SEMA eNEWS

 

 

Vol. 11, No. 9
SEMA eNEWS
February 28, 2008


 

To access all of this week's eNews headlines, visit
http://www.sema.org/main/IssueDetail.aspx?issueID=53


 

What Has SEMA Done for You Lately?
Breaking News
Market Snapshot
Business Tools
New Products and Technology
Law & Order
People, Places & Racing News
Shows & Events
Hot Links to Cool Sites
SEMA Councils and Committees

SEMA councils and committees represent particular industry sectors and
professional groups. Procedurally, the Select Committee of each group is the
medium through which representation of the entire council or committee is
administered. Select Committee members are volunteers who are dedicated to
industry niche causes, the proverbial "big picture," and forsake personal
business affairs to do so. General council membership is available through a
secondary dues structure established by the Select Committee of each council
or committee.

To find out more about SEMA's councils and committees, the leadership
personnel of each group and other membership benefits, click on the
following links:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Business Technology Committee
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Light-Truck Accessories Alliance (LTAA)
• Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC)
• Manufacturers' Rep Council (MRC)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN)
• Sport-Compact Council (SCC)
• Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
• Young Executives Network (YEN)

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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market.

Questions, comments or suggestions about the publication: Contact Jason Catullo.

Terms under which this service is provided to you: sema.org/disclaimer

SEMA's mailing address: 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Copyright 2008. Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

 

 

Vol. 11, No. 7
SEMA eNEWS
February 14, 2008


 

To access all of this week's eNews headlines, visit
http://www.sema.org/main/IssueDetail.aspx?issueID=51


 

What Has SEMA Done for You Lately?
MAKE PRODUCTS BEFORE YOUR COMPETITION
Gain Your Competitive Edge With Automaker CAD Files
Breaking News
Market Snapshot
Business Tools
New Products and Technology
Law & Order
Global Update
People, Places & Racing News
Shows & Events
Hot Links to Cool Sites

The companies below represent the members of the Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) and Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) that received council awards and recognition during last weekend's LTAA/PRO Industry Awards Reception held in conjunction with the SEMA Spring Expo and SEMA OFFROAD in Indianapolis.

LTAA Award Winners
 

bulletBest New Product Over $500 - Roll N Lock E Series by Roll N Lock: www.rollnlock.com
bulletBest New Product Under $500 - Swingcase by UnderCover: www.undercoverinfo.com
bulletBest Point of Purchase Display - EZ Retriever/Stocking display by Agri-Cover: www.agricover.com
bulletLTAA Hall of Fame Inductee - Anne Johnson, Dealer Services International: www.dealerservicesint.com
bulletLTAA Chairman's Award - Todd Yeoman, American Technology Components: www.atcomp.com
bulletLTAA Retailer of the Year - John Chamberlaine, Action Group of Companies: www.actiontrucks.com

For more information on LTAA, visit www.sema.org/ltaa or contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

PRO Award Winners
 

bulletTrimmer of the Year - Eric Browner, Auto Mat Co. Inc.: www.autointeriors.biz/About_AutoMat/About_AutoMat.html;  Award Sponsor:  Auto Trim & Restyling News
bulletPRO Truck Accessory Specialist of the Year - Charlie Pruitt, Auto and Truck Restylers: www.shopatr.com/index-2.html; Award Sponsor:  Big Country
bulletPRO Restyler of the Year - Diana Braschler, Dealer Source Ltd.; Award Sponsor: Auto Trim International
bulletJim Borré Lifetime Achievement Award - Bob Nardine, Bob's Top Shop: www.bobstopshop.com; Award Sponsor: Restylers' Choice

For more information on PRO, visit www.sema.org/pro or contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

 

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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market.

Questions, comments or suggestions about the publication: Contact Jason Catullo.

