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March 2011

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty auto parts industry, released the results of a new study entitled "Influence of Accessories on New Vehicle Sales." Key findings are that accessories...

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Middle East Regulators Collaborate With SEMA Industry

March 2011

Officials with the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA) have signed a memo of understanding with SEMA that recognizes the growing importance of the specialty equipment market in the United Arab Emirates.

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Government Affairs

House of Representatives Approves SEMA-Supported Legislation to Repeal 1099 Reporting Requirement

After months of debate, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation removing the costly 1099 reporting requirement from the health care law passed last year. H.R. 4, the “Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act,” was adopted after SEMA and other small business organizations...

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PRO

TSTC

Think Outside the Shop: Training to Boost Sales and Profits

Every restyling, auto trim and accessory business needs tools to get the job done right. Not just tools of the trade, but resources to sharpen installation and business skills, too. That’s why the Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), a SEMA council, teamed up with WyoTech Blairsville to...

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Make a Difference. Shape Your Market. Volunteer for a Select Committee

Have a business challenge that goes beyond the walls of your shop? See a change in the market that needs to be made? Have an idea, but need some industry muscle to make it happen? Then it may be time for you to volunteer to be a leader and nominate yourself for a select committee seat on one of SEMA...

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SEMA

Councils

MySEMA

Become a SEMA Member Anytime, Anywhere With New Online Membership Form

Whether your company is large, small, growing, established or simply new to the market, now is the best time to join SEMA and take advantage of the benefits membership has to offer.The new online membership application is a user-friendly process that makes it even easier to become involved with SEMA...

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Movers & Shakers: Jeff Rayburn Joins MAHLE Clevite; The Forum Wars Returns for Season Two

Jeff Rayburn Named Heavy-Duty and Turbocharger Sales Manager at MAHLE Clevite Inc. MAHLE Clevite Inc. appointed Jeff Rayburn as heavy-duty and turbocharger sales manager. He will be responsible for leading the company's overall heavy-duty strategy. The company reported that while maintaining his own...

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SEMA

Customer Service

New SEMA Customer-Service Tools Provide Easier Access for Members

SEMA has announced its new customer-service features available to SEMA members. The association now has a designated phone line (909/610-2030), where members can call Monday–Friday, from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Callers will have access to a specialized customer-service representative who can answer...

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China

CIAPE

Meet One-on-One With Buyers in the Chinese Market

Taking place in Beijing, September 7–10, SEMA manufacturers will participate in one-on-one meetings with qualified Chinese buyers through the SEMA CIAPE China Business Development Conference. More information is available at www.sema.org/china or by contacting Linda Spencer: lindas@sema.org.

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Racing

NHRA

NHRA: Lucas, Hight, Line Claim First Victories of 60th Celebration at Season-Opener in Pomona

NEWS NUGGETS LUCAS, HIGHT, LINE CLAIM FIRST VICTORIES OF 60TH CELEBRATION AT SEASON-OPENER IN POMONA: The 2011 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing season and 60th anniversary year of the NHRA kicked off with a bang Sunday at the season-opening Kragen O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club...