An additional 30 companies have signed up for the SEMA Show since the beginning of October, demonstrating a growing confidence in the specialty-equipment industry’s future heading into 2010. This is a dramatic increase in last-minute activity compared to the same period last year in which only 13 exhibitors signed on.

“This surge in activity can be attributed to an unprecedented launch of new programs and services aimed at saving exhibitors time and money,” says Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events.

SEMA has, for example, negotiated with nearly every major Las Vegas hotel to offer substantial SEMA Show attendee discounts. JetBlue Airways and Continental Airlines are also discounting airfare to Las Vegas during the days leading up to, and immediately following, the Show.

There’s even a ticker on SEMAShow.com updating the lowest fares to Las Vegas from several carriers.

SEMA’s new online Matchmaking Program launched earlier this year is connecting buyers and exhibitors before the Show, allowing them to schedule meetings and set agendas in advance with those most relevant to their business interests. More than 10,000 buyers and exhibitors are using the program and have exchanged more than 25,000 messages.

A larger New Products Showcase in a new location, enhanced by both still photography and video, allows exhibitors to display their latest innovations to not only buyers, but also to journalists and photographers covering the Show for global media outlets.

Exhibitors are also finding relief from drayage costs. SEMA Show exhibitors who bring their freight in a privately owned or rental vehicle (i.e. car, pickup, minivan, U-Haul, trailers or rig) weighing no more than 1,000 lbs. are provided free booth delivery of their freight. Click here for complete details on the free material handling program.

Exhibit space is still available for the 2009 SEMA Show. Don’t hesitate and wait until next year. Don’t let your competitors run out of sight with your market share! Sign up for the 2009 SEMA Show today. Register at www.SEMAShow.com or call ConVexx at 702/450-7662 x120.

Join these 30 exhibitors that have registered this month and positioned their businesses for a profitable 2010 (click here to see where you can find these, and all, 2009 SEMA Show exhibitors):

If you still haven't booked a room, discounted rates are still available at the following Las Vegas hotels:

Don't wait any longer to make reservations, though. Discounted rate reservations close Monday, October 26. Go to www.SEMAShow.com/reservations to secure your lodging.

An additional 30 companies have signed up for the SEMA Show since the beginning of October, demonstrating a growing confidence in the specialty-equipment industry’s future heading into 2010. This is a dramatic increase in last-minute activity compared to the same period last year in which only 13 exhibitors signed on.

“This surge in activity can be attributed to an unprecedented launch of new programs and services aimed at saving exhibitors time and money,” says Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events.

SEMA has, for example, negotiated with nearly every major Las Vegas hotel to offer substantial SEMA Show attendee discounts. JetBlue Airways and Continental Airlines are also discounting airfare to Las Vegas during the days leading up to, and immediately following, the Show.

There’s even a ticker on SEMAShow.com updating the lowest fares to Las Vegas from several carriers.

SEMA’s new online Matchmaking Program launched earlier this year is connecting buyers and exhibitors before the Show, allowing them to schedule meetings and set agendas in advance with those most relevant to their business interests. More than 10,000 buyers and exhibitors are using the program and have exchanged more than 25,000 messages.

A larger New Products Showcase in a new location, enhanced by both still photography and video, allows exhibitors to display their latest innovations to not only buyers, but also to journalists and photographers covering the Show for global media outlets.

Exhibitors are also finding relief from drayage costs. SEMA Show exhibitors who bring their freight in a privately owned or rental vehicle (i.e. car, pickup, minivan, U-Haul, trailers or rig) weighing no more than 1,000 lbs. are provided free booth delivery of their freight. Click here for complete details on the free material handling program.

Exhibit space is still available for the 2009 SEMA Show. Don’t hesitate and wait until next year. Don’t let your competitors run out of sight with your market share! Sign up for the 2009 SEMA Show today. Register at www.SEMAShow.com or call ConVexx at 702/450-7662 x120.

Join these 30 exhibitors that have registered this month and positioned their businesses for a profitable 2010 (click here to see where you can find these, and all, 2009 SEMA Show exhibitors):

If you still haven't booked a room, discounted rates are still available at the following Las Vegas hotels:

Don't wait any longer to make reservations, though. Discounted rate reservations close Monday, October 26. Go to www.SEMAShow.com/reservations to secure your lodging.

