SEMA Ignited Is Back for 2022!
SEMA Ignited, the only official SEMA Show after-party, will be held Friday, November 4, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. in the West Hall parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Credentialed 2022 SEMA Show attendees can access the event for free with their badge. Enthusiasts may purchase tickets at www.semaignited.com beginning June 3, 2022. Tickets available
2022 SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2022 SEMA Show, the premier gathering for the automotive specialty-equipment industry, is now open at www.semashow.com/register. Taking place November 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the 2022 SEMA Show will build upon the positive momentum following last year’s event, which successfully connected the $47.8 billion industry in person in what was
Kansas Passes SEMA-Supported Legislation Protecting Rights of Car Owners and Restorers
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) applauds Kansas lawmakers for passing H.B. 2594, “Exempting certain modifications on antique vehicles from vehicle identification number offense seizures and dispositions,” as a critical step forward in protecting the rights of restorers and owners of classic vehicles in the state. The catalyst for the legislation came from an automotive enthusiast
2022-2023 SEMA Board of Directors Election Candidates Announced
The following candidates are vying for a seat on the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Board of Directors: Manufacturer – (3) Open SeatsBrian Herron, Opus IVSJohn Torvinen, Performance Assembly SolutionsKathryn Reinhardt (Incumbent), 4WP Factory/Pro Comp/Rubicon Express/SmittybiltMarcus Umlauff, Toyota Motor North AmericaMelanie White (Incumbent), Hellwig ProductsNorris Marshall, Marshall Engines/BluePrint Engines Manufacturers Rep – (1) Open SeatMark
Automotive Industry Veteran RJ de Vera Joins SEMA as Vice President of Marketing
SEMA, the host of the aftermarket industry’s premier products trade event, has announced RJ de Vera as its Vice President of Marketing. De Vera comes to SEMA after 12 years at 3M, a Fortune 100 company, including the last seven as Global Leader of Digital Marketing and Public Relations for the Meguiar’s Car Care brand.
New SEMA Emissions Certification Program Helps Manufacturers Get Products to Market Faster
SEMA introduced a new program to make it possible for automotive aftermarket parts manufacturers to meet the legal requirement for emissions compliance under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tampering Policy. The program, called SEMA Certified-Emissions (SC-E), gives manufacturers the ability to verify that a product meets the EPA’s “reasonable basis” criteria and is therefore legal
Nominations Open for 2022 SEMA Hall of Fame
Induction to the Hall of Fame is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association and honors the pioneers who have contributed to the growth of the automotive aftermarket over a long period of time.
SEMA Applauds Public-Private Effort to Save the Bonneville Salt Flats
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) welcomes the installation of a new water well and weather and hydrologic equipment used for measuring salt growth conditions as part of its broader Restore Bonneville program. Federal and state funds were released last year to install the monitoring equipment and help increase the volume of salt pumped onto
Chris Kersting to Retire from SEMA
Following more than 30 years of service to SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), President and CEO Chris Kersting will be stepping down at the end of January 2022 to enjoy retirement. The move comes as SEMA concludes a successful 2021, delivering two of the nation’s largest in-person trade shows since the start of the pandemic
SEMA Issues Open Call for Board Nominations
Dear SEMA Member: A strong SEMA Board means wise leadership and an association that serves its members well. As a member of the Association, we are currently seeking your recommendation for industry leaders to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors. The following seats are open for this year’s election: Manufacturers (3 open seats) Manufacturers
Steve Matusek Appointed SEMA Board of Directors Treasurer
Steve Matusek, founder of Aeromotive Inc., has been appointed treasurer of the SEMA Board of Directors. A first-generation American, Matusek’s father escaped Hungary in 1956 and his mother escaped Germany in 1948. Matusek earned his B.A. in aeronautical engineering at Park’s College of St. Louis University and his MBA from Webster University. A second-generation racer
Despite Pandemic, 2021 SEMA Show Still Among Largest Automotive Trade Shows
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), concluded its annual SEMA Show on Friday, Nov. 5, noting the end of the Show represented the successful conclusion of the largest North American automotive trade show since the pandemic shut everything down in 2020. “The industry was clearly excited to be back in-person at the SEMA Show, both to
2021 SEMA Show Marks First Full Capacity Event at the Las Vegas Convention Center
The 2021 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show opened this morning, officially kicking off with an industry breakfast featuring some of the hottest new products and special guest Jay Leno teasing a customized Mustang built for musician Keith Urban. With more than 1,300 exhibiting companies and 51,000 buyers confirmed to date, this year’s SEMA Show
2021 SEMA Show to Feature Largest Collection of Foose Vehicles Ever Assembled
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced that the Chip Foose collection will be on display at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November, which will be the largest gathering of Foose-built vehicles ever assembled. The Chip Foose Experience exhibit, located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, will feature
SEMA Show After-Party Open to Public
SEMA Ignited, the official after-party of the SEMA Show, returns to Las Vegas, Nev., on Friday, Nov. 5. Since 2014, SEMA Ignited has taken place at the conclusion of the four-day trade-only SEMA Show, providing consumers and the general public an opportunity to see and experience the mystique from the exclusive automotive aftermarket trade event.
2021 SEMA Show Preview
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show kicks off on Nov. 2, 2021, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., and runs through Nov. 5. More than 1,300 exhibiting companies are signed up to participate and, to-date, nearly 50,000 buyers have registered to attend. The SEMA Show is the annual trade
Jay Leno Joins SEMA Show New Products Breakfast
Jay Leno will kick off the 2021 SEMA Show as the featured guest of the New Products Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Taking place before the SEMA Show floor officially opens that same day, the New Products Awards Breakfast is akin to an opening ceremony for the four-day event, where automotive innovation, technology, and advancement
2021 SEMA Award Finalists Announced
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a member-organization dedicated to advancing the automotive and automotive aftermarket industries, announced finalists for the 2021 SEMA Award, a recognition presented to new vehicle models that provide the aftermarket with the best platforms for customization. Voted on by SEMA Show exhibitors, winners will be announced at the annual trade-only
SEMA Announces Health & Safety Requirements For 2021 Show
Based on current COVID-19 indicators and trends in Clark County, Nevada, attendees at the 2021 SEMA Show can expect that face masks will be required while indoors during the event taking place November 2-5, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. SEMA Show organizers will adhere to the safety measures that are required by state and local health
SEMA Concludes Online Search for Top Young Vehicle Builders
Golden Tickets have been awarded to three aspiring young vehicle builders to compete in SEMA Battle of the Builders, a coveted competition open only to builders with vehicles at the SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 2-5, 2021, in Las Vegas. The 2021 Young Guns regional winners are: Thomas Dickerson, of Athens, Ga. (Eastern Region)–1967 Ford