who sign up at the Show will receive exclusive perks at the Show.

2013 DUB Show Tour

The DUB Show Tour brings the lifestyle trends of its namesake to life with the latest cars and trucks modified in true DUB fashion. In addition to the style and craftsmanship that are evident in the creation of these vehicles, buyers will also witness the latest car-care techniques and products used to maintain these extraordinary vehicles.

First-Time & Featured Exhibitors

The 2013 SEMA Show marks the first time that there are three First-Time & Featured Exhibitor areas located throughout the Show’s layout. The three locations are Upper South Hall, the New Products Showcase; on the Skybridge between Central and South Halls; and in the LVH South Pavilion area, near Central Hall. The LVH is located across the street, but adjacent to the north side of North Hall.

Toyo Tires Treadpass

When heading between the South and Center Halls of the LVCC, take advantage of the Toyo Tires Treadpass. It’s the most convenient path between South and Central Halls, placing buyers in the middle areas of each. The Toyo Tires Treadpass is designed to keep traffic moving and provide an additional experience for buyers at the Show. The booth and feature vehicles on display the week of the SEMA Show become a parade of rolling art through the annual SEMA Cruise.

The SEMA Cruise

The fitting final act for the 2013 SEMA Show is the now-annual SEMA Cruise. This parade of booth and feature vehicles is one of the most-anticipated spectacles of the gathering by the local populace. The cruise begins when the Show ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8. The festivities include awards, giveaways, entertainment and seating for the crowd. The parade culminates in a car show that will be housed in the Gold Lot across from the LVCC.

SEMA News—November 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Show Registration

SEMA Show Mobile App

Get your Show information on the go through the official SEMA Show attendee app. In addition to an electronic Show guide and a viewable floorplan, the app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, educational sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. Download the app on your iPhone or Android through your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

The New Products Showcase

The New Products Showcase is a key attraction of the SEMA Show. Featuring new innovations, updated product solutions and design trends all in one area, it allows attendees to review more than 2,000 of the specialty-equipment market’s hottest items in one fell swoop. In fact, it is a common strategy among buyers and media to head for the Showcase first, before they do anything else, to help reduce the time and legwork required to interact with all of the companies participating in the Show. The 2013 SEMA Show New Product Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The 2013 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.

Cars & Coffee—

SEMA Edition With West Coast Customs

Cars & Coffee—SEMA Edition, Featuring West Coast Customs is new this year and is open each morning of the Show from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall). Attendees can grab a cup of coffee and a donut, check out some cool vehicles, mingle with colleagues and get a jumpstart on their day by visiting the newly expanded First-Time & Featured Exhibitors section at the LVH—which opens at 8:00 a.m., well before the LVCC Show floor opens.

Ford Out Front

Ford’s crop of star drivers and racing vehicles will heat up the pavement at the Ford Out Front exhibition, providing buyers with an up-close look at various forms of motorsports and driving styles that put the latest equipment from Ford and Show exhibitors to the test in this interactive performance setting.

GM Proving Grounds

More dynamic racing action heats up the SEMA Show through the GM Proving Grounds. Visit the area between Central and South Halls to see vehicles in action and take advantage of the Chevy Drive feature, where buyers can hitch a ride with professional drivers. This outdoor attraction is another way that buyers can get interactive and witness today’s products in action under the stress of real-world conditions.

Exclusive Benefits for SEMA-Member Buyers

A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program has been established for those buyers at the SEMA Show who are also members of the association. Whether a buyer is an existing SEMA member in the buyer category or is signing up for the first time during the Show, all member buyers will enjoy MBR perks, including access to the MBR Lounge (located in the Members Lounge in North Hall, room N251); complimentary coffee, water and snacks; a dedicated MBR taxi line that is available in front of the North and South Halls of the LVCC on Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.; and one complimentary one-way monorail ticket available at the MBR Lounge (first 500 member buyers only). Buyers who are also members of the association or who sign up at the Show will receive exclusive perks at the Show.

2013 DUB Show Tour

The DUB Show Tour brings the lifestyle trends of its namesake to life with the latest cars and trucks modified in true DUB fashion. In addition to the style and craftsmanship that are evident in the creation of these vehicles, buyers will also witness the latest car-care techniques and products used to maintain these extraordinary vehicles.

First-Time & Featured Exhibitors

The 2013 SEMA Show marks the first time that there are three First-Time & Featured Exhibitor areas located throughout the Show’s layout. The three locations are Upper South Hall, the New Products Showcase; on the Skybridge between Central and South Halls; and in the LVH South Pavilion area, near Central Hall. The LVH is located across the street, but adjacent to the north side of North Hall.