An additional 30 companies have signed up for the SEMA Show since the beginning of October, demonstrating a growing confidence in the specialty-equipment industry’s future heading into 2010. This is a dramatic increase in last-minute activity compared to the same period last year in which only 13 exhibitors signed on.

“This surge in activity can be attributed to an unprecedented launch of new programs and services aimed at saving exhibitors time and money,” says Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events.

SEMA has, for example, negotiated with nearly every major Las Vegas hotel to offer substantial SEMA Show attendee discounts. JetBlue Airways and Continental Airlines are also discounting airfare to Las Vegas during the days leading up to, and immediately following, the Show.

There’s even a ticker on SEMAShow.com updating the lowest fares to Las Vegas from several carriers.

SEMA’s new online Matchmaking Program launched earlier this year is connecting buyers and exhibitors before the Show, allowing them to schedule meetings and set agendas in advance with those most relevant to their business interests. More than 10,000 buyers and exhibitors are using the program and have exchanged more than 25,000 messages.

A larger New Products Showcase in a new location, enhanced by both still photography and video, allows exhibitors to display their latest innovations to not only buyers, but also to journalists and photographers covering the Show for global media outlets.

Exhibitors are also finding relief from drayage costs. SEMA Show exhibitors who bring their freight in a privately owned or rental vehicle (i.e. car, pickup, minivan, U-Haul, trailers or rig) weighing no more than 1,000 lbs. are provided free booth delivery of their freight. Click here for complete details on the free material handling program.

Exhibit space is still available for the 2009 SEMA Show. Don’t hesitate and wait until next year. Don’t let your competitors run out of sight with your market share! Sign up for the 2009 SEMA Show today. Register at www.SEMAShow.com or call ConVexx at 702/450-7662 x120.

Join these 30 exhibitors that have registered this month and positioned their businesses for a profitable 2010 (click here to see where you can find these, and all, 2009 SEMA Show exhibitors):

If you still haven't booked a room, discounted rates are still available at the following Las Vegas hotels:

Don't wait any longer to make reservations, though. Discounted rate reservations close Monday, October 26. Go to www.SEMAShow.com/reservations to secure your lodging.

An additional 30 companies have signed up for the SEMA Show since the beginning of October, demonstrating a growing confidence in the specialty-equipment industry’s future heading into 2010. This is a dramatic increase in last-minute activity compared to the same period last year in which only 13 exhibitors signed on.

“This surge in activity can be attributed to an unprecedented launch of new programs and services aimed at saving exhibitors time and money,” says Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events.

SEMA has, for example, negotiated with nearly every major Las Vegas hotel to offer substantial SEMA Show attendee discounts. JetBlue Airways and Continental Airlines are also discounting airfare to Las Vegas during the days leading up to, and immediately following, the Show.

There’s even a ticker on SEMAShow.com updating the lowest fares to Las Vegas from several carriers.

SEMA’s new online Matchmaking Program launched earlier this year is connecting buyers and exhibitors before the Show, allowing them to schedule meetings and set agendas in advance with those most relevant to their business interests. More than 10,000 buyers and exhibitors are using the program and have exchanged more than 25,000 messages.

A larger New Products Showcase in a new location, enhanced by both still photography and video, allows exhibitors to display their latest innovations to not only buyers, but also to journalists and photographers covering the Show for global media outlets.

Exhibitors are also finding relief from drayage costs. SEMA Show exhibitors who bring their freight in a privately owned or rental vehicle (i.e. car, pickup, minivan, U-Haul, trailers or rig) weighing no more than 1,000 lbs. are provided free booth delivery of their freight. Click here for complete details on the free material handling program.

Exhibit space is still available for the 2009 SEMA Show. Don’t hesitate and wait until next year. Don’t let your competitors run out of sight with your market share! Sign up for the 2009 SEMA Show today. Register at www.SEMAShow.com or call ConVexx at 702/450-7662 x120.

