By SEMA Editors

	Exhibitors are encouraged to continuously review the Deadline Checklist to take advantage of advance rates and secure orders for the Show.

With the 2014 SEMA Show opening in 33 days, key exhibitor deadlines are fast approaching. In addition to the deadlines outlined below, exhibitors are encouraged to continuously review the Deadline Checklist to take advantage advance rates and secure orders for the Show.

Exhibitors: Is a Third Party Providing You Services at the Show?
Exhibitors using an Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (EAC)—any third-party contractor performing services at the Show—must complete all EAC requirements to avoid delay or extra costs. EACs must conform to the EAC rules of the SEMA Show and complete an online application to be authorized to work at the Show by the October 17, deadline. They must also provide the SEMA with a certificate of insurance in order to be authorized to work onsite.

Contractors subject to the EAC rules are any companies and/or individuals that provide services to SEMA Show exhibitors, including, but not limited to, an installation and dismantling company, exhibit builder, sound and lighting company, detailer or any person or company providing direct services other than the official contractors listed in the Exhibitor Manual.

Questions? Contact Tom Gattuso or Gina Ledesma at 909-396-0289, or e-mail SEMAEAC@sema.org.

New Products Showcase Entry  
Friday, October 10, is the final day to guarantee your company's participation in the No. 1 Show destination for buyers and media—the New Products Showcase. The advance-rate deadline for New Products Showcase submissions is Friday, October 10. The first entry is free. All additional entries are $75 per category if submitted by the October 10 deadline, after which, the fee will increase to $150 per category.

Discounted Monorail Tickets
Exhibitors will receive a discount on Las Vegas Monorail tickets when they purchase tickets online in advance of the 2014 SEMA Show, November 4–7. Visit the Ticket Selection page on the Las Vegas Monorail website. Current offers for unlimited-ride passes are: three-day pass, $24; four-day pass, $32; and seven-day pass, $50. Monorail trains arrive every few minutes and conveniently connect riders to the Las Vegas Convention Center and the restaurants, shows, shops and casinos in Vegas.

October 3 Deadlines

• Booth Food Service
• Fabric Solutions
• Target-Date Changes

Fabric Solutions
Exhibitors with a booth requiring custom graphics and images printed on nylon or stretch fabrics, or those who need carpeting and other materials, must submit their Freeman Fabric Solutions Order by October 3. 

Target-Date Changes
To execute a smooth move-in plan and efficient set-up, each exhibitor is assigned a target time that their freight must arrive at the 2014 SEMA Show. To request a change in target time or if you have questions, e-mail Sam Blanton at sam.blanton@freemanco.com. Requests must be received by October 3, and Freeman will advise if a time change can be accommodated.

Food Orders and Catering
Receive an advance rate on catering and booth food service by completing orders by October 3. Check out the menu and array of food and service options. Access all of the forms through the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm.

Here are additional deadlines that are approaching.

October 10 Deadlines

• Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate) 
• Cable Order (Advance Rate)
• Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)
• New Products Showcase Entry (Advance Rate)
• Project Vehicle Builders
• Rental Exhibit Order Advance Rates (10x10 rentals; 10x20 rentals; 20x20 rentals)

By SEMA Editors

	Exhibitors are encouraged to continuously review the Deadline Checklist to take advantage of advance rates and secure orders for the Show.

With the 2014 SEMA Show opening in 33 days, key exhibitor deadlines are fast approaching. In addition to the deadlines outlined below, exhibitors are encouraged to continuously review the Deadline Checklist to take advantage advance rates and secure orders for the Show.

Exhibitors: Is a Third Party Providing You Services at the Show?
Exhibitors using an Exhibitor-Appointed Contractor (EAC)—any third-party contractor performing services at the Show—must complete all EAC requirements to avoid delay or extra costs. EACs must conform to the EAC rules of the SEMA Show and complete an online application to be authorized to work at the Show by the October 17, deadline. They must also provide the SEMA with a certificate of insurance in order to be authorized to work onsite.

