SEMA Data Co-op Acquires PartsHub
The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) has acquired PartsHub, a comprehensive catalog management solution that will enhance a participating manufacturer’s ability to create and update industry standardized product information, regardless of their product data knowledge or expertise. The SDC is the leading product data service in the specialty equipment aftermarket. Using PartsHub’s expanded product information management
Buyer Registration Now Open for SEMA360
Attendee registration for buyers and resellers to participate in SEMA360 is now open at www.sema360.com. Available to SEMA-member buyers at no cost, SEMA360 is the new B2B online marketplace taking place Nov. 2-6, 2020, that provides the industry with a robust and viable solution for conducting business in the absence of the SEMA Show. After organizers announced that the live
SEMA360 Manufacturer Showcase Applications Now Open
Manufacturers of automotive specialty equipment may now submit applications at www.semashow.com/360/manufacturer.html to participate in SEMA360, the exclusive trade-only online marketplace taking place Nov. 2-6, 2020. Created after industry members expressed a need for a viable marketplace solution in the absence of the 2020 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, SEMA360 will connect manufacturers with qualified worldwide resellers and media. “With a
SEMA360 Takes Place This Week
SEMA announced it is offering an online marketplace to allow manufacturers and resellers in the specialty automotive segment to connect and conduct business. Taking place November 2-6, SEMA360 was created after industry members expressed a need for a viable marketplace solution in the absence of the 2020 SEMA Show. “Creating a platform where the industry can gather
SEMA Show 2020 Cancelled
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, announced that due to COVID-19 and concerns that event facilities and services will be unavailable, the SEMA Show will not be taking place in 2020. While both event organizers and industry members have been working tirelessly to deliver an outstanding SEMA Show in November, mounting uncertainty has rendered continuing
SEMA Announces 2020 Safety Requirements
SEMA show goers will be required to wear a face masks or a face shield during the 2020 event, as part of a proactive plan to prevent the spreading of germs and provide exhibitors and attendees with a safe environment where they will be able to conduct business. With 1,800 exhibiting companies participating in the
SEMA Announces Board Election Results
Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec Inc., has been elected to the 2020–2021 SEMA Board of Directors in the Distributor/Retailer category. He will replace outgoing Board member Greg Adler of Greg Adler Motorsports, effective in July. SEMA Board members are industry representatives who volunteer their time to lead and guide the association. They are elected
Magnuson Superchargers CEO Kim Pendergast Joins SEMA Board
Kim Pendergast, owner and CEO of Magnuson Products, has been selected to serve on the SEMA Board of Directors, as Dr. Jamie Meyer, who was recently named President of Performance Racing Industry (PRI), steps down from the SEMA Board. Pendergast is an active SEMA member and industry volunteer, including serving as chair of the SEMA
SEMA Welcomes Jeff Dahlin as Sales Director
The Specialty Equipment Market Association has hired Jeff Dahlin as an industry sales director to help oversee a portfolio of client accounts and create partnerships for the SEMA Show, Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, and their accompanying monthly publications and media channels. Staff member Brendan Gillespie was promoted to industry sales manager and Reham
SEMA Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, is seeking nominations for its Hall of Fame at www.sema.org/hof. Created in 1969, the SEMA Hall of Fame recognizes people who have contributed a significant body of work to the industry over a long period of time and is the most prestigious award presented to an individual by the association.
SEMA Announces 10 Schools for its 2019-2020 Build Program
Over the course of the semester, students will gain hands-on-experience with aftermarket products, instilling them with skills in project management, installation, body-styling and team building.
Specialty Auto Parts Wins Two SEMA Awards
Specialty Auto Parts U.S.A., Inc., the parent company of Proform, and designer/manufacturer of OEM parts, received two SEMA Global Media Awards at the 2019 SEMA Show.
Join the SEMA Show Student Career Day
Join more than 40 industry-leading companies at the SEMA Show Student Career Day, taking place Monday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Paradise Event Center.
King to Debut Cutting Edge Coatings at SEMA
The 2019 SEMA Show is just around the corner, and King Engine Bearings is revving up for a show full of innovations. King will introduce two new polymer coated bearing series for extreme load racing applications, and a special polymer coated series for start/stop engines.
SEMA High School Program Expands From 1 to 10 in Two Years
The SEMA High School Vehicle Build Program, now entering its third year, will provide 10 high schools with hands-on-learning opportunities and expose hundreds of students to the $44.6 billion automotive specialty equipment industry.
SEMA Announces New Board of Directors
SEMA members vote James Lawrence, Melanie White, Kathryn Reinhardt, Chris Douglas, and Les Rudd to serve the industry.
SEMA Hall of Fame Names Three New Members
Bob Chandler, Bruce Crower and Marla Moore will receive the automotive specialty equipment industry’s highest honor as the newest members of the SEMA Hall of Fame.
SEMA Expands NHRA Youth Outreach
SEMA is expanding its youth outreach efforts by partnering with the NHRA’s Youth & Education Services (YES) Program. This initiative enables SEMA to reach and introduce students to the excitement and opportunities in motorsports, whether as a spectator, career or an overall lifestyle.
Magnuson Superchargers’ Kim Pendergast Seeks 2019 SEMA Board of Directors Seat
Magnuson Superchargers has been a member of SEMA for 40 years. At Magnuson, Pendergast is responsible for daily operations and overall corporate infrastructure including engineering, testing, product development, marketing, sales, distribution and finance.
2019 SEMA Show Registration Now Open
Registration for the trade-only 2019 SEMA Show is now open at www.semashow.com/register. The annual trade show is set for Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 5-8, 2019, in Las Vegas and is where the $43 billion specialty automotive industry will come together to conduct business.