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More 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet Details Emerge

Thu, 09/20/2012 - 13:45

	The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour, followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet—a popular annual event held on the final night of the SEMA Show—will appropriately be themed, "Innovations of Generations," and feature a rare performance by renowned comedian and fellow gearhead Christopher Titus.

This year, the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The banquet program ends at 10:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50.

The event serves as a celebration of the specialty-equipment industry and provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA's Industry Awards, which include the SEMA Person of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year.

Additional highlights include Michael Grimm, 2010 winner of "America's Got Talent," who will perform during the banquet's cocktail reception—which will be extended from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and take place on the LVH Patio—and the After Party—featuring live music from 10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. inside the Banquet Hall.

The 2012 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for registration and for the latest Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists and floorplans and more.

Important Note: Banquet ticket vouchers have been mailed to Show attendees who have ordered tickets. The voucher is not a ticket. Banquet tickets must be picked up in person at the Association Center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA Show. Ticket vouchers can be redeemed between 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, at 12:00 p.m. Call 909-978-6682 for instructions.

More 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet Details Emerge

Thu, 09/20/2012 - 13:45

	The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour, followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony.

The 2012 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet—a popular annual event held on the final night of the SEMA Show—will appropriately be themed, "Innovations of Generations," and feature a rare performance by renowned comedian and fellow gearhead Christopher Titus.

This year, the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is Thursday, November 1, and is open to all SEMA Showgoers. The evening starts with a cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by the gala dinner and awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. The banquet program ends at 10:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50.

The event serves as a celebration of the specialty-equipment industry and provides the backdrop for the presentation of SEMA's Industry Awards, which include the SEMA Person of the Year, SEMA WD of the Year and SEMA Manufacturers’ Rep Agency of the Year.

Additional highlights include Michael Grimm, 2010 winner of "America's Got Talent," who will perform during the banquet's cocktail reception—which will be extended from 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. and take place on the LVH Patio—and the After Party—featuring live music from 10:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. inside the Banquet Hall.

The 2012 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, October 30–November 2, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit www.SEMAShow.com for registration and for the latest Show information, including celebrity appearances, educational seminars, exhibitor lists and floorplans and more.

Important Note: Banquet ticket vouchers have been mailed to Show attendees who have ordered tickets. The voucher is not a ticket. Banquet tickets must be picked up in person at the Association Center in the Grand Lobby of the SEMA Show. Ticket vouchers can be redeemed between 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 29, through Wednesday, October 31, at 12:00 p.m. Call 909-978-6682 for instructions.

Exhibitors: Need a Booth Vehicle? Connect Here

Thu, 09/20/2012 - 13:35

If you are looking for a booth vehicle for the 2012 SEMA Show, consider making an announcement in SEMA eNews.

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Through an announcement in SEMA eNews, you will be able to define the type of vehicle you are looking for, helping you to reach a large number of vehicle owners and builders effectively. The vehicle builders and owners will be able to contact you directly.

To submit an announcement, you must be a 2012 SEMA Show exhibitor. Send your company's name, booth number, type of vehicle you are seeking and contact information to eNews@sema.org. Make sure to include "Seeking Project Vehicle" in the subject line of the e-mail.

More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. Exhibitors: Access the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm. For more information on displaying a booth vehicle, visit www.SEMAShow.com/boothvehicles.

Exhibitors Looking for a Display Vehicle

AnzoUSA: Booth #20333. Looking for a UTV to display new off-road lighting. Contact: Shaun Callaway, 909-590-8618, ext. 111. Shaun@anzousa.com.

Direct Lift/VSG Group: Booth #10339. The exhibitor will have a four-post lift set up in its booth and would have the vehicle raised to full rise, setting on the locks for the duration of the Show. The product is black, so a nice, clean vehicle that would look nice under the lights is desired. Also looking for a motorcycle to be displayed on the company's motorcycle lift for the duration of the Show. The product is black, so a nice clean, bright-colored bike is desired. Contact: Donnie Bruther, 866-347-5438. dbruther@directlift.com.

Huadian Cross Country Automobile Accessories Co. Ltd.: Booth#: 36135. Looking to display a ’12 Toyota Highlander. Contact: Kevin Poon, 0086-757-23665366. ts@4x4powerful.com.

Pittman Outdoors: Booth #30218. Toyota Tacoma 6-ft. longbed truck to display the company's products. Only the truck bed will be used to showcase the company's air mattresses. No modifications, bolt-ons or attachments are needed. Contact: Rick Fletcher, 562-926-6660. rfletcher@truckairbedz.com.

REDI-Sensor: Booth #40276. Ford Raptor or Chevrolet or Ford 2500 or 3500 Series Pick. Contact: AnnaMaria Blose, 610-289-0488, ext. 4002. annamaria.blose@continental-corporation.com.

Shining Monkey: Booth #20069. Seeking a show car that stands out and has plenty of modifications that will draw attention. Submit photos to info@shiningmonkeycorp.com.

Truck Armor: Booth #37129. GMC or Chevrolet 1/2-ton Crew Cab mini or short-box pickup. Will install its stainless-steel accessories, rocker panels, grille inserts, window trim and rail guards, as well as a Bedrug and Truxedo cover. Contact: Tim O'Keefe, 605-239-4884. tokeefe@truckarmorauto.com.

Exhibitors: Need a Booth Vehicle? Connect Here

Thu, 09/20/2012 - 13:35

If you are looking for a booth vehicle for the 2012 SEMA Show, consider making an announcement in SEMA eNews.

