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	Jonathan Mill, 2013 SEMA Launch Pad winner, pitches his business, E-Stopp, to the judging panel.

SEMA Launch Pad Competitors Announced

By Bryan Harrison

From a large pool of competitors, the top 10 young automotive entrepreneurs have been named in the second annual SEMA Launch Pad Presented by YEN competition.

Representing new innovative products and services in the specialty automotive aftermarket, these next-gen automotive leaders are looking for a big break to launch their business to the next level.

In this next step of the competition, you can decide the fate of the top five competitors who will advance to a live competition at the SEMA Show. Watch their short business pitches on YouTube and vote today.

Your vote will decide the five competitors who will pitch their business to a celebrity judging panel at the SEMA Show, including automotive industry juggernauts Doug Evans, Ron Coleman, Jessi Combs, Mark Arcenal and Glenn Rogers. The winner will receive a grand prize to launch their business to the next level.

Voting ends September 5, with the live on-stage competition occurring November 5, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the SEMA Show Super Session Room N258 (second floor, North Hall). Lunch will be provided to the first 125 attendees.

Top 10 SEMA Launch Pad Competitors – Vote now!

By Rebecca Butler

	The deadline for 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors to submit applications to conduct a press conference during the Show is August 1.

Tomorrow is the deadline for exhibitors to submit an application to host a press conference at the SEMA Show. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as space allows.

Submit a press conference application.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation email are advised to contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, please contact monikae@sema.org. 

By Rebecca Butler

	The deadline for 2014 SEMA Show exhibitors to submit applications to conduct a press conference during the Show is August 1.

Tomorrow is the deadline for exhibitors to submit an application to host a press conference at the SEMA Show. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as space allows.

Submit a press conference application.

Upon submitting an application, an automatic message will be e-mailed to confirm the application was received. Exhibitors who do not receive a confirmation email are advised to contact Monika Earle at monikae@sema.org, as there may have been technical problems.

For general information or questions about SEMA Show press conferences, please contact monikae@sema.org. 

By SEMA Editors

Exhibiting companies with special pricing, promotions, two-for-one offers, Show demonstrations and other incentives or specials are encouraged to let SEMA know.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to generate more opportunities and awareness for their company and products by announcing SEMA Show incentives in SEMA eNews.

Exhibiting companies with special pricing, promotions, two-for-one offers, Show demonstrations and other incentives or specials are encouraged to let SEMA know. The information will be included each week in SEMA eNews from now until the opening of the 2014 SEMA Show.

To be included, send information to editors@sema.org.

Even though the majority of buyer orders take place in the weeks following the Show, a growing trend is for more business deals to be conducted on site. SEMA research reveals that 45% of buyers in 2013 placed an order at the show, up from 40% in 2012.

SEMA research also indicates that buyers are increasingly eager to take advantage of deals at the Show. Even though only 38% of exhibitors offered a Show discount, 76% of buyers report taking advantage of SEMA Show specials or discounts during the Show.

For more information on the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibiting companies with special pricing, promotions, two-for-one offers, Show demonstrations and other incentives or specials are encouraged to let SEMA know.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to generate more opportunities and awareness for their company and products by announcing SEMA Show incentives in SEMA eNews.

Exhibiting companies with special pricing, promotions, two-for-one offers, Show demonstrations and other incentives or specials are encouraged to let SEMA know. The information will be included each week in SEMA eNews from now until the opening of the 2014 SEMA Show.

To be included, send information to editors@sema.org.

Even though the majority of buyer orders take place in the weeks following the Show, a growing trend is for more business deals to be conducted on site. SEMA research reveals that 45% of buyers in 2013 placed an order at the show, up from 40% in 2012.

SEMA research also indicates that buyers are increasingly eager to take advantage of deals at the Show. Even though only 38% of exhibitors offered a Show discount, 76% of buyers report taking advantage of SEMA Show specials or discounts during the Show.

For more information on the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibiting companies with special pricing, promotions, two-for-one offers, Show demonstrations and other incentives or specials are encouraged to let SEMA know.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to generate more opportunities and awareness for their company and products by announcing SEMA Show incentives in SEMA eNews.

