Thu, 10/18/2012 - 15:07

 

  yen
Network with like-minded professionals at the largest SEMA event of the year—the YEN Networking Mixer at the SEMA Banquet.
   

Looking for the ultimate networking event for emerging professionals and young executives? Then look no further than the inaugural Young Executives Network (YEN) Networking Mixer at the SEMA Banquet. Held at the Las Vegas Hotel (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) Garden Patio immediately prior to Christopher Titus' performance, dinner and awards presentation, this networking event offers a number of benefits.

Why to Attend

  • Networking with like-minded professionals at the largest SEMA event of the year.
  • Open bar that includes a "signature" cocktail.
  • No charge to attend.
  • Live D.J.
  • One-of-a-kind photo booth (no charge).  

You do not need a SEMA Industry Awards Banquet ticket to attend this YEN Networking Mixer. Dress is business casual, so come in your SEMA Show attire.

As an additional benefit exclusive to YEN members that would like to experience the SEMA Banquet in its entirety (the dinner, talent, awards presentation following the YEN Networking Mixer) and have not yet purchased a ticket, visit the Association Center in the Grand Lobby on Wednesday, October 31, after 12:00 p.m., and tell any SEMA staff that "The YEN sent you for a free SEMA Banquet ticket." If there are available seats, you will be given a ticket at no charge*. Please note that the SEMA Banquet’s dinner and award presentation requests guests to be in formal attire.   

Location: LVH Garden Patio (Formally known as the Las Vegas Hilton)
Date: Thursday, November 1
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

*You must be a YEN member for consideration to receive a free ticket: to join visit www.sema.org/join-yen.  

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:54
ups
SEMA Show attendees can bring their items for shipping to The UPS Store in the North, South and Central Halls without ever having to leave the Show floor.

You’ve made your rounds at the 2012 SEMA Show and have tons of products, samples and materials to take back with you. Leave the work to The UPS Store, and let them figure out how to get those items back home. Located in three convenient locations throughout the convention center, SEMA Show attendees can bring their items for shipping to The UPS Store in the North, South and Central Halls without ever having to leave the Show floor.

With years of experience as a trusted logistics partner for the automotive and industrial industries, UPS shipping experts will ensure your items are properly packaged, boxed and shipped to their destination. This includes assisting with the completion of forms and paperwork required for international shipments. Once shipped, members can then use The UPS Store online tracking feature or visit MyUPS.com to track the status of their shipment and delivery.

You can find The UPS Store in the following locations: North Hall Grand Lobby Entrance #10601, Central Hall #24699 and the lower South Hall #41001. Also, you can visit the UPS booth #11931 to learn more about how logistics solutions can increase efficiencies and simplify complex supply chains to help shift your business into high gear.

UPS is the Preferred Carrier for the 2012 SEMA Show and the official logistics provider to SEMA members. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.UPS.com.

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:54
ups
SEMA Show attendees can bring their items for shipping to The UPS Store in the North, South and Central Halls without ever having to leave the Show floor.

You’ve made your rounds at the 2012 SEMA Show and have tons of products, samples and materials to take back with you. Leave the work to The UPS Store, and let them figure out how to get those items back home. Located in three convenient locations throughout the convention center, SEMA Show attendees can bring their items for shipping to The UPS Store in the North, South and Central Halls without ever having to leave the Show floor.

With years of experience as a trusted logistics partner for the automotive and industrial industries, UPS shipping experts will ensure your items are properly packaged, boxed and shipped to their destination. This includes assisting with the completion of forms and paperwork required for international shipments. Once shipped, members can then use The UPS Store online tracking feature or visit MyUPS.com to track the status of their shipment and delivery.

You can find The UPS Store in the following locations: North Hall Grand Lobby Entrance #10601, Central Hall #24699 and the lower South Hall #41001. Also, you can visit the UPS booth #11931 to learn more about how logistics solutions can increase efficiencies and simplify complex supply chains to help shift your business into high gear.

UPS is the Preferred Carrier for the 2012 SEMA Show and the official logistics provider to SEMA members. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.UPS.com.

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:41
show
Premium locations are still available at the 2012 SEMA Show.

