The 2011 SEMA Hall of Fame members will be introduced during the sit-down dinner portion of the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser.

Hundreds of leaders and professionals from the specialty-equipment industry will gather to honor noteworthy icons and volunteers during the 2011 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser on Friday, July 29, at the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, California. The annual event serves as the industry’s premier celebration where the newly elected Board of Directors are sworn in and SEMA Hall of Fame inductees are introduced for the first time.

“The Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser has always been a special time to pay tribute to the individuals who are working to support and grow the industry and the association,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “I always look forward to the event—it really is a homecoming where industry friends and colleagues gather, swap stories and show their appreciation to the SEMA Board of Directors and Hall of Fame members.”

All industry professionals are invited to attend the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser. The event begins with cocktails at 6:00 p.m., where attendees are able to mix and mingle with industry icons and celebrities. During the sit-down dinner that follows, the 2011 SEMA Hall of Fame members are introduced: Gray Baskerville, Art Chrisman, Chris Economaki and John Towle. The newly elected SEMA Board of Directors, who will be announced in late-June, are also sworn in during the program.

Tickets and information are available at www.sema.org/gala or from Michelle Harris at michelleh@sema.org, 909/978-6684. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit two children’s charities: Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.

To reach more powersports buyers, exhibitors can secure a kiosk located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in the upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in another area of the Show.

With hundreds of SEMA Show exhibitors offering products for the powersports market, SEMA Show organizers are expanding the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the 2011 event. Through manufacturer kiosks that will be placed in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section, exhibitors with booths in one of the Show’s 11 other sections will be able to increase awareness, market their products and effectively reach powersports buyers in the most logical and appropriate area of the Show.

“The number of members branching into the powersports market continues to grow each year,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “The new kiosks provide traditional SEMA Show exhibitors that have powersports lines with an efficient and affordable way to participate in the powersports area of the show.”

The kiosk program is open to manufacturers already exhibiting in one of the SEMA Show’s 11 other sections. For a nominal fee, exhibitors can secure a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in the upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in another area of the Show. The kiosk will feature the manufacturer’s branding and marketing materials so that targeted buyers will be able to see what the manufacturer has to offer.

To reserve your kiosk, contact Rebecca Mitchell at 702/216-5851 or e-mail rmitchell@convexx.com.

The 2011 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, 2011, in Las Vegas. As the largest automotive trade gathering in the world, the annual event features nearly 2,000 manufacturers, 100,000 industry professionals, dozens of educational seminars and several networking opportunities. To learn more about the event, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

To reach more powersports buyers, exhibitors can secure a kiosk located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in the upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in another area of the Show.

With hundreds of SEMA Show exhibitors offering products for the powersports market, SEMA Show organizers are expanding the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the 2011 event. Through manufacturer kiosks that will be placed in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section, exhibitors with booths in one of the Show’s 11 other sections will be able to increase awareness, market their products and effectively reach powersports buyers in the most logical and appropriate area of the Show.

“The number of members branching into the powersports market continues to grow each year,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “The new kiosks provide traditional SEMA Show exhibitors that have powersports lines with an efficient and affordable way to participate in the powersports area of the show.”

The kiosk program is open to manufacturers already exhibiting in one of the SEMA Show’s 11 other sections. For a nominal fee, exhibitors can secure a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in the upper South Hall, while maintaining their primary booth in another area of the Show. The kiosk will feature the manufacturer’s branding and marketing materials so that targeted buyers will be able to see what the manufacturer has to offer.

To reserve your kiosk, contact Rebecca Mitchell at 702/216-5851 or e-mail rmitchell@convexx.com.

The 2011 SEMA Show is set for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, 2011, in Las Vegas. As the largest automotive trade gathering in the world, the annual event features nearly 2,000 manufacturers, 100,000 industry professionals, dozens of educational seminars and several networking opportunities. To learn more about the event, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Popular Plates: Fall magazine, a national newsstand magazine published by Source Interlink Media, is planning to include a section on tailgate parties. The editor is planning editorial coverage of products that are appropriate for tailgating—including (but not limited to) grills, grilling tools, coolers, 12-volt accessories, hitch-mount accessories, compact portable tables and chairs, and EZ Ups/canopies, as well as relevant football team logo merchandise, such as aprons, tablecloths, plates and napkins.

If your company makes or sells these products, send a press release (or a brief description of the product) and a high-resolution image (300 dpi, at least 3 or 4 in. wide, in TIFF, JPEG or EPS format) to Sue Elliott at sue@easierwaymedia.com by close of business Friday, June 10.

