This year the SEMA Board of Directors election has two seats open in the manufacturer category and one seat open in the manufacturer's representative category.

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

As a member of the association, we need your recommendation of industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors. Our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the SEMA Board, but oftentimes those individuals aren’t immediately apparent to the Nominating Committee when selecting the final candidates.

Please take a moment to tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board position. We also ask that you include information to help the Nominating Committee know more about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements from a leadership standpoint.

For this year’s election, the following seats are open:

• Two seats in the Manufacturer category
• One seat in the Manufacturer's Representative category

Nominations for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors are due Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Please complete and submit the nomination form, and be sure to include the qualification information noted above.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President and CEO

This year the SEMA Board of Directors election has two seats open in the manufacturer category and one seat open in the manufacturer's representative category.

The following is a message from SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting:

As a member of the association, we need your recommendation of industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors. Our industry has many individuals who would be an asset to the SEMA Board, but oftentimes those individuals aren’t immediately apparent to the Nominating Committee when selecting the final candidates.

Please take a moment to tell us whom you would recommend as a potential nominee for a board position. We also ask that you include information to help the Nominating Committee know more about the nominee’s qualifications, such as background, experience and achievements from a leadership standpoint.

For this year’s election, the following seats are open:

• Two seats in the Manufacturer category
• One seat in the Manufacturer's Representative category

Nominations for the 2016 SEMA Board of Directors are due Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Please complete and submit the nomination form, and be sure to include the qualification information noted above.

A strong board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. We urge you to take part in the nominations process.

Thank you for your attention to this important request.

Chris Kersting, CAE
SEMA President and CEO

By SEMA Editors

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

Lead Installer
Top This is hiring a lead installer specializing in truck, RV and marine products. Electrical experience is a must. Applicants must have a proven track record and be self-driven. 

Sales Manager
American Eagle Wheel is hiring a sales manager with exceptional communication and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. The successful candidate will have the ability to accurately forecast sales trends in a designated territory and generate new customers and close sales. Must be able to hire and train own staff. Prior sales and management experience in the automotive aftermarket wheel and/or tire industry is preferred.

Several Positions
Stillen is hiring for several in-house positions. To be considered, candidates must be results-driven and motivated professionals with excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to successfully interface with a variety of customers.

Sales Associate
RideTech is hiring a sales associate responsible for initiating and leveraging sales opportunities with existing and prospective customers while developing and maintaining key clients.

Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit TORA's website.

J.W. Speaker Model 8900 Evolution.

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics.

TORA 2015 Best New Products are Chosen at the SEMA Show

The annual New Products Awards are chosen by a panel of volunteer, non-manufacturing industry professionals within the Light Truck Accessory Association (TORA). The awards recognize innovation, product potential and consumer appeal in two categories: best under $500 and best over $500.

TORA Best New Product Under $500

J.W. Speaker designs and manufactures vehicle lighting systems for OEMs and aftermarket applications. The company was awarded with Best New Product Under $500 for its LED headlight, the “Model 8900 Evolution.” This LED headlight is a simple drop-in replacement for 5x7-in. headlights. The new design boasts a 30% increase in high-beam intensity, but uses less power. The Model 8900 Evolution features a die-cast aluminum housing and hard-coated polycarbonate lens for maximum durability. The LEDs and engineering optics produce a beam pattern for maximum visibility. For more information on the Model 8900 Evolution, visit J.W. Speaker’s website.

TORA Best New Product Over $500

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics are a new technology in the lighting industry. Starting with the patented Hybrid Spot Optic, the engineers at Rigid developed a transparent black polymer coating that darkens the look and feel of the optic during the day without significantly impacting their ability to light up the night. The result is a “blacked-out” look, from the face of the optics to the black screen-printed logos on black powder-coated housings with black anodized hardware. Midnight Edition Optics are available in three product lines (E-Series, D-Series and RDS-Series). For more information on the Midnight Edition Optics, visit Rigid Industries’ website.  

For more information on TORA, contact Clayton Drescher, council liaison, at 909-978-6696 or claytond@sema.org.

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New Vehicle Data Records Added to WTC Wheel Measurement Database 

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Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit TORA's website.

J.W. Speaker Model 8900 Evolution.

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics.

TORA 2015 Best New Products are Chosen at the SEMA Show

The annual New Products Awards are chosen by a panel of volunteer, non-manufacturing industry professionals within the Light Truck Accessory Association (TORA). The awards recognize innovation, product potential and consumer appeal in two categories: best under $500 and best over $500.

TORA Best New Product Under $500

J.W. Speaker designs and manufactures vehicle lighting systems for OEMs and aftermarket applications. The company was awarded with Best New Product Under $500 for its LED headlight, the “Model 8900 Evolution.” This LED headlight is a simple drop-in replacement for 5x7-in. headlights. The new design boasts a 30% increase in high-beam intensity, but uses less power. The Model 8900 Evolution features a die-cast aluminum housing and hard-coated polycarbonate lens for maximum durability. The LEDs and engineering optics produce a beam pattern for maximum visibility. For more information on the Model 8900 Evolution, visit J.W. Speaker’s website.