There is still time to enhance your presence at the 2012 SEMA Show. Select from remaining aisle signs, billboards, banners and carpet ads. Premium locations are still available. More than half of all registered SEMA Show exhibitors utilize sponsorship packages to promote their booths. SEMA has packages starting at only $299.

For more information, contact Joe Sebergandio of Motor Media Inc. at 818-248-4900 or joe@motormediainc.com. Final deadline for materials is October 19.

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:41
show
Premium locations are still available at the 2012 SEMA Show.

There is still time to enhance your presence at the 2012 SEMA Show. Select from remaining aisle signs, billboards, banners and carpet ads. Premium locations are still available. More than half of all registered SEMA Show exhibitors utilize sponsorship packages to promote their booths. SEMA has packages starting at only $299.

For more information, contact Joe Sebergandio of Motor Media Inc. at 818-248-4900 or joe@motormediainc.com. Final deadline for materials is October 19.

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:31

 

  mpmc
The annual Media Trade Conference brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings.
   

Attention media: Registration for the 2013 MPMC Media Trade Conference is now open. The event takes place January 22–24, 2013, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

The annual Media Trade Conference, which features companies from SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings. Media reps have the opportunity to meet with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the event's three days.

When registering online, media will select the manufacturers they most want to meet and indicate those they do not want to meet. A personalized schedule will then be created for the registered media and sent out in early January.

Register now! Questions? Media inquiries can be directed to dellad@sema.org. All manufacturer questions or general questions about the event can be directed to jimsk@sema.org.

A list of participating exhibitors is shown below: 

Advanced Clutch Technology
  Eaton Performance   Lingenfelter Performance Engineering   ROUSH Performance  
AEM Induction Systems
  Edelbrock   Lokar     Royal Purple  
AEM Performance Electronics
  Edge Products   Lunati   Service Solutions  
Aeromotive
  Energy Suspension   MAHLE Motorsports   Skyjacker Suspensions  
AIRAID Filter Company
  Federal-Mogul   MasterCraft Safety   Snow Performance  
American Powertrain
  Fidanza   Mazda Motorsports   SPAL Automotive USA  
AMSOIL
  Filter Solutions Technologies   Meziere Enterprises   Specialty Auto Parts USA  
ARP
  Flex-a-lite   Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels   SEMA  
AutoMeter
  Flowmaster/B&M/Hurst   Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners   Spectre Performance  
Baer Brakes   FUELAB a Division of Fluid Control Products   MSD Performance   SpeedDirect  
Banks Power
  Garrett By Honeywell   Nitrous Supply   Speedway Motors  
Be Cool
  Granatelli Motor Sports   OPTIMA Batteries   Superchips  
BMR Suspension
  Grant Products
  Painless Performance    TCI Automotive   
Borgeson Universal 
  GT Performance Products 
  Performance Design   TOTAL SEAL  
Centerforce Clutches   Hedman Performance Group   Pertronix   Toyo Tire U.S.A.  
Cherry Bomb   Heidt's   Powertrain Control Solutions   Trick Flow Specialties  
Chevrolet Performance   Hellwig   Prestolite Performance/Mr. Gasket   Turbonetics  
Classic Industries   Holley Performance Products   Pro Comp/Smittybilt   United Engine & Machine. ICON Pistons  
Coker Tire Co.   Hotchkis Performance   ProCharger   Vortech Engineering  
COMP Performance Group   Hughes Performance   Professional Products   VP Racing Fuels  
CORSA Performance   Hypertech   Prolong Super Lubricants   Weld Racing  
CP-Carrillo   JE Pistons   QA1   Whiteline USA  
Crane Cams   JET Performance Products   Quick Fuel Technology   World Products  
Dart Machinery   Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil   RePlay XD    
Demon Carburetion   K&N Engineering   Ron Francis Wiring    
Dynotech Engineering Services   Kenny Brown Performance   Ross Racing Pistons    
Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:31

 

  mpmc
The annual Media Trade Conference brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings.
   

Attention media: Registration for the 2013 MPMC Media Trade Conference is now open. The event takes place January 22–24, 2013, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California.

The annual Media Trade Conference, which features companies from SEMA's Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings. Media reps have the opportunity to meet with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference—for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the event's three days.

