From Internet and telephone orders to New Products Showcase entries to carpet and cleaning orders, nearly 20 services are available at discounts for exhibitors who order by the advance rate deadlines.

By Jason Catullo

With the 2015 SEMA Show a little more than 80 days away, planning ahead to take advantage of discounts is the simplest way for exhibitors to save money. 

From Internet and telephone orders to New Products Showcase entries to carpet and cleaning orders, nearly 20 services are available at discounts for exhibitors who order by the advance rate deadlines.

For complete information on the all SEMA Show services and advance rate deadlines, access the SEMA Show Exhibitor Deadline Checklist.

This first advance rate deadline that exhibitors can take advantage of is September 21 for lead retrieval rentals through CompuSystems. Learn more about lead retrieval and the benefits for exhibitors both pre- and post-Show by reading "Tools to Maximize Pre- and Post-Show Buyer Outreach."

Aside from September’s lead retrieval rental deadline, the majority of deadlines and discounts begin in October. However, exhibitors looking to save money are encouraged to refer to the deadline checklist to plan accordingly and order prior to the due dates.

“Now is the time for exhibitors to determine the services they need for the Show, and access the Show’s deadline checklist to verify dates and see what discounts are available,” said SEMA Trade Shows Director Tom Gattuso. “These discounts are just one example of how we work with vendors and service providers year-round to explore ways to reduce Show costs and improve customer satisfaction.”

For more information about the 2015 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com. 

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.

• Rigid Industries is seeking a web content coordinator to maintain the company’s websites. Job responsibilities include implementing future development options on the website, managing host and development services and analyzing SEO research. Web content coordinators develop, write and edit webpages using computer script languages, such HTML and JavaScript. This position is in charge of the overall visual look of the website, including images, videos and other digital media.  

• A Chicago, Illinois-based, company is seeking a motivated, aggressive, and hard-working sales person in the Chicago, Illinois, area to serve as regional sales manager. Employment is with a well-known performance aftermarket company, which has been in business for more than 25 years. The company is stable and growing in today's marketplace. The product mix is diverse in the automotive aftermarket. 

• aFe POWER is looking for a mechanical designer/draftsman to support the company’s exhaust development group at its facility in Corona, California. The position’s key responsibilities include the design of automotive parts and components to include exhaust systems, components, flanges, mufflers and tips for new product applications, as well as sustaining projects and value improvement projects.

• Two positions are open at a very busy shop that needs hard-working, dedicated and proactive team players with the drive to succeed. One position is aftermarket sales—wheels, tires, suspension, paint work and custom accessories. The other available position is for an experienced painter to paint wheels and suspension parts.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

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.

• Rigid Industries is seeking a web content coordinator to maintain the company’s websites. Job responsibilities include implementing future development options on the website, managing host and development services and analyzing SEO research. Web content coordinators develop, write and edit webpages using computer script languages, such HTML and JavaScript. This position is in charge of the overall visual look of the website, including images, videos and other digital media.  

• A Chicago, Illinois-based, company is seeking a motivated, aggressive, and hard-working sales person in the Chicago, Illinois, area to serve as regional sales manager. Employment is with a well-known performance aftermarket company, which has been in business for more than 25 years. The company is stable and growing in today's marketplace. The product mix is diverse in the automotive aftermarket. 

• aFe POWER is looking for a mechanical designer/draftsman to support the company’s exhaust development group at its facility in Corona, California. The position’s key responsibilities include the design of automotive parts and components to include exhaust systems, components, flanges, mufflers and tips for new product applications, as well as sustaining projects and value improvement projects.

• Two positions are open at a very busy shop that needs hard-working, dedicated and proactive team players with the drive to succeed. One position is aftermarket sales—wheels, tires, suspension, paint work and custom accessories. The other available position is for an experienced painter to paint wheels and suspension parts.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

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.

• Rigid Industries is seeking a web content coordinator to maintain the company’s websites. Job responsibilities include implementing future development options on the website, managing host and development services and analyzing SEO research. Web content coordinators develop, write and edit webpages using computer script languages, such HTML and JavaScript. This position is in charge of the overall visual look of the website, including images, videos and other digital media.  

• A Chicago, Illinois-based, company is seeking a motivated, aggressive, and hard-working sales person in the Chicago, Illinois, area to serve as regional sales manager. Employment is with a well-known performance aftermarket company, which has been in business for more than 25 years. The company is stable and growing in today's marketplace. The product mix is diverse in the automotive aftermarket. 

