REGISTER NOW WWW.SEMASHOW.COM Section Host Pages 3 18 October 1, 2012 www.semashow.com Volume 11, Issue 1 Pages 19 42 Pages 43 48 Pages 49 56 Pages 57 58 Pages 59 66 Pages 67 70 Pages 71 74 Pages 75 82 Pages 83 88 Pages 89 90 Pages 91 98 Companies that are interested in the off-road segment of the automotive aftermarket industry will be treated to a new Off-Road Success Center, presented by OMIX-ADA/Rugged Ridge. This educational display will be located in booth #30147 of the upper South Hall in the LVCC and will provide business owners and decision makers with a purpose-built venue to exchange ideas, learn new concepts for success and network with other like-minded people. The Center will offer educational seminars, one-on-one consultations, demonstrations and free print materials along with a range of vehicles that will include vintage models provided by Jeep Jamboree USA and OMIX-ADA. IDEAS ALIVE: Featuring the New Products Showcase Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase is among the most visited attractions at the SEMA Show. With hundreds of products featured in display cases, the area helps attendees to get an overview of what s new and debuting at the Show. The New Products Showcase featured annually at the SEMA Show is a main stop for buyers and media. And for exhibitors it s a no-brainer, because the first product category entered in the New Product Showcase is free. In addition to new products, exhibitors can also register Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2
SEMA Award Winners to Be Announced For the third year in a row, SEMA Show exhibitors will identify the hottest vehicle platforms during the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The winning models will be presented with the coveted SEMA Award in four categories: Hottest Car, Hottest Truck, Hottest 4x4-SUV and Hottest Sport Compact. SEMA Show exhibitors are the visionaries of the industry, said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. Their decision to display a vehicle in their booth is a statement about what they see as the hottest trending vehicles for the year ahead. Show organizers will tally every Show booth vehicle (each booth vehicle representing one vote) to identify the most prominent vehicle models in the four categories, and the winners will garner the SEMA Award honors for the year. The SEMA Show typically includes more than 700 qualified booth vehicles. While each entry is a rolling work of art, the SEMA Award winners highlight platforms with massive customizing potential. The winners will be announced on opening day, Tuesday, October 30, at the Vehicle Technology Center in the LVCC Grand Lobby at 9:00 a.m. Off-Road Success Center Debuts, Continued from page 1 Each seminar will be facilitated by OMIX personnel and led by industry specialists, who will share best practices, tips and tricks for maximizing sales and operational and marketing strategies within the off-road industry. Examples and case studies will also be presented, making the Success Center the ideal educational venue for attendees interested in the ever-popular off-road market. Planned seminars will include: Social Media: Find, Connect and Engage Customers Build Relevant Content and Consumer Advocates to Achieve Greater Success. Tuesday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m., booth #30147. Facilitated by OMIX-ADA Director of Marketing Henk VanDongen, featuring the social-media case study of legendary off-road enthusiast Dave Doetsch, builder of awardwinning Jeepzilla and Black Widow, with a soon-to-be-confirmed socialmedia expert. Dealerships Dealt a Winning Hand How Jeep and Truck Dealerships Win Profit in the Aftermarket. Tuesday, October 30 at 2:00 p.m., booth #30147. Facilitated by OMIX-ADA Business Development Manager Ray Weaver with case study testimonials by a Jeep dealership that has successfully adopted this approach. Data Is the Engine How to Obtain, Understand and Simplify the Loading of Effective Product Data. Wednesday, October 31 at 10:00 a.m., booth #30147. Facilitated by OMIX-ADA Director of Purchasing Gonzalo Manotas and led by SEMA Data Co-op CEO Jon Wyly. Dare to Dream Use Your Passion to Increase Sales in the Jeep and Off-Road Market. Wednesday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m., booth #30147. Hear OMIX-ADA Founder and President Al Azadi s personal story and learn how you can leverage your own expertise to a higher degree from an expert management consultant. CA$H, the Fuel of Your Business How to Effectively Create Cash From Your Operations. Thursday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m., booth #30147. Facilitated by OMIX-ADA Vice President and General Manager Brandon Seadorf with key speakers, including a sales growth expert and a logistics expert. Bricks vs. Clicks How Do Brickand-Mortar Stores Profitably Compete With Online Retailers? Thursday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m., booth #30147. Facilitated by OMIX-ADA Business Development This British 44 Willys Special Air Services Jeep will also be displayed in the Off-Road Success Center. Manager Steve Trudeau with a key retail sales expert. Recession-Proof Your Truck Business Lifestyle Sells! Friday, November 2 at 10:00 a.m., booth #30147. Facilitated by OMIX-ADA National Sales Manager Pat Johnson and hosted by SEMA Senior Manager of Market Research Gavin Knapp. For more information on the Off-Road Success Center, visit www.omix-ada.com/sema. IDEAS ALIVE: Featuring the New Products Showcase, Continued from page 1 to display in an area available for Featured Products products that have been previously introduced. This provides companies with the opportunity to display their newest innovations alongside their best sellers. Buyers and media often make the New Products Showcase their first stop, visiting the area even before the Show opens on Tuesday morning, said SEMA Vice President of Communications and Events Peter MacGillivray. Visitors will note the products that interest them in the Showcase and create a list of exhibitors that they want to visit. This often becomes their plan for the week. For buyers, the New Products Showcase is a one-stop shop where the most innovative products are displayed. The electronic scanning feature makes it quick and easy to collect product and contact information and high-resolution images of the selected products. The SEMA Show is a trade-only event that takes place Tuesday Friday, October 30 November 2, 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. 2 SEMA Show Daily
NHRA/NASCAR Drivers Battle for Charity Kyle Busch s Rowdy Edition Camry gets a front-end treatment by the crew from Detroit Speed Inc. based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Motorsports Technical Center team in Torrance, California, connects the chassis, body and engine block on Antron Brown s Family Dragster Sequoia. It s not every day NASCAR and NHRA drivers go headto-head, but that s exactly what the Toyota Racing Dream Build Challenge has in store for fans leading up to the SEMA Show. It s a vehicle build competition that brings fans inside the builders shops to observe the process firsthand. Vehicle build competitions aren t new, but Toyota s is offering fans front row seats throughout the entire build by inviting them to tune in to daily video reports and allowing them to vote to determine the winner. The Toyota Racing Dream Build promises to be an engaging experience for fans who might end up witnessing Ford Out Front Ford will again feature its current crop of star drivers and racing vehicles in the Ford Out Front exhibition just outside the halls of the LVCC. The Ford Out Front experience will showcase Ford high-performance drivers performing drifting, Gymkhana and freestyle demonstrations in Ford highperformance products. In 2011, Ford brought drivers Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Ken Block to the SEMA Show, and the program is slated to be just as exciting for 2012. Be there for driving demonstrations by drifting masters. Clint Bowyer, along with Steve and Darell of RKM Performance Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, plan changes to his Tekked-Out Prius. The team at Racer Engineering in San Jacinto, California, is redesigning Alexis DeJoria s Toyota Tundra, making a Pre-Runner that performs both off-road and on-track. NASCAR-star Kyle Busch trash-talking NHRA-standout Antron Brown, or Alexis DeJoria goading Clint Bowyer. It s not every day NASCAR Circle Track drivers get to compete against NHRA drag racers. As if driver pride wasn t enough of an incentive, the winning driver s charity will receive a $50,000 prize. To keep this contest fair, every driver was given the same resources to complete the builds, and each had a limited time window in which to get it done. No one knows what s going to happen yet, but the 28-episode reality-style series developed around the contest should keep fans coming back Continued on page 10 Ford will again feature its current crop of star drivers and racing vehicles in the Ford Out Front exhibition just outside the halls of the LVCC. RACING & PERFORMANCE Current as of August 23, 2012 Adomani Electric...34225 A-Belt-Lin Industrial & Trading Co. Ltd....21224 ACC Performance Products...23322 AccuAir Suspension...21355 ACE Fuel Systems/ASNU...22721 Ace Manufacturing & Parts Co....20765 Acme Manufacturing Co....23431 ADDCO Industries Inc....23937 Advance Adapters...22629 Advanced Clutch Technology Inc. (ACT)...21249 AEM Electronics...24313 AEM Induction Systems...23053 Aeromotive Inc....23229 afe Power...21301 AG Suspension...24618 Ahwooga.com...21223 Ain Tec Industrial Co. Ltd....25124 Air Flow Research........................20733 Air Lift Co....23233 AIRAID Filter Co...24743 Akrapovic...25149 ALIENTECH SRL...20539 America Parts USA...25221 American Racing Headers...21409 AMSOIL Inc...24661 ANSA...22321 AnzoUSA...20333 ARP Inc...22549 Atech Motorsports...24529 ATI Performance Products...20577 ATS Diesel Performance...23025 ATS USA...31241 A2Z Racer Gear...21563 Auburn Gear Inc....22621 Aurora Bearing Co...20557 AutoGuide.com...25075 Auto Meter...22931 Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE)...31237 Automotive Research Center of Auto Club of Southern California...33242 Auto-Physics............................23022 Badger Air-Brush Co....24113 Baja Designs Inc...23333 B&M Racing & Performance/Flowmaster/Hurst..22343 Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. LLC.............21443 BASF-The Chemical Co...21455 BBK Performance Inc....24515 BC Racing...21625 BD Diesel Performance...20569 Better Life Technology LLC...21205 Billy Boat Performance...23024 Bilstein Shock Absorbers...23361 BluePrint Engines...24713 BorgWarner Turbo Systems...21635 Borla Performance Industries...23667 Brad Penn Lubricants...33244 Braille Battery...24419 The Brake Man Inc....22832 BrakeQuip...21228 Brembo North America Inc....23561 Buddy Bar Casting...23316 Bully Dog Technologies...21361 Burns Stainless LLC...20048 Caddyshack Golf Cars...24931 Camco Auto Sangyo Co. Ltd....20729 C&R Racing Inc...25263 Canton Racing Products...24519 Caravan Global...23329 Car Mate USA/RAZO...20627 Carroll Shelby Engine Co./DenBeste Motorsports...21557 CarTech/SA Design...22534 Centerforce Clutches...24137 CFR Performance...20004 Champion Oil...20062 Championship Auto Shows Inc....23337 Changzhou Yu Chen International Trade Co. Ltd...35235 Chih Yu Enterprise Co. Ltd...21725 Cipher Auto...32223 Cixi SALENT Rubber and Plastic Science & Technology Co. Ltd....20773 Classic Design Concepts...21335 CleanTools Inc...23413 CML USA...20542 CNRacing Performance Products Co. Ltd...34273 Cometic Gasket Inc...20346 COMP Performance Group...22613, 22713 CORSA Performance Exhausts...24223 Covercraft Industries Inc...23343 Coverite Industries Inc....22823 Continued on page 14 SEMA Show Daily 3
