By SEMA Editors

	Michael Kunzman & Associates was named 2013 Rep Agency of the Year.
	Motovicity was named 2013 WD of the Year.

The finalists have been announced for two of SEMA's prestigious industry awards—the SEMA Rep Agency of the Year and the SEMA WD of the Year. These awards—along with the SEMA Person of the Year Award and the SEMA Gen-III Innovator Award—will be presented during the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet at the 2014 SEMA Show.

2014 SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Finalists

The SEMA Rep Agency of the Year Award honors an manufacturers' rep agency for its contribution to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes product-line knowledge, communication of critical information between supplier and the client network, updated catalogs, databases and price sheets and maintains continuous training and education programs.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• KAM Marketing
• PSKB
• R&R Marketing Consultants

2014 SEMA WD of the Year Finalists

The SEMA WD of the Year Award was established to honor a warehouse distributor for outstanding contributions to the industry for the past 12 months (corresponding with the SEMA fiscal year). Criteria for the award includes working with jobbers for sales training and support programs, prompt distribution of catalogs, price sheets and collateral materials, servicing resellers in a timely manner by maintaining proper inventory and regularly pays bills in a timely manner.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

• Engine & Performance Warehouse
• Motor State Distributing
• Turn 14 Distributing

The SEMA Industry Awards Banquet takes places Thursday, November 6, at the Westgate Resort & Casino (formerly the LVH), beginning at 6:00 p.m. More information on the SEMA Industry Awards Banquet is available online.

Visit www.SEMAShow.com for the latest Show information and to register for the 2014 SEMA Show.

By SEMA Editors

	The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 media and buyer destination at the SEMA Show.

The 2014 SEMA Show is a little less than six weeks away. There are several opportunities for exhibitors to take advantage of discounted rates for Show services, including food booth orders and Internet and phone orders.

Here is a look at the deadlines with advance rates that will pass in the next two weeks:

• Booth Food Service Orders (October 3)
• Booth Security Guard Service (October 10)
• Cable Orders (October 10) 
• Internet/Telephone Orders (October 10) 
• New Product Showcase Entry (October 10)
• Rental Exhibit Order (October 10)

In addition to saving money by taking advantage of advance rates on services, Show attractions are designed to provide exhibitors with additional exposure and outreach, further increasing a company’s SEMA Show ROI.

More Eyes on Your Brand—2014 New Products Showcase

One of the most sought-out areas at the annual SEMA Show is the New Products Showcase. This 35,000-sq.-ft. area located in Upper South Hall is the No. 1 media and buyer destination. By participating in the centrally located Showcase, exhibitors are able to draw attention to new and signature products, ultimately driving more buyers to their booths. Enter your product(s) for the New Product Showcase.

September 26

• Exhibitor Registration – International (to receive badges in the mail)
• Sponsorship Materials Due
• Student Program Application (Interns)
• Freeman Warehouse – First day to accept advance freight

October 3

• Booth Food Service (Advance Rate) – ARAMARK
• Fabric Solutions – Freeman
• Target Date Changes – Freeman

October 10

• Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate) – COP & Pro-Tect
• Cable Order (Advance Rate) – Smart City 
• Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC) 
• New Products Entry (Advance Rate) 
• Project Vehicle Builders
• Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman

By SEMA Editors

	The New Products Showcase is the No. 1 media and buyer destination at the SEMA Show.

The 2014 SEMA Show is a little less than six weeks away. There are several opportunities for exhibitors to take advantage of discounted rates for Show services, including food booth orders and Internet and phone orders.

Here is a look at the deadlines with advance rates that will pass in the next two weeks:

• Booth Food Service Orders (October 3)
• Booth Security Guard Service (October 10)
• Cable Orders (October 10) 
• Internet/Telephone Orders (October 10) 
• New Product Showcase Entry (October 10)
• Rental Exhibit Order (October 10)

In addition to saving money by taking advantage of advance rates on services, Show attractions are designed to provide exhibitors with additional exposure and outreach, further increasing a company’s SEMA Show ROI.

