Thu, 10/08/2015 - 09:53

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Positions Available section of the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more. The newest classified listings posted under Positions Available include:

SEMA members: Have a job opening that you need filled? Members are invited to post classified ads on www.sema.org/classifieds free of charge. Categories available are: Positions Available, Positions Wanted, Rep Opportunities, WD Opportunities, For Sale, Items Wanted, Business Opportunities and Internships. Visit the SEMA Classifieds site for details.

Thu, 10/08/2015 - 09:01

By Jason Catullo

The Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance (SEIA), the endorsed insurance broker for SEMA members, provides insurance solutions that offer protection for businesses and save money.

SEIA starts by investing time to learn every aspect of the business, regardless of the size or category. Hundreds of SEMA members have already benefitted from reduced costs and increased coverage through SEIA across the industry’s segments, including manufacturers, suppliers, WDs, retailers, installers and fabricators, auto racing and sponsorship, and venue operators.

As an added bonus, SEIA clients receive a complimentary bundle of business services, including a human resources consultation and access to a members-only website that contains a selection of employment forms and policies.

For more information, visit www.SEMA.org.
 

Thu, 10/08/2015 - 09:01

By Jason Catullo

The Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance (SEIA), the endorsed insurance broker for SEMA members, provides insurance solutions that offer protection for businesses and save money.

SEIA starts by investing time to learn every aspect of the business, regardless of the size or category. Hundreds of SEMA members have already benefitted from reduced costs and increased coverage through SEIA across the industry’s segments, including manufacturers, suppliers, WDs, retailers, installers and fabricators, auto racing and sponsorship, and venue operators.

As an added bonus, SEIA clients receive a complimentary bundle of business services, including a human resources consultation and access to a members-only website that contains a selection of employment forms and policies.

For more information, visit www.SEMA.org.
 

Thu, 10/08/2015 - 07:55

By SEMA Editors

sdc

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has become “data central” for hundreds of specialty-parts brands, representing millions of part numbers, and tens of millions of vehicle applications. This directory is designed to guide data users to brands that have successfully undertaken the challenge to manage their product data, and this reference will continue to expand as more brands are added to the SDC repository.

  • Bronze: A solid foundational ACES and PIES compliant data set with images that is suitable to support most selling efforts in brick and mortar and on the web.
  • Silver: The Silver level builds upon the Bronze level data set with the addition of weights, dimensions, more complete descriptions, bullet points and additional images.
  • Gold: The Gold level further improves the Silver data set with the addition of descriptive product attributes and digital assets, including installation instructions and warranty information.
  • Platinum: The pinnacle of data, the Platinum level, builds upon the previous three levels with the addition of even more of the all-important digital assets, descriptions, videos, kit and interchange information and more, designed to meet even the most rigorous receiver requirements.
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 07:55

By SEMA Editors

sdc

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has become “data central” for hundreds of specialty-parts brands, representing millions of part numbers, and tens of millions of vehicle applications. This directory is designed to guide data users to brands that have successfully undertaken the challenge to manage their product data, and this reference will continue to expand as more brands are added to the SDC repository.

  • Bronze: A solid foundational ACES and PIES compliant data set with images that is suitable to support most selling efforts in brick and mortar and on the web.
  • Silver: The Silver level builds upon the Bronze level data set with the addition of weights, dimensions, more complete descriptions, bullet points and additional images.
  • Gold: The Gold level further improves the Silver data set with the addition of descriptive product attributes and digital assets, including installation instructions and warranty information.
  • Platinum: The pinnacle of data, the Platinum level, builds upon the previous three levels with the addition of even more of the all-important digital assets, descriptions, videos, kit and interchange information and more, designed to meet even the most rigorous receiver requirements.
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 07:55

By SEMA Editors

sdc

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has become “data central” for hundreds of specialty-parts brands, representing millions of part numbers, and tens of millions of vehicle applications. This directory is designed to guide data users to brands that have successfully undertaken the challenge to manage their product data, and this reference will continue to expand as more brands are added to the SDC repository.