Thirty SEMA Member Companies Supply Products for the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women Vehicle to be unveiled at the 2012 SEMA Show then auctioned to raise funds for SEMA Scholarship Fund The all-female vehicle customization project known as the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, featuring a 13 Ford Mustang GT donated by Ford Motor Co., is on target for the unveiling of winning design High Gear at this year s SEMA Show on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. The customized vehicle, which was built at Source Interlink Media s headquarters in El Segundo, California, will be auctioned on ebay immediately following the reveal with proceeds slated for the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Foundation an organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket leaders and innovators. Thirty aftermarket manufacturers, retailers and suppliers provided more than 50 high-performance components for this historic all-female SEMA Mustang Build. Custom installations and vehicle modifications include an E-Force Supercharger System from Edelbrock; front and rear brakes from Wilwood; lowering springs from H&R; a suspension system from Whiteline USA; an exhaust system from MagnaFlow; a stereo system from Kicker; P Zero tires from Pirelli; and Forgeline GA1R wheels with a custom finish. In addition to the customization of a Ford Mustang GT by an all-female build team, many of the products donated to the build came from companies that are owned by women. SEMA Businesswomen s Network (SBN) volunteer Theresa Contreres removed underhood components so that the area could be painted black to conform to the project s paint scheme. It was amazing to experience the huge amount of support offered by the SEMA-member companies, stated Susan Carpenter, SEMA Businesswomen s Network (SBN) Product Coordinator. The response was overwhelmingly positive in support of the scholarship fund and to raise awareness of women in the automotive aftermarket. Many of the companies not only provided product at no charge, but also sent female representatives to install their product onsite. From the beginning, we felt that the build would have a lot of great energy, commented Lindy Jewell of H&R Special Springs. I knew our suspension would be a perfect addition to this amazing project. We encourage and support these unique ideas to broaden the aftermarket awareness. The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women, completed late August, involved five primary teams and team leaders, including the Powertrain Team (JoAnn Bortles), Paint and Body Team (Theresa Contreras), Undercarriage Team (Mollie Lewis), Interior and Sound System Team (Kristin Cline), and the Quality Inspection Team (Jennifer LaFever). Being a part of this project has been thrilling, stated Coelette Chenier, marketing coordinator, MagnaFlow. With the help of my team member, Laurie Paolone, I learned how to successfully install an exhaust system as well as several other products. Now, I feel like I can do anything, and someday I m going to customize a vehicle of my own. The SBN vehicle build task force is comprised of Task Force Chair Rose Kawasaki (Exports International), Project Vehicle Coordinator Sherry Kollien (Ford Motor Co.), Assembly Coordinator Kellie Colf (Colf Creative Resources), PR/Media Coordinator Camee Edelbrock (Schiefer Media Inc.) and Product Coordinator Susan Carpenter (JR Products). Advisors include Mike Spagnola (Street Scene Equipment), Joel Ayres (Bedslide/ Tākit) and Marla Moore (Hypertech). For a complete list of the supporting SEMA member companies as well as a list of SBN team members and their bios, visit www.sema.org/ semamustangbuild. Follow the build progress online at www.youtube.com/ motortrend and www.hotrod.com. Exquisitely Crafted Pinewood Cars on Display at SEMA Show Some of the nation s best custom car and hot-rod builders recently took part in the 3rd annual Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Pinewood Builders Challenge. Thirteen well-known builders created one-of-a-kind miniature hot rods in the style of pinewood derby cars. The cars were raced at the annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Races in Pomona, California, with the car built by Derek White of Street Vizions winning the race. All of these cars will be on display at the annual SEMA Show and then placed on ebay for auction from October 30 November 8. All proceeds from the auction will go to support SEMA Cares and their two great children s charities: Childhelp and Victory Junction Camp. This pinewood car, built by Bubba s East Coast Rods & Customs Tom Lloyd, is based on the 32 Ford Bubba built for the first episode of an upcoming network TV show. 4 SEMA Show Daily
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New Products Preview Racing & Performance Products at the 2012 SEMA Show AccuAir Suspension Booth #21355 The new i-level app will give users full control over their Air Suspension System through a smartphone, ipad or ipod touch. The app will be designed to look and operate very similar to the popular e-level TouchPad interface, yet the iphone and Android s vast capabilities will allow for expanded features. Information: www.accuair.com or 805-481-6500. Gibson Performance Booth #22961 Metal Mulisha Exhaust by Gibson Performance hits the market hard with an all-new sound and style for Jeep JK 07 present two- and fourdoor models owners. Each black ceramic-coated system bumps up the decibels with a throaty tone and features Metal Mulisha Stainless Steel Skull badges wrapped around HUGE dual 5-in. rear-exit exhaust tips. Information: www.gibsonperformance.com or 951-372-1220. Airflow Research Booth #20733 Airflow Research proudly introduces the fully CNC ported AFR 300cc. According to the company, this high-flowing (390 cfm @.700 lift) oval port head really packs a punch not only with tremendous air speed from its extremely efficient port design, but enough total cfm to approach 800 hp in an aggressive combination. Information: www.airflowresearch.com or 877-235-4466. CORSA Performance Exhausts Booth #24223 CORSA Performance Exhausts announces its high-performance exhaust systems are available for the 12 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 and 5.7L R/T. The cat-back exhaust systems feature a straight-through, 2.5-in. non-restrictive design that maximizes airflow to improve performance and fuel economy. Available for both manual and automatic transmissions, the Challenger exhaust systems have a dual rear-exit design with rectangular GTX 2 polished tips. Information: www.corsaperformance.com or 800-486-0999. Firestone Booth #23013 Firestone Industrial Products offers two new Air-Rite air accessory systems designed to provide an instant air source to Firestone s complete line of air helper springs. The new Xtra Duty Remote Air Command and Xtreme Duty Remote Air Command Systems each feature a wireless controller for easier installation. They also allow users to remotely adjust their vehicles for varying load conditions and inflate items, such as motorcycle, truck and RV tires. Information: www.firestoneip.com or 317-818-8688. Flowmaster Booth #22343 With the release of its Scavenger Series Elite Headers, Flowmaster s tubular exhaust manifolds incorporate many of the most desirable features and benefits of high-end headers into a competitively priced package. Laser-cut ⅜-in.-thick flanges are standard on the entire line as well as 16-gauge 409S stainless steel primary tubing, and the entire line comes standard with a high-temp silver ceramic coating. Information: www.flowmastermufflers.com or 707-544-4761. Continued on page 12 6 SEMA Show Daily