Popular Plates: Fall magazine, a national newsstand magazine published by Source Interlink Media, is planning to include a section on tailgate parties. The editor is planning editorial coverage of products that are appropriate for tailgating—including (but not limited to) grills, grilling tools, coolers, 12-volt accessories, hitch-mount accessories, compact portable tables and chairs, and EZ Ups/canopies, as well as relevant football team logo merchandise, such as aprons, tablecloths, plates and napkins.

If your company makes or sells these products, send a press release (or a brief description of the product) and a high-resolution image (300 dpi, at least 3 or 4 in. wide, in TIFF, JPEG or EPS format) to Sue Elliott at sue@easierwaymedia.com by close of business Friday, June 10.

Popular Plates: Fall magazine, a national newsstand magazine published by Source Interlink Media, is planning to include a section on tailgate parties. The editor is planning editorial coverage of products that are appropriate for tailgating—including (but not limited to) grills, grilling tools, coolers, 12-volt accessories, hitch-mount accessories, compact portable tables and chairs, and EZ Ups/canopies, as well as relevant football team logo merchandise, such as aprons, tablecloths, plates and napkins.

If your company makes or sells these products, send a press release (or a brief description of the product) and a high-resolution image (300 dpi, at least 3 or 4 in. wide, in TIFF, JPEG or EPS format) to Sue Elliott at sue@easierwaymedia.com by close of business Friday, June 10.

Centric Parts Acquires 25,000 sq. ft. of Floor Space
Centric Parts has acquired an additional 25,000 sq. ft. of floor space adjacent to the company's existing facility in the City of Industry, California, which handles customer service, shipping and receiving of finished goods. With the new space, the company now has more than half a million sq. ft. of combined floor space at its three locations.

Meyer Distributing Opens New Dallas/Ft. Worth Hub
Meyer Distributing Inc. added a new hub warehouse in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. The company announced that the new warehouse will provide daily automotive accessories route delivery to the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and offer will-call pickup availability Monday through Friday.

	The Wounded Warriors Snap-On Funny Car, driven by two-time NHRA champion Cruz Pedregon, will race at the Chicago NHRA Nationals, July 8–10, in Joliet, Illinois.

Snap-On Funny Car Paint Scheme Supports Wounded Warriors Project
The Snap-On Funny Car will feature a special paint scheme in an effort to build awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project—an organization dedicated to helping wounded veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. The Wounded Warriors Snap-On Funny Car, driven by two-time NHRA champion Cruz Pedregon, will race at the Chicago NHRA Nationals, July 8–10, in Joliet, Illinois.

Valley LINE-X Earns 2011 Excellence Award
LINE-X Protective Coatings presented Valley LINE-X with its 2011 Excellence Award. Located in North Hollywood, California, Valley LINE-X was selected for the award for demonstrating dedication to the brand, a commitment to excellence and for accomplishments within the community, according to LINE-X Protective Coatings.

Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. Partners With ONCAP
Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. has partnered with Toronto, Canada-based, private equity firm ONCAP. According to a recent release, Hopkins management and ONCAP has invested in the company by purchasing shares from an affiliate of Friend and Skoler & Co. Inc.—a private equity investor in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, who has been an investor in Hopkins since 2004. The investment by ONCAP was completed in connection with Hopkins recapitalization and new bank financing.

	Companies can join the SEMA China Business Development Conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price.

The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15. Here are some of the key benefits for exhibitors participating in the conference:

• Promote your brand in China to top Chinese buyers 
• Full contact information for all participating buyers
• One-on-one meetings with pre-vetted buyers
• Focus groups with retailers and distributors
• Meetings with local press
• Networking events

Exhibitors can join the conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

	Companies can join the SEMA China Business Development Conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price.

The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15. Here are some of the key benefits for exhibitors participating in the conference:

• Promote your brand in China to top Chinese buyers 
• Full contact information for all participating buyers
• One-on-one meetings with pre-vetted buyers
• Focus groups with retailers and distributors
• Meetings with local press
• Networking events

Exhibitors can join the conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.

	Companies can join the SEMA China Business Development Conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price.

The deadline to register for Priority Booth Space at the SEMA China Business Development Conference is June 15. Here are some of the key benefits for exhibitors participating in the conference:

• Promote your brand in China to top Chinese buyers 
• Full contact information for all participating buyers
• One-on-one meetings with pre-vetted buyers
• Focus groups with retailers and distributors
• Meetings with local press
• Networking events

Exhibitors can join the conference through an all-inclusive package (hotel, meals, meetings and an interpreter) for one low price. For more information, contact Linda Spencer at lindas@sema.org or visit www.sema.org/china.