More Eyes on Your Brand—2014 New Products Showcase

One of the most sought-out areas at the annual SEMA Show is the New Products Showcase. This 35,000-sq.-ft. area located in Upper South Hall is the No. 1 media and buyer destination. By participating in the centrally located Showcase, exhibitors are able to draw attention to new and signature products, ultimately driving more buyers to their booths. Enter your product(s) for the New Product Showcase.

September 26

• Exhibitor Registration – International (to receive badges in the mail)
• Sponsorship Materials Due
• Student Program Application (Interns)
• Freeman Warehouse – First day to accept advance freight

October 3

• Booth Food Service (Advance Rate) – ARAMARK
• Fabric Solutions – Freeman
• Target Date Changes – Freeman

October 10

• Booth Security Guard Service (Advance Rate) – COP & Pro-Tect
• Cable Order (Advance Rate) – Smart City 
• Internet/Telephone Order (Advance Rate) – Cox Business (LVCC) 
• New Products Entry (Advance Rate) 
• Project Vehicle Builders
• Rental Exhibit Order (Advance Rate) – Freeman

	SEMA's Racing & Performance Forum attendees will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of the racing and performance businesses.

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members and next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s Raptor, GM’s Corvette and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-AFT collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

SEMA members and Show attendees participating in the Racing & Performance Forum will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

What is the future of racing and performance? Where is it going? Are balance of performance formulas working to grow the industry? What is the next big thing in motorsports and performance vehicles? Is today's youth's disinterest in driving having an impact on motor racing and performance technologies, sponsorships and marketing trends?

Find out during the forum, Tuesday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in Rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free but registration is required.
 

	SEMA's Racing & Performance Forum attendees will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of the racing and performance businesses.

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members and next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s Raptor, GM’s Corvette and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-AFT collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

SEMA members and Show attendees participating in the Racing & Performance Forum will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

What is the future of racing and performance? Where is it going? Are balance of performance formulas working to grow the industry? What is the next big thing in motorsports and performance vehicles? Is today's youth's disinterest in driving having an impact on motor racing and performance technologies, sponsorships and marketing trends?

Find out during the forum, Tuesday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in Rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free but registration is required.
 

	SEMA's Racing & Performance Forum attendees will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of the racing and performance businesses.

Racing and performance lifestyles are critical to OEMs and the continued relevance and innovation within the specialty-equipment community for both longtime members and next-generation racers, enthusiasts and fans. Ford’s Raptor, GM’s Corvette and Toyota’s TRD Pro Series vehicles are excellent examples of OEM-AFT collaboration and technology transfer from the track to the street.

SEMA members and Show attendees participating in the Racing & Performance Forum will hear directly from a full grid of frontline experts on the direction, relevance and importance of motorsports and technology to the future of racing and performance businesses.

What is the future of racing and performance? Where is it going? Are balance of performance formulas working to grow the industry? What is the next big thing in motorsports and performance vehicles? Is today's youth's disinterest in driving having an impact on motor racing and performance technologies, sponsorships and marketing trends?

Find out during the forum, Tuesday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., in Rooms N258–N260 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Attendance is free but registration is required.
 

By SEMA Editors

The Ford Ranger T6 will be available to member manufacturers at the upcoming SEMA Mega International Measuring Session..

SEMA manufacturing members are invited to the upcoming Mega International Measuring Session at the SEMA Garage during the week of October 4. 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 Thursday, October 2. For more information, contact Rachael Salazar or call 909-978-6728. 

By SEMA Editors

The Ford Ranger T6 will be available to member manufacturers at the upcoming SEMA Mega International Measuring Session..

SEMA manufacturing members are invited to the upcoming Mega International Measuring Session at the SEMA Garage during the week of October 4. 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 Thursday, October 2. For more information, contact Rachael Salazar or call 909-978-6728. 

By SEMA Editors

The Ford Ranger T6 will be available to member manufacturers at the upcoming SEMA Mega International Measuring Session..

SEMA manufacturing members are invited to the upcoming Mega International Measuring Session at the SEMA Garage during the week of October 4. 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 Thursday, October 2. For more information, contact Rachael Salazar or call 909-978-6728. 

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, they 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.

• 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.