Join these 30 exhibitors that have registered this month and positioned their businesses for a profitable 2010 (click here to see where you can find these, and all, 2009 SEMA Show exhibitors):

If you still haven't booked a room, discounted rates are still available at the following Las Vegas hotels:

Don't wait any longer to make reservations, though. Discounted rate reservations close Monday, October 26. Go to www.SEMAShow.com/reservations to secure your lodging.

An additional 30 companies have signed up for the SEMA Show since the beginning of October, demonstrating a growing confidence in the specialty-equipment industry’s future heading into 2010. This is a dramatic increase in last-minute activity compared to the same period last year in which only 13 exhibitors signed on.

“This surge in activity can be attributed to an unprecedented launch of new programs and services aimed at saving exhibitors time and money,” says Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events.

SEMA has, for example, negotiated with nearly every major Las Vegas hotel to offer substantial SEMA Show attendee discounts. JetBlue Airways and Continental Airlines are also discounting airfare to Las Vegas during the days leading up to, and immediately following, the Show.

There’s even a ticker on SEMAShow.com updating the lowest fares to Las Vegas from several carriers.

SEMA’s new online Matchmaking Program launched earlier this year is connecting buyers and exhibitors before the Show, allowing them to schedule meetings and set agendas in advance with those most relevant to their business interests. More than 10,000 buyers and exhibitors are using the program and have exchanged more than 25,000 messages.

A larger New Products Showcase in a new location, enhanced by both still photography and video, allows exhibitors to display their latest innovations to not only buyers, but also to journalists and photographers covering the Show for global media outlets.

Exhibitors are also finding relief from drayage costs. SEMA Show exhibitors who bring their freight in a privately owned or rental vehicle (i.e. car, pickup, minivan, U-Haul, trailers or rig) weighing no more than 1,000 lbs. are provided free booth delivery of their freight. Click here for complete details on the free material handling program.

Exhibit space is still available for the 2009 SEMA Show. Don’t hesitate and wait until next year. Don’t let your competitors run out of sight with your market share! Sign up for the 2009 SEMA Show today. Register at www.SEMAShow.com or call ConVexx at 702/450-7662 x120.

Join these 30 exhibitors that have registered this month and positioned their businesses for a profitable 2010 (click here to see where you can find these, and all, 2009 SEMA Show exhibitors):

If you still haven't booked a room, discounted rates are still available at the following Las Vegas hotels:

Don't wait any longer to make reservations, though. Discounted rate reservations close Monday, October 26. Go to www.SEMAShow.com/reservations to secure your lodging.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included every week.

View all of the previous submissions on www.SEMAShow.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Al’s Liner: Do-it-yourself, professional-grade, Urethane/Acrylic Coating System for truck beds, undercoating, interior coating, chassis lining or general applications around the shop and home. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alslienr.com, 800/999-6841. Website: www.alsliner.com.

Drake Muscle Cars: Carbon-fiber hoods and billet products for 2008–up Dodge Challenger. Contact: Christina Briseno, cbriseno@scottdrake.net, 702/853-2060. Website: www.drakemusclecars.com.

Drake Off-Road: Offering a new line of parts for Jeeps, Toyota FJ Cruisers and Hummers. Select parts and accessories available for each application. Contact: Christina Briseno, cbriseno@scottdrake.net, 702/853-2060. Website: www.drakeoffroad.com.

Luv Your Ride: Trendy license plate frames and 3-D emblems. Contact: Lara Riedel, lara@luvyourride.com, 818/599-8599, 805/435-0474 (fax). Website: www.luvyourride.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Luv Your Ride: Car vase for flowers; 3-D emblems (some with bling). Contact: Lara Riedel, lara@luvyourride.com, 818/599-8599, 805/435-0474 (fax). Website: www.luvyourride.com.

Other Products

Risk Racing: Magnetic Light Mine, a hands-free task light with bright, wide-angle LED and powerful magnets that allow users to place the light towards a workspace at almost any angle. Contact: James Burry, info@riskracing.com, 704/658-9332. Website: www.riskracing.com.