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Racing and Performance Keynote The Racing and Performance Keynote, to be presented on the opening day of the SEMA Show, Tuesday, October 30, from 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m., in the Vehicle Technology Center in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center will feature Nick Woodman, founder and CEO of GoPro. Attendees can expect Woodman a racer himself to elaborate on how he and his team created a new product segment that defines and motivates the culture of motorsports and performance enthusiasts, and how their modular upgrade systems encourage people to buy deeper into the GoPro system. After receiving a degree in Visual Arts from the University of California San Diego, Woodman founded an online promotions company Fun Bug. In 2001, Woodman sold Fun Bug and took off surfing and traveling the world. The decision sparked the idea to create the now-popular wearable and gear-mountable camera, and, in 2002, Woodman founded GoPro. After years of research and planning, the company released its first product, the GoPro HERO, a 28mm film-based camera that was worn on the wrist. Made up of some of Woodman s friends and family members, the early GoPro team established the company as a true innovator by continually iterating on the product, moving from a film-based camera to a digital still and video camera. A lifetime extreme sports enthusiast, Woodman was learning how to race cars when he was compelled to move the camera from his wrist to the top of his car. This simple idea led to an array of camera-mounting devices for everything from helmets to surfboards and even dog collars. In 2010, GoPro officially rolled out its first high-definition camera, the HD HERO, changing the game for in-motion image capture. GoPro has GoPro s 2011 SEMA Show exhibit featured the Monster Tajima vehicle that won Pike s Peak. grown to a team of more than 230 based in Half Moon Bay, California, and is considered one of the world s fastest-growing companies. Its line of wearable and gear-mountable cameras are used by more consumers, professional athletes and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. Today, GoPro products are sold in more than 140 countries worldwide. Hot Rodders of Tomorrow High school teams from across the country will compete for the national championship title by tearing down and rebuilding identical high-performance 350ci Chevrolet small-block engines fitted with top performance parts. Tailored after the efforts that go on between rounds of drag races throughout the country, the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Showdown at SEMA is the culmination of eight preliminary competitions around the nation, each of which will send a regional champion to Las Vegas. The final tale will be told by the team with the fastest time and the least number of penalty points. Look for the final rounds this year on the outside plaza in front of the Central Hall near the Car Crazy Studio. Nick Woodman, founder and CEO of GoPro, will be a featured speaker during the Racing and Performance Keynote session. GoPro s success in establishing its products as the world s most versatile cameras has established GoPro It as a new phrase in the lexicon of performance enthusiasts from motorsports to action sports. DRIVE THE WORLD S LARGEST FLEET OF EXOTIC CARS ON A RACETRACK. And brag for years. VISIT EXOTICS RACING IN THE FRONT SILVER LOT AND AT BOOTH 30273. To schedule your laps, call 702.405.7223. For Group Event information, email: groupevent@exoticsracing.com 8 SEMA Show Daily EXOTICSRACING.COM 702.405.7223 FROM $199 FOR 5 LAPS 14 MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM
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Popular NHRA Breakfast to Showcase Snake & Mongoose Movie Trailer World Premiere The annual NHRA Breakfast remains one of the SEMA Show s most popular events. Last year s Nitro Generation presentations packed the house. This year s breakfast will feature Don The Snake Prudhomme and Tom The Mongoose McEwen. This year s NHRA Breakfast offers an opportunity to see the world-premiere trailer of the upcoming Snake & Mongoose motion picture. The movie, produced by Stephen Nemeth and Robin Brody, whose company, Entertainment Universe financed the production, is expected to be released in the spring of 2013. The ever-popular continental breakfast will be held Wednesday, October 31, from 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. at the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH) Ballrooms A B. It is open to all registered SEMA Show attendees. After showing the exclusive five-minute Snake & Mongoose trailer, the audience will participate in a special Q&A with breakfast panelists Don The Snake Prudhomme and Tom The Mongoose McEwen, along with the movie s writer, Alan Paradise, and producer, Robin Brody. In addition, the original Snake and Mongoose NHRA Funny Cars will be on display. Following the NHRA Breakfast, there will be an exclusive autograph session with Prudhomme and McEwen, who will be signing limited-edition Snake & Mongoose movie posters at the NHRA booth #22329. NHRA/NASCAR Drivers Battle for Charity, continued from page 3 for more. Race fans around the world will be following the whole thing at www.toyotaracingdreambuild.com, where fans will be able to vote. The Camry, Prius, Sequoia and Tundra serve as the vehicles to be specially modified. Fans will be able to vote starting on October 20 and can vote every day via Facebook (www.facebook.com/toyotaracing) for 10 days leading up to Toyota announcing the winner on October 30. That will go down at Toyota s SEMA press conference taking place at the Toyota display in booth #24801. Those who aren t able to attend the SEMA Show can watch the announcement in its entirety via Live Stream. So what s in it for you besides just having fun watching your favorite driver duke it out with his or her rivals? Toyota Racing is giving away prizes each day of voting, and one lucky winner will get a Dream Trip at the end of the contest. There should be plenty of blood, sweat and tears as each team races to the finish line. And it goes without saying, but a little drama never hurts either. Let s see what happens next! 10 SEMA Show Daily
Global Rallycross Championship to Stage Race at SEMA Show Courtesy of QBA/ERC24.com Tanner Foust, driver of this Ford Fiesta Global RallyCross car, will headline the Racing and Performance Forum panel session at this year s Technology Briefing Seminar (TBS) program during the 2012 SEMA Show. Global Rallycross Championship will bring the spectacle of rallycross racing to the 2012 SEMA Show, the largest automotive industry event of its kind, this October 30. We have been working hard with the SEMA team and are thrilled that we will be racing at this year s event. It will be a great opportunity to showcase the incredible technology of rallycross cars in front of this amazing gathering of aftermarket suppliers from around the world. We want to open their eyes to the excitement of rallycross and show how cool these production-based B and C segment cars are, explained Brian Gale, Global Rallycross Championship co-founder and president. The race will take place on opening night, Tuesday, October 30, on a course specially constructed on LVCC grounds directly across from the convention hall. Motorsports inspires and motivates millions of consumers around the world, said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. We re excited that Global Rallycross Championship is coming to Las Vegas during the SEMA Show week, as it will give entrepreneurs from our industry a first-hand look at the opportunities this burgeoning sport represents and the new consumer demographic it attracts. Global Rallycross will also be featured in SEMA s Racing and Performance Forum at 1:00 p.m. on October 30. The Forum will be moderated by John Waraniak, SEMA vice president of vehicle technology and include Jamie Allison, director of Ford Racing, Jim Campbell, vice president of GM performance vehicles and motorsports, and Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of street and racing technology brand and motorsports, Chrysler Group. We want to thank the leadership at SEMA for working with us to add this event to our 2012 calendar. It is an amazing opportunity that we couldn t pass up, and we see it as being the perfect follow up to our event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29 where the $25,000 Discount Tire Cup will be decided, added Gale. Several of the sport s biggest names are in contention, including Travis Pastrana, winner of the last round at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Ken Block of WRC and Gymkhana 5 fame, Top Gear USA s Tanner Foust and drifting champion Samuel Hubinette. It is going to be an amazing battle. The event will be televised on the ESPN networks. SEMA Show Daily 11
New Products Preview Racing & Performance Products at the 2012 SEMA Show Continued from page 6 Design Engineering Booth #20113 Ny-Trex, the nitrous oxide division of Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) introduces a hi-flo aluminum 15-lb. bottle designed with a powdercoated, high-gloss finish stamped with the highly recognizable Ny-Trex Nitrous lime green logo. The new 15-lb. wet black bottle is precision made from the finest materials and features: a CGA-660 chrome-plated high flow valve, a stainless steel durable siphon tube, a ⅛-in. NPT gauge port and a bottle burst disc rated at 300 psi. Information: www.designengineering.com or 800-264-9472. Hedman Performance Group Booth #22543 According to the Hedman Performance Group, its new X-Pipe produces a smoother exhaust note and increased volumetric efficiency of the entire system, resulting in increased power. Now owners of 86 07 Ford Mustang V8s have a new, direct fit X-Pipe solution from Hedman. Information: www.hedmanperformancegroup.com or 562-921-0404. Hotchkis Booth #21261 According to Hotchkis, its new C-10 Lower Spring Kit offers truck owners the performance and ride height benefits of the company s coil spring technology. Specifically designed for maximum performance gain and a smooth comfortable ride, this kit features a front 2-in. drop spring with a rate of 1,500 lbs./ in. while the rear lowers the truck 6 in. with a rate of 380 lbs./in. Information: www.hotchkis.net or 888-735-6425. Hellwig Products Booth #20371 Hellwig Products is proud to announce its new Big Wig Air Spring Kit. These kits feature a 2,800-lb. bag for each side and heavy-duty brackets. With up to 3 in. more free height, these air springs have more air volume to provide ride quality and performance, especially with a large load in the bed. Information: www.hellwigproducts.com or 800-367-5480. Edelbrock Booth #22538, #22643 Edelbrock is excited to announce the release of its E-Force Supercharger system (PN1532) for 09 10 Challenger, Charger and 300C equipped with a 5.7L Hemi engine. This design is engineered and manufactured by Edelbrock and features an Eaton Twin Vortices Series (TVS) 2300 GEN VI rotor assembly the same internals used on the Corvette ZR-1. According to the company, this system increases the performance of the stock engine, from 360 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque (as measured at the flywheel) to 506 hp and 501 lb.-ft. of torque. Information: www.edelbrock.com or 310-781-2222. 12 SEMA Show Daily