Contractors subject to the EAC rules are any companies and/or individuals that provide services to SEMA Show exhibitors, including, but not limited to, an installation and dismantling company, exhibit builder, sound and lighting company, detailer or any person or company providing direct services other than the official contractors listed in the Exhibitor Manual.

Questions? Contact Tom Gattuso or Gina Ledesma at 909-396-0289, or e-mail SEMAEAC@sema.org.

New Products Showcase Entry  
Friday, October 10, is the final day to guarantee your company's participation in the No. 1 Show destination for buyers and media—the New Products Showcase. The advance-rate deadline for New Products Showcase submissions is Friday, October 10. The first entry is free. All additional entries are $75 per category if submitted by the October 10 deadline, after which, the fee will increase to $150 per category.

Discounted Monorail Tickets
Exhibitors will receive a discount on Las Vegas Monorail tickets when they purchase tickets online in advance of the 2014 SEMA Show, November 4–7. Visit the Ticket Selection page on the Las Vegas Monorail website. Current offers for unlimited-ride passes are: three-day pass, $24; four-day pass, $32; and seven-day pass, $50. Monorail trains arrive every few minutes and conveniently connect riders to the Las Vegas Convention Center and the restaurants, shows, shops and casinos in Vegas.

October 3 Deadlines

• Booth Food Service
• Fabric Solutions
• Target-Date Changes

Fabric Solutions
Exhibitors with a booth requiring custom graphics and images printed on nylon or stretch fabrics, or those who need carpeting and other materials, must submit their Freeman Fabric Solutions Order by October 3. 

Target-Date Changes
To execute a smooth move-in plan and efficient set-up, each exhibitor is assigned a target time that their freight must arrive at the 2014 SEMA Show. To request a change in target time or if you have questions, e-mail Sam Blanton at sam.blanton@freemanco.com. Requests must be received by October 3, and Freeman will advise if a time change can be accommodated.

Food Orders and Catering
Receive an advance rate on catering and booth food service by completing orders by October 3. Check out the menu and array of food and service options. Access all of the forms through the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual at www.SEMAShow.com/esm.

Here are additional deadlines that are approaching.

October 10 Deadlines

• Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate) 
• Cable Order (Advance Rate)
• Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate)
• New Products Showcase Entry (Advance Rate)
• Project Vehicle Builders
• Rental Exhibit Order Advance Rates (10x10 rentals; 10x20 rentals; 20x20 rentals)

By Linda Spencer

The manufacturing sector has added more than 700,000 jobs over the past four and a half years and is growing at twice the rate of GDP. Clearly there is a disconnect. The future of American manufacturing is bright and provides many benefits, both in the number of high-quality, well-paying job opportunities and the sector’s contribution to the U.S. economy.

Here is what manufacturing really looks like today:

• Manufacturing supports 17.4 million U.S. jobs.
• Manufacturing career opportunities include engineers, designers, machinists, computer programmers, among others.
• The annual average salary of entry-level manufacturing engineers is nearly $60,000.
• The annual average salary of manufacturing workers is more than $77,000, which is approximately 17% more than similar workers employed in other sectors.
• For every $1 spent in manufacturing, the sector creates $1.32 for the U.S. economy.
• Manufacturing comprises 12.5% of the American GDP.
• In just five states, manufacturing adds more than half a trillion dollars to the economy.

Manufacturing is vital to our economy and depends on a skilled workforce. Companies are reporting they have jobs they can’t fill due to a skills gap. Therefore, National Manufacturing Day, which takes place this year on October 3, celebrates manufacturing's contributions to the U.S. economy and the wide variety of careers that it offers. More than 1,000 manufacturers from around the country are opening their doors in an effort to inform and engage the public about the industry and to attract a new generation of manufacturing workers.

Find and attend an event in your area!

Digital Lizard is offering SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees 20% to 50% off of printed materials.

Digital Lizard is offering SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees 20% to 50% off of printed materials. As an official SEMA Show partner, Showgoers will benefit from lowered costs and on-site customer service at the Show.

