By SEMA Editors

While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest.

As the No. 1 destination for attendees at the 2018 SEMA Show, the New Products Showcase will feature a buyer happy hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit. Located along the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the New Products Showcase will be open to Showgoers Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and will include a New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Buyers and media will be able to visit the New Products Showcase when it opens at 8:00 a.m., then hit the Show floor immediately when it opens at 9:00 a.m. each day of the Show. While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest. Details for the products scanned will be provided to attendees when they return the scanner, complete with company name, booth location and more.

Another option for maximizing one’s visit to the New Products Showcase is to attend the New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Complimentary beer and popcorn will be available to buyers and media from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and visitors will also be able to use the scanning devices during this time.

The New Products Showcase is expected to include nearly 2,000 product entries, and all exhibitors qualify to submit one entry at no cost. There is also a featured products category for exhibitors to enter products that may not meet the qualifications for a new product. Entry forms and details can be found at www.SEMAShow.com or contact sales@sema.org, 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest.

As the No. 1 destination for attendees at the 2018 SEMA Show, the New Products Showcase will feature a buyer happy hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit. Located along the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the New Products Showcase will be open to Showgoers Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and will include a New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Buyers and media will be able to visit the New Products Showcase when it opens at 8:00 a.m., then hit the Show floor immediately when it opens at 9:00 a.m. each day of the Show. While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest. Details for the products scanned will be provided to attendees when they return the scanner, complete with company name, booth location and more.

Another option for maximizing one’s visit to the New Products Showcase is to attend the New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Complimentary beer and popcorn will be available to buyers and media from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and visitors will also be able to use the scanning devices during this time.

The New Products Showcase is expected to include nearly 2,000 product entries, and all exhibitors qualify to submit one entry at no cost. There is also a featured products category for exhibitors to enter products that may not meet the qualifications for a new product. Entry forms and details can be found at www.SEMAShow.com or contact sales@sema.org, 909-396-0289.

By SEMA Editors

While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest.

As the No. 1 destination for attendees at the 2018 SEMA Show, the New Products Showcase will feature a buyer happy hour and enhancements to make it easier than ever for buyers and media to visit. Located along the Skybridge between Central and South Halls, the New Products Showcase will be open to Showgoers Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and will include a New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Buyers and media will be able to visit the New Products Showcase when it opens at 8:00 a.m., then hit the Show floor immediately when it opens at 9:00 a.m. each day of the Show. While at the New Products Showcase, buyers and media will also be able to utilize scanning devices to create a personalized list of products they see in the Showcase that are of particular interest. Details for the products scanned will be provided to attendees when they return the scanner, complete with company name, booth location and more.

Another option for maximizing one’s visit to the New Products Showcase is to attend the New Products Happy Hour on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Complimentary beer and popcorn will be available to buyers and media from 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m., and visitors will also be able to use the scanning devices during this time.

The New Products Showcase is expected to include nearly 2,000 product entries, and all exhibitors qualify to submit one entry at no cost. There is also a featured products category for exhibitors to enter products that may not meet the qualifications for a new product. Entry forms and details can be found at www.SEMAShow.com or contact sales@sema.org, 909-396-0289.

By Kristopher Porter

SEMA members attending the 2018 SEMA Show as buyers have access to the Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program perks. Just by wearing their MBR cards and lanyards during the SEMA Show, they will be recognized as MBR members, giving them access to the following:

• VIP Taxi Line: Enjoy shorter lines available Tuesday–Friday during select hours.
• Members-Only Lounge: Book meeting rooms, charge your devices, network with other SEMA members, purchase food options and more.
• MBR Lounge: Located inside the Members Lounge–North, this lounge offers MBR members exclusive access to a space to relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the SEMA Show.

MBR cards will be mailed in late October. Be sure to stop by the MBR lounge early to pick up your gift; they will go fast!

SEMA membership has its rewards. To learn more, contact Katie Carson at 909-978-6693 or katiec@SEMA.org.

By Kristopher Porter

SEMA members attending the 2018 SEMA Show as buyers have access to the Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program perks. Just by wearing their MBR cards and lanyards during the SEMA Show, they will be recognized as MBR members, giving them access to the following:

• VIP Taxi Line: Enjoy shorter lines available Tuesday–Friday during select hours.
• Members-Only Lounge: Book meeting rooms, charge your devices, network with other SEMA members, purchase food options and more.
• MBR Lounge: Located inside the Members Lounge–North, this lounge offers MBR members exclusive access to a space to relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the SEMA Show.

MBR cards will be mailed in late October. Be sure to stop by the MBR lounge early to pick up your gift; they will go fast!

SEMA membership has its rewards. To learn more, contact Katie Carson at 909-978-6693 or katiec@SEMA.org.

