By Richard Hail

The New Products Showcase is considered by many media and buyers to be the No. 1 destination to discover what’s new at the SEMA Show.

Manufacturers exhibit at the SEMA Show for a number of reasons, including to boost brand visibility, meet with customers face-to-face, research industry competition and obtain buyer feedback. For those who attend the SEMA Show to promote a new or hot product and develop sales leads, utilizing the New Products Showcase is a must.

The New Products Showcase is considered by many media and buyers to be the No. 1 destination to discover what’s new at the SEMA Show. Even if a product does not qualify as “new,” exhibitors are able to enter it as a featured product and still attract eyeballs to the item. All submissions are also professionally photographed in a mock studio on a white seamless background. The photos are shared and used by media in SEMA Show coverage and are also available to exhibitors to use for marketing purposes.

Exhibitors may enter as many products into the Showcase as they would like, and because every exhibitor qualifies to submit one entry at no cost, there is absolutely no reason for an exhibitor not to participate. The free product entry is one example of how exhibiting at the SEMA Show delivers great ROI. SEMA Show organizers offer many programs and services targeted to small businesses. Dedicated account reps are available to help exhibitors navigate the process, and the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is a free, two-day workshop designed to teach exhibitors how to get the most out of the SEMA Show.

To learn more, visit the SEMA Show website.

By Richard Hail

The New Products Showcase is considered by many media and buyers to be the No. 1 destination to discover what’s new at the SEMA Show.

Manufacturers exhibit at the SEMA Show for a number of reasons, including to boost brand visibility, meet with customers face-to-face, research industry competition and obtain buyer feedback. For those who attend the SEMA Show to promote a new or hot product and develop sales leads, utilizing the New Products Showcase is a must.

The New Products Showcase is considered by many media and buyers to be the No. 1 destination to discover what’s new at the SEMA Show. Even if a product does not qualify as “new,” exhibitors are able to enter it as a featured product and still attract eyeballs to the item. All submissions are also professionally photographed in a mock studio on a white seamless background. The photos are shared and used by media in SEMA Show coverage and are also available to exhibitors to use for marketing purposes.

Exhibitors may enter as many products into the Showcase as they would like, and because every exhibitor qualifies to submit one entry at no cost, there is absolutely no reason for an exhibitor not to participate. The free product entry is one example of how exhibiting at the SEMA Show delivers great ROI. SEMA Show organizers offer many programs and services targeted to small businesses. Dedicated account reps are available to help exhibitors navigate the process, and the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is a free, two-day workshop designed to teach exhibitors how to get the most out of the SEMA Show.

To learn more, visit the SEMA Show website.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access held a hearing to review how small businesses have been impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 Wayfair decision, which allows states to require sales tax collection based solely on the volume of sales into that state (economic nexus). The Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision overturned its 1992 Quill decision, which required a business to have a physical presence before it could be compelled to collect sales tax.

As a result of the 2018 decision, 45 states and the District of Columbia now levy sales tax on the sale of goods, including online sales, although each state is setting minimum dollar thresholds that trigger collection of the tax. In some states, that threshold may also be tied to the number of sales transactions—for example, $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions annually. SEMA has compiled resources to help companies understand whether Wayfair impacts their businesses and provide additional information to help them respond if necessary. For more information, visit www.sema.org/state-sales-taxes.

The Small Business Subcommittee hearing, “South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.: Online Sales Taxes and their Impact on Main Street,” represents the first time a congressional committee has reviewed Wayfair’s impact on small businesses. The Subcommittee issued a memo highlighting the problems Wayfair has created for small businesses and identifying potential legislative solutions.

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access held a hearing to review how small businesses have been impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 Wayfair decision, which allows states to require sales tax collection based solely on the volume of sales into that state (economic nexus). The Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision overturned its 1992 Quill decision, which required a business to have a physical presence before it could be compelled to collect sales tax.