Companies can send digital files for print directly to Digital Lizard. The company will print what exhibitors require for the event and even deliver the job to the exhibitor's booths. Digital Lizard is also able to print jobs within hours at the Show, ensuring that exhibitors have the amount of print materials needed for the week. This convenient service allows companies to save time on printing promotional materials, and lower drayage costs by not shipping extra materials to Las Vegas for the Show.

Digital Lizard maintains an on-site storage facility at the Show, as well as a presence on the Show floor. The company is able to turn jobs around on a same-day basis. Digital Lizard has also isolated two representatives specifically for the event, and has already begun to store print materials for clients.

Contact Digital Lizard by phone at 702-852-3400, or visit the SEMA print site, www.print4sema.com.

Digital Lizard is offering SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees 20% to 50% off of printed materials.

Digital Lizard is offering SEMA Show exhibitors and attendees 20% to 50% off of printed materials. As an official SEMA Show partner, Showgoers will benefit from lowered costs and on-site customer service at the Show.

Companies can send digital files for print directly to Digital Lizard. The company will print what exhibitors require for the event and even deliver the job to the exhibitor's booths. Digital Lizard is also able to print jobs within hours at the Show, ensuring that exhibitors have the amount of print materials needed for the week. This convenient service allows companies to save time on printing promotional materials, and lower drayage costs by not shipping extra materials to Las Vegas for the Show.

Digital Lizard maintains an on-site storage facility at the Show, as well as a presence on the Show floor. The company is able to turn jobs around on a same-day basis. Digital Lizard has also isolated two representatives specifically for the event, and has already begun to store print materials for clients.

Contact Digital Lizard by phone at 702-852-3400, or visit the SEMA print site, www.print4sema.com.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA research indicates that more buyers are spending money with exhibitors while at the SEMA Show, with 45% of 2013 Show buyers placing an order—a 40% increase compared to the 2012 Show.

SEMA research indicates that more buyers are spending money with exhibitors while at the SEMA Show, with 45% of 2013 Show buyers placing an order—a 40% increase compared to the 2012 Show. In addition, while not all buyers make or commit to purchases while at the Show, the overwhelming majority indicated that they will place an order with an exhibitor within the next 12 months following the Show.

Not only do buyers plan to spend money and place orders at the Show, but they also seek to take advantage of specials and discounts offered by exhibitors, whether it’s an existing customer or a new connection made during Show week. In fact, more than 75% of buyers attending the 2013 SEMA Show reported that they took advantage of a special or discount offered on-site.

2014 Show Specials

• Autocap North America, Booth 11543 (North Hall): Offering a SEMA Show special to new and existing customers: 15% off current pricing on all Autocap Re-Usable Service protections, such as seat covers, steering wheel covers, etc., as well as our customized printed Locking Wheel Nut Key Bags. Valid only on orders placed at the Show, November 4–7. For product information, visit booth 11543 or online at www.autocap.com.mx.

• FLITZ International Ltd., Booth 20071: Offering product demos for the run of the show, giving away free samples and offering special discounts on the entire FLITZ product line. The company is providing SEMA (Hot Buy) special packages which enable customers to get a free video monitor, free resalable products, displays, signage and all being shipped freight free within the continental United States.

• Hammerhead Armor, Booth 32199: A division of Hol-Mac Corp., Hammerhead Armor currently has front- and rear-bumper designs that cover more than 200 truck makes and models, including Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Toyota, Nissan and Jeep. Attendees who visit their booth and register during the Show will be eligible to win an authorized dealer package valued at more than $2,000. For more information about Hammerhead Armor’s complete line of aftermarket bumpers and accessories, visit hammerheadarmor.com or call 855-HHTOUGH. Hammerhead Armor can also be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @hammerheadarmor.

• Leather Therapy, Booth 12472: With the purchase of $500 of mixed-case Leather Therapy products, customers will receive free shipping in the continental United States. Visit booth 12472 to find out more about Leather Therapy.