Exhibiting companies with special pricing, promotions, two-for-one offers, Show demonstrations and other incentives or specials are encouraged to let SEMA know. The information will be included each week in SEMA eNews from now until the opening of the 2014 SEMA Show.

To be included, send information to editors@sema.org.

Even though the majority of buyer orders take place in the weeks following the Show, a growing trend is for more business deals to be conducted on site. SEMA research reveals that 45% of buyers in 2013 placed an order at the show, up from 40% in 2012.

SEMA research also indicates that buyers are increasingly eager to take advantage of deals at the Show. Even though only 38% of exhibitors offered a Show discount, 76% of buyers report taking advantage of SEMA Show specials or discounts during the Show.

For more information on the 2014 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

	SEMA Show exhibitors can expand their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through SEMA eNews. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

By SEMA Editors

Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their Show floor presence by offering products to builders through the list below. The information is provided by this year’s exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product can contact the exhibitor directly.

All product-placement decisions and negotiations are the responsibility of the manufacturers and the builders. Participation in the list does not guarantee product placement at the 2014 SEMA Show.

Exhibitors: To participate in the list, access the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders form located in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Manual. Once submitted, the listing will appear in the next available issue of eNews and then be added to the complete list on www.SEMAShow.com.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show only. For questions or additional information, contact Jason Catullo at jasonc@sema.org.

All previous submissions are listed on www.SEMAShow.com. 

Latest Submissions

Engine/Underhood Components

AIRAID Filter Co.: Premium cold air intakes, PowerAid throttle body spacers and universal U-Built-It intake components for cars, trucks and SUVs. Contact: Trent McGee, trent@airaid.com; 602-652-9732. Website: www.airaid.com.

Classic Design Concepts: Shaker cold air systems for Ford F-150 5.4 engines; ’11–’14 Coyote 5.0 engine; ’99–’04 V6 engine; ’99–’04 GT & Bullitt 4.3 V8 engine; ’05–’09 4.3 V8 engine; ’05–’09 4.0 V6 engine. Contact: Craig Edwards, ce@cdcdetroit.com; 866 624-7997. Website: www.classicdesignconcepts.com. 

Exterior Components/Accessories

3dCarbon: Exterior automotive and truck accessories, including body kits, fender Flares, fender vents, spoilers and hood scoops. Contact: info@3dcarbon.com; 949-650-1999. Website: www.3dcarbon.com. 

Classic Design Concepts: Exterior styling components for Fox Body, SN95, and S197 Mustangs; ’04–’08 F150s, ’10–’14 Camaros, C6 Corvettes and ’10–’14 Challengers. Contact: Craig Edwards, ce@cdcdetroit.com; 866 624-7997. Website: www.classicdesignconcets.com.

Fusion Bumpers: Premium, heavy-duty front and rear steel bumpers. Contact: Johnny Ramirez, johnny.fusionbumpers@gmail.com; 888-779-3377. 

Iron Cross Automotive: Heavy-duty bumpers, RS bumpers, HD steps, running boards and tube steps. Contact: Stan Neal, sneal@ironcrossautomotive.com; 866-476-6276. Website: www.ironcrossautomotive.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Classic Design Concepts: Dome and map light upgrades and illuminated sill plates. Contact: Craig Edwards, ce@cdcdetroit.com; 866 624-7997. Website: www.classicdesignconcets.com.

Other Products/Services

Classic Design Concepts: Sequential taillight kits for ’99–’09 Mustangs. Contact: Craig Edwards, ce@cdcdetroit.com; 866 624-7997. Website: www.classicdesignconcets.com. 

For association-related travel, contact Manya Petropaki (manya.p@travelstoreusa.com) at Travel Store USA, 949-930-9268.

By SEMA Editors

	Exhibitors can share newsworthy information, such as product demonstration announcements, through the Online Media Center.

Many exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are submitting Show-centric press releases and new product announcements to the SEMA Show Online Media Center. The online info center serves as a destination for media and buyers seeking exhibitor-related news, information on new products and details regarding custom-vehicle debuts.

Exhibitors post new releases on a regular basis, and reporters visit the site often to catch the latest additions. With the Show less than 100 days away, the amount of newsworthy information that exhibitors are sharing through the Online Media Center is increasing.

