Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:47

By Kristopher Porter

Council Awards
Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA’s councils and networks honor outstanding member companies and industry professionals through their awards programs. Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The winners are nominated and voted on by council and network membership.

SEMA is now calling for nominations for the following councils and networks:

View the awards, criteria and past winners at the new SEMA Council and Network Awards website and nominate a worthy candidate by July 8.

Nominees must be a member of the council or network for which they are being nominated. If you are unsure, contact SEMA customer service at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:47

By Kristopher Porter

Council Awards
Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA’s councils and networks honor outstanding member companies and industry professionals through their awards programs. Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The winners are nominated and voted on by council and network membership.

SEMA is now calling for nominations for the following councils and networks:

View the awards, criteria and past winners at the new SEMA Council and Network Awards website and nominate a worthy candidate by July 8.

Nominees must be a member of the council or network for which they are being nominated. If you are unsure, contact SEMA customer service at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:47

By Kristopher Porter

Council Awards
Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

SEMA’s councils and networks honor outstanding member companies and industry professionals through their awards programs. Each council and network will announce and present its annual awards during individual receptions at the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The winners are nominated and voted on by council and network membership.

SEMA is now calling for nominations for the following councils and networks:

View the awards, criteria and past winners at the new SEMA Council and Network Awards website and nominate a worthy candidate by July 8.

Nominees must be a member of the council or network for which they are being nominated. If you are unsure, contact SEMA customer service at 909-610-2030 for assistance.

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:45

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest jobs posted to the website.

Master Mechanic: Cognito Motorsports Inc. is hiring a master mechanic to project manage the evolution of product concepts through all phases of development, including design, prototyping, fitting, testing and manufacturing, and review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications. Qualified candidates will have a B.S. degree in engineering, hands-on experience with computer-aided engineering and computer-aided manufacturing and familiarity with 2-D or 3-D engineering design and manufacturing tools.

Sales Manager: U.K.-based MSS is hiring a U.S. sales manager to develop and manage sales growth in the United States. Candidates should have experience in the automotive aftermarket and be able to develop key relationships with dealers, distributors and OEs. The position is home-based but will require travel to visit customers and keep a friendly and proactive face to the brand throughout the United States.

Account Coordinator (Entry-Level): Would you love to see the results of your work featured in major mainstream, automotive, outdoor and luxury-lifestyle publications? Do you have an education and interest in public relations and marketing? Are you a competent writer with an understanding of AP style? Do you have a knack for creating content and growing social media followings? Do you have a love for cars, trucks, motorcycles, or the outdoors? Kahn Media is looking for an exceptional person to join its public relations team as an account coordinator.

Under the supervision of a senior account executive or account supervisor, account coordinators will learn how to develop and implement dynamic PR and social media strategies; maintain relationships with journalists; communicate directly with clients; attend events and trade shows to support clients; facilitate interviews with the media; capture content for social-media use; and create monthly, quarterly and yearly reports for clients. Please note, this is an entry-level position.

The ideal candidate will be a capable writer, have an understanding of the current media landscape (everything from social influencer outreach to blogs to print pubs) and the PR process, have a working knowledge of major social-media channels and must have a passion for communication.

Suspension and Accessories Engineer: ReadyLIFT is hiring a suspension and accessories engineer responsible and accountable for creating new products that meet ReadyLIFT’s highest quality standards while fitting a particular brand’s DNA in a fast-paced timeline with the overall goal of first to market. Engineers are responsible for overseeing the design project from kick-off to completion, using solid organizational skills to facilitate the design, construction, testing and validation of prototype kits utilizing SolidWorks modeling capabilities and in-house fabrication capabilities. Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial/product design or equivalent from an accredited or equivalent program and/or automotive trade experience with expertise in suspension design, fabrication and manufacturing. A minimum of four to eight professional years’ experience with vehicle or suspension engineering is preferred.

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:44

By Kristopher Porter

AXC
SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) has partnered with the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) to build a new Honda Talon UTV.

SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) has officially announced a UTV build partnership with Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC). YEN leadership and SEMA staff met with AXC instructor Barney Harris and founder of the program Brian Suggs during a mock measuring session on the brand-new Honda Talon UTV build at the AXC garage in Pomona, California. The students and instructor gave a tour of their workshop, where every tool was in its place, floors were clean and the fun projects awaited the students.

The faculty and administration work hard to create a challenging atmosphere that will prepare students for a future in the automotive industry, but the influence goes beyond the hands-on work in the garage. Students are expected to successfully complete “prework” aimed to instill responsibility, punctuality and team building before starting the work in the garage.

For more updates, visit www.sema.org/utv-build.

If you have any questions, or are interested in helping with the build process, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison.

 

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:44

By Kristopher Porter

AXC
SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) has partnered with the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) to build a new Honda Talon UTV.

SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) has officially announced a UTV build partnership with Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC). YEN leadership and SEMA staff met with AXC instructor Barney Harris and founder of the program Brian Suggs during a mock measuring session on the brand-new Honda Talon UTV build at the AXC garage in Pomona, California. The students and instructor gave a tour of their workshop, where every tool was in its place, floors were clean and the fun projects awaited the students.

The faculty and administration work hard to create a challenging atmosphere that will prepare students for a future in the automotive industry, but the influence goes beyond the hands-on work in the garage. Students are expected to successfully complete “prework” aimed to instill responsibility, punctuality and team building before starting the work in the garage.

For more updates, visit www.sema.org/utv-build.

If you have any questions, or are interested in helping with the build process, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison.

 

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:44

By Kristopher Porter

AXC
SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) has partnered with the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) to build a new Honda Talon UTV.

SEMA’s Young Executives Network (YEN) has officially announced a UTV build partnership with Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC). YEN leadership and SEMA staff met with AXC instructor Barney Harris and founder of the program Brian Suggs during a mock measuring session on the brand-new Honda Talon UTV build at the AXC garage in Pomona, California. The students and instructor gave a tour of their workshop, where every tool was in its place, floors were clean and the fun projects awaited the students.

The faculty and administration work hard to create a challenging atmosphere that will prepare students for a future in the automotive industry, but the influence goes beyond the hands-on work in the garage. Students are expected to successfully complete “prework” aimed to instill responsibility, punctuality and team building before starting the work in the garage.

For more updates, visit www.sema.org/utv-build.

If you have any questions, or are interested in helping with the build process, contact SEMA Director of Networks Bryan Harrison.

 

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:44
Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:42

By SEMA Editors

SEMA eNews highlights SEMA-member companies’ websites weekly through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, email your company name and website to enews@sema.org. Note: Make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the email.

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 15:42

By Kristopher Porter

HRIA
General membership meeting attendees will hear the latest updates from the select committee and participate in an open discussion on the hot-rod industry.

The Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) is once again hosting a general membership meeting at the Goodguys 22nd PPG Nationals, Thursday, July 11, from 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m., at the Ohio Expo Center, upstairs in Kasich Hall (Formerly Cardinal Hall), 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43211

General membership meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about the council and resources available to HRIA members. Attendees will hear the latest updates from the select committee and participate in an open discussion on the hot-rod industry. The meeting also provides a chance to enjoy refreshments and a snack while connecting with fellow hot-rod professionals.

For questions regarding HRIA or this event, contact Jim Skelly at 909-978-6690.

Reserve your tickets.