As a result of the 2018 decision, 45 states and the District of Columbia now levy sales tax on the sale of goods, including online sales, although each state is setting minimum dollar thresholds that trigger collection of the tax. In some states, that threshold may also be tied to the number of sales transactions—for example, $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions annually. SEMA has compiled resources to help companies understand whether Wayfair impacts their businesses and provide additional information to help them respond if necessary. For more information, visit www.sema.org/state-sales-taxes.

The Small Business Subcommittee hearing, “South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.: Online Sales Taxes and their Impact on Main Street,” represents the first time a congressional committee has reviewed Wayfair’s impact on small businesses. The Subcommittee issued a memo highlighting the problems Wayfair has created for small businesses and identifying potential legislative solutions.

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access held a hearing to review how small businesses have been impacted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 Wayfair decision, which allows states to require sales tax collection based solely on the volume of sales into that state (economic nexus). The Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision overturned its 1992 Quill decision, which required a business to have a physical presence before it could be compelled to collect sales tax.

As a result of the 2018 decision, 45 states and the District of Columbia now levy sales tax on the sale of goods, including online sales, although each state is setting minimum dollar thresholds that trigger collection of the tax. In some states, that threshold may also be tied to the number of sales transactions—for example, $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions annually. SEMA has compiled resources to help companies understand whether Wayfair impacts their businesses and provide additional information to help them respond if necessary. For more information, visit www.sema.org/state-sales-taxes.

The Small Business Subcommittee hearing, “South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.: Online Sales Taxes and their Impact on Main Street,” represents the first time a congressional committee has reviewed Wayfair’s impact on small businesses. The Subcommittee issued a memo highlighting the problems Wayfair has created for small businesses and identifying potential legislative solutions.

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By Luis Morales

OEM CAD data for the ’20 Corvette C8 is now available through SEMA’s Tech Transfer program.

OEM CAD data for the ’20 Corvette C8 is now available through SEMA’s Tech Transfer program. Initial data will include (but is not limited to) engine, transaxle, cooling, exhaust, exterior body, main cabin, structure, suspension, brakes and interior.

New data will be uploaded continuously upon release, so keep an eye on the Tech Transfer website’s “Latest Files” log, located at the bottom of the main landing page. 

For those who are already Tech Transfer members, feel free to browse through the website’s OEM CAD Repository to view all the available files. If you are not a Tech Transfer member and are interested in accessing SEMA’s 3-D scan data and OEM CAD data, contact techtransfer@sema.org.

By Luis Morales

OEM CAD data for the ’20 Corvette C8 is now available through SEMA’s Tech Transfer program.

OEM CAD data for the ’20 Corvette C8 is now available through SEMA’s Tech Transfer program. Initial data will include (but is not limited to) engine, transaxle, cooling, exhaust, exterior body, main cabin, structure, suspension, brakes and interior.

New data will be uploaded continuously upon release, so keep an eye on the Tech Transfer website’s “Latest Files” log, located at the bottom of the main landing page. 

For those who are already Tech Transfer members, feel free to browse through the website’s OEM CAD Repository to view all the available files. If you are not a Tech Transfer member and are interested in accessing SEMA’s 3-D scan data and OEM CAD data, contact techtransfer@sema.org.

Compiled by SEMA Editors

Goodguys Rod & Custom Announces Strategic Partnership With Utah Valley University Auto Expo

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has announced a strategic marketing and services partnership with the Utah Valley University (UVU) Transportation Technology program and the UVU Auto Expo in conjunction with the inaugural Goodguys 1st RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals, May 15–17, at Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. This first-time Goodguys event will host a projected 1,500 hot rods, customs, classics, musclecars and trucks from all over the country. In addition to providing Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral marketing and at-event operations services, UVU Auto Expo will provide host club volunteer services and will assist Goodguys in securing temporary staffing for key areas of the event including event operations, ticketing and registration and retail merchandising throughout the weekend of the event. In addition to the partnership at the Goodguys 1st RaceDeck Salt Lake Nationals event, Goodguys will also sponsor the UVU Auto Expo at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The goals of this strategic partnership are to produce an annual automotive event with UVU, help raise funds for the UVU Transportation Technologies students and to prepare and train both UVU students and automotive enthusiasts for a career in the automotive industry.