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RACING & PERFORMANCE Continued from page 3 Current as of August 23, 2012 Coverking...20513 CP-Carrillo LLC...23128 Craftsman...21229 Crane Cams...25217 CSF Cooling-Racing & High Performance Division..21533 Cusco USA Inc./Winmax...21521 Custom Diesel Inc./ Malicious Performance Products...20622 Custom Paints Ltd...25079 Dart Machinery/Industrial Evolution...20722 Darton Sleeves...21210 Dash Designs...22720 David Carey Inc....33223 Davies Craig Pty. Ltd...35229 Daystar Products...23659 DCI Performance Products...25128 DeatschWerks...20646 Defenderworx...20259 Delta Tech Industries LLC...22729 Demon Carburetion...22525 Depo Racing Technology Co. Ltd...20045 Derale Performance...22337 Design Engineering Inc...20113 DevilsOwn Injection...20759 DiabloSport...20013 Diamond Eye Performance...20564 Different Trend Inc....20647 Dimsport...24427 Disc Brakes Australia...23516 DJ Safety...21719 Doug Thorley Headers.....................24737 Drew Technologies...22824 DRP Performance Products...20769 DSC...30255 DSPORT Magazine...24817 D.S.S. Racing...23320 Dynapack Dynamometers...20671 Dynatek Technologies...21202 Dynocom Industries...20123 Dynojet Research...20343 Dynotech Driveshafts...20751 Eagle Specialty Products Inc...23631 Easy Performance Products...21745 Eaton Performance Products...23043, 34211 EBC Brakes...24975 Edelbrock Corp....22538, 22643 Edge Products/Superchips...23243 Eibach...23265 Eight Stack Fuel Injection...21721 E-Motion Products...22826 E-MOTION USA...20565 E-MOTOR USA Inc...21234 EMPI Inc....23035 ENEOS Motor Oil...31273 Energy Suspension...22967 Engine Builder Magazine...23428 Engine Pro...25121 EnvisionTEC...32266 ESAB Welding & Cutting Products...21401 E-Stopp...25225 E3 Spark Plugs...24216 Everlast Power Equipment...24432 Exedy Globalparts Corp...20053 Exospeed Racing Wheels...21206 Exotics Racing...30273 Extreme Outback Products...22927 E-Z UP International Inc....20570 Factory Five Racing Inc...23927 FAST (Fuel Air Spark Technology)...22613, 22713 Featherlite Inc...20713 Ferrea Racing Components...24329 Fidanza (Flywheels & Clutches)...22732 Finixx New Technology...24921 Firestone Industrial Products................23013 FK Rod Ends...24981 Flex-a-lite Consolidated...22513 Flitz International Ltd....23813 FLO~PRO Performance Exhaust...21661 FMS Automotive/ATS Design...20241 Forecast Product Development Corp.....24122 Fragola Performance Systems...24981 Frana Vehicles...23216 FRAP...21707 Fuel Doctor...24921 Fuelab...21646 Garrett by Honeywell...24613 GFB...20666 G-Force Racing Gear......................20050 GGB Bearing Technology...20066 Gibson Performance Exhaust...22961 Gold Eagle Co...20133 Golden State Gear........................24031 Goodridge USA Inc....24213 GoPro...20353 Granatelli Motor Sports Inc....23723 Grant Products...22427 Grassroots Motorsports...24425 Green Filter USA...24237 GreenLight...30251 Griffin Thermal Products...24935 Ground Force Suspension...24237 GROWit LLC...23720 Haitima Corp...21713 Haltech Engine Management Systems....20266 Hamsar Diversco Inc.....23425 H&R Special Springs LP....21601 Hangzhou Changzhi Parts Co. Ltd....25120 Hangzhou Farfly Auto Parts Ltd.....34222 Hangzhou Haihua Import & Export Co. Ltd....33221 Hangzhou Magic Power Racing Parts Ltd.....21737 Hawk Performance Products Group...23351 HD Performance Auto Parts Co. Ltd.....20664 Heartthrob Exhaust....23522 Heatshield Products....23831 Hedman Performance Group....22543 Hefei Royal Ching International Trading Co. Ltd.....32262 Hella Inc....22526 Hellwig Products Co. Inc.....20371 High Performance Gear....24623 Hi-Lustre Car Care Products...20034 Hi-Tach Oil....33266 Holley Performance Products....22667 Hoodlift by Warrior Products...20079 Hotchkis Sport Suspension...21261 House of Kolor by Valspar....23513 Howards Cams...23724 HP Tuners LLC...23124 HPP Heide Performance Products...25167 HRE Wheels...22359 Huichang Co.....20644 Hypertech Inc....20613 Hypertherm Inc.....24783 ID4motion....31250 IMIS-International Motorsports Industry Show...20727 Industrial Injection Diesel Performance....20167 Inglese....22613, 22713 Injen Technology Co.....21435 Innovate Motorsports....22819 intech Trailers...21759 Intense Automotive Design Research and Development...24217 Intercomp....20766 Intro-Tech Automotive Inc....24775 Invictus by S-MAX...20545 IPCW..................................20663 I Performance....24751 Ironclad Performance Wear....25267 ISIS Power....24959 ISSPRO Inc..............................24233 JAMAR Performance by Belt Drives Ltd.....21216 JE Pistons....22820 Jet-Hot High Performance Coatings....24717 JET Performance Products....23613 Jiangsu Chaoli Electric....23221 Jihshyh International Co. Ltd.....20267 Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil....25117 JRi Shocks...21551 Justice Brothers Inc.....22922 Kaeser Compressors Inc.....20253 Kamak Dynamics....20163 K&N Engineering Inc.....22943 K&P Engineering....20012 Kawasaki Turbo System....21749 KC HiLiTES Inc.....23637 KD Kanopy....22828 Kennol Performance Oil...35288 Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.....20278, 20378, 20578 K-Mac Suspension....20276 Kombat T98 Luxury Armored SUV...25033 KONI Shock Absorbers....23835 Kooks Custom Headers....21647 Koyorad Racing..........................20537 K-Tuned....24797 KW Automotive North America Inc.....24535 L.A. Sleeve Co....20555 LDK-Deyuan Bearing Factory....35243 Leonardo Diagnostic Tool....25027 Liang Fei Industry Co. Ltd....20640 Light Racing...20233 Lincoln Electric Co.....23525 Lingenfelter Performance Engineering...24655 Litespeed Racing...24023 Lithium Pros...22932 Livernois Motorsports & Engineering LLC....20078 Longevity Welding....25271 LUBER...25025 Mackin Industries Inc.....22813, 22913 MagnaFlow Exhaust Products....23543 Magnum Performance Turbos....25265 Magnuson Products....24643 MAHLE Motorsports....20547 Manley Performance Products...22519 Maradyne High Performance Fans...22923 Marshall Instruments....23421 MasterCraft Safety....24033 MAVTV...34265 McGaughys Suspension....21415 McLeod Racing LLC....22837 ME Wagner Performance...20767 Mechanix Wear Inc....24835 MechMan Alternators....21755 Meguiar s Inc.....23643 Mentor Parts International Co. Ltd.....21220 Meyers Publishing...22439 Meziere Enterprises....23225 MFactory Competition Products...21731 Midwest Control...20060 Militec USA....25220 Miller Electric Manufacturing Co.....24013, 24117 Milodon Inc.....22735 Mirai Powersports....21733 Mitsubishi Turbo...30281 Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool....20533 Mobil 1....24243 Moroso Performance Products....22417 Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners....22557 Motive Gear....23567 Motor State Distributing....25125 Motovicity Distribution...25157 Motul....24523 MSD Performance........................23127 Mustang Dynamometer...21241 NASCAR....22299 National Emblem Inc.....22728 National Hot Rod Association...22329 National Performance Warehouse/ Speed Warehouse....23621 NC CAR....34224 Neutron Motorsports/ Eliminator Truck Accessories...20157 NGK Spark Plugs...23313 Ningbo Henri Development Trade Co. Ltd.....20761 Ningbo Racing Performance Products Co. Ltd....23423 Ningbo Sunrising Silicone Hose Co. Ltd.....20662 Ningbo Xinlu Polyurethane Industrial Co. Ltd...20658 Ningbo Yinzhou GNS Auto Parts Co. Ltd.....20623 Northern Factory Sales Inc.....20526 NRG Innovations...24791 Objet Geometries....24332 ODYSSEY Battery by EnerSys....24967 Ohlins USA....21515 OPTIMA Batteries....22755 OS Giken...20127 PaceSetter Performance Products....22829 Painless Performance Products....22657 Palmer Performance Engineering....20523 Penske Racing Shocks....25017 PERDE...21767 Performance Auto & Sound Magazine...24415 Performance Bearing...20775 Performance Business Magazine...22523 Performance Electronics Ltd....20044 Performance Racing Industry....22625 Performance Tube Bending Inc...............20559 Perma-Cool Products....23324 PerTronix Performance Products....22421 Phenix Industries...20365 Pilot Automotive....20213 Pin Hsiu Rubber Co. Ltd.....21201 Pirngder Industry Co. Ltd....25227 Pitboxes.com....20177 PLX Devices....20327 PML Inc....23826 Popular Mechanics Magazine...20016 Power Stop....22435 PPE...21255 PPG Industries Inc.....24501 Premier Performance....21327 Prestolite Performance/Mr. Gasket....22531 Procar Custom Seating Systems by SCAT....22635 ProCharger...24121 Procomp Electronics Inc....20737 ProHeader Inc.....23117 Projx Auto Inc............................24629 Prosport Gauges Inc.....21211 PROTHANE Products....24037 PRW Industries....23217 Pulstar....20025 Pypes Performance Exhaust...21527 QA1...23255 Quarter Master...22613, 22713 Quick Time Performance....24433 Race Car Dynamics Inc./RCD Suspension....21349 RaceDeck...21501 Race Ramps...21215 Racer Media & Marketing Inc.....21701 Raceway Garage Tile Manufacturing....21226 RacingJunk.com....20633 Racing Power Co....23817 Ram Air SS...35245 Rancho/Dynomax....25131 Rapid Scan 3D....32245 RCF Technologies Inc.....32277 Redhorse Performance...25223 Red Line Synthetic Oil Corp....22725 REMUS Innovation...20227 RHS (Racing Head Service)....22613, 22713 Richard Petty Driving Experience...21258 Road Magnet Performance Springs....20076 Road Rage Gages LLC...21715 Robert Pond Motorsports...21723 Rockland Standard Gear Inc.....20753 Romeo Ferraris USA....25163 Ron Francis Wiring....24829 Ross Racing Pistons...23625 Royal Purple...23713 Sanctiond Automotive Group....25055 S&B Filters Inc.....23537 SCAT Enterprises Inc.....22637 Scotchman Industries....20553 SCT Performance....21423 Sebring Tuning/Jim Cook Racing...23321 Seibon Carbon....21613 7th Phase Inc.....20771 Shanghai Jiawen Performance Industries Co. Ltd....32237 Shanghai Neway Insourcing Co. Ltd....21711 Sharpe Products...21757 Shining Monkey Corp....20069 Shop Crane by Gorbel...20747 SICOM Composite Ceramic Brakes and Clutches...30219 Simpson Race Products...21705 SIRIUS Light Technology Co. Ltd....20636 SLP Performance Parts Inc..................21343 Snappin Turtle Tie Downs...21547 Sniper Motorsports Inc....22624 Snow Performance Inc....20117 Sonnax Industries...20038 Source Interlink Media...22743 SPAL USA...24437 SPC Performance...20233 SPEC Clutches & Flywheels...21537 Spec-D Tuning...20141 Specialty Auto Parts/Proform...22367 Specialty Products Co...20233 Speed Dawg Shift Knobs...20176 Spring Mountain Motorsports...20653 Sprint Booster USA/HSD Suspension USA...21511 Sprintex Superchargers...20171 Spyder Auto...24761 Squash Performance...21709 SR*S TUNING...33268 Stabilus...24733 Stage 8 Locking Fasteners...23121 Standard Motor Products Inc...24130 Stewart Warner...22317 StopTech/Power Slot...23057 Strange Engineering/US Gear Corp....22618 Stratasys 3D Printers & Production Systems...23913 STS Turbo...23822 Super Toy Products by Farrow Fabricating...20745 SuperFlow Dynamometers & Flowbenches...21505 SuperPro Suspension...23323 Surf City Garage...25175 SWAY-A-WAY...21254 Swisstrax Corp...........................21321 Synapse Engineering Inc...21741 Synchrotech Transmissions Inc...21729 TABZONE...25016 Taizhou Hengxin Auto Parts Co. Ltd...20654 Tanabe USA Inc...25021 