If you’re looking for a vehicle for your booth, simplify your search by making an announcement in SEMA eNews. The publication is distributed to more than 100,000 industry professionals, including numerous vehicle builders and customizers.

Through an announcement in SEMA eNews, you will be able to define the type of vehicle you are looking for, helping you to reach a large number of vehicle owners and builders effectively. The vehicle builders and owners will be able to contact you directly.

To submit an announcement, you must be a 2012 SEMA Show exhibitor. Send your company's name, booth number, type of vehicle you are seeking and contact information to eNews@sema.org. Make sure to include "Seeking Project Vehicle" in the subject line of the e-mail.

More information on the SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com. Exhibitors: Access the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm. For more information on displaying a booth vehicle, visit www.SEMAShow.com/boothvehicles.

Exhibitors Looking for a Display Vehicle

AnzoUSA: Booth #20333. Looking for a UTV to display new off-road lighting. Contact: Shaun Callaway, 909-590-8618, ext. 111. Shaun@anzousa.com.

Direct Lift/VSG Group: Booth #10339. The exhibitor will have a four-post lift set up in its booth and would have the vehicle raised to full rise, setting on the locks for the duration of the Show. The product is black, so a nice, clean vehicle that would look nice under the lights is desired. Also looking for a motorcycle to be displayed on the company's motorcycle lift for the duration of the Show. The product is black, so a nice clean, bright-colored bike is desired. Contact: Donnie Bruther, 866-347-5438. dbruther@directlift.com.

Huadian Cross Country Automobile Accessories Co. Ltd.: Booth#: 36135. Looking to display a ’12 Toyota Highlander. Contact: Kevin Poon, 0086-757-23665366. ts@4x4powerful.com.

Pittman Outdoors: Booth #30218. Toyota Tacoma 6-ft. longbed truck to display the company's products. Only the truck bed will be used to showcase the company's air mattresses. No modifications, bolt-ons or attachments are needed. Contact: Rick Fletcher, 562-926-6660. rfletcher@truckairbedz.com.

REDI-Sensor: Booth #40276. Ford Raptor or Chevrolet or Ford 2500 or 3500 Series Pick. Contact: AnnaMaria Blose, 610-289-0488, ext. 4002. annamaria.blose@continental-corporation.com.

Shining Monkey: Booth #20069. Seeking a show car that stands out and has plenty of modifications that will draw attention. Submit photos to info@shiningmonkeycorp.com.

Truck Armor: Booth #37129. GMC or Chevrolet 1/2-ton Crew Cab mini or short-box pickup. Will install its stainless-steel accessories, rocker panels, grille inserts, window trim and rail guards, as well as a Bedrug and Truxedo cover. Contact: Tim O'Keefe, 605-239-4884. tokeefe@truckarmorauto.com.

Products Available for SEMA Show Project-Vehicle Builders

Thu, 09/20/2012 - 13:33

SEMA Show Exhibitors: Get your parts on more vehicles at the 2012 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list is a simple way to connect manufacturers looking for additional product exposure at the SEMA Show with the builders who design and create the vehicles that grab the attention of media and buyers from around the world.

Product-placement opportunities such as these are so beneficial that manufacturers often offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate. To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form.

The latest addition to the list will be included each week in SEMA eNews, when available. The list is open to exhibitors of the 2012 SEMA Show only and is intended to build awareness for SEMA Show exhibitors and their products.

For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org 909-978-6713.

Latest Products Offered

Exterior Components/Accessories

Cequent Performance Products: A wide variety of Products that include towing and hitch systems, trailer components and accessories, electrical, brake, cargo carrying, and rack systems. Also, trailer hitches, goose necks, weight distribution systems, cargo carriers, bike racks and more. All products are an option for the right vehicle. Contact: Matt Bondie, mbondie@cequentgroup.com, 313-910-6066.

Classic Design Concepts: Mustang classic light bar, Mustang shaker hood system, Mustang classic chin spoilers, Dodge Challenger shaker hood system and much more. Contact: Jess Albright, ja@classicdesignconcepts.com, 866-624-7997. Website: www.classicdesignconcepts.com.

DoMore Truck Co. LLC: DoMore Truck SlideStep, CamStep and GrabBar. Contact: Vicki Statz, vicki@domoretruck.com, 262-709-6825.

Inventive Products Inc.: XD Workman hitch, XD Sportsman hitch, Swivel-Loc hitch or XD universal mud flap. Contact: Tammy Langston or Cortnie Krohn, sales@inventiveproductsinc.com, 208-580-1904. Website: www.inventivehitches.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

BrakeQuip: Stainless steel braided brake lines with standard fittings or low-profile fittings. Rubber brake hoses. Power steering hoses. Automotive tubing. Fred Anderson/Margaret Meek, info@brakequip.com, 865-251-9193.

Other Products/Services

BrakeQuip: Brake tubing tools and supplies—flaring tools, tube straighteners, tube benders, tube cutters, imperial and metric fittings, as well as DIY a manufacturing system to produce DOT-approved hydraulic brake hoses. Fred Anderson/Margaret Meek, info@brakequip.com, 865-251-9193.

OctaneNation.com: Specialize in creating detailed online profiles of vehicles, including the parts used, and showcase the vehicle on our website. It's an great way to highlight the parts used in a build. An example is available at www.octanenation.com/badlandsoutlawnd/cars/169.

Previous Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

Advanced Clutch Technology Inc. (ACT): Clutches and flywheels. Contact: Daniel Starksen, 661-940-7555, daniels@advancedclutch.com. Website: www.advancedclutch.com.

AEM Induction Systems: Full line of high-performance air intake systems and air filters for sport compact, modern-day musclecars and trucks and SUVs, including gas and diesel applications. Contact: Lucio Tapia, 800-992-3000, luciot@aemintakes.com.

