SEMA Show Tip of the Week: Plan Ahead and Save
Thu, 08/12/2010 - 12:16

With the SEMA Show less than three months away, exhibitors are spending time planning displays, prepping products and projects, marketing to potential customers and much more. With planning in full swing, exhibitors should not overlook the opportunities to trim down Show expenses by taking advantage of discount pricing and available Show services.

For example, one of the services currently in place for the Show is the availability of shuttle buses that travel to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center, helping Showgoers avoid lengthy cab lines and inflated cab fares. Here are the hotels that currently include the shuttle bus service:

  • Alexis Park
  • Bally’s
  • Bellagio
  • Caesar’s Palace
  • Circus Circus
  • Excalibur
  • Flamingo Hotel
  • Hard Rock
  • Harrah’s
  • Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Hilton Grand Vacations (Strip)
  • Hooters
  • Imperial Palace
  • Luxor
  • MGM
  • Mirage

  • Monte Carlo
  • New York New York
  • Palms
  • Palms Place Condo
  • Paris
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Platinum
  • Rio
  • Riviera
  • Sahara
  • Signature @ MGM
  • Stratosphere
  • Treasure Island
  • Tropicana
  • Trump Towers
  • Westin Casaurina

In addition to the shuttle buses, many of the booth services have early-bird and advance rates that will help companies save money when ordered prior to the deadlines listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Here is list of current services and the deadlines to receive a discount.

For more information on the 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show Tip of the Week: Plan Ahead and Save
Thu, 08/12/2010 - 12:16

With the SEMA Show less than three months away, exhibitors are spending time planning displays, prepping products and projects, marketing to potential customers and much more. With planning in full swing, exhibitors should not overlook the opportunities to trim down Show expenses by taking advantage of discount pricing and available Show services.

For example, one of the services currently in place for the Show is the availability of shuttle buses that travel to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center, helping Showgoers avoid lengthy cab lines and inflated cab fares. Here are the hotels that currently include the shuttle bus service:

  • Alexis Park
  • Bally’s
  • Bellagio
  • Caesar’s Palace
  • Circus Circus
  • Excalibur
  • Flamingo Hotel
  • Hard Rock
  • Harrah’s
  • Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Hilton Grand Vacations (Strip)
  • Hooters
  • Imperial Palace
  • Luxor
  • MGM
  • Mirage

  • Monte Carlo
  • New York New York
  • Palms
  • Palms Place Condo
  • Paris
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Platinum
  • Rio
  • Riviera
  • Sahara
  • Signature @ MGM
  • Stratosphere
  • Treasure Island
  • Tropicana
  • Trump Towers
  • Westin Casaurina

In addition to the shuttle buses, many of the booth services have early-bird and advance rates that will help companies save money when ordered prior to the deadlines listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Here is list of current services and the deadlines to receive a discount.

For more information on the 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show Tip of the Week: Plan Ahead and Save
Thu, 08/12/2010 - 12:16

With the SEMA Show less than three months away, exhibitors are spending time planning displays, prepping products and projects, marketing to potential customers and much more. With planning in full swing, exhibitors should not overlook the opportunities to trim down Show expenses by taking advantage of discount pricing and available Show services.

For example, one of the services currently in place for the Show is the availability of shuttle buses that travel to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center, helping Showgoers avoid lengthy cab lines and inflated cab fares. Here are the hotels that currently include the shuttle bus service:

  • Alexis Park
  • Bally’s
  • Bellagio
  • Caesar’s Palace
  • Circus Circus
  • Excalibur
  • Flamingo Hotel
  • Hard Rock
  • Harrah’s
  • Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Hilton Grand Vacations (Strip)
  • Hooters
  • Imperial Palace
  • Luxor
  • MGM
  • Mirage

  • Monte Carlo
  • New York New York
  • Palms
  • Palms Place Condo
  • Paris
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Platinum
  • Rio
  • Riviera
  • Sahara
  • Signature @ MGM
  • Stratosphere
  • Treasure Island
  • Tropicana
  • Trump Towers
  • Westin Casaurina

In addition to the shuttle buses, many of the booth services have early-bird and advance rates that will help companies save money when ordered prior to the deadlines listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Here is list of current services and the deadlines to receive a discount.

For more information on the 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show Tip of the Week: Plan Ahead and Save
Thu, 08/12/2010 - 12:16

With the SEMA Show less than three months away, exhibitors are spending time planning displays, prepping products and projects, marketing to potential customers and much more. With planning in full swing, exhibitors should not overlook the opportunities to trim down Show expenses by taking advantage of discount pricing and available Show services.