Terms under which this service is provided to you: sema.org/disclaimer

SEMA's mailing address: 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Copyright 2008. Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

 

 

 

Vol. 11, No. 6
SEMA eNEWS
February 7, 2008


 

To access all of this week's eNews headlines, visit
http://www.sema.org/main/IssueDetail.aspx?issueID=50


 

What Has SEMA Done For You Lately?
Breaking News
Market Snapshot
Business Tools
New Products and Technology
Law and Order
Global Update
People, Places & Racing News
Shows and Events
Hot Links to Cool Sites
SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, e-mail your company name and website to eNews@sema.org. Note: make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail.

JE Pistons: www.jepistons.com
Haynes Manuals: http://www.haynes.com/
Kee Auto Top Manufacturing: www.keeautotop.com
Dana Forrester: www.danaforrester.com
RK Sport: www.rksport.com
Mobileye Vision Technologies: www.mobileye.com
D3 Consulting: www.dedolph3.com
Notorious Motoring: www.notoriousmotoring.com
Air Lift Company: www.airliftcompany.com
Sway-A-Way Inc.: www.swayaway.com
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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

Questions, comments or suggestions about the publication: Contact Jason Catullo.

 

 

 

Vol. 11, No. 5
SEMA eNEWS
January 31, 2008


 

To access all of this week's eNews headlines, visit
http://www.sema.org/main/IssueDetail.aspx?issueID=49


 

What Has SEMA Done For You Lately?
TELL CONGRESS WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU!
Join Industry Leaders in Washington, D.C., for the 2008 SEMA Washington Rally
Breaking News
Market Snapshot
Business Tools
New Products and Technology
Law and Order
People, Places & Racing News
Shows and Events
Hot Links to Cool Sites
The Professional Restylers Organization (PRO) and the Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) join forces each year to sponsor the upcoming SEMA Spring Expo and SEMA OFFROAD. Both shows are being held side by side in the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, February 8–9. To view a complete list of Spring Expo and OFFROAD exhibitors, click here. For additional information on either show, visit www.semaspringexpo.com or www.semaoffroad.com. The SEMA members below comprise the select committees of both the LTAA and the PRO. PRO and LTAA represent two of the association’s eight councils. For more information on PRO or LTAA, visit www.sema.org/pro or www.sema.org/ltaa, respectively.

PRO Select Committee Members

Chuck Blum, PRO Chairman, Chuck Blum Consulting
Karl Stearns, PRO Chairman-Elect, Auto Trim International: www.atna.net
Eldon Bracken, Graphic Mart: www.graphicmart.com
Phil Edwards, Infinity Marketing
Jeff Fink, Advantage Truck Accessories: www.advantagetruckaccessories.com
Lori Gosselin, 3M Automotive Division: www.3m.com
Doug Jacobs, Restyler’s Choice: www.restylerschoice.com
Joey Johnston, Tops & Trends: www.topsandtrends.com
Marnie Kramer, Classic Design Concepts: www.classicdesignconcepts.com
Ron Leslie, Katzkin Leather Interiors: www.katzkin.com
Bob Nardine, BTS Enterprises Inc./DBA Bob’s Top Shop: www.bobstopshop.com
Bill North, Webasto Product North America: www.webasto.us
Ray Ott, Auto Trim Design of Cleveland East
John Ricci, Mobile Auto Restoration
Travis Weeks: www.atrn.com
Bob West, Westin Automotive Products: www.westinautomotive.com
Scott Wolin, Marketing Worldwide: www.marketingworldwide.us
BJ Leanse, PRO Chairman Emeritus/Advisor, Big Country: www.bigcountryauto.com

LTAA Select Committee Members

Ron DiVincenzo, LTAA Chairman, Cap World: www.capworld.com
Kelly Kneifl, LTAA Chair-elect, Shur-Co: www.truxedo.com
Bryan Baker, A.R.E.: www.4are.com
Tom Brooks, Truckin Thunder
Charlie Card, Vehicle Accessories
Russ Fletcher, Fletcher's Truck Caps
Jeff Johnson, Yakima: www.yakima.com
George Lathouris, Keystone Automotive: www.key-stone.com
Casey Miser, All American Truck & SUV Accessory Centers: www.allamericancanopies.com
Steve Bolio, Scafidi-Bolio & Associates
Jason Bruce, Street Scene Equipment: www.streetsceneeq.com
Fred Fishburne, The Truck Outfitters Inc.: www.thetruckoutfitters.com
Rick Hermann, ACI - Agri-Cover Inc.: www.accesscover.com
Eric Kwasnicka, DuPont Performance Coatings: www.performancecoatings.dupont.com
Charles Matocha, DFW Camper Corral Inc.: www.dfwcamper.com
Ronald Towry, Truck Gear SuperCenter: www.truck-gear-supercenter.com

