The WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang recently received a Street Scene body kit and grilles.

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang is cruising through its custom build with the installation of a Street Scene body kit and grilles, including a urethane front fascia, side skirts, a rear valance, a three-piece rear wing, side ducts, window ducts, a main center light mount grille and lower valance grilles that give the vehicle a mean, tough road-racing look. Additional SEMA manufacturers have also completed components of the build, which include a Hotchkis Suspension sway bar package, a ACT double-disk clutch with lightened flywheel and Forgeline 20-inch DE3S wheels.

“We’ve chosen a road-race theme for this year’s WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang and with our build partners, have given it an aggressive stance without giving up its ride characteristics,” said Mike Spagnola, president of Street Scene Equipment and manager of the vehicle build. “We couldn’t be more proud to partner with WD-40 as it’s an integral part of the builds we undertake each year, from building grilles and fabricating mirrors, to maintaining all the tools that allow us to disassemble and reassemble our cars.”

Proceeds from the vehicle’s auction at Barrett-Jackson will go to Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities. Check out the WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang in the SEMA Show Grand Lobby and stop by the WD-40 booth (#12539) for additional vehicle information and cool prizes.

	The WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang recently received a Street Scene body kit and grilles.

The WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang is cruising through its custom build with the installation of a Street Scene body kit and grilles, including a urethane front fascia, side skirts, a rear valance, a three-piece rear wing, side ducts, window ducts, a main center light mount grille and lower valance grilles that give the vehicle a mean, tough road-racing look. Additional SEMA manufacturers have also completed components of the build, which include a Hotchkis Suspension sway bar package, a ACT double-disk clutch with lightened flywheel and Forgeline 20-inch DE3S wheels.

“We’ve chosen a road-race theme for this year’s WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang and with our build partners, have given it an aggressive stance without giving up its ride characteristics,” said Mike Spagnola, president of Street Scene Equipment and manager of the vehicle build. “We couldn’t be more proud to partner with WD-40 as it’s an integral part of the builds we undertake each year, from building grilles and fabricating mirrors, to maintaining all the tools that allow us to disassemble and reassemble our cars.”

Proceeds from the vehicle’s auction at Barrett-Jackson will go to Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp children’s charities. Check out the WD-40/SEMA Cares Mustang in the SEMA Show Grand Lobby and stop by the WD-40 booth (#12539) for additional vehicle information and cool prizes.

	Paint, Body & Equipment is this year's largest-growing category with 128% more exhibitors confirmed for 2010.

The 2010 SEMA Show, to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 2–5, 2010, attracts more than 100,000 automotive specialty-products industry leaders from more than 100 countries and also provides a unique opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to connect.

Of the Show’s 12 categories, Paint, Body & Equipment and Tools & Equipment happen to be two of the fastest growing for this year. So far, 123 paint and body companies—including 66 first-timers—and 119 tools and equipment companies—of which 42 are first-timers—are exhibiting in the North Hall.

Paint, Body & Equipment

A relatively new Show category, Paint, Body & Equipment is the fastest-growing section, with 128% more exhibitors confirmed for 2010. In addition, there are hundreds of other companies throughout the SEMA Show this year that will showcase their products to the paint and body market, including such long-standing exhibitors as House of Kolor, PPG, Sherwin Williams, 3M and more.

“The paint and body market has increasingly become an important market,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “That’s why the Paint, Body & Equipment section of the Show was expanded in just its second year of existence. That’s also why we are partnering with industry experts to provide this audience with quality education and networking opportunities.”

The SEMA Show educational program will include several sessions specifically targeting the paint and body market. SEMA Show organizers are collaborating with representatives from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) to develop the educational program and schedule meetings for SCRS members during the SEMA Show.

The Collision Industry Conference (CIC), which focuses on the paint and body market, is also hosting its meetings in Las Vegas during the SEMA Show.

“We’re working closely with SCRS, I-CAR and CIC to make it simple and easy for industry professionals in the automotive paint market to get the most value out of being at the SEMA Show,” MacGillivray said. “With meetings, education and quality exhibitors all available to this market, we’re confident that the return on the participants’ investments is sure to be huge.”