Taylor/Vertex...23437 TCI...22613, 22713 TechAFX Inc....30269 Techflex Inc....23029 Tech Line Coatings Inc....20561 TEIN USA Inc...24917 Thermo-Tec Performance Products...23213 Tokico Performance Shocks...24323 Top Street Performance...20527, 20632 Torco International Corp/Torco Oil...23917 Total Seal Piston Rings...24337 Trans Am Depot...24131 Traxxas...21313 Trick Flow Specialties...23731 Trick Tools...20019 TRUFIBER...20153 TTS Inc...24029 Tuned by Matrix...24428 TurboDirect South Africa...25178 Turbonetics Inc....23735 UCoat It...21543 United Engine & Machine Co...23113 Unitycoon Co. Ltd....21200 US Speedo/Motor City Products...21235 Valair Inc...20668 Vibrant Performance...24128, 24543 Viking Performance Inc...24333 Vision X Lighting...20271 V-MAXX USA...20014 VMS Racing...20667 Volant Cool Air Intakes...25037 Vortech/Paxton...23065 VP Racing Fuels...22930 VWerks...24701 Walbro/TI Automotive...20637 Wa-Line Industrial Co. Ltd...24524 Wanda Refinish...24649 Wavetrac Differentials...23727 Weddle Industries...24823 Weld Racing LLC...24955 Whiteline Suspension...24723 Whitman Manufacturing Corp....33265 WHOOSH! Inc....20170 Wilwood Disc Brakes...24943 Winjet Automotive Inc....20546 Wiseco/K1...23016 Woolf Aircraft Products Inc....20366 World Products...22532 Wossner Pistons...20643 XRP Inc...24635 XS Power Batteries...23417 Yuhuan Shengyu Machinary Factory...21735 Yuhuan Xinyuan Chang Machinery Co. Ltd....20672 Yukon Gear & Axle...20033 Zeitronix Inc....24229 ZEX...22613, 22713 Zhejiang Sinma Automotive Suspension Co. Ltd....34260 Zibo Qiwangda Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Co. Ltd...35284 zmax Micro-lubricant/US LEGEND CARS...34243 14 SEMA Show Daily
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With You Every Mile. AUTHENTIC PERFORMANCE The Mopar name has long been emblazoned on race cars greeted by checkered flags, on boxes left over from a weekend of wrenching, and on shirts belonging to the master technicians of all Chrysler vehicles. Its rich history is born not just of parts, but of life-long connections made at those tracks, garages and service bays. Mopar is with you the moment you get your new keys and for every mile thereafter. Mopar Accessories help personalize your ride. On the long road 2012 Chrysler Group LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, SRT, Mopar and HEMI are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. 16 SEMA Show Daily
ahead, Mopar assures you with expert maintenance, made-for-your-model parts and Vehicle Protection plans. It engages you with online Mopar Owner Connect and introduces you to fellow enthusiasts. Welcome to Mopar Nation. In the world of cars, trucks and SUVs, it s a very nice place to be. Visit us at mopar.com, join in at facebook.com/mopar, follow us on twitter.com/officialmopar and check us out at youtube.com/mopar. COME VISIT US AT SEMA AT BOOTH 43131 AND AT AAPEX AT BOOTH 6230 FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license by Chrysler Group LLC. Printed in U.S.A. SEMA Show Daily 17
1,100 Exhibitors! 3,200 Booths! 38,000 Buyers! Race Industry Week 2012! Machinery Row! register today: Where Racing Gets Down to Business November 29 December 1, 2012 http://prishow.org/onlinereg12 Register for the PRI Trade Show in our booth, then receive your show credentials in the mail before departing to Orlando. We ll reserve hotel accommodations for you, too! Come See Us At SEMA: Booth #22625 Delivering Business Opportunities for 25 years! 18 SEMA Show Daily
Pioneer Keeps Drivers Connected in the Car Increasingly, consumers report that when it comes to technology, connectivity and integration are key. For them, it s not just a matter of having a smartphone or tablet. Rather, what many consumers want to know is whether or not their devices can work together. Now, thanks to several products from a company known for integrating technology and consumer electronics into automobiles, it s possible for consumers to use their smartphone to stay connected, informed and entertained while driving. Stay Smartphone Connected The Pioneer AppRadio concept, a technology that is incorporated into select replacement car radios, revolutionizes the driver s smartphone experience by making it possible to access many of the most popular smartphone apps from a device installed into the radio location of the vehicle s dash. These in-dash radios are compatible with the iphone 4S, iphone 4 and multiple Android devices and feature large touchscreen displays, direct control for ipod/iphone, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling with phone book access, a dial pad and an included microphone. They also incorporate varying features, such as capacitive touch panels, navigation, audio video playback, builtin amplifiers (50 watts x 4) and more, enabling system expansion for the user. Ultimately, these Pioneer products provide safer access to the endless capabilities of smart devices and make it possible for anyone to transform their vehicle into a connected car. Numerous Apps Apply Pioneer AppRadio-enabled products are designed to grow with the most popular smartphones and have the potential to support future hardware and updated versions of smartphone operating systems. There are currently dozens of popular apps compatible with Pioneer AppRadio products that bring entertainment, information, connectivity and more into the car. The growing list of compatible apps include: Waze A free social mobile app, Waze is a turn-by-turn voice navigation and driving information app that uses reports and data collected from the community of Waze drivers to provide real-time traffic updates, road hazard information and more. The app is available and compatible with both ios and Android smartphones and because the data is 100% user generated, the more Waze users, the more accurate and comprehensive the information becomes. DashCommand Utilizing the built-in GPS and accelerometer sensors in the smartphone, the app generates advanced performance driving information ideal for the automotive enthusiast, such as the skid pad, race track and inclinometer displayed on virtual dashboards using the patent-pending DashXL technology. DashCommand is also compatible with several OBD-II hardware interfaces which expand the app s features to include monitoring, logging and playback of vehicle information and parameters. DashCommand gives users the most convenient vehicle diagnostics and display solution all accessible on Pioneer s AppRadio products. Pandora Internet Radio One of the most popular Internet radio services available today brings the user s favorite and newly discovered music to the dash of the vehicle. The Pandora interface for Pioneer AppRadio products provides a familiar experience for users of the PC and smartphone Pandora players, enabling station selection, song skip, song thumbs up/down and more. For more information, visit booth #11761 or www.pioneerelectronics.com/ appradio. MOBILE ELECTRONICS & TECHNOLOGY Current as of August 23, 2012 Absolute USA............................11620 Accele Electronics Inc......................11531 Access 2 Communications Inc...............11739 Add.On.Auto............................11810 AE Distributing...........................11427 AEW...................................11616 AJIN Industrial Co. Ltd.....................11355 Aopec Automotive Parts Co. Ltd..............11466 ARC Audio..............................11617 ATP Product Inc..........................11877 Audiovox Electronics Corp...................11317 Autoequips Tech Co. Ltd....................11723 Auto-i (Canada) Corp......................11660 Autosim................................11478 AutoTrickz..............................11828 Beat-Sonic..............................11661 Blueocean Networks Co. Ltd.................11572 Boss Audio Systems......................11835 Bracketron..............................11673 Brandmotion............................11469 Cable Builders Inc.........................11543 Cablejohn Electronics.....................11961 Cobra Electronics.........................11551 Crimestopper Security Products Inc...........11760 CWB Electronics Inc.......................11967 Davis Instruments........................11410 Dongguan New Top Auto Parts Co. Ltd.........11770 Double Summit LLC.......................11681 DriveNTalk..............................11647 Earthquake Sound Corp....................11431 Everise Industries (S.Z.) Ltd.................11965 Function Electric Inc.......................11483 Galmax-GX Lights........................11883 Genesis International Holdings...............11580 Global Media Industry Group Co. Ltd...........11643 Golden Dragon Electronic Manufactory........11482 Gospell Smarthome Electronic Co. Ltd.........11470 GPSTRACKIT.com.........................11822 Gryphon Mobile Electronics LLC.............11455 Guangdong LFF Security Equipment Co. Ltd.....11571 Guangzhou Car-Union Auto Accessories Co. Ltd..11939 Guangzhou Xin Jun Yue Trade Co. Ltd..........11576 Guangzhou Yichenglong Car Accessories Co. Ltd.. 11523 Guangzhou Yidi Electronic & Technology Co. Ltd. 11667 Hayashi Telempu North America.............11945 Heininger...............................11722 Howard Keys Co..........................11738 Integrated Services of Quality Assessment......11472 INTRAPHEX.............................11547 Intrepid Control Systems...................11611 Kawaii Corp.............................35239 KICKER................................11339 Kinetik.................................11717 Kleinn Air Horns..........................11773 LED Post...............................11764 LightSpeed Automotive Technology LLC........11971 LiveViewGPS Inc..........................11973 Maisun................................11975 Massive Audio...........................11579 Metra Electronics.........................11841 MITO Corp..............................11517 Mobileye Inc.............................11510 Mocar America..........................11473 MotorDriveCam..........................11981 Myron & Davis by Johnson Safety Inc..........11461 911Signal Technology Inc...................11476 Ningbo Hualian Electronic Science & Technology Co. Ltd.....................11555 Nokya.................................11411 ODE Auto Parts Co. Ltd.....................11567 ORACLE Lighting.........................11331 PanaVise Products Inc......................11727 Papago Inc..............................11480 Parrot.................................11677 Pioneer Car Electronics....................11761 Poron USA Inc............................11525 Power Acoustik Electronics.................11853 Precision Interface Electronics...............11624 RAM Mounting Systems....................11623 R-BLOX Sound Control Inc..................11582 REDTAIL Telematics.......................11977 RePlay XD..............................30233 ReverseGUARD..........................11772 Rosen Entertainment Systems...............11817 Rostra Precision Controls Inc................11753 Continued on page 90 SEMA Show Daily 19