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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

Questions, comments or suggestions about the publication: Contact Jason Catullo.

Terms under which this service is provided to you: sema.org/disclaimer

SEMA's mailing address: 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Copyright 2008. Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

 

Vol. 11, No. 4
SEMA eNEWS
January 24, 2008


 

To access all of this week's eNews headlines, visit
http://www.sema.org/main/IssueDetail.aspx?issueID=48


 

What Has SEMA Done For You Lately?
Breaking News
Business Tools
New Products and Technology
Global Update
People, Places & Racing News
Exhibitor Update
Shows and Events
Hot Links to Cool Sites
SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week. SEMA members: To be included in Hot Links to Cool Sites, e-mail your company name and website to eNews@sema.org. Note: make sure to include “Hot Links” in the subject line of the e-mail.

Cherry Bomb: www.cherrybomb.com
Jiffy-Tite: www.jiffy-tite.com
Anzo USA: www.anzousa.com
Performance Distributors: www.performancedistributors.com
Hillbank Motor Corp.: www.hillbankmotorsports.com
Slam Specialties: www.slamspecialties.com
Rubicon Express: www.rubiconexpress.com
Scorpion Protective Coatings Inc.: www.scorpioncoatings.com
Fastcore LLC: www.cfmplus.com
EuVaTec LLC: www.trabold.us
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SEMA eNews is published each Wednesday evening by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

Questions, comments or suggestions about the publication: Contact Jason Catullo.

Terms under which this service is provided to you: sema.org/disclaimer

SEMA's mailing address: 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Copyright 2008. Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)

Vol. 11, No. 3
SEMA eNEWS
January 17, 2008


 

To access all of this week's eNews headlines, visit
http://www.sema.org/main/IssueDetail.aspx?issueID=47


 

What Has SEMA Done For You Lately?
Breaking News
Market Snapshot
Business Tools
New Products and Technology
Law and Order
People, Places & Racing News
Exhibitor Update
Shows and Events
Hot Links to Cool Sites
Listed below are the companies that comprise the select committee of the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC). The council is dedicated to addressing industry-specific issues and to preserving and promoting the motorsports parts industry. All of the companies are exhibitors of the upcoming MPMC Media Trade Conference, January 22-24, in Los Angeles. For more information on the Media Trade Conference, to access the event’s floor plan or to learn more about the MPMC, visit www.sema.org/mpmc or contact Jim Skelly at jimsk@sema.org.

Advanced Clutch Technology: www.advancedclutch.com
Aeromotive Inc.: www.aeromotiveinc.com
AFCO/Dynatech: www.dynatechheaders.com
Airaid Premium Filter Co.: www.airaid.com
B&M Racing and Performance Products: www.bmracing.com
Centerforce Clutches: www.centerforce.com
Comp Performance Group: www.compperformancegroup.com
Competition Cams Inc.: www.compcams.com
CORSA Performance: www.corsaperf.com, www.corsaperformance.com
Flex-a-lite: www.flex-a-lite.com
Grant Products International Inc.: www.grantproducts.com
Hypertech Inc.: www.hypertech.com
JET Performance Products: www.jetchip.com
MSD Ignition: www.msdignition.com, www.msdpromag.com
Quick Fuel Technology Inc.: www.quickfueltechnology.com
SCE Gaskets Inc.: www.scegaskets.com
Wilson Manifolds: www.wilsonmanifolds.com, www.nitrousprof