For example, one of the services currently in place for the Show is the availability of shuttle buses that travel to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center, helping Showgoers avoid lengthy cab lines and inflated cab fares. Here are the hotels that currently include the shuttle bus service:

  • Alexis Park
  • Bally’s
  • Bellagio
  • Caesar’s Palace
  • Circus Circus
  • Excalibur
  • Flamingo Hotel
  • Hard Rock
  • Harrah’s
  • Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Hilton Grand Vacations (Strip)
  • Hooters
  • Imperial Palace
  • Luxor
  • MGM
  • Mirage

  • Monte Carlo
  • New York New York
  • Palms
  • Palms Place Condo
  • Paris
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Platinum
  • Rio
  • Riviera
  • Sahara
  • Signature @ MGM
  • Stratosphere
  • Treasure Island
  • Tropicana
  • Trump Towers
  • Westin Casaurina

In addition to the shuttle buses, many of the booth services have early-bird and advance rates that will help companies save money when ordered prior to the deadlines listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Here is list of current services and the deadlines to receive a discount.

For more information on the 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show Tip of the Week: Plan Ahead and Save
Thu, 08/12/2010 - 12:16

With the SEMA Show less than three months away, exhibitors are spending time planning displays, prepping products and projects, marketing to potential customers and much more. With planning in full swing, exhibitors should not overlook the opportunities to trim down Show expenses by taking advantage of discount pricing and available Show services.

For example, one of the services currently in place for the Show is the availability of shuttle buses that travel to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center, helping Showgoers avoid lengthy cab lines and inflated cab fares. Here are the hotels that currently include the shuttle bus service:

  • Alexis Park
  • Bally’s
  • Bellagio
  • Caesar’s Palace
  • Circus Circus
  • Excalibur
  • Flamingo Hotel
  • Hard Rock
  • Harrah’s
  • Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Hilton Grand Vacations (Strip)
  • Hooters
  • Imperial Palace
  • Luxor
  • MGM
  • Mirage

  • Monte Carlo
  • New York New York
  • Palms
  • Palms Place Condo
  • Paris
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Platinum
  • Rio
  • Riviera
  • Sahara
  • Signature @ MGM
  • Stratosphere
  • Treasure Island
  • Tropicana
  • Trump Towers
  • Westin Casaurina

In addition to the shuttle buses, many of the booth services have early-bird and advance rates that will help companies save money when ordered prior to the deadlines listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Here is list of current services and the deadlines to receive a discount.

For more information on the 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

SEMA Show Tip of the Week: Plan Ahead and Save
Thu, 08/12/2010 - 12:16

With the SEMA Show less than three months away, exhibitors are spending time planning displays, prepping products and projects, marketing to potential customers and much more. With planning in full swing, exhibitors should not overlook the opportunities to trim down Show expenses by taking advantage of discount pricing and available Show services.

For example, one of the services currently in place for the Show is the availability of shuttle buses that travel to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center, helping Showgoers avoid lengthy cab lines and inflated cab fares. Here are the hotels that currently include the shuttle bus service:

  • Alexis Park
  • Bally’s
  • Bellagio
  • Caesar’s Palace
  • Circus Circus
  • Excalibur
  • Flamingo Hotel
  • Hard Rock
  • Harrah’s
  • Hilton Grand Vacations
  • Hilton Grand Vacations (Strip)
  • Hooters
  • Imperial Palace
  • Luxor
  • MGM
  • Mirage

  • Monte Carlo
  • New York New York
  • Palms
  • Palms Place Condo
  • Paris
  • Planet Hollywood
  • Platinum
  • Rio
  • Riviera
  • Sahara
  • Signature @ MGM
  • Stratosphere
  • Treasure Island
  • Tropicana
  • Trump Towers
  • Westin Casaurina

In addition to the shuttle buses, many of the booth services have early-bird and advance rates that will help companies save money when ordered prior to the deadlines listed in the Exhibitor Services Manual. Here is list of current services and the deadlines to receive a discount.

For more information on the 2010 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

Industry Mourns Loss of Jim Considine Jr.
Thu, 08/05/2010 - 12:08
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  Jim Considine Jr. founded his company, Considine Sales & Marketing Inc., in 1971.
Jim Considine Jr. passed away after a long fight against multiple myeloma. According to family members, Considine faced many adversities in his 10-year fight with cancer, including two stem-cell transplants and numerous chemotherapy treatments, which included trial programs where the results were relatively unknown.

“My dad’s love of family and friends was inspiring,” said Jim Considine III. “His attitude and zest for life was unquestionable as he always thought of others before himself. His fight was just the means to stay with those that he loved so much and for those that loved him. Although we are saddened by the loss, he has moved on to a better place, so we can rejoice in his life and all the wonderful things that he has meant to all of us.”

Considine Sales & Marketing Inc. (CSM) is an independent manufacturers' representative agency with more than 200 years combined experience in the specialty-equipment industry.

Considine Jr. founded CSM in 1971, after nine years with Holley Carburetor Company. Holding to the principle of establishing long-term relationships with manufacturers and acting as their field sales arm as well as their eyes and ears, Considine Jr. represented McGard for 35 years, Moroso Performance for 28 years, Fluidampr, Hypertech and Dee Zee for more than 20 years, Competition Engineering for 23 years and Phoenix USA for 18 years. Also, he actively consulted on key company issues.