Brought to you by The All-New Sony Mex-GS600BT CD Receiver With Exclusive App Remote Technology Bluetooth is built-in to the new MEX-GS600BT CD receiver and features Sony s exclusive App Remote technology, combining consumers car audio music assets and smartphone apps into a single source list that can be controlled from the car audio system or smartphone. With App Remote, it is no longer necessary to go back and forth between the car audio system and smartphone to access a favorite tune. Music information, such as album artwork, is displayed on the smartphone screen while incoming text messages can be read aloud through the car s speakers for superior driving convenience. Bluetooth head units from Sony support a complete music-streaming experience, allowing wireless playback, track control and display of song information from Bluetooth-enabled MP3 players or smartphones. The receiver also offers USB connectivity for Walkman, ipod, iphone, Android, Blackberry and other compatible USB devices with dual ports available on the MEX-GS600BT model. Sony continues to integrate control of Pandora Internet radio into new receivers. The Pandora-ready units let consumers listen to and control Pandora streaming content through connected iphone, Android and Blackberry phones. Drivers will experience richer sound and customizable audio settings with Sony s Advanced Sound Engine. The system is also SiriusXM-ready using the new SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit (sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required). The new SXV200V1 is the first SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner that receives an expanded channel lineup from SiriusXM with exclusive programming, providing more commercial-free music, p lus sports and comedy, including SiriusXM Latino, 20 channels of the most comprehensive Latin programming lineup available to radio listeners, featuring 10 exclusive commercial-free music channels. The MEX-GS600BT will be available in November for about $249 at Sony Stores, online at www.sony.com/car and throughout the Sony Authorized Dealer Network nationwide. The MEX- GS600BT model, which features fivevolt front/rear/sub RCA preamp outputs and a three-year warranty, will be available exclusively at speciality dealers. ZINIO DIGITAL EDITION FOR TABLETS, PC AND MAC The PAS Digital Edition features everything from the print edition, plus connects readers with exclusive content and digital enhancements. Readers can easily download, archive, view and share our magazine anywhere, anytime. Available through Zinio s patented Unity platform on virtually every mobile device including Blackberry, iphone, Android and Windows Mobile. All contained within the award-winning Zinio App for ipad, Android, PC and MAC. EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS + MODEL INTERVIEWS + PRODUCT REVIEWS + PHOTO GALLERIES + EXTRA CONTENT WWW.PASMAG.COM/ZINIO 20 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by Earthquake Sound s Most Efficiently Built MiNi D Mono Amplifier It May Be Mini, But It Sure Is Mighty The Earthquake MiNi D mono amplifier is the most efficient class D series ever built. Available in three models, these amplifiers deliver unbelievable power despite their super-compact size. At less than 2 in. tall and 7 in. deep, the MiNi D Mono amplifiers can be installed in the tight spaces of vehicles (under the front seat, behind the back seat, etc.) to allow you to keep that valuable storage space in your trunk or hub cap. One unique feature of the MiNi D Mono amplifiers is the BRIDGE IN/OUT function that allows you to link two amplifiers together. Designed with patented optical control circuitry, each MiNi D amplifier has a built-in protection fuse designed to handle 1- to 4-ohm loads. In addition, they will automatically reset if ever the protection circuit is triggered. With the MiNi D Mono amplifiers, you don t have to sacrifice efficiency and space to get the immense power you need for your install. Features include a variable subsonic filter, 40 180 Hz low pass filter, gain control, remote sub level and 0 12 db (30 80 Hz) bass boost (D2000 and D2500 only). MSRP: MiNi D1000 $199; MiNi D2000 $359; MiNi D2500 $425. For more info, visit the Earthquake Sound Corp. website at www.earthquakesound.com. Cobra Electronics Releases Next-Generation of Cobra iradar In recent months, Cobra Electronics released the next iteration of Cobra iradar, the latest version of its popular and very affordable smartphone-based radar detector. The powerful new unit known as the irad 200 sports a sleek and appealing low-profile form factor featuring a satin black sheen and new brushed metal accent trim. Designed to look right at home in the company of today s hottest smartphones and progressive automotive interiors, the next-generation iradar dash-mounted unit pairs via Bluetooth with the free Android or ios Cobra iradar app. It detects all radar and laser guns on the market, offering 360-degree coverage for full protection on all sides. The iradar Detection Unit is a fully functional detector with or without the companion Cobra iradar app. Without the app, the unit s large, crisp speaker delivers clear audio alerts to all radar and laser signals and features a city/highway mode that reduces false alerts in urban areas. The new model is compatible with both ios and Android smartphones, offering greater flexibility to users or families with multiple smartphones or those who switch phones. It supports all past and current iradar smartphone app versions, including the latest versions for ios and Android, which feature Cobra iradar Community (allows users to report and alert other iradar users to live police, caution area and photo enforcement areas nearby). Together the system alerts drivers to detected safety alerts, red-light camera locations, dangerous intersections and known speed-trap locations. The app also offers GPS-based alerts, a graphical compass, a max speed setting, mapping features as well as allows for customization of detector settings, alert viewing and more. It also includes access to AURA, Cobra s database of known driving threats and hazards. The new Cobra iradar carries a MSRP of $129.95 and is available at more than 45,000 points of distribution across the continental United States and from the Cobra website (www.cobra.com). The companion apps are available free of charge on the Android Market/Google Play and the App Store. 22 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by Boss Audio BV9370NV Comes Out of the Box With Bluetooth, Turn-by-Turn Navigation and ipod Control Value-Priced, Full-Featured Navigation Receiver Now Shipping Boss Audio Systems, a leading full-line supplier of consumer electronics for the car and boat, is now shipping the highlyanticipated BV9370NV navigation receiver, which was introduced in January during the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The new flagship receiver leads a line of innovative in-dash units with designs and feature sets that exceed expectations at every price point. Single Unit Simplifies Installation The BV9370NV is a complete oneunit solution fronted by a 6.2-inch TFT touch-screen that provides the user with sought-after features out of the box with no need to purchase or install additional modules. The navigation system features turn-by-turn spoken directions to destinations in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, with more than two million Points of Interest (POI). Built-in Bluetooth functionality enables users to perform safe, hands-free calls using the embedded microphone, audio speakers and on-screen controls. The BV9370NV also connects directly to any late-generation ipod, giving the user full control over audio selection and playback. We re very proud of the BV9370NV, said Doug Kern, executive director of sales and marketing. We wanted to give our customers a single, complete unit that included the features consumers need and want most. The navigation is solid and simple to use and the graphic interface puts most functions a touch or two away. It received a lot of attention during CES and we are pleased it s ready to go out to our retail network. Designed to Integrate and Expand In addition to its built-in features, the BV9370NV is designed to interface with other devices, media and vehicle functions. It includes an SD card reader to store music locally as well as update navigation maps via a personal computer. Portable media devices plug in through a standard front-mounted AUX port while pre-amp outputs enable connection of external front, rear and subwoofer amplifiers in lieu of the internal 320-watt max (80 watts x 4) amplifier. Wit h a backup camera connected to the included composite connector, the screen will display the area behind the vehicle when it is in reverse. The BV9370NV also connects directly to factory steering wheel controls in applicable vehicles to allow volume adjustment and media selection. Additional features include a 30-preset AM/FM tuner with RDS (Radio Data System) display, U.S. and European frequency compatibility, CD/ DVD slot, built-in equalizer and wireless remote control. Suggested retail price for the BV9370NV is $689, excluding installation (and ships in master carton quantity of four). For more information on Boss Audio Systems, call (800) 999-1236 or visit the Boss Audio Systems Web site at www. bossaudio.com. Celebrating its 25 th year, Boss Audio Systems is a worldwide manufacturer of consumer electronics products with factories in California, Taiwan, China and Seoul, Korea. The company strives to deliver a broad selection of products to meet every consumer need, whether in the car or on the water. Boss Audio Systems extensively designs and engineers products to exceed the expectations of those who will use them, while building in value and affordability. Boss Audio Systems U.S. headquarters is located in Oxnard, California. bossaudio.com 800.999.1236 24 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by KICKER Front Row Digital