TORA Best New Product Over $500

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics are a new technology in the lighting industry. Starting with the patented Hybrid Spot Optic, the engineers at Rigid developed a transparent black polymer coating that darkens the look and feel of the optic during the day without significantly impacting their ability to light up the night. The result is a “blacked-out” look, from the face of the optics to the black screen-printed logos on black powder-coated housings with black anodized hardware. Midnight Edition Optics are available in three product lines (E-Series, D-Series and RDS-Series). For more information on the Midnight Edition Optics, visit Rigid Industries’ website.  

For more information on TORA, contact Clayton Drescher, council liaison, at 909-978-6696 or claytond@sema.org.

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Visit WTC's website.

New Vehicle Data Records Added to WTC Wheel Measurement Database 

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Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit TORA's website.

J.W. Speaker Model 8900 Evolution.

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics.

TORA 2015 Best New Products are Chosen at the SEMA Show

The annual New Products Awards are chosen by a panel of volunteer, non-manufacturing industry professionals within the Light Truck Accessory Association (TORA). The awards recognize innovation, product potential and consumer appeal in two categories: best under $500 and best over $500.

TORA Best New Product Under $500

J.W. Speaker designs and manufactures vehicle lighting systems for OEMs and aftermarket applications. The company was awarded with Best New Product Under $500 for its LED headlight, the “Model 8900 Evolution.” This LED headlight is a simple drop-in replacement for 5x7-in. headlights. The new design boasts a 30% increase in high-beam intensity, but uses less power. The Model 8900 Evolution features a die-cast aluminum housing and hard-coated polycarbonate lens for maximum durability. The LEDs and engineering optics produce a beam pattern for maximum visibility. For more information on the Model 8900 Evolution, visit J.W. Speaker’s website.

TORA Best New Product Over $500

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics are a new technology in the lighting industry. Starting with the patented Hybrid Spot Optic, the engineers at Rigid developed a transparent black polymer coating that darkens the look and feel of the optic during the day without significantly impacting their ability to light up the night. The result is a “blacked-out” look, from the face of the optics to the black screen-printed logos on black powder-coated housings with black anodized hardware. Midnight Edition Optics are available in three product lines (E-Series, D-Series and RDS-Series). For more information on the Midnight Edition Optics, visit Rigid Industries’ website.  

For more information on TORA, contact Clayton Drescher, council liaison, at 909-978-6696 or claytond@sema.org.

Back to Top

Visit WTC's website.

New Vehicle Data Records Added to WTC Wheel Measurement Database 

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Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit TORA's website.

J.W. Speaker Model 8900 Evolution.

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics.

TORA 2015 Best New Products are Chosen at the SEMA Show

The annual New Products Awards are chosen by a panel of volunteer, non-manufacturing industry professionals within the Light Truck Accessory Association (TORA). The awards recognize innovation, product potential and consumer appeal in two categories: best under $500 and best over $500.

TORA Best New Product Under $500

J.W. Speaker designs and manufactures vehicle lighting systems for OEMs and aftermarket applications. The company was awarded with Best New Product Under $500 for its LED headlight, the “Model 8900 Evolution.” This LED headlight is a simple drop-in replacement for 5x7-in. headlights. The new design boasts a 30% increase in high-beam intensity, but uses less power. The Model 8900 Evolution features a die-cast aluminum housing and hard-coated polycarbonate lens for maximum durability. The LEDs and engineering optics produce a beam pattern for maximum visibility. For more information on the Model 8900 Evolution, visit J.W. Speaker’s website.

TORA Best New Product Over $500

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics are a new technology in the lighting industry. Starting with the patented Hybrid Spot Optic, the engineers at Rigid developed a transparent black polymer coating that darkens the look and feel of the optic during the day without significantly impacting their ability to light up the night. The result is a “blacked-out” look, from the face of the optics to the black screen-printed logos on black powder-coated housings with black anodized hardware. Midnight Edition Optics are available in three product lines (E-Series, D-Series and RDS-Series). For more information on the Midnight Edition Optics, visit Rigid Industries’ website.  

For more information on TORA, contact Clayton Drescher, council liaison, at 909-978-6696 or claytond@sema.org.

Back to Top

Visit WTC's website.

New Vehicle Data Records Added to WTC Wheel Measurement Database 

Back to Top

Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit TORA's website.

J.W. Speaker Model 8900 Evolution.

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics.

TORA 2015 Best New Products are Chosen at the SEMA Show

The annual New Products Awards are chosen by a panel of volunteer, non-manufacturing industry professionals within the Light Truck Accessory Association (TORA). The awards recognize innovation, product potential and consumer appeal in two categories: best under $500 and best over $500.