Toyo Tires Treadpass

When heading between the South and Center Halls of the LVCC, take advantage of the Toyo Tires Treadpass. It’s the most convenient path between South and Central Halls, placing buyers in the middle areas of each. The Toyo Tires Treadpass is designed to keep traffic moving and provide an additional experience for buyers at the Show. The booth and feature vehicles on display the week of the SEMA Show become a parade of rolling art through the annual SEMA Cruise.

The SEMA Cruise

The fitting final act for the 2013 SEMA Show is the now-annual SEMA Cruise. This parade of booth and feature vehicles is one of the most-anticipated spectacles of the gathering by the local populace. The cruise begins when the Show ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8. The festivities include awards, giveaways, entertainment and seating for the crowd. The parade culminates in a car show that will be housed in the Gold Lot across from the LVCC.

SEMA News—November 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Show Registration

SEMA Show Mobile App

Get your Show information on the go through the official SEMA Show attendee app. In addition to an electronic Show guide and a viewable floorplan, the app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, educational sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. Download the app on your iPhone or Android through your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

The New Products Showcase

The New Products Showcase is a key attraction of the SEMA Show. Featuring new innovations, updated product solutions and design trends all in one area, it allows attendees to review more than 2,000 of the specialty-equipment market’s hottest items in one fell swoop. In fact, it is a common strategy among buyers and media to head for the Showcase first, before they do anything else, to help reduce the time and legwork required to interact with all of the companies participating in the Show. The 2013 SEMA Show New Product Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The 2013 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.

Cars & Coffee—

SEMA Edition With West Coast Customs

Cars & Coffee—SEMA Edition, Featuring West Coast Customs is new this year and is open each morning of the Show from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall). Attendees can grab a cup of coffee and a donut, check out some cool vehicles, mingle with colleagues and get a jumpstart on their day by visiting the newly expanded First-Time & Featured Exhibitors section at the LVH—which opens at 8:00 a.m., well before the LVCC Show floor opens.

Ford Out Front

Ford’s crop of star drivers and racing vehicles will heat up the pavement at the Ford Out Front exhibition, providing buyers with an up-close look at various forms of motorsports and driving styles that put the latest equipment from Ford and Show exhibitors to the test in this interactive performance setting.

GM Proving Grounds

More dynamic racing action heats up the SEMA Show through the GM Proving Grounds. Visit the area between Central and South Halls to see vehicles in action and take advantage of the Chevy Drive feature, where buyers can hitch a ride with professional drivers. This outdoor attraction is another way that buyers can get interactive and witness today’s products in action under the stress of real-world conditions.

Exclusive Benefits for SEMA-Member Buyers

A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program has been established for those buyers at the SEMA Show who are also members of the association. Whether a buyer is an existing SEMA member in the buyer category or is signing up for the first time during the Show, all member buyers will enjoy MBR perks, including access to the MBR Lounge (located in the Members Lounge in North Hall, room N251); complimentary coffee, water and snacks; a dedicated MBR taxi line that is available in front of the North and South Halls of the LVCC on Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.; and one complimentary one-way monorail ticket available at the MBR Lounge (first 500 member buyers only). Buyers who are also members of the association or who sign up at the Show will receive exclusive perks at the Show.

2013 DUB Show Tour

The DUB Show Tour brings the lifestyle trends of its namesake to life with the latest cars and trucks modified in true DUB fashion. In addition to the style and craftsmanship that are evident in the creation of these vehicles, buyers will also witness the latest car-care techniques and products used to maintain these extraordinary vehicles.

First-Time & Featured Exhibitors

The 2013 SEMA Show marks the first time that there are three First-Time & Featured Exhibitor areas located throughout the Show’s layout. The three locations are Upper South Hall, the New Products Showcase; on the Skybridge between Central and South Halls; and in the LVH South Pavilion area, near Central Hall. The LVH is located across the street, but adjacent to the north side of North Hall.

Toyo Tires Treadpass

When heading between the South and Center Halls of the LVCC, take advantage of the Toyo Tires Treadpass. It’s the most convenient path between South and Central Halls, placing buyers in the middle areas of each. The Toyo Tires Treadpass is designed to keep traffic moving and provide an additional experience for buyers at the Show. The booth and feature vehicles on display the week of the SEMA Show become a parade of rolling art through the annual SEMA Cruise.