SEMA Show exhibitors: Generate more buzz for your company and its products at the 2009 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the SEMA Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

From now until just days before the annual Show, the latest additions to this list are made available through SEMA eNews. Hundreds of builders access the list, looking for the pieces that add extra flair to their builds. Product placement opportunities such as this are so beneficial that many exhibitors offer products for free or at a greatly reduced rate.

To place your product on the list, send your company name, a brief product description, contact information and a website where the products can be viewed to eNews@sema.org and put “Product List” in the e-mail subject line.

Remember, builders will contact you directly, so make sure your contact information is accurate. New submissions will be included every week.

View all of the previous submissions on www.SEMAShow.com.

Exterior Components/Accessories

Al’s Liner: Do-it-yourself, professional-grade, Urethane/Acrylic Coating System for truck beds, undercoating, interior coating, chassis lining or general applications around the shop and home. Contact: Dana Mitchell, dana@alslienr.com, 800/999-6841. Website: www.alsliner.com.

Drake Muscle Cars: Carbon-fiber hoods and billet products for 2008–up Dodge Challenger. Contact: Christina Briseno, cbriseno@scottdrake.net, 702/853-2060. Website: www.drakemusclecars.com.

Drake Off-Road: Offering a new line of parts for Jeeps, Toyota FJ Cruisers and Hummers. Select parts and accessories available for each application. Contact: Christina Briseno, cbriseno@scottdrake.net, 702/853-2060. Website: www.drakeoffroad.com.

Luv Your Ride: Trendy license plate frames and 3-D emblems. Contact: Lara Riedel, lara@luvyourride.com, 818/599-8599, 805/435-0474 (fax). Website: www.luvyourride.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

Luv Your Ride: Car vase for flowers; 3-D emblems (some with bling). Contact: Lara Riedel, lara@luvyourride.com, 818/599-8599, 805/435-0474 (fax). Website: www.luvyourride.com.

Other Products

Risk Racing: Magnetic Light Mine, a hands-free task light with bright, wide-angle LED and powerful magnets that allow users to place the light towards a workspace at almost any angle. Contact: James Burry, info@riskracing.com, 704/658-9332. Website: www.riskracing.com.

Danica Patrick signed autographs and posed with fans at the 2008 SEMA Show.

One of the most popular elements of any SEMA Show is the celebrity sightings and signings. From icons like Carroll Shelby and Mario Andretti, to Hulk Hogan and Snoop Dogg, they've all come to the SEMA Show to see new products, hear the news and meet the industry.

At this year's Show you'll see Chip Foose, Rusty Wallace, Skyskrape and the Tapout Crew, and pro bull rider Skeeter Kingsolver, among other automotive and entertainment celebrities.

Don't miss your chance for an autograph, a photo op, or a minute to talk with automotive heroes past and present.

Follow this link to see who else is coming to the 2009 Show.

Danica Patrick signed autographs and posed with fans at the 2008 SEMA Show.

One of the most popular elements of any SEMA Show is the celebrity sightings and signings. From icons like Carroll Shelby and Mario Andretti, to Hulk Hogan and Snoop Dogg, they've all come to the SEMA Show to see new products, hear the news and meet the industry.

At this year's Show you'll see Chip Foose, Rusty Wallace, Skyskrape and the Tapout Crew, and pro bull rider Skeeter Kingsolver, among other automotive and entertainment celebrities.

Don't miss your chance for an autograph, a photo op, or a minute to talk with automotive heroes past and present.

Follow this link to see who else is coming to the 2009 Show.

Danica Patrick signed autographs and posed with fans at the 2008 SEMA Show.

One of the most popular elements of any SEMA Show is the celebrity sightings and signings. From icons like Carroll Shelby and Mario Andretti, to Hulk Hogan and Snoop Dogg, they've all come to the SEMA Show to see new products, hear the news and meet the industry.

At this year's Show you'll see Chip Foose, Rusty Wallace, Skyskrape and the Tapout Crew, and pro bull rider Skeeter Kingsolver, among other automotive and entertainment celebrities.

Don't miss your chance for an autograph, a photo op, or a minute to talk with automotive heroes past and present.

Follow this link to see who else is coming to the 2009 Show.