• Silent Running, Booth 36231: The manufacturer of spray-on sound-damping products is offering discounted rates for all Silent Running CAR products, including one-gallon and two-gallon spray kits, and five-gallon pails. Stop by their booth in the Upper South Hall in the “First-Time and Featured Exhibitors” section. Display stands to showcase Silent Running’s benefits will also be placed with the company's distributors in the Central Hall. For more information, visit www.sr-car.com or call 877-436-6542 to speak with a representative.

• Snow Performance, Booth 21209: Snow Performance is offering 15% off regular pricing for original systems and 10% off regular pricing for the new Boost Cooler System (shipping February 1, 2015) to all attending dealers/distributors on orders placed at the Show.

• TUFTRUCK & West Coast Winch, Booth 33055: Offering a SEMA Show special to new and existing customers. The company is offering 10% off all TUFTRUCK heavy-duty applications and West Coast Winch and accessories. Valid on all purchases made at the Show, November 4–7. Interested distributors are encouraged to visit www.TUFTRUCK.com or www.WESTCOASTWINCH.com or visit booth 33055.

• Vision Engraving & Routing Systems, Booth 10125: Vision will demonstrate deep metal engraving and parts marking for the duration of the SEMA Show. Come by, watch and get a free engraved sample. With the ability to adjust depth, speed and other key factors, you can reproduce a clean, clear marking that won't be removed. Vision has a variety of engraving and routing systems that will allow you to work with flat, cylindrical, and odd-shaped items in a wide range of materials and applications. Vision has desktop-sized machines starting at 8x10-in. and going up to a 4x8-ft. CNC router engraver. Engrave curved, flat or round surfaces in a variety of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, aluminum, gold, copper, silver and more. Vision software features auto serialization for quicker turnaround times on high-volume jobs. For more information, visit www.visionengravers.com.

• Wavetrac Differentials, Booth 23820: Offering a SEMA Show special to new and existing customers. The company is offering an additional 10% off current pricing on all Wavetrac applications. Valid only on orders placed at the Show, November 4–7. For product information, visit booth 23820 or online at www.wavetrac.net.

Exhibitors: Reach out to more buyers prior to the Show through eNews by submitting your incentive or Show special to editors@sema.org. Be sure to include the discount or incentive being offered, as well as booth number for the 2014 Show.

By SEMA Editors

	SEMA research indicates that more buyers are spending money with exhibitors while at the SEMA Show, with 45% of 2013 Show buyers placing an order—a 40% increase compared to the 2012 Show.

SEMA research indicates that more buyers are spending money with exhibitors while at the SEMA Show, with 45% of 2013 Show buyers placing an order—a 40% increase compared to the 2012 Show. In addition, while not all buyers make or commit to purchases while at the Show, the overwhelming majority indicated that they will place an order with an exhibitor within the next 12 months following the Show.

Not only do buyers plan to spend money and place orders at the Show, but they also seek to take advantage of specials and discounts offered by exhibitors, whether it’s an existing customer or a new connection made during Show week. In fact, more than 75% of buyers attending the 2013 SEMA Show reported that they took advantage of a special or discount offered on-site.

2014 Show Specials

• Autocap North America, Booth 11543 (North Hall): Offering a SEMA Show special to new and existing customers: 15% off current pricing on all Autocap Re-Usable Service protections, such as seat covers, steering wheel covers, etc., as well as our customized printed Locking Wheel Nut Key Bags. Valid only on orders placed at the Show, November 4–7. For product information, visit booth 11543 or online at www.autocap.com.mx.

• FLITZ International Ltd., Booth 20071: Offering product demos for the run of the show, giving away free samples and offering special discounts on the entire FLITZ product line. The company is providing SEMA (Hot Buy) special packages which enable customers to get a free video monitor, free resalable products, displays, signage and all being shipped freight free within the continental United States.

• Hammerhead Armor, Booth 32199: A division of Hol-Mac Corp., Hammerhead Armor currently has front- and rear-bumper designs that cover more than 200 truck makes and models, including Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Toyota, Nissan and Jeep. Attendees who visit their booth and register during the Show will be eligible to win an authorized dealer package valued at more than $2,000. For more information about Hammerhead Armor’s complete line of aftermarket bumpers and accessories, visit hammerheadarmor.com or call 855-HHTOUGH. Hammerhead Armor can also be found on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @hammerheadarmor.