View the list of all companies exhibiting in the paint and body section here.

Tools & Equipment

Manufacturers in the tools and equipment section will highlight a wealth of wrenches, lathes, grinders and air guns. The section will also house heavier-duty products, such as engine-building equipment, dynamometers and wheel-alignment systems as well as air-conditioning units, body shop accessories, hoists and lifts. Get a first-hand view of what’s new by visiting the North Hall to see what you might incorporate to make your own shop more efficient and more profitable.

In 2009, 23,191 buyers went to Las Vegas specifically interested in tools and equipment.

For 2010, there are 119 exhibitors in the Tools & Equipment section.

View the list of all companies exhibiting in the Tools & Equipment section here.

Here’s an example of what two attendees had to say about the Tools & Equipment section at last year's Show:

“We specialize in Audi and Volkswagen parts. I’m looking around for tools or anything I haven’t seen before. This is my first time to the SEMA Show, and the New Products Showcase is very cool. I like the way it’s laid out by categories, and I’m amazed at all the things I didn’t know about.”

—Jason Fennessey, Speedlife Motorsports

“The acquisition costs for specialized tools and equipment are coming down to more realistic levels due to increased efficiencies in manufacturing and distribution, thus allowing more enthusiasts access to these tools and equipment. In the past, many specialized tools were available only through one company at inflated prices. Now, with several companies competing for the business, the enthusiast has more than one choice.”

—L.J. Lobsinger Jr., national sales and marketing manager for Specialty Auto Parts USA Inc.

	Paint, Body & Equipment is this year's largest-growing category with 128% more exhibitors confirmed for 2010.

The 2010 SEMA Show, to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 2–5, 2010, attracts more than 100,000 automotive specialty-products industry leaders from more than 100 countries and also provides a unique opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to connect.

Of the Show’s 12 categories, Paint, Body & Equipment and Tools & Equipment happen to be two of the fastest growing for this year. So far, 123 paint and body companies—including 66 first-timers—and 119 tools and equipment companies—of which 42 are first-timers—are exhibiting in the North Hall.

Paint, Body & Equipment

A relatively new Show category, Paint, Body & Equipment is the fastest-growing section, with 128% more exhibitors confirmed for 2010. In addition, there are hundreds of other companies throughout the SEMA Show this year that will showcase their products to the paint and body market, including such long-standing exhibitors as House of Kolor, PPG, Sherwin Williams, 3M and more.

“The paint and body market has increasingly become an important market,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “That’s why the Paint, Body & Equipment section of the Show was expanded in just its second year of existence. That’s also why we are partnering with industry experts to provide this audience with quality education and networking opportunities.”

The SEMA Show educational program will include several sessions specifically targeting the paint and body market. SEMA Show organizers are collaborating with representatives from the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) to develop the educational program and schedule meetings for SCRS members during the SEMA Show.

The Collision Industry Conference (CIC), which focuses on the paint and body market, is also hosting its meetings in Las Vegas during the SEMA Show.

“We’re working closely with SCRS, I-CAR and CIC to make it simple and easy for industry professionals in the automotive paint market to get the most value out of being at the SEMA Show,” MacGillivray said. “With meetings, education and quality exhibitors all available to this market, we’re confident that the return on the participants’ investments is sure to be huge.”

View the list of all companies exhibiting in the paint and body section here.

Tools & Equipment

Manufacturers in the tools and equipment section will highlight a wealth of wrenches, lathes, grinders and air guns. The section will also house heavier-duty products, such as engine-building equipment, dynamometers and wheel-alignment systems as well as air-conditioning units, body shop accessories, hoists and lifts. Get a first-hand view of what’s new by visiting the North Hall to see what you might incorporate to make your own shop more efficient and more profitable.

In 2009, 23,191 buyers went to Las Vegas specifically interested in tools and equipment.

For 2010, there are 119 exhibitors in the Tools & Equipment section.