AIRAID Filter Co.: Cold air intake systems. New cold air intake systems for the 2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ! Unlimited supply available! Contact: Brian Paravicini, 602-652-9724, brian@airaid.com. Website: www.airaid.com.

American Truck Technology: Exotic "Big Mouth" stainless steel exhaust tips for light-duty trucks with non-traditional profiles featuring triangles, tear drops and ovals. Contact: Jeff Liu, 855-288-8782, jeff.liu@americantrucktechnology.com. Website: www.americantrucktechnology.com.

AMSOIL Inc.: Synthetic motor oil & drivetrain fluids. Contact: Ed Newman or Jamie Jarvi, info@amsoil.com, 715-399-6557. Website: www.AMSOIL.com.

Champion Oil: Champion produces and blends more than 300 products, including fuel, oil, engine additives and lubricants for the racing, automotive, heavy truck, agricultural, industrial and specialty markets. Contact: Karl Dedolph, 660-890-6231, kdedolph@championbrands.com. Website: www.championsusechampion.com.

CORSA Performance Exhausts: Premium, stainless steel, high-performance exhaust systems for the newest cars and trucks. Contact: Casey Milano, 330-244-9980, casey@mcculloughpr.com. Website: www.corsaperformance.com.

DeatschWerks: Flow-matched fuel-injector sets (up to 2,200cc). Contact: Greg Brungardt, 405-217-0718, Greg@DeatschWerks.com. Website: www.DeatschWerks.com.

Design Engineering Inc.: DEI heat protection, CryO2 cryogenic air charge cooling system, Boom Mat sound deadening materials, Ny-Trex nitrous systems and components and SPA turbo components. Contact: Tom Miller, 440-930-7940, tmiller@designengineering.com. Website: www.designengineering.com.

DevilsOwn Injection: Progressive water methanol injection kit. Contact: Chance McClurkin, 405-470-4356, chance@alcohol-injection.com. Website: www.alcohol-injection.com.

Doug Thorley Headers: Headers, exhaust systems. Contact: Troy Mastell, tmastell@jardineproducts.com, 951-371-1744.

Dynomax Performance Exhaust: Performance exhaust systems. Drone-free and performance mufflers. DynoMax Performance Exhaust engineers and manufactures dyno-proven, power-enhancing exhaust systems and components and a complete line-up of mufflers for a full range of domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. If you’re looking for a drone-free muffler, contact the company today. Available for 2012 SEMA projects. Contact: Christine Bowser, chrissy@pinnmedia.com, 330-688-3515. Website: www.dynomax.com.

Edge Products/Superchips: Performance tuning and data monitoring products for gas and diesel trucks, cars, SUVs and Jeeps. Products include: Edge Insight CS/CTS, Evolution CS/CTS, Juice with Attitude CS/CTS, EvoHT, Superchips Flashpaq, VIVID Linq, TrailDash, TrailJammer TDX and Cortex. Contact: Jim McGinn, 770-846-0327, jmcginn@powerteq.com. Website: www.edgeproducts.com or www.superchips.com.

Eight Stack Fuel Injection: New Ford Coyote stack injection system, new lower-cost stack injection system, new Ford SOHC injection system. Contact: Dale Schaller, 330-797-9291, dale@eightstack.com. Website: www.eightstack.com.

Granatelli Motor Sports Inc.: Late-model Ford, Chevy and Dodge ignition coils, cold air intake systems, mass airflow sensors. Contact: J.R. Granatelli, 805-486-6644, jrgranatelli@granatellimotorsports.com. Website: www.granatellimotorsports.com.

Haltech Engine Management Systems: Engine Management systems wire in and PNP including ignition systems and display dashes. Contact: Steve Nichols, Steve@haltech.com, 760-598-1941. Website: www.haltech.com.

Hedman Performance Group: Headers. Contact: Marc Lewis, marcl@hedman.com, 562-921-0404, ext. 202. Website: www.hedman.com.

Hypertech Inc.: Max Energy power programmer. Contact: Marla Moore, mmoore@hypertech.com, 901-385-1888. Website: www.hypertech.com.

INJEN Technology: Offering a full line of high-performance air-intake systems for sport compacts, modern-day musclecars, trucks and SUVs, including both gas and diesel applications. INJEN intakes feature the patented Air Fusion and MR Technology, along with proprietary dry Nano air filters. Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ intakes are included for sponsorship. Contact: Paul Ho, paul_ho@injen.com. Website: www.injen.com.

JET Performance Products: Computer tuning via performance module, programmer or custom tune; mass air sensors; and TBI spacers. Dan Nicholas, dan@powerbyjet.com. 714-848-5515. Website: www.jetchip.com.

K&N Engineering Inc.: High-flow intake systems, OE replacement air filters, high-performance oil filters for most vehicles and powersports applications. Contact: Lucio Tapia, 951-826-4000, ext. 4350, luciot@knfilters.com. Website: www.knfilters.com.

Maradyne High Performance Fans: High-performance cooling fans, including the dual 12-in. Jetstreme Platinum fan, plus a variety of heaters and accessories. Contact: Casey Milano, 330-244-9980, casey@mcculloughpr.com. Website: www.maradynehp.com.

Odyssey Battery by EnerSys: High-performance batteries and battery chargers. Contact: April Lowther, april.lowther@enersys.com, 610-208-1729. Website: www.odysseybattery.com.

OS Giken: High-performance clutch assemblies. Contact: Bernard Nguyen, aftermarket@taiamerica.com, 310-243-1349. Website: www.osgiken.com.