  • Bronze: A solid foundational ACES and PIES compliant data set with images that is suitable to support most selling efforts in brick and mortar and on the web.
  • Silver: The Silver level builds upon the Bronze level data set with the addition of weights, dimensions, more complete descriptions, bullet points and additional images.
  • Gold: The Gold level further improves the Silver data set with the addition of descriptive product attributes and digital assets, including installation instructions and warranty information.
  • Platinum: The pinnacle of data, the Platinum level, builds upon the previous three levels with the addition of even more of the all-important digital assets, descriptions, videos, kit and interchange information and more, designed to meet even the most rigorous receiver requirements.
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 07:53

By SEMA Editors

 sdc
The SDC booth is located in the Central Hall just behind the Ford display, in the raised meeting room #20579.
  

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week to offer free data-management consultations in booth #20579.

“We have a really strong team attending this year, including a couple of new additions who are very focused on providing the best in customer training and support,” said Jon Wyly, SDC CEO. “It's a great opportunity to get some face-to-face time with the SDC, including deep technical dives with our industry-leading data experts who will be in attendance. If you have questions about the industry ACES and PIES standards, need more information about how to join or just want to get a good solid introduction to our services, we have the people available to make it happen.”

The SDC is scheduling meetings every hour from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. all four days of the Show (until 4:00 p.m. on Friday). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, in the raised meeting room #20579.

Request a meeting time now!

"The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository, complete with state-of-the-art tools and expert assistance to get your data in order," said Jim Graven, director of membership. "We really enjoy the opportunity to meet with companies that have struggled with their data, or just don't know where to start. And data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members."

For more information, contact Jim Graven at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698, ext 4.

Thu, 10/08/2015 - 07:53

By SEMA Editors

 sdc
The SDC booth is located in the Central Hall just behind the Ford display, in the raised meeting room #20579.
  

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week to offer free data-management consultations in booth #20579.

“We have a really strong team attending this year, including a couple of new additions who are very focused on providing the best in customer training and support,” said Jon Wyly, SDC CEO. “It's a great opportunity to get some face-to-face time with the SDC, including deep technical dives with our industry-leading data experts who will be in attendance. If you have questions about the industry ACES and PIES standards, need more information about how to join or just want to get a good solid introduction to our services, we have the people available to make it happen.”

The SDC is scheduling meetings every hour from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. all four days of the Show (until 4:00 p.m. on Friday). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, in the raised meeting room #20579.

Request a meeting time now!

"The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository, complete with state-of-the-art tools and expert assistance to get your data in order," said Jim Graven, director of membership. "We really enjoy the opportunity to meet with companies that have struggled with their data, or just don't know where to start. And data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members."

For more information, contact Jim Graven at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698, ext 4.

Thu, 10/08/2015 - 07:53

By SEMA Editors

 sdc
The SDC booth is located in the Central Hall just behind the Ford display, in the raised meeting room #20579.
  

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) team will be out in full force during Show week to offer free data-management consultations in booth #20579.

“We have a really strong team attending this year, including a couple of new additions who are very focused on providing the best in customer training and support,” said Jon Wyly, SDC CEO. “It's a great opportunity to get some face-to-face time with the SDC, including deep technical dives with our industry-leading data experts who will be in attendance. If you have questions about the industry ACES and PIES standards, need more information about how to join or just want to get a good solid introduction to our services, we have the people available to make it happen.”

The SDC is scheduling meetings every hour from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. all four days of the Show (until 4:00 p.m. on Friday). The SDC booth is located behind the Ford display in Central Hall, in the raised meeting room #20579.

Request a meeting time now!

"The SEMA Data Co-op is the only industry-owned and -operated product-data repository, complete with state-of-the-art tools and expert assistance to get your data in order," said Jim Graven, director of membership. "We really enjoy the opportunity to meet with companies that have struggled with their data, or just don't know where to start. And data receivers love our program, which provides unlimited data exports at no charge to SEMA members."

For more information, contact Jim Graven at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or call 888-958-6698, ext 4.

Thu, 10/08/2015 - 07:44

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

offroad
The California Minerals, Off-Road Recreation, and Conservation Act would expand the Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area—home to the King of the Hammers—by nearly 20,000 acres and provide it with a National status.

SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to preserve 300,000 acres of the California desert for off-roading and expand OHV recreation areas by more than 60,000 acres.

The California Minerals, Off-Road Recreation, and Conservation Act would establish five new national OHV recreation areas in Southern California. It would also expand the Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area by nearly 20,000 acres and provide it with a National status. Johnson Valley is home to the King of the Hammers event where specially constructed vehicles race across the open desert and climb through steep ravines.

The legislation would prevent the president from designating national monuments within OHV and Special Management areas created and expanded in this legislation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.