View the list of all companies exhibiting in the Tools & Equipment section here.

Here’s an example of what two attendees had to say about the Tools & Equipment section at last year's Show:

“We specialize in Audi and Volkswagen parts. I’m looking around for tools or anything I haven’t seen before. This is my first time to the SEMA Show, and the New Products Showcase is very cool. I like the way it’s laid out by categories, and I’m amazed at all the things I didn’t know about.”

—Jason Fennessey, Speedlife Motorsports

“The acquisition costs for specialized tools and equipment are coming down to more realistic levels due to increased efficiencies in manufacturing and distribution, thus allowing more enthusiasts access to these tools and equipment. In the past, many specialized tools were available only through one company at inflated prices. Now, with several companies competing for the business, the enthusiast has more than one choice.”

—L.J. Lobsinger Jr., national sales and marketing manager for Specialty Auto Parts USA Inc.

	Bringing a colleague to the SEMA Show? Use the "invite an industry colleague" link on www.SEMAShow.com.

If you are an approved registrant of the 2010 SEMA Show and you wish to bring a colleague, simply use your confirmation e-mail to access your registration dashboard. Next, click on the “invite an industry colleague” link. You can invite up to five people at a time and customize your invite message.

If you are not already registered, click here to register. At the end of the process, click on the “invite an industry colleague” tab and follow the steps.

Don’t have your registration confirmation e-mail? No problem. Simply go to www.SEMAShow.com and click “register for the Show.” Next, click “check status,” enter your personal information and click “search.” When your record appears, click “resend” and another confirmation will be sent to your e-mail address.

	Bringing a colleague to the SEMA Show? Use the "invite an industry colleague" link on www.SEMAShow.com.

If you are an approved registrant of the 2010 SEMA Show and you wish to bring a colleague, simply use your confirmation e-mail to access your registration dashboard. Next, click on the “invite an industry colleague” link. You can invite up to five people at a time and customize your invite message.

If you are not already registered, click here to register. At the end of the process, click on the “invite an industry colleague” tab and follow the steps.

Don’t have your registration confirmation e-mail? No problem. Simply go to www.SEMAShow.com and click “register for the Show.” Next, click “check status,” enter your personal information and click “search.” When your record appears, click “resend” and another confirmation will be sent to your e-mail address.

The New Products Showcase is a great marketing opportunity for exhibitors, and the first product entry is free!

As the 2010 SEMA Show draws ever closer, Show management continues to e-mail you exhibitor updates to ensure you are fully apprised of upcoming deadlines and important matters that must be addressed and considered before you arrive in Las Vegas. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact Show management via e-mail at SEMA-exh@convexx.com or by phone at 702/450-7662, ext. 120.

Days Until the Show: 19

Upcoming Deadlines

October 15
• Audio/Visual (Advance Rate)
• Computer Rental (Advance Rate)
• Exhibitor Registration (online) Closes
• Manufacturers Rep. Matching Service
• Meeting/Function Space Reservation
• Technical Seminar Space Reservation

October 22
• Advance Shipments to Freeman Warehouse (including New Products, Hanging Signs and Silent Auction Items)
• Plant and Floral Order

Exhibitor Service Manuals

The complete 2010 SEMA Show Exhibitor Services Manual is available online so you can begin to order services for your SEMA Show booth. You do not need to register or login to download the forms contained on this website, unless you are ordering services directly from Freeman.

Freeman Online

If this is your first time using Freeman Online and you intend to order products or services from Freeman, click on the "login" link to register. If you need assistance, please contact Show management at either 702/450-7662, ext. 120 or by e-mail at SEMA-exh@convexx.com. If you misplaced your Freeman Online password, contact the Freeman Exhibitor Services Department at 702/579-1700.

Free Material Handling Program

SEMA and Freeman are once again offering a free delivery service for small exhibitors. If you arrive on-site at the SEMA Show in a personally operated vehicle with less than 1,000 lbs. of total show freight, Freeman labor will unload and deliver your freight to your booth for FREE. This service will be available Saturday, October 30, and Sunday, October 31, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and on Monday, November 1, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All information regarding this free service can be found in the online Exhibitor Services Manual. If you have any further questions regarding freight-handling assistance at the SEMA Show, please contact Show management at 702/450-7662, ext. 120.