By Kristopher Porter

SEMA members attending the 2018 SEMA Show as buyers have access to the Member Buyer Rewards (MBR) program perks. Just by wearing their MBR cards and lanyards during the SEMA Show, they will be recognized as MBR members, giving them access to the following:

• VIP Taxi Line: Enjoy shorter lines available Tuesday–Friday during select hours.
• Members-Only Lounge: Book meeting rooms, charge your devices, network with other SEMA members, purchase food options and more.
• MBR Lounge: Located inside the Members Lounge–North, this lounge offers MBR members exclusive access to a space to relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments during the SEMA Show.

MBR cards will be mailed in late October. Be sure to stop by the MBR lounge early to pick up your gift; they will go fast!

SEMA membership has its rewards. To learn more, contact Katie Carson at 909-978-6693 or katiec@SEMA.org.

By Della Domingo

With nearly 3,000 media in attendance, exhibiting companies will benefit by spotlighting their newest and most innovative products to direct media attention to their booths.

Want to find out the latest news from 2018 SEMA Show exhibitors? Stay up-to-date by regularly checking the Online Media Center. Find the most relevant news quickly and efficiently by sorting by type of announcement and/or market segment.

Below are some of the latest announcements found in the Online Media Center:

• Lloyd Mats Celebrates 40th Anniversary Making Custom Floor Mats and 30th Year Exhibiting at SEMA
• Who We Are At NGR Performance—First-Time Exhibitor at SEMA
• Malco and Presta Are Excited to Partner With Bair Customs on the Road To SEMA
• Weapons-Grade Fabrication Releases “Airstrike” Roof Rack
• Breathing Equipment to Protect Your Health in the Paint Booth
• BD Diesel Performance Venom Dual CP3 Pump Kits for Dodge Cummins 5.9L/6.7L
• Autohome—The Original Since 1958
• Prestone’s Coolant With Cor-Guard Corrosion Inhibitors Keeps Your Car at Optimal Performance
• Enersys to Showcase Expanded ODYSSEY Battery Product Offering at the 2018 SEMA Show
• Lightforce Designs OEM-Style Switch Fascia to Suite the Ford Ranger—Set For Release Into the USA in 2019
• Malco Automotive Introduces the EPIC Ceramic Coating System and the EPIC Ceramic Refresher Spay
• BAF Industries Announces the Launch of Pro Carnauba Creme Wax
• Kleinn Direct-Fit Ram 1500 High-Output Onboard Air System

Exhibitor Press releases can be found at www.semashow.com/press. Find all SEMA Show news at www.semashow.com/news.

All SEMA Show exhibitors are welcome to upload releases free of charge. 

The 2018 SEMA Show will take place October 30–November 2 in Las Vegas.

By Della Domingo

With nearly 3,000 media in attendance, exhibiting companies will benefit by spotlighting their newest and most innovative products to direct media attention to their booths.

Want to find out the latest news from 2018 SEMA Show exhibitors? Stay up-to-date by regularly checking the Online Media Center. Find the most relevant news quickly and efficiently by sorting by type of announcement and/or market segment.

Below are some of the latest announcements found in the Online Media Center:

• Lloyd Mats Celebrates 40th Anniversary Making Custom Floor Mats and 30th Year Exhibiting at SEMA
• Who We Are At NGR Performance—First-Time Exhibitor at SEMA
• Malco and Presta Are Excited to Partner With Bair Customs on the Road To SEMA
• Weapons-Grade Fabrication Releases “Airstrike” Roof Rack
• Breathing Equipment to Protect Your Health in the Paint Booth
• BD Diesel Performance Venom Dual CP3 Pump Kits for Dodge Cummins 5.9L/6.7L
• Autohome—The Original Since 1958
• Prestone’s Coolant With Cor-Guard Corrosion Inhibitors Keeps Your Car at Optimal Performance
• Enersys to Showcase Expanded ODYSSEY Battery Product Offering at the 2018 SEMA Show
• Lightforce Designs OEM-Style Switch Fascia to Suite the Ford Ranger—Set For Release Into the USA in 2019
• Malco Automotive Introduces the EPIC Ceramic Coating System and the EPIC Ceramic Refresher Spay
• BAF Industries Announces the Launch of Pro Carnauba Creme Wax
• Kleinn Direct-Fit Ram 1500 High-Output Onboard Air System

Exhibitor Press releases can be found at www.semashow.com/press. Find all SEMA Show news at www.semashow.com/news.

All SEMA Show exhibitors are welcome to upload releases free of charge. 

The 2018 SEMA Show will take place October 30–November 2 in Las Vegas.

By Zane Clark

SEMA Show Education is offering five seminars for showgoers to help them prepare their businesses for the future.