ProCharger: Intercooled ProCharger supercharger systems. Cary Pangrac, 913-338-2886, cary.pangrac@procharger.com. Website: www.procharger.com.

Quick Time Performance: AR3 stainless steel mufflers. Contact: Barry Adler, 973-513-9955, sales@quicktimeperformance.com.

Road Magnet Performance Springs: Precision mechanical springs. Contact: Mark Habicht, 410-686-9100, mark@roadmagnet.com. Website: www.roadmagnet.com.

S&B Filters Inc.: Cold air intake kits for gas and diesel trucks. Contact: Ryan Herold, rherold@sbfilters.com, 909-232-8920. Website: www.sbfilters.com.

Standard Motor Products Inc.: Ignition wire—high-performance Blue Streak wire sets; custom sets. Contact: Stan Penneman, SMPwire@msn.com, 913-441-6500, ext. 7181. Website: www.bluestreakwire.com.

Taylor/Vertex: Set of ignition wires. Randy Kassen, sales1@taylorvertex.com, 816-765-5011.

Thrush Exhaust: Performance exhaust systems, mufflers and Glasspacks. Thrush Exhaust products and its “Woodpecker” logo are icons of the original street-racing era, and now you can use these products for your SEMA builds. Thrush offers a wide range of header-back exhaust systems for musclecars, a complete array of stainless-steel mufflers and several options for its Glasspack mufflers. 2012 SEMA project vehicles only. Contact: Christine Bowser, chrissy@pinnmedia.com, 330-688-3515. Website: www.thrushexhaust.com.

XS Power Batteries: Batteries, chargers, billet hold downs, power cable and other electrical accessories. Contact: Nathan Way, 888-497-7693, nathan@xspowerbatteries.com. Website: www.4XSPower.com.

Warrior Products: HoodLift by Warrior Hood strut kits for Jeeps. Contact: Jason Roy, jason@warriorproducts.com, 503-691-8915. Website: www.warriorproducts.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Advanti Racing Wheels: Premium-styled wheel line offering to help SEMA project vehicle builders with wheels, sizes 17-in. through 22-in., for their vehicles. Contact: Scott Weiss, 516-822-5700, ext. 205, sweiss@konigwheels.com. Website: www.advantiwheel.com.

American Force Wheels: five-lug, six-lug, eight-lug, 10-lug dually and SRW truck wheels. Contact: Deyan Font, 800-620-6259, deyan@americanforcewheels.com. Website: www.americanforcewheels.com.

American Truck Technology: Exotic chrome accessories for large 22.5-in. wheels and dramatic "Big Mouth" stainless steel exhaust tips with non-traditional profiles, featuring triangles, tear drops and ovals. Contact: Jeff Liu, 855-288-8782, jeff.liu@americantrucktechnology.com. Website: www.americantrucktechnology.com.

AnzoUSA: Headlights, taillights, third brake lights, universal lighting and off-road lights. Contact: Shaun Callaway, 909-590-8618, ext. 111, shaun@anzousa.com. Website: www.anzousa.com.

APS Auto Parts Specialist Inc.: Aluminum billet grille, stainless steel wire mesh grille, CNC perimeter grille, EZ wire mesh grille. Contact: Paul Chen, 866-837-1277 ext. 204, paul@apsautoparts.com. Website: www.apsautoparts.com.

A.R.E. Accessories LLC: Fiberglass truck caps and tonneau covers. Contact: Casey Milano, 330-244-9980, casey@mcculloughpr.com. Website: www.4are.com.

Armano-XIX Wheels: 20-in. and 22-in. staggered wheels with stainless-steel chrome lip; 18-in., 20-in., 22-in., 24-in. and 26-in. chromed and painted wheels for SUVs. Contact: Jenny Hindmann, 626-350-9000. Website: www.xixwheels.com.

Asfir Technologies Ltd.: Skid plates, bumpers, side steps and hidden winch mounts. Contact: Eitan Urman, eitan@asfir4x4.com, 480-247-9545. Website: www.asfir4x4.com.

Automatic Cargo Light: Automatic cargo light, four foot dual LED. Includes two, four-foot, super bright, flexible LED strips that light your pickup box when the tailgate is open. Contact: Justin Zich, info@4zproducts.com, 701-220-9467. Website: www.automaticcargolight.com.

BASF Refinish: BASF Foose colors, R-M Carizzma (Candy) paint, Glasurit and Limco finishes available. Products include primer, color and clear for selected vehicles. Contact: Brian Fox, 717-577-6449, brian.fox@basfpaintnews.com. Websites: www.basfrefinish.com, www.basfpaintnews.com and www.carizzmacolor.com.

BEDSLIDE/TAKIT Inc.: BEDSLIDE is a better way to access your cargo, turning your entire truck bed into an easy-access, sliding-drawer toolbox. BEDSLIDE provides the best way to access the tools, gear and materials they need to get the job done and the goods delivered – by providing a convenient slide-out rack system that fits into the bed of their truck, saving them time, energy and back pain. Contact: Joel Ayres, joela@takit.com, 541-690-6357. Website: www.bedslide.com.

BMF Wheels: BMF Death Metal Black mesh grilles are available for Chevy, Dodge, Ford and Toyota. Contact: Blake Ramthun, 888-313-2580, blake@bmfwheels.com. Website: www.bmfwheels.com.

Bravado Performance Wheels: Aggressive-fit wheels for modern muscle vehicle applications, sizes 18-in. through 22-in., available with staggered fitment options. Special fitments for ’05+ Mustang and ’10+ Camaro, along with modern Chevy truck and Ford truck platforms. Contact: Scott Weiss, 516-822-5700, ext. 205, sweiss@konigwheels.com. Website: www.bravadowheels.com.