Signal Processor Puts the Listener Up Close and Live With its newest product release, KICKER set a goal to improve a car audio s sound system while making the task an enjoyable one as well. KICKER is proud to introduce the Front Row, a six-channel digital signal processor that allows the listener to engineer music the way he or she has always wanted to hear it. The Front Row begins shipping to authorized KICKER dealers in mid- August and is available for $299.95 U.S. MSRP. During the SEMA Show it will also be showcased at the KICKER booth #11339 in the North Hall of the LVCC. Simply put, the Front Row makes music from a vehicle s system sound better than it ever has with the listener experiencing staging, imaging and bass response actually like the artist intended up-close and live! The Front Row utilizes a familiar and simple analogbased control system, but underneath the dials lays a powerful micro-controller with all signal manipulation done in digital domain (28-/56-bit, double-precision DSP with 24-bit AD/DA converters) it is a must-have solution for controlling audio signal. The Front Row provides six channels (three stereo pairs) of 32-step, fully variable digital crossovers with selectable slopes and minimal phase shift for maximum system design flexibility. Input gain and output level controls for each section (front, rear and subwoofer) along with input clip indicators enable easy level matching for a clean, distortion-free setup. The subwoofer section includes a variable subsonic filter that preserves bass impact by protecting the woofers and focusing bass-amplifier power on what should be heard. Additionally, each section incorporates a Clip Limiter, a fast-acting compressor/ speaker saver that monitors input signal and prevents clipping and distortion while preserving overall output signal. The result is the clearest sound at high volumes. Most of the Front Row s dynamic features can be adjusted from the driver s seat using the convenient remote. Speaker time alignment provides complete sound-stage height, width and control to put a realistic stage with a focused center image where it should be on the vehicle s dash and not the floor. Simulated 5.1 Surround Sound mimics the live rear fill one experiences in a stadium or concert while legendary KickEQ Bass Boost and new SHOCwave (Sub- Harmonic Octave Creation) restores and equalizes the lowest lows, finding deep bass that previously wasn t audible. The Front Row also includes KICKER s unique 12-volt or DC offset turn-on circuitry and FIT (Fail- Safe Integration Technology), allowing it to integrate directly into all aftermarket and most OEM source units. Award-Winning EasyGO Smart Key Systems Joins Vission and Autoguard by Gryphon Gryphon Corp. is thrilled to be continuously advancing forward by providing high quality products to its valued customers through its Premium offerings: EasyGO Smart Key Systems, Vission Mobile Entertainment and AutoGuard Vehicle Security. The EasyGO Smart Key Systems is an excitingly new and unique, award-winning, GM-certified OE-retrofit product that combines push-to-start technology with keyless comfort entry, remote engine start, and vehicle security altogether in one. The system fully integrates with the vehicle and looks and functions completely like a factory OEM system. All systems include a replacement driver s door handle, an interior dash panel with push-to-start button and two Premium Smart Key remotes. The EasyGO Smart Key Systems are available and shipping now for Chevrolet, GMC, Ford, Toyota and Honda. For updated available vehicle applications, visit www.easygosystem.com. Vission Mobile Entertainment offers customers an option of premium mobile video products at an affordable price range without sacrificing on quality and reliability. All Vission monitors are upgraded with an LED display, a premium DVD player, USB input and an SD card reader as standard. Select models include 32-bit video games as well for the ultimate rearseat entertainment. AutoGuard is an entry-level vehicle security brand that focuses on simple installation, long-term reliability, premium-quality OEM-style remotes for the customers and affordability for everyone. It offers low-risk with high-reward for all dealers and increases their margins and profitability. The company s founders also continue to maintain its roots of distributing its own imported connectors and hardware, as well as radio kits, wires and accessories for the entire 12-volt industry since 1989. Gryphon has remained successful in building and maintaining valued customer loyalty with quality innovative products, high dealer margins and exceptional customer service. Contact us to become an authorized dealer by visiting www.gryphonmobile. com and www.easygosystem.com and come see us at the SEMA Show, October 30 November 2 in the North Hall, booth #11455. 26 SEMA Show Daily
Listen to your favorite music up-close and live in the Front Row! /kickeraudio Like us on Facebook, and enter to WIN a Front Row every week until SEMA! We re also giving away a FREE Front Row t-shirt every day until SEMA. The Front Row 6-Channel Digital Signal Processor makes your car audio system come alive! It features: - SHOCwave for restoring deep bass you didn t know was missing! - Speaker Time Alignment for complete soundstage control - Clip Limiter for the clearest sound even at high volumes - Simulated 5.1 Surround Sound - True digital processing - out-of-the-box functionality no computer required! KICKER Audio LVCC North Hall, booth 11339 SEMA Show Daily 27
Brought to you by Arc Audio PS8 Digital Sound Processor Setting the Industry Standard to the Next Level ARC Audio is proud to announce the newest addition to its line of high-end audiophile car audio components with the release of the PS8 digital audio sound processor. Designed by Robert Zeff exclusively for ARC Audio in conjunction with the championship ARC Audio sound quality competition team, the PS8 is setting the highest standards possible for the car audio digital processor industry. The PS8 is much more than the typical sound processor you will find from other manufacturers. Designed from the start to have an extremely diverse level of integration for several applications from OEM direct, OEM summing and a practically unlimited number of aftermarket applications, the PS8 is controlled via a Windows PC to offer the most extensive and highest resolution of tuning refinement of any processor on the market. Multiple user modes ensure the needs of almost every level of user are satisfied. Featuring a high-performance, 32-bit audio grade, user-programmable, fixed-point DSP capable of performing two multiply-and-accumulate (MAC) cycles per clock, the PS8 uses a proprietary source and operation code written by ARC Audio engineers to deliver the highest levels of fidelity and operation exceeding the abilities of other car audio processors. ARC Audio s exclusive M.I.N.E.R. PCB layout technology a high capacity of precision hand-selected inline audio components and its four-layer gold primary PCB design allows the PS8 to achieve levels of sonic perfection that simply allow it to disappear from the audio path to give the end user the purest, most accurate sound possible with no alterations from the electronics. The PS8 offers a wide flexibility of input capabilities featuring six channels of full differential RCA inputs capable of accepting from 28mV 20V of input and more than 88dB of precision-quality gain range, optical and digital coaxial inputs, a 3.5mm unbalanced aux input and optional high-resolution audiophile-grade Bluetooth streaming input. Its output section incorporated a fully interchangeable output core design, allowing the most discriminative of audiophiles to change out the PS8 s output devices from a pre-approved list of output devices giving them the power to critique and customize the sound of their system to whole new levels never heard of in this industry. The exclusive processing power of the PS8 brings to the market the first relative/global EQ capabilities with 248 bands of linkable Third Octave equalization or an optional fully user-defined 248-band parametric EQ with customizable frequency centers and Q to ultimately give the PS8 the ability to offer up to 248 bands of frequency notch filters. Crossovers include Linkwitz-Riley, Butterworth, Variable Q, Bessel damping and mixable 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48 db slopes, plus a crossover frequency selection of any frequency from 20 Hz 20 khz, including 6,514.5 Hz if desired, as well as individual channel signal delay up to 12 ms per channel (in standalone or linkable configuration). As the available features of the PS8 are extensive, please visit www.arcaudio.com for more information and a complete list of details of this wonderful audiophile standard setting technology. The PS8 is only available at authorized ARC Audio brick-and-mortar store front retailers and is not available on the Internet. To find an authorized dealer near you, visit www.arcaudio.com or call us at 209-543-8706. For more Pre-Show information Visit www.easygosystem.com or call 1-888-903-8777 Check out videos at : http://www.youtube.com/user/easygosystem Gryphon Corporation is thrilled to offer the award winning EasyGo smart key system. A REVOLUTIONARY product to the Aftermarket Automotive Industry. OEM Paint Color Matched Replacement Door Handle OEM Quality Replacement Dash Panel Come see us at SEMA Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2012 North Hall, Booth No. 11455 Premium Smart Keys Included Pictures shown: 2012 Honda Accord 28 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by Scosche Industries Introduces New HD Series Amplifiers Scosche Industries, award-winning innovator of mobile-electronic products and accessories for the aftermarket, is pleased to introduce its new line of economical amplifiers: HD. HD was designed for value without compromising sound quality or components. HD Amplifiers by Scosche combine Scosche s audio know-how to achieve quality musical reproduction. A power amplifier must be able to handle the audio signal and reproduce the sound without losing any quality or adding distortion, and our HD amplifiers can deliver clean power, said Kas Alves, executive vice president, Scosche Industries. Attractive, powerful and economical, our HD amplifiers are designed for anyone who needs more power for their audio system. The HD Amplifier lineup includes two amps. Both amps feature thermal overload and short circuit protection, selectable