Business today is in a constant state of flux. In addition to evolving customer needs and emerging technologies, small-business owners are expected to keep up-to-date on regulations, tax code and create business plans that lead to sustainability. In other words, owners and managers must go from working in the business to working on the business. Generally, the idea is entrepreneurs often get caught up on the day-to-day running of the business and don’t spend enough time dreaming, planning big goals and thinking about the future. SEMA Show Education offers showgoers the opportunity to take a step back to prepare their businesses:

Controlling Your Healthcare Cost Over the Next Two Years
Monday, October 23, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., LVCC N253
The Affordable Care Act has not been repealed, but parts of it are being chipped away, and significant changes to the legislation are expected over the next few years. The cost of healthcare continues to be substantial for both companies and individuals, and most experts believe these costs will continue to rise over the next two years amidst the ongoing uncertainty in the industry and Washington.

Don’t Overpay Your Taxes: Making the R&D Tax Credit and IC-DISC Export Incentive Work for Your Business
Monday, October 29, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., LVCC N256
The interest in the R&D Tax Credit continues to remain strong among SEMA members. This year, we’ll continue the discussion regarding the R&D tax credit and also the IC-DISC Export Incentive. The seminar will highlight a few things regarding the new tax plan that was just passed in December 2017 and how a few of those changes might impact SEMA members and the auto industry.

Owning an Automotive Franchise
Monday, October 29, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., LVCC N256
Industry experts will discuss the benefits of owning an automotive franchise, including successful business models, training opportunities and marketing and advertising programs.

Why You Make More Money When You Have a Business Plan
Tuesday, October 30, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., LVCC N252
All businesses in the trade were started with an idea. This seminar explains how a business plan is not primarily for obtaining a loan, but is intended to help the owner develop the right course for the business and is to be used to keep the business and the owner on track over the life of the business.

Legal & Regulatory: Navigating the World of Import Tariffs
Wednesday, October 31, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., LVCC N256
The Trump Administration has imposed and threatened to impose significant tariffs to address intellectual property theft and perceived global trade imbalances. The U.S. tariffs, along with retaliatory actions being taken by other countries, are causing significant turmoil within the auto industry, as companies seek to grapple with unexpected price hikes and supply-chain disruptions. This seminar will review the status of tariffs on steel/aluminum, Chinese products and imported auto parts, along with renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Accord (NAFTA).  

Sign Up. Show Up. Preview all seminars and register.

Contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark for additional information.

By Zane Clark

SEMA Show Education is offering five seminars for showgoers to help them prepare their businesses for the future.

Business today is in a constant state of flux. In addition to evolving customer needs and emerging technologies, small-business owners are expected to keep up-to-date on regulations, tax code and create business plans that lead to sustainability. In other words, owners and managers must go from working in the business to working on the business. Generally, the idea is entrepreneurs often get caught up on the day-to-day running of the business and don’t spend enough time dreaming, planning big goals and thinking about the future. SEMA Show Education offers showgoers the opportunity to take a step back to prepare their businesses:

Controlling Your Healthcare Cost Over the Next Two Years
Monday, October 23, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., LVCC N253
The Affordable Care Act has not been repealed, but parts of it are being chipped away, and significant changes to the legislation are expected over the next few years. The cost of healthcare continues to be substantial for both companies and individuals, and most experts believe these costs will continue to rise over the next two years amidst the ongoing uncertainty in the industry and Washington.

Don’t Overpay Your Taxes: Making the R&D Tax Credit and IC-DISC Export Incentive Work for Your Business
Monday, October 29, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m., LVCC N256
The interest in the R&D Tax Credit continues to remain strong among SEMA members. This year, we’ll continue the discussion regarding the R&D tax credit and also the IC-DISC Export Incentive. The seminar will highlight a few things regarding the new tax plan that was just passed in December 2017 and how a few of those changes might impact SEMA members and the auto industry.

Owning an Automotive Franchise
Monday, October 29, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., LVCC N256
Industry experts will discuss the benefits of owning an automotive franchise, including successful business models, training opportunities and marketing and advertising programs.

Why You Make More Money When You Have a Business Plan
Tuesday, October 30, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m., LVCC N252
All businesses in the trade were started with an idea. This seminar explains how a business plan is not primarily for obtaining a loan, but is intended to help the owner develop the right course for the business and is to be used to keep the business and the owner on track over the life of the business.

Legal & Regulatory: Navigating the World of Import Tariffs
Wednesday, October 31, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., LVCC N256
The Trump Administration has imposed and threatened to impose significant tariffs to address intellectual property theft and perceived global trade imbalances. The U.S. tariffs, along with retaliatory actions being taken by other countries, are causing significant turmoil within the auto industry, as companies seek to grapple with unexpected price hikes and supply-chain disruptions. This seminar will review the status of tariffs on steel/aluminum, Chinese products and imported auto parts, along with renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Accord (NAFTA).  

Sign Up. Show Up. Preview all seminars and register.

Contact SEMA’s Senior Director of Education Zane Clark for additional information.