CargoGlide: CargoGlide sliding cargo trays for pickups, vans, SUVs, trailers and more. Select units are available for SEMA Show project vehicles. Contact: David McInturf, davidm@cargoglide.com, 239-340-9605. Website: www.cargoglide.com.

Ce'zzanne Collection: Custom aluminum alloy wheels, black art (one-piece cast-black painted and machined), Cezzanne Collection (two-piece forged rim-chrome, painted and machined). Contact: Larry Brown, 213-663-6013, larry@envythefuture.com. Website: www.blackartwheels.com or www.cezzannecollection.com.

Convert-A-Ball Distributing: The original Convert-A-Ball interchangeable tow ball system—cushioned ball mounts (both 2-inch and 2-1/2-inch receiver). Contact: Denis Cheatham, info@convert-a-ball.net, 308-254-7115. Website: www.convert-a-ball.net.

Defenderworx: Defenderworx is an officially licensed billet accessory manufacturer for Ford, GM and Hasbro. We offer an extensive line of exterior accessories for many vehicles including, but not limited to, fuel doors, side vents, emblems, hitch plugs, hitch steps and many trim items. Contact: John Reynolds, john@defenderworx.com, 714-639-9700. Website: www.defenderworx.com.

Delta Tech Industries LLC: Driving lights, fog lights, headlights and auxiliary lights. Contact: Tom Ameduri, 909-673-1900, tom@deltalights.com. Website: www.deltalights.com.

Dr. Beasley's Matte Paint Care Products: Official matte paint products of the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Specializing in cleaning and protection products for all finishes, including matte paint and matte wraps. Scientifically superior detailing and car care products for all vehicle surfaces. Contact: Dr. Beasley's, myteam@drbeasleys.com, 773-404-1600. Website: www.drbeasleys.com.

EGR Inc.: Fender flares, window visors, hood shields, integrated side steps. Contact: Thomas Hornbake, 909-923-7075, thornbak@egrusa.com. Website: www.egrusa.com.

Extang/TruXedo/BedRug/UnderCover: Extang Tonneau Covers. Contact: Steve Kelley, 734-434-3516, skelley@extang.com. Also offering the TonneauMate tonneau toolbox. Contact: Joel Mohlenhoff, joel.mohlenhoff@truxedo.com, 651-731-5334. Website: www.extang.com.

Golight Inc.: Portable and permanent mount remote control searchlights—Halogen, LED, HID. Fixed mount LED work lights. Contact: Shawna Matson, shawna@golight.com, 308-278-3131.

Go Rhino! Products/Big Country: New Dominator D4 sidesteps, heavy-duty grille guards, 4-, 5- and 6-in. oval sidebars, hitch steps, bed bars, bed rails and exhaust tips. Contact: Kathryn Reinhardt, 888-427-4466, kathryn@gorhino.com. Website: www.gorhino.com or www.bigcountryauto.com.

Kargo Master - Safari Jeeps: Truck racks and van racks; Bushman Safari rack and Congo Cage. Contact: David Schnur, david@kargomaster.com, 310-710-1805. Website: www.kargomaster.com.

Konig Wheels: Konig is offering to assist SEMA project vehicle builders with wheels for their projects. Contact: Scott Weiss, 516-822-5700, ext. 205, sweiss@konigwheels.com. Website: www.konigwheels.com.

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels: M/T Metal Series steel wheels with black powder coat available in 15-inch, 16-inch and 17-inch sizes. Available for most popular Jeeps, pickups and 4x4s. Street Comp ultra-high performance tires available for 17- to 20-inch wheel sizes. Classic big rig wheels (20x9 or 20x11) for simulated "big rig" look. Contact: Willy Woo, wwoo@mickeythompsontires.com, 800-222-9092, ext. 3754. Websites: www.mickeythompsontires.com/metal, www.mickeythompsontires.com/street.php?item=StreetComp, www.mickeythompsontires.com/wheels.php?item=ClassicBigRig.

ORACLE Lighting: ORACLE headlight halo kits featuring high-powered SMD rings in a variety of colors to match any theme. Contact: Jonathan Barber or Matthew Alesich, 800-407-5776, jonathan@oraclelights.com. Website: www.oraclelights.com.

Prestige Fender Flares: Pickup fender flares. Contact: Jim Wortham, jimw@prestigefenderflares.com, 888-762-8608.

Privat Wheels: Premium-styled wheels, sizes 18-in. through 20-in. available, including, but not limited to, staggered fitments. Contact: Scott Weiss, 516-822-5700, ext. 205, sweiss@konigwheels.com. Website: www.privatwheels.com.

Ranch Hand Truck Accessories: Heavy-duty grille guards; front bumper replacements; bullnose bumper replacements; back bumpers; headache rack systems; toolboxes; steps for Chevy, Dodge, GMC, Ford, Toyota and Jeep vehicles. Contact: Cherise Ratliff, 361-594-4608, ext. 118, cratliff@ranchhand.com. Website: www.ranchhand.com.

Rancho: Performance suspension systems and performance shocks and struts, available for 4WD and 2WD trucks, SUVs and Jeeps. Rancho is offering SEMA builders access to its entire line of performance suspension and off-road accessories, including suspension systems, shock absorbers and off-road protection. Available for 4WD and 2WD trucks, SUVs and Jeep applications. Offer for 2012 SEMA projects. Contact: Christine Bowser, chrissy@pinnmedia.com, 330-688-3515. Website: www.gorancho.com.

