SEMA has made it even easier to exhibit at
the industry’s most vital trade show: buy booth space now in 25% installments.
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| Visit the 2009 SEMA Show online floorplan to map out your game plan. With more than 1 million square feet, two new Show sections and an enhanced New Products Showcase, you'll need it! |
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| The Pontiac G8 is one the vehicles offered in GM's 2009 SEMA Show project-vehicle lineup. |
The deadline to submit proposals for both General Motors and Suzuki Project
While retail vehicle sales are down roughly 33% from this time last year, stability could be on the horizon. Economists are embracing favorable views of the road ahead as sales slowly picked up in February and March.
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WTC Long-Range Planning Meeting
Attend the WTC Long-Range Planning Meeting and help shape the course of the council’s agenda. It’s time to voice your opinion.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009, from 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. at:
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| Generate more exposure for your company and products by participating in the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. |
U.S.-based SEMA members seeking to expand their overseas sales are entitled to a complimentary company/product posting on the U.S. Department of Commerce website. The deadline to register is May 7th.
Consumers remain hesitant to make new vehicle purchases. Recent economic instability has not only caused consumers to reconsider these substantial purchases, but has also led them to neglect maintenance.
It’s no secret that specialty-equipment sales declined in 2008 as a result of our economy taking a turn for the worse during the latter half of last year. Despite this market contraction, 37% of SEMA members recently surveyed noted that their company’s sales actually increased in 2008 over 2007.
In April, the SEMA Performance Parts and Accessories Demand Index (PADI) dropped to an all-time low, going from 30 in March to 26 this month.