Here’s a look at the products entered in the Truck, SUV and Off-Road category of the 2015 New Products Showcase.

The trucks, SUVs and off-road section at the 2015 SEMA Show stretched more than 180,000 net square feet, and 42% of all display vehicles at the Show were trucks, Jeeps or SUVs. Those indicators are consistent with the fact that Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado and Jeep’s Cherokee and Wrangler models have seen significant sales growth over the past several years, according to the “2015 SEMA Market Report.” It was no surprise, then, that the 2015 SEMA Awards for Hottest Truck and Hottest 4x4-SUV (presented annually to the most-featured vehicles around the Show) went to the Ford F-Series and the Jeep Wrangler, respectively.

Here’s a look at the products entered in the Truck, SUV and Off-Road category of the 2015 New Products Showcase.

The trucks, SUVs and off-road section at the 2015 SEMA Show stretched more than 180,000 net square feet, and 42% of all display vehicles at the Show were trucks, Jeeps or SUVs. Those indicators are consistent with the fact that Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado and Jeep’s Cherokee and Wrangler models have seen significant sales growth over the past several years, according to the “2015 SEMA Market Report.” It was no surprise, then, that the 2015 SEMA Awards for Hottest Truck and Hottest 4x4-SUV (presented annually to the most-featured vehicles around the Show) went to the Ford F-Series and the Jeep Wrangler, respectively.

Here’s a look at the products entered in the Truck, SUV and Off-Road category of the 2015 New Products Showcase.

The trucks, SUVs and off-road section at the 2015 SEMA Show stretched more than 180,000 net square feet, and 42% of all display vehicles at the Show were trucks, Jeeps or SUVs. Those indicators are consistent with the fact that Ford F-Series, Chevy Silverado and Jeep’s Cherokee and Wrangler models have seen significant sales growth over the past several years, according to the “2015 SEMA Market Report.” It was no surprise, then, that the 2015 SEMA Awards for Hottest Truck and Hottest 4x4-SUV (presented annually to the most-featured vehicles around the Show) went to the Ford F-Series and the Jeep Wrangler, respectively.

Participating in SEMA’s international trips has helped SEMA members open new markets and grow business in existing markets. But participants have also learned that preparation and follow-up are key to getting the most out of the investment.

SEMA-member company Hellwig Products, based in Visalia, California, participated in the 2015 SEMA Middle Eastern Program last March, looking for partners in the region who would invest in the company’s product line, including helping manage warranties. The trip was fruitful; Hellwig is now working with a company in the Middle East on some specialized products. Nonetheless, Melanie White, vice president of Hellwig Products, said that she wishes she had adapted Hellwig’s marketing message to the Middle East before taking the trip.

Participating in SEMA’s international trips has helped SEMA members open new markets and grow business in existing markets. But participants have also learned that preparation and follow-up are key to getting the most out of the investment.

SEMA-member company Hellwig Products, based in Visalia, California, participated in the 2015 SEMA Middle Eastern Program last March, looking for partners in the region who would invest in the company’s product line, including helping manage warranties. The trip was fruitful; Hellwig is now working with a company in the Middle East on some specialized products. Nonetheless, Melanie White, vice president of Hellwig Products, said that she wishes she had adapted Hellwig’s marketing message to the Middle East before taking the trip.

Participating in SEMA’s international trips has helped SEMA members open new markets and grow business in existing markets. But participants have also learned that preparation and follow-up are key to getting the most out of the investment.

SEMA-member company Hellwig Products, based in Visalia, California, participated in the 2015 SEMA Middle Eastern Program last March, looking for partners in the region who would invest in the company’s product line, including helping manage warranties. The trip was fruitful; Hellwig is now working with a company in the Middle East on some specialized products. Nonetheless, Melanie White, vice president of Hellwig Products, said that she wishes she had adapted Hellwig’s marketing message to the Middle East before taking the trip.

By Jason Catullo

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 140,000 individuals together to do business.

Registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is open and available online at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty-products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s hottest companies and brightest minds to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

Registered exhibitors are currently preparing for the Priority Booth Space Selection Process (beginning May 2), where they will be allocated space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

More information about the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By Jason Catullo

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 140,000 individuals together to do business.

Registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is open and available online at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty-products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s hottest companies and brightest minds to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

Registered exhibitors are currently preparing for the Priority Booth Space Selection Process (beginning May 2), where they will be allocated space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

More information about the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By Jason Catullo

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 140,000 individuals together to do business.

Registration for the 2016 SEMA Show is open and available online at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

The 2016 SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. Online registration for the Show, available now through October 14, is $40.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty-products trade event in the world, drawing the industry’s hottest companies and brightest minds to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The 2015 SEMA Show gathered more than 170,000 individuals together to do business. The annual Show features manufacturers representing all segments of the industry highlighting their latest product innovations—from wheels, tires, mobile electronics, restyling kits and paint, to exhaust kits, engine upgrades, suspension components, interior products and much more.

Registered exhibitors are currently preparing for the Priority Booth Space Selection Process (beginning May 2), where they will be allocated space at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

More information about the 2016 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.

By Jason Catullo

The Priority Space Selection Process, beginning May 2, provides exhibitors with the opportunity to secure the best location for their Show display.

Companies that submitted booth space applications for the 2016 SEMA Show prior to Friday, April 1, are eligible to participate in the Priority Space Selection Process. The space selection process, beginning May 2, provides exhibitors with the opportunity to secure the best location for their Show display.

During the week of April 25, each company will be contacted via email with their date and time range of booth selection. The email will be sent to the person listed as the exhibitor’s primary SEMA Show contact.

Be Prepared. About an hour prior to the time to select, exhibitors are encouraged to be prepared by viewing the 2016 Show’s online floorpan. Updated every 30 minutes, exhibitors can see as the Show begins to take shape and monitor their desired section to gain a general idea of where they want to display.

Check Email. During the week of April 25, each primary contact should take time to check their email, including their “junk” folders. Companies that have not received a correspondence by Wednesday, April 27, or who want to change the primary Show contact listed on the application, should email sales@sema.org or call 909-396-0289.

Making The Pick. During the exhibitor’s time to pick, the SEMA Show account representative will call the primary SEMA Show contact and help locate and assign the exhibit space that best suits the company’s needs.

The SEMA Show is scheduled for Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, in Las Vegas. While the deadline has passed to participate in the Show’s Priority Space Selection, companies can still secure booth space for 2016 by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.