Raptor Series: Three-inch stainless round nerf bars, four-, five- and six-inch stainless/black cab length oval step tubes, four-, five- and six-inch stainless/black wheel-to-wheel oval step tubes, seven-inch stainless steel running boards, stainless truck bedrails. Contact: Mike McGinnis, 877-769-3765, ext. 303, mike@raptorseries.com. Website: www.raptorseries.com.

Retrax Truck Bed Covers: The complete line of Retrax retractable pickup bed covers are available. Contact: Andy Nephew, 701-746-5596, anephew@retrax.com. Website: www.retrax.com.

RK Sport Inc.: Fiberglass and carbon fiber: hoods, trunk spoilers and miscellaneous body parts. Urethane ground effects kit, body kits, bumpers, spoiler and small miscellaneous accessories. Contact: Sean Tito, 951-894-7883, sean@rksprot.com. Website: www.rksport.com.

Roll N Lock Corp.: M-Series retractable tonneau covers and cargo manager bed dividers. Contact: Dan Beaulaurier, 253-970-2213, danb@rollnlock.com. Website: www.rollnlock.com.

Shining Monkey Corp.: Car polish, wax, wash, tire dressing, quick detailer, matte paint cleaner/protector and vinyl wrap cleaner/protector. Contact: Shining Monkey, 888-2656-8615, info@shiningmonkeycorp.com. Website: www.shiningmonkeycorp.com.

StreetGlow Inc.: LED lighting. Contact: Jack Panzarella, 973-709-9000, ext. 103, jackp@streetglow.com. Website: www.streetglow.com.

Strike Force Zebra: JK Wrangler half doors. Contact: Bill Ball, 661-310-7829, billb@strikeforcezebra.com. Website: www.strikeforcezebra.com.

Truck Accessories Group-LEER/Century/Raider/Pace Edwards: Includes Leer and Pace Edwards. The member companies are manufacturers of a wide variety of fiberglass, aluminum truck caps, tonneaus and retractable covers for pickups used in the truck cap, fleet and commercial industries. TAG products maximize hauling capacity for work trucks and fleets with versatile products. Contact: Patricia Stewart, 916-771-0196, pstewart@truckgroup.com. Website: www.truckgroup.com/brands.

TRUCKBOSS: TRUCKBOSS truck deck for full-size pickups. All extruded aluminum/anodized cover seals in the truck bed and provides a structural surface to carry/display powersports vehicles or motorcycles. Contact: Vaughn Peters, vaughn@truckbossdecks.com, 866-440-6800. Website: www.truckbossdecks.com.

UASG: Professional application by 3M Certified Graphic Installation Companies for self adhesive vinyl decals, specialty films and wraps on vehicles. Contact: Julie Martin, 888-579-9793, Feedback@uasg.org. Website: www.uasg.org.

Vossen Wheels: Vossen Wheels, 19- to 22-in. Contact: Jav, 305-463-7778, jav@vossenwheels.com. Website: www.vossenwheels.com.

VPR4X4 Bumpers: Custom-built off-road bumpers. Contact: Deyan Font, 888-847-3779, deyan@vpr4x4.com. Website: www.vpr4x4.com.

Warrior Products: Body armor, bumpers, tube flares for Jeep and FJ Cruiser. Contact: Jason Roy, jason@warriorproducts.com, 503-691-8915. Website: www.warriorproducts.com.

Weld Racing LLC: Weld Racing is featuring 17- and 20-in. wheels for trucks up to 14 in. wide, 17- and 19.5-in. wheels for dually trucks, and 15-, 17-, 18- and 20-in. wheels for high-performance cars up to 17.5 in. wide. Also featured are 16x6 forged trailer wheels that match the truck designs. All are forged aluminum and all are made in the USA. Contact: Gregory Smith, 816-423-5712, gsmith@weldracing.com. Website: www.weldracing.com.

Westin Automotive: Front-end products, winches and winch accessories, Step-Up products, truck bed/body trim products, heavy-duty truck accessories and Fey bumpers. Contact: Antoinette Belton, abelton@westinautomotive.com, 626-960-6762, ext. 456. Website: www.westinautomotive.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Alea Leather Specialist Inc.: Distributor and manufacturer of premium-quality leather seat covers and car accessory products throughout North America. Contact: www.alealeather.com/eng/news_detail.php?cat_id=1&id=114. Website: www.alealeather.com.

Automatic Cargo Light: Automatic cargo light, four foot dual LED. Includes two, four-foot, super bright, flexible LED strips that light your pickup box when the tailgate is open. Contact: Justin Zich, info@4zproducts.com, 701-220-9467. Website: www.automaticcargolight.com.

BedRug Inc.: BedRug or BedTred truck bedliner, TrailerWare interior protective wall covering kit, Jeep protective covering (similar to BedRug and BedTred). Contact: Ryan Herman, 734-372-8120, rherman@bedrug.com. Website: www.bedrug.com.

BEDSLIDE/TAKIT Inc.: BEDSLIDE is a better way to access your cargo, turning your entire truck bed into an easy-access, sliding-drawer toolbox. BEDSLIDE provides the best way to access the tools, gear and materials they need to get the job done and the goods delivered – by providing a convenient slide-out rack system that fits into the bed of their truck, saving them time, energy and back pain. Contact: Joel Ayres, joela@takit.com, 541-690-6357. Website: www.bedslide.com.

BOLT Locks by STRATTEC: Padlocks, receiver hitch locks, cable locks, spare tire locks, tailgate handle locks and toolbox retrofit handle kits. Contact: Casey Milano, 330-244-9980, casey@mcculloughpr.com. Website: www.boltlock.com.