The SEMA Cruise

The fitting final act for the 2013 SEMA Show is the now-annual SEMA Cruise. This parade of booth and feature vehicles is one of the most-anticipated spectacles of the gathering by the local populace. The cruise begins when the Show ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8. The festivities include awards, giveaways, entertainment and seating for the crowd. The parade culminates in a car show that will be housed in the Gold Lot across from the LVCC.

SEMA News—November 2013

INDUSTRY NEWS

Show Registration

SEMA Show Mobile App

Get your Show information on the go through the official SEMA Show attendee app. In addition to an electronic Show guide and a viewable floorplan, the app connects buyers with exhibitors via an automatic matching component; provides a searchable database of exhibitors, educational sessions and speakers; and lets users create an appointment agenda and receive Show organizer updates. Download the app on your iPhone or Android through your appropriate smartphone marketplace.

The New Products Showcase

The New Products Showcase is a key attraction of the SEMA Show. Featuring new innovations, updated product solutions and design trends all in one area, it allows attendees to review more than 2,000 of the specialty-equipment market’s hottest items in one fell swoop. In fact, it is a common strategy among buyers and media to head for the Showcase first, before they do anything else, to help reduce the time and legwork required to interact with all of the companies participating in the Show. The 2013 SEMA Show New Product Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the South Hall in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). The 2013 SEMA Show New Products Showcase is located in the east end of the upper level of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Hall.

Cars & Coffee—

SEMA Edition With West Coast Customs

Cars & Coffee—SEMA Edition, Featuring West Coast Customs is new this year and is open each morning of the Show from 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. in the outdoor patio on the south side of the LVH (adjacent to the LVCC North Hall). Attendees can grab a cup of coffee and a donut, check out some cool vehicles, mingle with colleagues and get a jumpstart on their day by visiting the newly expanded First-Time & Featured Exhibitors section at the LVH—which opens at 8:00 a.m., well before the LVCC Show floor opens.

Ford Out Front

Ford’s crop of star drivers and racing vehicles will heat up the pavement at the Ford Out Front exhibition, providing buyers with an up-close look at various forms of motorsports and driving styles that put the latest equipment from Ford and Show exhibitors to the test in this interactive performance setting.

GM Proving Grounds

More dynamic racing action heats up the SEMA Show through the GM Proving Grounds. Visit the area between Central and South Halls to see vehicles in action and take advantage of the Chevy Drive feature, where buyers can hitch a ride with professional drivers. This outdoor attraction is another way that buyers can get interactive and witness today’s products in action under the stress of real-world conditions.

Exclusive Benefits for SEMA-Member Buyers

A Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program has been established for those buyers at the SEMA Show who are also members of the association. Whether a buyer is an existing SEMA member in the buyer category or is signing up for the first time during the Show, all member buyers will enjoy MBR perks, including access to the MBR Lounge (located in the Members Lounge in North Hall, room N251); complimentary coffee, water and snacks; a dedicated MBR taxi line that is available in front of the North and South Halls of the LVCC on Tuesday–Thursday, 2:00–5:00 p.m., and Friday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.; and one complimentary one-way monorail ticket available at the MBR Lounge (first 500 member buyers only). Buyers who are also members of the association or who sign up at the Show will receive exclusive perks at the Show.

2013 DUB Show Tour

The DUB Show Tour brings the lifestyle trends of its namesake to life with the latest cars and trucks modified in true DUB fashion. In addition to the style and craftsmanship that are evident in the creation of these vehicles, buyers will also witness the latest car-care techniques and products used to maintain these extraordinary vehicles.

First-Time & Featured Exhibitors

The 2013 SEMA Show marks the first time that there are three First-Time & Featured Exhibitor areas located throughout the Show’s layout. The three locations are Upper South Hall, the New Products Showcase; on the Skybridge between Central and South Halls; and in the LVH South Pavilion area, near Central Hall. The LVH is located across the street, but adjacent to the north side of North Hall.

Toyo Tires Treadpass

When heading between the South and Center Halls of the LVCC, take advantage of the Toyo Tires Treadpass. It’s the most convenient path between South and Central Halls, placing buyers in the middle areas of each. The Toyo Tires Treadpass is designed to keep traffic moving and provide an additional experience for buyers at the Show. The booth and feature vehicles on display the week of the SEMA Show become a parade of rolling art through the annual SEMA Cruise.

The SEMA Cruise

The fitting final act for the 2013 SEMA Show is the now-annual SEMA Cruise. This parade of booth and feature vehicles is one of the most-anticipated spectacles of the gathering by the local populace. The cruise begins when the Show ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8. The festivities include awards, giveaways, entertainment and seating for the crowd. The parade culminates in a car show that will be housed in the Gold Lot across from the LVCC.