Yukon Gear & Axle Certifies Six New Master Installers During First Training Course

Through the Master Installers Training Course, shops from all over the country came together to hone their installation techniques on differential components including traction devices, gears, kits, lockers, and more.

Yukon Gear & Axle presented its first Master Installer Training Program, February 20–22, at LetzRoll Offroad in Mesa, Arizona. Through the new training program, led by owner Andrew McLaughlin, six Master Installers were certified at the conclusion of the course.

Working closely with McLaughlin, Yukon Gear outfitted the facility at LetzRoll Offroad with numerous products to use for hands-on instruction during the three-day class. Some products are initially set up incorrectly on purpose and then pulled apart during class to learn how to do the job right.

Graduates of the inaugural class include: Klimek Bachleda from Defiant Motorsports Inc., Lucas Kowalski from Pro Trucks Inc., Art Geahr from Geahr Offroad, Quinn Thomas from All J Products and Aaron Pullen from Aaron’s Olympic 4X4.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Among the speakers providing insight will be Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events, who will explain the ways to avoid the most common pitfalls that exhibitors experience.

Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is open. The Exhibitor Summit, now in its 11th year, is scheduled for Wednesday–Thursday, June 24–25, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Register for the 2020 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit.

The SEMA Show Summit event brings together individuals who are new to the Show with experienced exhibitors looking to generate the most business and recognition through Show week. All attendees will benefit from sessions conducted by experienced trade show pros as they cover how to properly budget, identify existing time-saving programs that they may not be using, and generate more foot traffic, along with best practices for post-Show follow-up, avoiding misleading vendors claiming to be official Show partners, and much more.

Among the speakers providing insight will be Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events, who will explain the ways to avoid the most common pitfalls that exhibitors experience. The mission of the event is to help all attendees regardless of trade-show experience by limiting the cost and time needed to prepare for November.

In addition to the sessions, exhibitors will also be able to meet with their respective Show sales rep. Sales representatives are the first point of contact for exhibitors who have general Show questions, who are seeking sponsorship opportunities or who want to stretch their Show budgets through no-cost, value-added programs.

Cost for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. The only expense that attendees will incur is transportation to and from the event.

To register and for more information, visit the SEMA Show website. To learn more about the 2020 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

The 2020 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas.

By SEMA Editors

Among the speakers providing insight will be Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events, who will explain the ways to avoid the most common pitfalls that exhibitors experience.

Registration for the 2020 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is open. The Exhibitor Summit, now in its 11th year, is scheduled for Wednesday–Thursday, June 24–25, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Register for the 2020 SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit.

The SEMA Show Summit event brings together individuals who are new to the Show with experienced exhibitors looking to generate the most business and recognition through Show week. All attendees will benefit from sessions conducted by experienced trade show pros as they cover how to properly budget, identify existing time-saving programs that they may not be using, and generate more foot traffic, along with best practices for post-Show follow-up, avoiding misleading vendors claiming to be official Show partners, and much more.

Among the speakers providing insight will be Tom Gattuso, SEMA vice president of events, who will explain the ways to avoid the most common pitfalls that exhibitors experience. The mission of the event is to help all attendees regardless of trade-show experience by limiting the cost and time needed to prepare for November.

In addition to the sessions, exhibitors will also be able to meet with their respective Show sales rep. Sales representatives are the first point of contact for exhibitors who have general Show questions, who are seeking sponsorship opportunities or who want to stretch their Show budgets through no-cost, value-added programs.

Cost for the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit is intentionally low, with hotels, meals and workshops covered by SEMA. The only expense that attendees will incur is transportation to and from the event.

To register and for more information, visit the SEMA Show website. To learn more about the 2020 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

The 2020 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday–Friday, November 3–6, in Las Vegas.