Here are a few examples:

• B-TEC Systems (booth #10745) will feature the new SUMO (Set Up My Own) Gun Washer that allows customers to choose only the features that they need. The SUMO is constructed with the same quality, stainless-steel cabinetry and brass fixtures found in all B-TEC equipment. The SUMO’s dual cabinet design only requires 37 in. of space. Full B-TEC Announcement

• Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is planning four welding and cutting demonstrations in the company’s booth (#24113). The company will also unveil two new MIG welders at the Show, and its booth will include the Syncrowave 210 TIG/MIG Complete welder. The inverter-based Syncrowave 210 welds up to 1/4-in. thick material in a single pass, supporting AC/DC TIG and Stick processes; and now MIG welding, with the Syncrowave 210 (Auto-Line 120 – 240 V) MIG Complete package and Spoolmate 100 spool gun. Full Miller Electric Announcment

• Westin Automotive (booth #34017) is introducing its bar clamps for LED light-bar mounting to a 3.5-in. diameter tube. The 3.5-in. LED Bar Clamps were developed as an extension to Westin’s NEW HD Contour Bar, which in combination can display a Westin Low Profile, Performance single-row or double-row LED Light Bar. The visible fasteners that secure the Bar Clamps to the 3.5-inc. tube match the fasteners used on the multi-faceted molded bushing of the HD Contour Bar. Full Westin Automotive Announcement

In addition to the pre-Show news and product announcements available through the Online Media Center, buyers will have the opportunity to research more than 2,000 new products through the SEMA Show’s No. 1 destination—the New Products Showcase. The New Products Showcase annually brings buyers and media up to speed with the specialty-equipment market’s latest products, as well as new and signature lines of potential customers, all in one location on the Show floor. The showcase allows buyers to scan products and obtain information about products and where the exhibitor's booth is located.

For complete 2014 SEMA Show information and to register for the event, visit www.SEMAShow.com. 

By SEMA Editors

	Exhibitors can share newsworthy information, such as product demonstration announcements, through the Online Media Center.

Many exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are submitting Show-centric press releases and new product announcements to the SEMA Show Online Media Center. The online info center serves as a destination for media and buyers seeking exhibitor-related news, information on new products and details regarding custom-vehicle debuts.

Exhibitors post new releases on a regular basis, and reporters visit the site often to catch the latest additions. With the Show less than 100 days away, the amount of newsworthy information that exhibitors are sharing through the Online Media Center is increasing.

Here are a few examples:

• B-TEC Systems (booth #10745) will feature the new SUMO (Set Up My Own) Gun Washer that allows customers to choose only the features that they need. The SUMO is constructed with the same quality, stainless-steel cabinetry and brass fixtures found in all B-TEC equipment. The SUMO’s dual cabinet design only requires 37 in. of space. Full B-TEC Announcement

• Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is planning four welding and cutting demonstrations in the company’s booth (#24113). The company will also unveil two new MIG welders at the Show, and its booth will include the Syncrowave 210 TIG/MIG Complete welder. The inverter-based Syncrowave 210 welds up to 1/4-in. thick material in a single pass, supporting AC/DC TIG and Stick processes; and now MIG welding, with the Syncrowave 210 (Auto-Line 120 – 240 V) MIG Complete package and Spoolmate 100 spool gun. Full Miller Electric Announcment

• Westin Automotive (booth #34017) is introducing its bar clamps for LED light-bar mounting to a 3.5-in. diameter tube. The 3.5-in. LED Bar Clamps were developed as an extension to Westin’s NEW HD Contour Bar, which in combination can display a Westin Low Profile, Performance single-row or double-row LED Light Bar. The visible fasteners that secure the Bar Clamps to the 3.5-inc. tube match the fasteners used on the multi-faceted molded bushing of the HD Contour Bar. Full Westin Automotive Announcement

In addition to the pre-Show news and product announcements available through the Online Media Center, buyers will have the opportunity to research more than 2,000 new products through the SEMA Show’s No. 1 destination—the New Products Showcase. The New Products Showcase annually brings buyers and media up to speed with the specialty-equipment market’s latest products, as well as new and signature lines of potential customers, all in one location on the Show floor. The showcase allows buyers to scan products and obtain information about products and where the exhibitor's booth is located.

For complete 2014 SEMA Show information and to register for the event, visit www.SEMAShow.com.