When registering online, media will select the manufacturers they most want to meet and indicate those they do not want to meet. A personalized schedule will then be created for the registered media and sent out in early January.

Register now! Questions? Media inquiries can be directed to dellad@sema.org. All manufacturer questions or general questions about the event can be directed to jimsk@sema.org.

A list of participating exhibitors is shown below: 

Advanced Clutch Technology
  Eaton Performance   Lingenfelter Performance Engineering   ROUSH Performance  
AEM Induction Systems
  Edelbrock   Lokar     Royal Purple  
AEM Performance Electronics
  Edge Products   Lunati   Service Solutions  
Aeromotive
  Energy Suspension   MAHLE Motorsports   Skyjacker Suspensions  
AIRAID Filter Company
  Federal-Mogul   MasterCraft Safety   Snow Performance  
American Powertrain
  Fidanza   Mazda Motorsports   SPAL Automotive USA  
AMSOIL
  Filter Solutions Technologies   Meziere Enterprises   Specialty Auto Parts USA  
ARP
  Flex-a-lite   Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels   SEMA  
AutoMeter
  Flowmaster/B&M/Hurst   Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners   Spectre Performance  
Baer Brakes   FUELAB a Division of Fluid Control Products   MSD Performance   SpeedDirect  
Banks Power
  Garrett By Honeywell   Nitrous Supply   Speedway Motors  
Be Cool
  Granatelli Motor Sports   OPTIMA Batteries   Superchips  
BMR Suspension
  Grant Products
  Painless Performance    TCI Automotive   
Borgeson Universal 
  GT Performance Products 
  Performance Design   TOTAL SEAL  
Centerforce Clutches   Hedman Performance Group   Pertronix   Toyo Tire U.S.A.  
Cherry Bomb   Heidt's   Powertrain Control Solutions   Trick Flow Specialties  
Chevrolet Performance   Hellwig   Prestolite Performance/Mr. Gasket   Turbonetics  
Classic Industries   Holley Performance Products   Pro Comp/Smittybilt   United Engine & Machine. ICON Pistons  
Coker Tire Co.   Hotchkis Performance   ProCharger   Vortech Engineering  
COMP Performance Group   Hughes Performance   Professional Products   VP Racing Fuels  
CORSA Performance   Hypertech   Prolong Super Lubricants   Weld Racing  
CP-Carrillo   JE Pistons   QA1   Whiteline USA  
Crane Cams   JET Performance Products   Quick Fuel Technology   World Products  
Dart Machinery   Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil   RePlay XD    
Demon Carburetion   K&N Engineering   Ron Francis Wiring    
Dynotech Engineering Services   Kenny Brown Performance   Ross Racing Pistons    
Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:23

  aftermarket news, automotive aftermarket news, aftermarket business
Kathryn Reinhardt was hired by MagnaFlow as sales merchandising manager.
   

MagnaFlow Names Kathryn Reinhardt Sales Merchandising Manager
MagnaFlow has added Kathryn Reinhardt to its marketing team as sales merchandising manager. With more than 10 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, she joins MagnaFlow after managing the marketing department at Go Rhino! Products and Big Country Truck Accessories for three years. The company reports that Reinhardt's expertise in marketing, sales, branding, customer co-op's, promotions and customer communications will be a huge asset to its marketing and sales operations. She will represent MagnaFlow on SEMA's Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Select Committee, SEMA Businesswomen's Network and Young Executives Network.

TIA and Coface Partner for New Orleans Trip Giveaway
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) announced that Coface North America—a provider of credit and collections in the tire industry—is providing an all-expense paid trip to New Orleans for one lucky couple. Business cards to be entered into the drawing will be collected at the TIA Welcome Reception registration table at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Bamboo Pool on Monday, October 29, 7:30 p.m. To register for TIA’s pre-Global Tire Expo special events and receive tickets in the mail, visit either tinyurl.com/tialv2012 or TIA’s website, www.tireindustry.org, under Events/Global Tire Expo. This year’s special events include the Wine & Cheese Social, the Tire Industry Honors Award Ceremony, and the TIA Welcome Reception. Visit Coface and the other TIA benefit partners at the TIA booth (#40057) in the 2012 Global Tire Expo – Powered by TIA at the SEMA Show, October 30–November 2.