Defenderworx: Defenderworx is an officially licensed billet accessory manufacturer for Ford, GM, and Hasbro. We offer an extensive line of interior accessories for many vehicles including, but not limited to, door sills, shift knobs, kick plates, and many trim items. Contact: John Reynolds, john@defenderworx.com, 714-639-9700. Website: www.defenderworx.com.

Delta Tech Industries LLC: LED interior lights. Contact: Tom Ameduri, 909-673-1900, tom@deltalights.com. Website: www.deltalights.com.

Haltech Engine Management Systems: Wideband far kit with display. Contact: Steve Nichols, Steve@haltech.com, 760-598-1941. Website: www.haltech.com.

Intellitronix Corp.: Digital LED gauges and tachometers. Contact: Joe Young, 440-413-5003, joe.young@intellitronix.com. Website: www.intellitronix.com.

Monster Hooks Inc.: Monster Hook, Mini Monster Hook, The Ultimate Recovery Hook! Diesel Hex Flo Exhaust Tips. Contact: Marco Najarro, 408-313-0716, marco@monsterhooksinc.com. Website: www.monsterhooksinc.com.

Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear: Several sets of Pro Comp Wheels and tires. Contact: Chloe Eady, ceady@procompusa.com, 310-900-3841. Website: www.procompusa.com.

Quiet Ride Solutions: AcoustiShield thermal acoustic auto insulation (pre-cut, ready-to-install kits) and firewall insulation panels for 1,200 popular cars and trucks. Contact: Timothy Cox, 209-942-4777, timcox@quietride.com. Website: www.quietride.com.

RAM Mounting Systems: iPad, tablet, cell phone, laptop and netbook mounts. Contact: Jacob Parker, 206-763-8361, ext. 111, jacob.parker@rammount.com. Website: www.rammount.com.

Roadwire: Leather interiors and sunroofs. Contact: Tracy Pena, tracyp@roadwire.com, 877-762-3947. Website: www.roadwire.com.

StreetGlow Inc.: LED lighting. Contact: Jack Panzarella, 973-709-9000, ext. 103, jackp@streetglow.com. Website: www.streetglow.com.

US Speedo/Motor City Products: Stainless steel, anodized and color gauge face kits, needles, lenses and LED lighting upgrades. Contact: Nick McLanahan, 810-244-0909, nickm@motorcityproducts.com, scotty@usspeedo.com. Website: www.usspeedo.com.

VDO Instrumentation & Accessories: VDO gauges and accessories. Contact: AnnaMaria Blose, 610-289-0488, annamaria.blose@continental-corporation.com. Website: www.vd-gauges.com.

Warrior Products: Dashboards, dash overlays, interior grab handles for Jeeps. Contact: Jason Roy, jason@warriorproducts.com, 503-691-8915. Website: www.warriorproducts.com.

Westin Automotive: Wade sure-fit floor/cargo mats. Contact: Antoinette Belton, abelton@westinautomotive.com, 626-960-6762, ext. 456. Website: www.westinautomotive.com.

XS Power Batteries: 0, 2, 4, and 8 AWG power and ground wire with accessories. Contact: Nathan Way, 888-497-7693, nathan@xspowerbatteries.com. Website: www.4XSPower.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

ADDCO Industries Inc.: ADDCO is a leading manufacturer of performance sway bars, celebrating its 50th anniversary. Go to the company's website and the online catalog to find your specific application. If it isn't listed, call to see if it's in production or a custom sway bar can be made. Contact: Jason R. Sakurai, spdnmotion@yahoo.com or jason@addco.net, 828-260-2324. Website: www.addco.net.

Atturo Tire: UHP tires and M/T tires. Contact: Michael Mathis, 847-265-6146, mmathis@atturo.com. Website: atturo.com.

BDS Suspension: Suspension, lift kits and accessories for trucks, SUVs and Jeeps, backed by the No Fine Print Warranty. Contact: Carter Reed, 517-279-2135, ext. 250, creed@bds-suspension.com. Website: bds-suspension.com.

BMF Wheels: BMF leveling kits available for Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Toyota, Nissan and Jeep. Contact: Blake Ramthun, 888-313-2580, blake@bmfwheels.com. Website: www.bmfwheels.com.

Eibach: Eibach sport suspension springs for the new Camaro, Challenger, Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ, BMW 3-Series and more. Contact: Tony Jackson, tjackson@eibach.com, 951-256-8300. Website: www.eibach.com.

E-Stopp: Aftermarket push-button electronic E-brake. Contact: Jonathan Mill, jmill@estopp.com, 562-602-2842.

Granatelli Motor Sports Inc.: ’10–’13 Camaro suspension and brake upgrades; ’79–’12 Mustang suspension and brake upgrades. Contact: J.R. Granatelli, 805-486-6644, jrgranatelli@granatellimotorsports.com. Website: www.granatellimotorsports.com.

Hellwig Products Co. Inc.: Sway bars, air springs. Contact: Melanie White, mwhite@hellwigproducts.com, 559-799-3642. Website: www.hellwigproducts.com.

MaxTrac Suspension: Complete lift, 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 engravings and custom paint also available for approved candidates. Contact: Ben Wong, 877-995-0003, ben.wong@calipercovers.com. Website: www.calipercovers.com.

ProRYDE Suspension Systems: Lift and leveling kits, tunable front and rear ride height to achieve your exact look, suspension geometry components, adjustable camber/caster ball joints, pinion angle cam bolts, etc. Contact: Shawn Leibfried, 888-813-7933, shawn@northstarmfg.com. Website: www.proryde.com.

