Motor State Distributing won the award for SEMA’s 2014 WD of the Year.

By Lindsay Bianco

Which warehouse distributor is head and shoulders above the rest? Honor the WD you feel sets a standard of excellence by nominating the company for SEMA’s Warehouse Distributor of the Year. It’s easy, just use the WD of the Year Nomination Form to get started.

Or, if you have a warehouse distributor in mind and need a little help, just contact Lindsay Bianco at 909-978-6692 or lindsayb@sema.org, and she’ll walk you through it.

The SEMA WD of the Year Award recognizes a warehouse distributor that operates with the integrity and business practices that set the company apart as an industry leader. Over the last year, the ideal candidate will have been involved in industry events, serviced and communicated with suppliers and resellers with excellence and provided development opportunities for clients and staff.

The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2015 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 17.

	Motor State Distributing won the award for SEMA’s 2014 WD of the Year.

By Lindsay Bianco

Which warehouse distributor is head and shoulders above the rest? Honor the WD you feel sets a standard of excellence by nominating the company for SEMA’s Warehouse Distributor of the Year. It’s easy, just use the WD of the Year Nomination Form to get started.

Or, if you have a warehouse distributor in mind and need a little help, just contact Lindsay Bianco at 909-978-6692 or lindsayb@sema.org, and she’ll walk you through it.

The SEMA WD of the Year Award recognizes a warehouse distributor that operates with the integrity and business practices that set the company apart as an industry leader. Over the last year, the ideal candidate will have been involved in industry events, serviced and communicated with suppliers and resellers with excellence and provided development opportunities for clients and staff.

The award winners will be celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2015 SEMA Industry Awards Banquet, Thursday, November 5, during the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Nominations are due by Friday, July 17.

Editors and reporters can easliy access the Online Media Center to obtain Show-related news prior to the SEMA Show.

• Tire Penz, Booth #90306, has announced its Tire Penz waterproof, long-lasting, paint-in-a-pen that is shaped for easy use and comes in a variety of different colors. Designed for application to a rubber tire of any type, this pen can be purchased individually or as a kit that includes a colored pen, wire brush and reflective coating. Tire Penz is one of the many exhibitors that will be located in the new Performance Pavilion, located outside in the Silver lot just south of the South Hall.

• Purple Platypus, Booth #32275, will participate in Discovery Cube’s Inventors Week up until July 12, 2015. Purple Platypus will feature the Objet24, a Stratasys Polyjet technology, as it runs in demo mode throughout its exhibit time.

• Air Couture Inc., Booth #13155, will have its line of premium-quality air fresheners on display at this year’s SEMA Show. Infused with oils to enhance mood and develop a sense of comfort, its products are inspired by different brand scents and aromas.

Editors and reporters can easliy access the Online Media Center to obtain Show-related news prior to the SEMA Show.

• Tire Penz, Booth #90306, has announced its Tire Penz waterproof, long-lasting, paint-in-a-pen that is shaped for easy use and comes in a variety of different colors. Designed for application to a rubber tire of any type, this pen can be purchased individually or as a kit that includes a colored pen, wire brush and reflective coating. Tire Penz is one of the many exhibitors that will be located in the new Performance Pavilion, located outside in the Silver lot just south of the South Hall.

• Purple Platypus, Booth #32275, will participate in Discovery Cube’s Inventors Week up until July 12, 2015. Purple Platypus will feature the Objet24, a Stratasys Polyjet technology, as it runs in demo mode throughout its exhibit time.

• Air Couture Inc., Booth #13155, will have its line of premium-quality air fresheners on display at this year’s SEMA Show. Infused with oils to enhance mood and develop a sense of comfort, its products are inspired by different brand scents and aromas.

Editors and reporters can easliy access the Online Media Center to obtain Show-related news prior to the SEMA Show.

• Tire Penz, Booth #90306, has announced its Tire Penz waterproof, long-lasting, paint-in-a-pen that is shaped for easy use and comes in a variety of different colors. Designed for application to a rubber tire of any type, this pen can be purchased individually or as a kit that includes a colored pen, wire brush and reflective coating. Tire Penz is one of the many exhibitors that will be located in the new Performance Pavilion, located outside in the Silver lot just south of the South Hall.

• Purple Platypus, Booth #32275, will participate in Discovery Cube’s Inventors Week up until July 12, 2015. Purple Platypus will feature the Objet24, a Stratasys Polyjet technology, as it runs in demo mode throughout its exhibit time.

• Air Couture Inc., Booth #13155, will have its line of premium-quality air fresheners on display at this year’s SEMA Show. Infused with oils to enhance mood and develop a sense of comfort, its products are inspired by different brand scents and aromas.

In partnership with Audi USA, the SEMA Garage will introduce two all-new vehicles for 2016—the Audi TT Coupe and Audi S3 Sedan. Scheduled to appear at the SEMA Garage facility in Diamond Bar, California on Tuesday, July 28, this is a one-day-only measuring session. Book your space now and don't miss this limited opportunity.

In partnership with Audi USA, the SEMA Garage will introduce two all-new vehicles for 2016—the Audi TT Coupe and Audi S3 Sedan. Scheduled to appear at the SEMA Garage facility in Diamond Bar, California on Tuesday, July 28, this is a one-day-only measuring session. Book your space now and don't miss this limited opportunity.

	If you are wondering how to convince your boss that allowing you to attend the SEMA Show is a good investment, we have you covered.

By Carr Winn

Taking place November 3–6, the 2015 SEMA Show is a must-attend event for automotive trade professionals. It features a New Products Showcase with more than 2,000 of the hottest automotive accessories preparing to hit the market. The Show also brings together more than 1,000 of the finest customized vehicles crafted by the industry’s most talented builders.

For now, the registration fee is only $25. As an industry professional, this is a once-a-year opportunity that you cannot miss. In addition to the savings on registration, SEMA’s housing partner, Travel Planners, has secured discount hotel rates for SEMA Show attendees.

If you have not made plans yet to attend the 2015 SEMA Show, now is the time. If you are wondering how to convince your boss that allowing you to attend the SEMA Show is a good investment, we have you covered.

We have prepared a form letter that you can simply fill-in with appropriate details and send to your boss. SEMA can not promise your boss will allow you to attend the Show, but we hope this tool can at least get the conversation started. Hopefully, we’ll see you in November.

Download a PDF version of the letter here.