New Products Showcase

Does your company have a new product? Take advantage of this free marketing opportunity by entering your product in the New Products Showcase. Your first product entry is FREE if registered by using your exhibitor password when entering your product online here. Additional entries now cost $150 each. Have questions? E-mail skaye@convexx.com or call 702/450-7662, ext. 124.

Have You Registered Your Booth Personnel?

Don’t forget to register the people who are going to staff the booth—they will need a badge. Registration is available by clicking here. Free badges are available to exhibitors based on the size of your booth provided you register your personnel online by October 28. Additional badges required over the allocated amount are $25 per badge. Exhibitor registration onsite is $25 per badge, regardless of any remaining allotment.

Exhibitor Appreciation Party

SEMA truly appreciates the efforts you have made to exhibit at this year’s SEMA Show, and we want to say thank you at the 3rd annual Exhibitor Appreciation Party. This year’s reception will be held poolside Monday evening, November 1, at the Renaissance Hotel next to the South Hall, from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Grab some food and drinks, compliments of SEMA, and celebrate the kick-off to what will be a great week at the 2010 SEMA Show.

Move-In and Move-Out Schedule

Exhibitor Move-In

Wednesday, October 27		By Appointment Only
Thursday, October 28		8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 29		8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 30		8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 31		8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 1		8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibitor Move-Out

Exhibitor teardown will begin at 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 5. Everything must be cleared from the hall by 12:00 p.m., Sunday, November 7. If you do not intend to begin teardown prior to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, please inform Show management. Any freight not picked up by your specified carrier by 10:00 a.m., Sunday, November 7, will be returned to the warehouse where storage fees will accrue, or shipped with an official freight carrier, at the exhibitor's expense.

	The General Motors Design Awards program will feature the best, most innovative builds in various categories. Apply to enter your vehicle now.

General Motors Design Awards program returns for the 2010 SEMA Show, and the automaker will search for the best, most innovative builds in various categories. The award categories are divided into two groups:

A) Vehicles: cars, SUVs, trucks, hot rods, restored vehicles
B) Technology: component/system design

Exhibitors interested in entering their vehicle for consideration can download a copy of the application here. Also, companies are invited to make copies of the application and apply for more than one vehicle or component award, or forward the application to any suppliers that contributed to the build with a new/innovative component design.

Follow this link for more information on the GM Design Awards.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for complete information on the 2010 SEMA Show.

	The General Motors Design Awards program will feature the best, most innovative builds in various categories. Apply to enter your vehicle now.

General Motors Design Awards program returns for the 2010 SEMA Show, and the automaker will search for the best, most innovative builds in various categories. The award categories are divided into two groups:

A) Vehicles: cars, SUVs, trucks, hot rods, restored vehicles
B) Technology: component/system design

Exhibitors interested in entering their vehicle for consideration can download a copy of the application here. Also, companies are invited to make copies of the application and apply for more than one vehicle or component award, or forward the application to any suppliers that contributed to the build with a new/innovative component design.

Follow this link for more information on the GM Design Awards.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for complete information on the 2010 SEMA Show.

	The General Motors Design Awards program will feature the best, most innovative builds in various categories. Apply to enter your vehicle now.

General Motors Design Awards program returns for the 2010 SEMA Show, and the automaker will search for the best, most innovative builds in various categories. The award categories are divided into two groups:

A) Vehicles: cars, SUVs, trucks, hot rods, restored vehicles
B) Technology: component/system design

Exhibitors interested in entering their vehicle for consideration can download a copy of the application here. Also, companies are invited to make copies of the application and apply for more than one vehicle or component award, or forward the application to any suppliers that contributed to the build with a new/innovative component design.

Follow this link for more information on the GM Design Awards.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for complete information on the 2010 SEMA Show.