• aFe POWER is looking for a mechanical designer/draftsman to support the company’s exhaust development group at its facility in Corona, California. The position’s key responsibilities include the design of automotive parts and components to include exhaust systems, components, flanges, mufflers and tips for new product applications, as well as sustaining projects and value improvement projects.

• Two positions are open at a very busy shop that needs hard-working, dedicated and proactive team players with the drive to succeed. One position is aftermarket sales—wheels, tires, suspension, paint work and custom accessories. The other available position is for an experienced painter to paint wheels and suspension parts.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

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.

• Rigid Industries is seeking a web content coordinator to maintain the company’s websites. Job responsibilities include implementing future development options on the website, managing host and development services and analyzing SEO research. Web content coordinators develop, write and edit webpages using computer script languages, such HTML and JavaScript. This position is in charge of the overall visual look of the website, including images, videos and other digital media.  

• A Chicago, Illinois-based, company is seeking a motivated, aggressive, and hard-working sales person in the Chicago, Illinois, area to serve as regional sales manager. Employment is with a well-known performance aftermarket company, which has been in business for more than 25 years. The company is stable and growing in today's marketplace. The product mix is diverse in the automotive aftermarket. 

• aFe POWER is looking for a mechanical designer/draftsman to support the company’s exhaust development group at its facility in Corona, California. The position’s key responsibilities include the design of automotive parts and components to include exhaust systems, components, flanges, mufflers and tips for new product applications, as well as sustaining projects and value improvement projects.

• Two positions are open at a very busy shop that needs hard-working, dedicated and proactive team players with the drive to succeed. One position is aftermarket sales—wheels, tires, suspension, paint work and custom accessories. The other available position is for an experienced painter to paint wheels and suspension parts.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

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.

• Rigid Industries is seeking a web content coordinator to maintain the company’s websites. Job responsibilities include implementing future development options on the website, managing host and development services and analyzing SEO research. Web content coordinators develop, write and edit webpages using computer script languages, such HTML and JavaScript. This position is in charge of the overall visual look of the website, including images, videos and other digital media.  

• A Chicago, Illinois-based, company is seeking a motivated, aggressive, and hard-working sales person in the Chicago, Illinois, area to serve as regional sales manager. Employment is with a well-known performance aftermarket company, which has been in business for more than 25 years. The company is stable and growing in today's marketplace. The product mix is diverse in the automotive aftermarket. 

• aFe POWER is looking for a mechanical designer/draftsman to support the company’s exhaust development group at its facility in Corona, California. The position’s key responsibilities include the design of automotive parts and components to include exhaust systems, components, flanges, mufflers and tips for new product applications, as well as sustaining projects and value improvement projects.

• Two positions are open at a very busy shop that needs hard-working, dedicated and proactive team players with the drive to succeed. One position is aftermarket sales—wheels, tires, suspension, paint work and custom accessories. The other available position is for an experienced painter to paint wheels and suspension parts.

View more listings from SEMA's Automotive Classifieds listings.

Mothers’ Vehicle Wipe-Down service is available to the first 200 exhibitors who submit applications by October 2.

By SEMA Editors

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2015 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due October 2. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, select the “Vehicle Wipedown Application” within the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team, 909-396-0289, or email wipedown@sema.org.

Mothers’ Vehicle Wipe-Down service is available to the first 200 exhibitors who submit applications by October 2.

By SEMA Editors

Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners will sponsor a free vehicle wipe-down program for 2015 SEMA Show exhibitors. The service is limited to the first 200 exhibitors, with applications due October 2. One booth or feature vehicle per exhibitor is eligible and will receive a wipe-down each day of the SEMA Show.

For complete guidelines and to apply, select the “Vehicle Wipedown Application” within the Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com.

Questions can be directed to the SEMA Show customer service team, 909-396-0289, or email wipedown@sema.org.

Is there a 3D printer in your future? It’s really no longer a question of if, but when. That’s because now, after more than three decades, the technology known officially as “additive manufacturing” is finally maturing and mainstreaming—and transforming modern manufacturing in the process.

According to Wohlers Associates, a Colorado-based manufacturing consulting firm, 3D printing company revenues have seen a 16% compound annual growth rate over the past decade. That is partly because the last 10 years have also seen 3D printing companies making major technological strides while substantially lowering costs.

Is there a 3D printer in your future? It’s really no longer a question of if, but when. That’s because now, after more than three decades, the technology known officially as “additive manufacturing” is finally maturing and mainstreaming—and transforming modern manufacturing in the process.

According to Wohlers Associates, a Colorado-based manufacturing consulting firm, 3D printing company revenues have seen a 16% compound annual growth rate over the past decade. That is partly because the last 10 years have also seen 3D printing companies making major technological strides while substantially lowering costs.