TORA Best New Product Under $500

J.W. Speaker designs and manufactures vehicle lighting systems for OEMs and aftermarket applications. The company was awarded with Best New Product Under $500 for its LED headlight, the “Model 8900 Evolution.” This LED headlight is a simple drop-in replacement for 5x7-in. headlights. The new design boasts a 30% increase in high-beam intensity, but uses less power. The Model 8900 Evolution features a die-cast aluminum housing and hard-coated polycarbonate lens for maximum durability. The LEDs and engineering optics produce a beam pattern for maximum visibility. For more information on the Model 8900 Evolution, visit J.W. Speaker’s website.

TORA Best New Product Over $500

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics are a new technology in the lighting industry. Starting with the patented Hybrid Spot Optic, the engineers at Rigid developed a transparent black polymer coating that darkens the look and feel of the optic during the day without significantly impacting their ability to light up the night. The result is a “blacked-out” look, from the face of the optics to the black screen-printed logos on black powder-coated housings with black anodized hardware. Midnight Edition Optics are available in three product lines (E-Series, D-Series and RDS-Series). For more information on the Midnight Edition Optics, visit Rigid Industries’ website.  

For more information on TORA, contact Clayton Drescher, council liaison, at 909-978-6696 or claytond@sema.org.

Back to Top

Visit WTC's website.

New Vehicle Data Records Added to WTC Wheel Measurement Database 

Back to Top

Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit TORA's website.

J.W. Speaker Model 8900 Evolution.

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics.

TORA 2015 Best New Products are Chosen at the SEMA Show

The annual New Products Awards are chosen by a panel of volunteer, non-manufacturing industry professionals within the Light Truck Accessory Association (TORA). The awards recognize innovation, product potential and consumer appeal in two categories: best under $500 and best over $500.

TORA Best New Product Under $500

J.W. Speaker designs and manufactures vehicle lighting systems for OEMs and aftermarket applications. The company was awarded with Best New Product Under $500 for its LED headlight, the “Model 8900 Evolution.” This LED headlight is a simple drop-in replacement for 5x7-in. headlights. The new design boasts a 30% increase in high-beam intensity, but uses less power. The Model 8900 Evolution features a die-cast aluminum housing and hard-coated polycarbonate lens for maximum durability. The LEDs and engineering optics produce a beam pattern for maximum visibility. For more information on the Model 8900 Evolution, visit J.W. Speaker’s website.

TORA Best New Product Over $500

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics are a new technology in the lighting industry. Starting with the patented Hybrid Spot Optic, the engineers at Rigid developed a transparent black polymer coating that darkens the look and feel of the optic during the day without significantly impacting their ability to light up the night. The result is a “blacked-out” look, from the face of the optics to the black screen-printed logos on black powder-coated housings with black anodized hardware. Midnight Edition Optics are available in three product lines (E-Series, D-Series and RDS-Series). For more information on the Midnight Edition Optics, visit Rigid Industries’ website.  

For more information on TORA, contact Clayton Drescher, council liaison, at 909-978-6696 or claytond@sema.org.

Back to Top

Visit WTC's website.

New Vehicle Data Records Added to WTC Wheel Measurement Database 

Back to Top

Strengthen Your Company Through Community

No matter what niche you're in—rods, restoration, racing, restyling, reps, trucks or wheels and tires—there's a SEMA council or professional network that's right for your company. SEMA councils and networks offer members a variety of market-specific programs and activities designed to provide educational and networking opportunities while promoting their particular industry segment.

Visit TORA's website.

J.W. Speaker Model 8900 Evolution.

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics.

TORA 2015 Best New Products are Chosen at the SEMA Show

The annual New Products Awards are chosen by a panel of volunteer, non-manufacturing industry professionals within the Light Truck Accessory Association (TORA). The awards recognize innovation, product potential and consumer appeal in two categories: best under $500 and best over $500.

TORA Best New Product Under $500

J.W. Speaker designs and manufactures vehicle lighting systems for OEMs and aftermarket applications. The company was awarded with Best New Product Under $500 for its LED headlight, the “Model 8900 Evolution.” This LED headlight is a simple drop-in replacement for 5x7-in. headlights. The new design boasts a 30% increase in high-beam intensity, but uses less power. The Model 8900 Evolution features a die-cast aluminum housing and hard-coated polycarbonate lens for maximum durability. The LEDs and engineering optics produce a beam pattern for maximum visibility. For more information on the Model 8900 Evolution, visit J.W. Speaker’s website.

TORA Best New Product Over $500

Rigid Industries Midnight Edition Optics are a new technology in the lighting industry. Starting with the patented Hybrid Spot Optic, the engineers at Rigid developed a transparent black polymer coating that darkens the look and feel of the optic during the day without significantly impacting their ability to light up the night. The result is a “blacked-out” look, from the face of the optics to the black screen-printed logos on black powder-coated housings with black anodized hardware. Midnight Edition Optics are available in three product lines (E-Series, D-Series and RDS-Series). For more information on the Midnight Edition Optics, visit Rigid Industries’ website.  

For more information on TORA, contact Clayton Drescher, council liaison, at 909-978-6696 or claytond@sema.org.

Back to Top

Visit WTC's website.

New Vehicle Data Records Added to WTC Wheel Measurement Database 

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