  aftermarket news, automotive aftermarket news, aftermarket business
Jeff Gammons
   

ACAT Global Hires Jeff Gammons as VP of Sales and Marketing
ACAT Global hired automotive industry veteran Jeff Gammons as vice president of sales and marketing. Gammons will oversee the ACAT brand in the heavy-duty and commercial vehicle, marine, locomotive, military, power generation and industrial industries and more. He joins ACAT after stints at Federal Mogul Corp. as senior manager in global aftermarket product marketing and Meritor as manager of marketing and communications. He has also been with Siegel-Robert Inc., a plastic injection molding company, and spent 10 years with Dana Corp., holding positions in external communications, marketing and sales. 

Vern Koch at DCi Print & Direct Marketing Announces Retirement
DCi Print & Direct Marketing reports that Vern Koch, vice president of marketing, will retire at the end of 2012. Koch joined DCi in 1995. He will remain present to help with the transition to Matt Julich, the company's new vice president of sales and marketing.

Steve Garrett Joins DEI as Art Director, Media Coordinator
Steve Garrett joined Design Engineering Inc.'s marketing team as art director and media coordinator. He will serve as a coordinator for all media and PR activities and to handle the company's graphic design for collateral, print and online advertising, packaging and catalogs. Prior to joining DEI, Garrett worked as a graphic design artist for The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. and was responsible for designing all print and online advertising for dealerships in the area as well as product design for special advertising sections.

aftermarket news, automotive aftermarket news, aftermarket business
Soon to be available for auction through eBay Motor, the A.R.E. Pro Football Hall of Fame truck will be displayed in the lower South Lobby in South Hall of the 2012 SEMA Show.
 
   

A.R.E. to Auction Pro Football Hall of Fame Truck
Truck cover manufacturer A.R.E. and the Pro Football Hall of Fame will auction off a one-of-a-kind ’11 Ford F-150 ultimate football truck to the highest bidder through eBay Motors. Bidding starts on October 25, and interested buyers can pre-register and bid online at www.hoftruckauction.com. The bidding ends on November 4, at 8:00 p.m. (EST). The A.R.E. Pro Football Hall of Fame truck will be displayed in the lower South Lobby in South Hall of the 2012 SEMA Show. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the SEMA Cares charities Childhelp, which was founded in 1959 to help prevent child abuse, and Victory Junction, which was established to provide life-changing experiences for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.  A portion of the proceeds will also benefit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

Rampage Products, Innovative Marketing Services Work Together to Expand Territory
Rampage Products has announced a territory expansion with Innovative Marketing Services (IMS) into Western Canada and the U.S. Mountain States region. Innovative Marketing Services previously just covered the western coastal region of the United States. "Being that both of our firms are mutually dynamic, and Innovative Marketing services has worked very hard in continuing to expand its sales force and market area coverage at the same time that Rampage Products has done the same, it was a natural fit for our respective companies to work together on this enhanced opportunity," stated Dave Williams, vice president of sales for Rampage Products. "We look forward to managing and growing our business with IMS in this expanded territory."

Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:22
hria
HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then 12 will be placed on eBay for auction from October 30–November 8, and three will be auctioned live.
The 2012 Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Reception will include a live auction to support SEMA Cares and increase awareness for the third-annual HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars. The cars were raced at the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races in Pomona, California. These cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then 12 will be placed on eBay for auction from October 30–November 8, and three will be auctioned live. All proceeds from the auction will go to support SEMA Cares and its two children’s charities—Childhelp and Victory Junction.
Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:22
hria
HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then 12 will be placed on eBay for auction from October 30–November 8, and three will be auctioned live.
The 2012 Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Reception will include a live auction to support SEMA Cares and increase awareness for the third-annual HRIA Pinewood Builder’s Challenge. Fifteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of Pinewood derby cars. The cars were raced at the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races in Pomona, California. These cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then 12 will be placed on eBay for auction from October 30–November 8, and three will be auctioned live. All proceeds from the auction will go to support SEMA Cares and its two children’s charities—Childhelp and Victory Junction.