The company’s main offices are in the Detroit area, with 10 sales and service marketing professionals servicing 15 states (Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska). CSM provides sales and service for its manufacturers at specialty WDs, traditional WDs, direct marketers, mass merchandisers, wheel and tire distributors and undercar WDs, along with engine and chassis builders.

During the 2009 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet, Considine Sales & Marketing was honored with the 2009 SEMA Manufacturers' Rep Agency of the Year award.

The funeral and services took place last weekend. If you wish to make a contribution, the Considine family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the following charities:

Capuchin Soup Kitchen
1820 Mt. Elliot St.
Detroit, MI 48207

U of M Cancer Foundation
1500 E. Medical Center Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Paint, Body and Equipment Section Expands for 2010 SEMA Show
Thu, 08/05/2010 - 12:08
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SEMA Show exhibitors perform a bodywork demonstration on the showfloor (top), while attendees inspect this lime-green, customized ’93 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck.
As the world’s premier automotive specialty-products trade show, the 2010 SEMA Show, to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 2–5, 2010, attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries and also provides a unique opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to connect.

The Show covers the entire realm of the specialty-equipment industry and is comprised of 12 categories: Business Services; Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA; Hot Rod Alley; Mobile Electronics & Technology; Paint, Body & Equipment; Powersports & Utility Vehicles; Racing & Performance; Restoration Marketplace; Restyling & Car Care Accessories; Tools & Equipment; Trucks, SUVs and Off-Road; and Wheels & Accessories.

Each will be highlighted separately every week in SEMA eNews. This week’s category is Paint, Body and Equipment (PBE). So far, 98 PBE companies—including 48 first-timers—are exhibiting in the North Hall.

Just two weeks after exhibit space sales opened, many exhibitors have decided to return to the PBE section with larger booths. The increased support comes just one year after the PBE area debuted as a formal SEMA Show floor section.

“Paint and body are essential in the automotive specialty-equipment market,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “The creation of the floor section at last year’s Show was just one step in adding value for this important audience. We have much more planned for 2010 and will continue to deliver more to both exhibitors and buyers in this market.”

Organizers announced earlier this year that the PBE area will be larger and in a more prominent area compared to 2009. Additionally, 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 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.”

The PBE section of the SEMA Show is the fastest-growing area of the event, with nearly 45% more exhibitors already 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,” MacGillivray said. “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.”

Paint, Body and Equipment Section Expands for 2010 SEMA Show
Thu, 08/05/2010 - 12:08
paint
paint2
SEMA Show exhibitors perform a bodywork demonstration on the showfloor (top), while attendees inspect this lime-green, customized ’93 Chevy Silverado 1500 truck.
As the world’s premier automotive specialty-products trade show, the 2010 SEMA Show, to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from November 2–5, 2010, attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries and also provides a unique opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to connect.

The Show covers the entire realm of the specialty-equipment industry and is comprised of 12 categories: Business Services; Global Tire Expo—Powered by TIA; Hot Rod Alley; Mobile Electronics & Technology; Paint, Body & Equipment; Powersports & Utility Vehicles; Racing & Performance; Restoration Marketplace; Restyling & Car Care Accessories; Tools & Equipment; Trucks, SUVs and Off-Road; and Wheels & Accessories.

Each will be highlighted separately every week in SEMA eNews. This week’s category is Paint, Body and Equipment (PBE). So far, 98 PBE companies—including 48 first-timers—are exhibiting in the North Hall.

Just two weeks after exhibit space sales opened, many exhibitors have decided to return to the PBE section with larger booths. The increased support comes just one year after the PBE area debuted as a formal SEMA Show floor section.

“Paint and body are essential in the automotive specialty-equipment market,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. “The creation of the floor section at last year’s Show was just one step in adding value for this important audience. We have much more planned for 2010 and will continue to deliver more to both exhibitors and buyers in this market.”

Organizers announced earlier this year that the PBE area will be larger and in a more prominent area compared to 2009. Additionally, 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 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.”

The PBE section of the SEMA Show is the fastest-growing area of the event, with nearly 45% more exhibitors already 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,” MacGillivray said. “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.”

James Gregory to Entertain 2010 SEMA Showgoers
Thu, 08/05/2010 - 12:08
  Comedian James Gregory
  James Gregory was called "America's Funniest Man" after he performed for the first time in 1982.

SEMA Showgoers will be able to unwind after a busy week in Las Vegas as comedian James Gregory entertains attendees of the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton. Tickets to the annual celebration are available to those registered for the 2010 SEMA Show.

Heard weekly on syndicated radio shows throughout the country, Gregory was described by a Huntsville Times critic as “America’s Funniest Man” after he performed for the first time ever in 1982. Gregory has since entertained thousands with his carefree humor, often based on personal observations of crazy relatives and real-life people. He will be sharing his stories with SEMA Showgoers at the upcoming Industry Awards Banquet, taking place the night before the last day of the Show.

The banquet is considered by many to be the industry’s greatest celebration, where more than 3,000 individuals gather to witness the announcement of the Person of the Year, Rep of the Year, WD of the Year and more.

Click here to order tickets to the banquet.