Thu, 03/26/2015 - 08:04
By Jon Wyly

sdc
Just three years after its inception in March 2012, the SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has announced two significant milestones on its way to becoming the definitive industry product data repository. As supplier membership approaches 380 brands, the SDC is now housing more than 4 million part numbers with more than 40 million vehicle applications assigned.

"This is a great accomplishment for us," said Jim Graven, director of membership. "We have worked hard to help the industry understand the importance of product data management, and we continue to gain ground with more and more suppliers every week."

In addition to the growing supplier base, the SDC now has nearly 600 data receivers registered in the system. "These jobbers, retailers, WDs and web resellers rely on the SDC for a steady feed of product data to power their systems and sell more parts," said Graven. "And that's really what we are all about; growing sales for our members".

To learn more about how the SEMA Data Co-op can help grow your business, contact Jim Graven at JimG@SemaDataCoop.org or 888-958-6698, ext 4.
Thu, 03/19/2015 - 16:05

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

virginia
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed as factory equipment was signed into law by Governor Terry McAuliffe. The new law restricts this exemption only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

For certain ’50 model-year and older vehicles, the new law remedies the enforcement policy in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal. In addition, the new law recognizes that factory replacement parts or comparables are not always readily available for antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950.

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 16:05

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

virginia
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed as factory equipment was signed into law by Governor Terry McAuliffe. The new law restricts this exemption only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

For certain ’50 model-year and older vehicles, the new law remedies the enforcement policy in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal. In addition, the new law recognizes that factory replacement parts or comparables are not always readily available for antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950.

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 16:05

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

virginia
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment.

Legislation to exempt antique motor vehicles from the requirement that they have exhaust systems of a type installed as standard factory equipment, or comparable to that designed as factory equipment was signed into law by Governor Terry McAuliffe. The new law restricts this exemption only to antique vehicles manufactured prior to 1950 containing engines comparable to that designed as standard factory equipment for use on that vehicle.

For certain ’50 model-year and older vehicles, the new law remedies the enforcement policy in which nearly all exhaust systems not of a type installed as standard factory equipment are considered illegal. In addition, the new law recognizes that factory replacement parts or comparables are not always readily available for antique motor vehicles manufactured prior to 1950.

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 16:01

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the California legislature to require manufacturers of designated consumer products, including automotive products, to include all ingredients on the product label and online on the manufacturer’s website. Currently, ingredients in automotive products are not required to be listed on product labels. The bill would apply to “automotive products,” specifically, all chemically formulated products for maintaining the appearance of a vehicle, including products for washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning or treating the exterior or interior surfaces of a vehicle, but excluding automotive paint and paint-repair products. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 16:01

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the California legislature to require manufacturers of designated consumer products, including automotive products, to include all ingredients on the product label and online on the manufacturer’s website. Currently, ingredients in automotive products are not required to be listed on product labels. The bill would apply to “automotive products,” specifically, all chemically formulated products for maintaining the appearance of a vehicle, including products for washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning or treating the exterior or interior surfaces of a vehicle, but excluding automotive paint and paint-repair products. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 16:01

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the California legislature to require manufacturers of designated consumer products, including automotive products, to include all ingredients on the product label and online on the manufacturer’s website. Currently, ingredients in automotive products are not required to be listed on product labels. The bill would apply to “automotive products,” specifically, all chemically formulated products for maintaining the appearance of a vehicle, including products for washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning or treating the exterior or interior surfaces of a vehicle, but excluding automotive paint and paint-repair products. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 16:01

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation has been introduced in the California legislature to require manufacturers of designated consumer products, including automotive products, to include all ingredients on the product label and online on the manufacturer’s website. Currently, ingredients in automotive products are not required to be listed on product labels. The bill would apply to “automotive products,” specifically, all chemically formulated products for maintaining the appearance of a vehicle, including products for washing, waxing, polishing, cleaning or treating the exterior or interior surfaces of a vehicle, but excluding automotive paint and paint-repair products. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 13:57

By SEMA Editors

The candidates have been announced for the 2015 SEMA Board election.

Voting will take place online between May 13–June 9, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact in May.

2015 SEMA Board of Director Candidates

Bod Bingham
Jim Bingham
BOD Carpenter
Susan Carpenter
DOB Dasher
Laurel Dasher
BOD Eartherly
Donnie Eatherly
BOD photo
Dave Edmondson
BOD Photo
Nick Gramelspacher

BOD Photo
Dan Kahn

Wade Kawasaki
Wade Kawasaki

BOD Photo
Clint Sly
BOD Photo
Parley Valora
BOD Photo
David Ziozios

Voting Categories and Seats Open

Chairman-Elect Category (one open seat)

  • Donnie Eatherly – President and CEO, P&E Distributors
  • Wade Kawasaki – President and COO, Coker Group

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

  • Susan Carpenter – President, JR Products
  • Laurel Dasher – Northeast Sales Manager, Powerteq
  • Dave Edmondson – Senior Vice President, Roadwire

Distributor/Retailer Category (two open seats)

  • Jim Bingham (Incumbent) – President and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom
  • Nick Gramelspacher (Incumbent) – Vice President Sales & Marketing, Meyer Distributing
  • Parley Valora – Vice President, Premier Performance
  • David Ziozios – CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Services Category (one open seat)

  • Dan Kahn – President, Kahn Media
  • Clint Sly – Chief Marketing Officer, Hagerty Insurance Co.
Winners will be announced in June and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation Gala in July.

For more information about the 2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Judi Ritchie at 909-978-6671 or judir@sema.org.

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 13:57

By SEMA Editors

The candidates have been announced for the 2015 SEMA Board election.

Voting will take place online between May 13–June 9, and is open to current SEMA-member companies. Votes must be cast by each company’s primary contact. Details with ballots and links will be sent to the member company’s designated primary contact in May.

2015 SEMA Board of Director Candidates

Bod Bingham
Jim Bingham
BOD Carpenter
Susan Carpenter
DOB Dasher
Laurel Dasher
BOD Eartherly
Donnie Eatherly
BOD photo
Dave Edmondson
BOD Photo
Nick Gramelspacher

BOD Photo
Dan Kahn

Wade Kawasaki
Wade Kawasaki

BOD Photo
Clint Sly
BOD Photo
Parley Valora
BOD Photo
David Ziozios

Voting Categories and Seats Open

Chairman-Elect Category (one open seat)

  • Donnie Eatherly – President and CEO, P&E Distributors
  • Wade Kawasaki – President and COO, Coker Group

Manufacturers Category (two open seats)

  • Susan Carpenter – President, JR Products
  • Laurel Dasher – Northeast Sales Manager, Powerteq
  • Dave Edmondson – Senior Vice President, Roadwire

Distributor/Retailer Category (two open seats)

  • Jim Bingham (Incumbent) – President and CEO, Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom
  • Nick Gramelspacher (Incumbent) – Vice President Sales & Marketing, Meyer Distributing
  • Parley Valora – Vice President, Premier Performance
  • David Ziozios – CEO, Motovicity Distribution

Services Category (one open seat)

  • Dan Kahn – President, Kahn Media
  • Clint Sly – Chief Marketing Officer, Hagerty Insurance Co.
Winners will be announced in June and formally inducted into the SEMA Board of Directors at the SEMA Installation Gala in July.

For more information about the 2015 SEMA Board of Directors election, contact Judi Ritchie at 909-978-6671 or judir@sema.org.