Road Magnet Performance Springs: Precision suspension springs. Contact: Mark Habicht, 410-686-9100, mark@roadmagnet.com. Website: www.roadmagnet.com.

Superlift Suspension Systems: Suspension lift and leveling systems and related off-road accessories for light truck, Jeep and SUV applications. Contact: Joey Arbogast, 318-397-3024, jarbogast@superlift.com. Website: www.superlift.com.

The Brake Man Inc.: Brake rotors, pads and calipers for multiple vehicle platforms and motorsports. Contact: Cory Lamara, 805-987-7867, cory@thebrakeman.com. Website: www.thebrakeman.com.

TRIMAX: Adjustable hitches, spare tire cable locks, unattended trailer door and wheel locks and pad locks. Contact: Dave Estes, dave@trimaxlocks.com, 303-796-8500. Website: www.trimaxlocks.com.

Viking Performance Inc.: Double adjustable shocks, high-travel coil-over springs, rod ends and spherical bearings. Contact: Christina King, 952-469-4130, cking@vi-king.com. Website: www.vi-king.com.

Whiteline Suspension: All new suspension components available for the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S, Nissan GTR and most popular import and domestic sports cars. Parts available include sway bars, chassis control bushings, control arms, chassis bracing and more. Contact: Tom Phan, marketing@whitelineus.com, 909-476-2860. Website: www.whitelineus.com.

Other Products & Services

BEDSLIDE/TAKIT Inc.: BEDSLIDE is a better way to access your cargo, turning your entire truck bed into an easy-access, sliding-drawer toolbox. BEDSLIDE provides the best way to access the tools, gear and materials they need to get the job done and the goods delivered – by providing a convenient slide-out rack system that fits into the bed of their truck, saving them time, energy and back pain. Contact: Joel Ayres, joela@takit.com, 541-690-6357. Website: www.bedslide.com.

BMF Wheels: Available for Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Toyota, Nissan and Jeep, including 17x9, 18x9 and 20x9 in EZ-FIT wheel offerings for leveled and lifted applications, and 20x10, 22x9.5, 22x10.5 and 24x10.5 wheel offerings for lifted applications. Contact: Blake Ramthun, 888-313-2580, blake@bmfwheels.com. Website: www.bmfwheels.com.

DeatschWerks: Fuel pumps. Contact: Greg Brungardt, 405-217-0718, Greg@DeatschWerks.com. Website: www.DeatschWerks.com.

Eight Stack Fuel Injection: SB, BB, Ford, SB Chevy, individual throttle bodies for various applications. Contact: Dale Schaller, 330-797-9291, dale@eightstack.com. Website: www.eightstack.com.

Excalibur Wheel Accessories/McLEAN Wire Wheels: Vintage wheels and wheel accessories. Contact: Robert Klippel, bob@excaliburwheel.com, 909-923-8300. Website: www.excaliburwheelaccessories.com.

Extang/TruXedo/BedRug/UnderCover: Bed lights. Contact: Steve Kelley, 734-434-3516, skelley@extang.com. Website: www.extang.com.

Firestone Industrial Products: Complete suspension solutions that include Ride-Rite, Sport-Rite, Coil-Rite and Level-Rite air helper springs, plus the R4Tech hybrid air suspension system, designed to maximize the safe load-carrying capacity, stability and ride quality of cars, trucks and SUVs. Contact: Casey Milano, casey@mcculloughpr.com, 330-244-9980. Website: www.ride-rite.com.

Haltech Engine Management Systems: Wideband kits with display. Contact: Steve Nichols, Steve@haltech.com, 760-598-1941. Website: www.haltech.com.

Hornblasters Inc.: Air horns/train horns. Contact: Rigo, 813-783-8058, ext. 305, Rigo@HornBlasters.com, Website: www.HornBlasters.com.

Kargo Master - Safari Jeeps: Jeep rack accessories. Contact: David Schnur, david@kargomaster.com, 310-710-1805. Website: www.kargomaster.com.

OS Giken: Limited slip differentials. Contact: Bernard Nguyen, aftermarket@taiamerica.com, 310-243-1349. Website: www.osgiken.com.

Squash Performance: High-flow, in-tank dual and triple pump fuel systems for ’03+ Ram, ’10+ Camaro, Dodge Charger/Magnum/Challenger, Mazda Speed 3 and 6, Pontiac G8 and Lexus IS. Contact: Andy Quaas, 262-724-8035, aquaas@squashperformance.com. Website: squashperformance.com.

StreetGlow Inc.: LED lighting. Contact: Jack Panzarella, 973-709-9000, ext. 103, jackp@streetglow.com. Website: www.streetglow.com.

TRIMAX: ATV/powersports and performance truck locks. Contact: Dave Estes, dave@trimaxlocks.com, 303-796-8500. Website: www.trimaxlocks.com.

Truck Accessories Group-LEER/Century/Raider/Pace Edwards: Fiberglass caps and tonneaus, aluminum commercial caps, retractable tonneau covers. Contact: Patricia Stewart, 916-771-0196, pstewart@truckgroup.com. Website: www.truckgroup.com/brands.

Uni-Dolly: Mobile jack stands for restoration vehicles, show cars and other vehicles that need to be moved easily on a hard surface with the wheels on or off. Contact: Rick Davie, 503-705-5029, rick@uni-dolly.com. Website: www.uni-dolly.com.

VP Racing Fuels: Race fuel, fuel-handling accessories. Contact: Andy Deel, 210-635-7744, andy@vpracingfuels.com. Website: www.vpracingfuels.com.

Products Available for SEMA Show Project-Vehicle Builders

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