• Leather Therapy, Booth 12472: With the purchase of $500 of mixed-case Leather Therapy products, customers will receive free shipping in the continental United States. Visit booth 12472 to find out more about Leather Therapy.

• Silent Running, Booth 36231: The manufacturer of spray-on sound-damping products is offering discounted rates for all Silent Running CAR products, including one-gallon and two-gallon spray kits, and five-gallon pails. Stop by their booth in the Upper South Hall in the “First-Time and Featured Exhibitors” section. Display stands to showcase Silent Running’s benefits will also be placed with the company's distributors in the Central Hall. For more information, visit www.sr-car.com or call 877-436-6542 to speak with a representative.

• Snow Performance, Booth 21209: Snow Performance is offering 15% off regular pricing for original systems and 10% off regular pricing for the new Boost Cooler System (shipping February 1, 2015) to all attending dealers/distributors on orders placed at the Show.

• TUFTRUCK & West Coast Winch, Booth 33055: Offering a SEMA Show special to new and existing customers. The company is offering 10% off all TUFTRUCK heavy-duty applications and West Coast Winch and accessories. Valid on all purchases made at the Show, November 4–7. Interested distributors are encouraged to visit www.TUFTRUCK.com or www.WESTCOASTWINCH.com or visit booth 33055.

• Vision Engraving & Routing Systems, Booth 10125: Vision will demonstrate deep metal engraving and parts marking for the duration of the SEMA Show. Come by, watch and get a free engraved sample. With the ability to adjust depth, speed and other key factors, you can reproduce a clean, clear marking that won't be removed. Vision has a variety of engraving and routing systems that will allow you to work with flat, cylindrical, and odd-shaped items in a wide range of materials and applications. Vision has desktop-sized machines starting at 8x10-in. and going up to a 4x8-ft. CNC router engraver. Engrave curved, flat or round surfaces in a variety of metals, such as iron, steel, brass, aluminum, gold, copper, silver and more. Vision software features auto serialization for quicker turnaround times on high-volume jobs. For more information, visit www.visionengravers.com.

• Wavetrac Differentials, Booth 23820: Offering a SEMA Show special to new and existing customers. The company is offering an additional 10% off current pricing on all Wavetrac applications. Valid only on orders placed at the Show, November 4–7. For product information, visit booth 23820 or online at www.wavetrac.net.

Exhibitors: Reach out to more buyers prior to the Show through eNews by submitting your incentive or Show special to editors@sema.org. Be sure to include the discount or incentive being offered, as well as booth number for the 2014 Show.

By SEMA Editors

SEMA manufacturing members are invited to the upcoming Mega International Measuring Session at the SEMA Garage during the week of October 6. Members will get a personal preview of four popular international vehicles not for sale in the United States. Participants are encouraged to gather specs, measurements and data needed to create prototypes for potential sale overseas.

The vehicles to be featured at the SEMA Mega International Measuring Session are the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 and the UAZ Hunter.   

The registration deadline to attend the session is Friday, October 3. For more information, contact Rachael Salazar or call 909-978-6728. 

By SEMA Editors

SEMA manufacturing members are invited to the upcoming Mega International Measuring Session at the SEMA Garage during the week of October 6. Members will get a personal preview of four popular international vehicles not for sale in the United States. Participants are encouraged to gather specs, measurements and data needed to create prototypes for potential sale overseas.

The vehicles to be featured at the SEMA Mega International Measuring Session are the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger T6, Mitsubishi L200 and the UAZ Hunter.   

The registration deadline to attend the session is Friday, October 3. For more information, contact Rachael Salazar or call 909-978-6728. 

Behold the next-generation Camaro without the heavy vinyl camouflage that has covered all prior prototypes. Some hot lamps on the Nürburgring have encouraged the GM test team to strip the Camaro down to its black-and-white graphic camo for the best look yet at Chevy's new, Alpha-based Mustang fighter.

Photo credit: KGP Photography