high pass/full range/low pass Mosfet power switching crossover, RCA and speaker level inputs, brushed aluminum heatsink and top plate and dynamic bass boost. The two-channel 400 watt amplifier (#HDA4002) boasts a 50 watts RMS x 2 at 4 Ohms power output. The four-channel 800-watt amplifier (#HDA8004) has 50 watts RMS x 4 at 4 Ohms power. Designed for impressive power and flexibility, HD amplifiers by Scosche offer unsurpassed value for aftermarket amplifiers. Come check them out at the Scosche Industries booth #11825 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visit their website www.scosche.com for additional information or follow them on Facebook or Twitter. About Scosche Industries Scosche Industries is an award-winning innovator of car audio and portable electronics accessories. Scosche is founded on its commitment to quality, value and customer service. With more than 70 patents and countless industry awards, it is easy to see that Scosche is consistently at the forefront of technology and innovation. Scosche Industries is the parent company of several distinct brands, including Scosche, REALM, EFX, BlueFusion and Accumat. Founded in 1980, Scosche is still 100% family owned and operated with more than 120 great people alongside them. For more information, visit www.scosche.com. Alpha-Nav s AN5650NV and AN5700NV In-Dash Navigation Systems Combine Performance and Value Alpha-Nav products offer a unique combination of features, performance and value making it a leader of in-dash navigation systems. Key features include connectivity, rich audio and video entertainment and the industry s leading navigation technology. Two models are available the double-din AN5650NV ($599.99 MSRP) and the single-din AN5700NV (MSRP $649.99) backed by a twoyear warranty. Both models are equipped with Bluetooth/A2DP technology for hands-free calling with auto connect, auto answer and a list of last received, dialed and missed calls. Navigation functions include high-definition two- and three-dimensional maps of the United States and Canada plus 11+ million points of interest (POIs) to help find the closest restaurants, gas stations, banks and more. The user interface is intuitive and includes text-to-speech voice prompted directions. Four users can save personalized settings about speed camera locations, traffic, current location speed limit, green routing, nearby parking, call POI and 50-plus other features. Stream music from the Internet via any device with Bluetooth audio steaming capabilities and/or use the other connections, which include inputs for USB drives, SD cards, 3.5 mm auxiliary jacks and rear camera. Apple ipod/iphone 30-pin cables are included (AN5700NV audio only, AN5650NV audio and video) along with a steering wheel control interface designed to integrate with OEM systems without an add-on adaptor on most vehicles. For details, call 888-586-3758 toll free, e-mail sales@alpha-nav.com or visit www.alpha-nav.com. 30 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by Metra Electronics Introduces TE-BR4PSK Parking Sensor Kit and Install Bay Line LED Lights and Controller Does your customer s vehicle have a metal bumper? If so and you want a product to help prevent them from backing into something, including little children, then the Third Eye line from Metra Electronics has exactly what you need. Introducing the TE-BR4PSK, a parking sensor kit designed for vehicles with metal bumpers. Four rubber sensors mount in the metal bumper while the hide-away control box mounts inside the vehicle and a buzzer that has a selectable high/ low/off setting. Replacement rubber sensors are available along with a whole line of parking sensors for vehicles with and without metal bumpers. While you are making your customer s vehicle a little safer, why not spice up their interior with some LED lights. The Install Bay line from Metra Electronics offers single color and multi-color (RGB) LED lights and controllers. The single colors are offered in one-, three- and five-meter lengths and in a choice of amber, pink, blue, purple, white, green and red while the RGB lights are only offered in five-meter lengths. Be sure to contact your Metra Electronics sales representative to get your hands on these products and more. Metra Electronics has been the world leader and The Installer s Choice for vehicle installation kits and electronic accessories for more than 65 years. Headquartered in Florida, Metra Electronics strives to create innovative, high-quality products to satisfy and astonish our customers. Metra brands include: Axxess, Tsunami, The InstallBay, Shuriken, Raptor, Ballistic, Ethereal, Audio Solutions and OE FIT. For ordering information and pricing, visit Metra Electronics online at www.metraonline.com or call 800-221-0932. 32 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by Rosen Launches idoc+ Media Center Rosen Electronics has launched its newest component option for the incredibly successful AV7900 component-based headrest entertainment system. The Made For ipod idoc+ Media Center provides an integrated docking port for many popular Apple media and smartphone devices, including the iphone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, ipod Touch 4 and the ipod Classic GEN 6 plus support for 16 GB USB flash drives and Micro SD cards. The beauty of the idoc+ Media Center is its ability to take stored media and easily play it on rear facing dual 7-in. LCD displays mounted in matching factory headrests while providing charging and the ability to seamlessly connect to the vehicle s audio system. The AV7900 TM is the ultimate in headrest entertainment systems and a major advancement in rear-seat entertainment, said Steve Weimar, Rosen vice president, sales and marketing. The unique aspects of this system are the tablet look of the high-def digital LCD monitors and its ability to be configured specifically for the customers needs and even modified after the initial installation. There are six unique system configurations: 1) dual-dvd, 2) single DVD, 3) single DVD with idoc+, 4) dual idoc+, 5) single idoc+ and 6) dual monitors. Each head rest includes 50 built-in video games with a wireless controller and an all-channel FM transmitter. The unique quick-change capability is the brainchild of Rosen s in-house engineering team based in Corona, California. Each main component option can be ordered separately or as a complete system depending on the vehicle owners specific needs. High-def and digital LCD displays, DVD mechanisms and the idoc+ Media Center option are all independent of each other and simply snap into the Rosen replacement headrests. With the vast majority of vehicle owners and their children owning an ipod, ipod Touch or iphone, we felt the need to provide a suitable in-vehicle option for their mobile devices while allowing others in the vehicle to share in those entertainment capabilities, states Weimar. The AV7900TM has many additional Rosenengineered and exclusive features, including matching factory-styled headrests (canted slightly forward to meet all current FMVSS regulations), system expandability (includes A/V outputs for two additional monitors, one additional source unit and the ability to bypass the FM transmitter and hard wire directly to the vehicle s audio system), integrated all-channel wireless FM transmitter to play through the audio system and more. A pair of twochannel wireless fold-flat headphones are also included along with a wireless game controller, wireless system remote control, batteries, cable routing wire tool, quick reference card, detailed owners manual and more. For more information, contact Rosen Electronics at 866-GO ROSEN (467-6736), 951-898-9808, the web at www.rosenelectronics.com or via email at info@rosenelectronics.com. ORACLE Lighting 10 13 Chevrolet Camaro SMD LED Headlight Halo Kits ORACLE Lighting Technologies produces a line of SMD Halos for the fifthgeneration Chevrolet Camaro featuring Surface Mount Technology 3528 LEDs made in the U.S.A. by Bridgelux LED. These new SMD rings are brilliantly bright, extremely durable and can last for up to 50,000 hours of continuous use, which means they could outlive your car! Designed to fit both the RS and non- RS Camaro models, each ORACLE Halo ring contains hundreds of highpowered surface-mount LEDs. This new ORACLE Halo kit for the current Chevrolet Camaro is available in white, red, green, blue, orange (amber) and ColorSHIFT (color changing) to fit any vehicle theme. Only white and amber are road legal and can be used as an additional DRL light; other colors are reserved for show-use only. Since these kits are designed to install directly into your existing factory headlights, the kit includes everything you need and detailed installation instructions as well as an installation video guide. To find out more about this kit or become an ORACLE Lighting dealer, visit www.oraclelights.com or call 800-407-5776. ORACLE Halo kits are available for just about any vehicle application; and, if ORACLE does not already make a kit for your car, they can custom build one especially for you if you ship them your headlights! 34 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by New Auto-i Back-Up Camera Systems Excellent Visual Solution for Light-Duty Commercial Vans In response to strong market demand, Auto-i (Canada) Corp. has just released three new models of its innovative, specially designed OE-fit backup camera kit for commercial vans. These new backup camera kits are exclusively designed for light-duty commercial vans, including the Mercedes Sprinter, GM Express and Nissan NV. This uniquely designed camera is integrated with an LED brake light, which replaces the third factory brake light and allows for easy installation equipped with the back-up camera feature. Auto-i s new rear-view camera system will allow vehicles to have the OE look with this cost-efficient aftermarket addition. Auto-i s advanced OE fit backup camera is a smart solution that protects vehicle owners by ensuring driver safety. This technology reduces driving risks, liabilities and expenses by providing vehicle operators with increased awareness of their surroundings. Auto-i (Canada) Corp. is a leading manufacturer of automobile intelligence electronic products, specializing in creating, designing and manufacturing unique aftermarket products focused on driver safety. Auto-i is dedicated to providing convenient electronics products to the automotive industry by offering premium quality, prices and advanced technology worldwide. Visit Auto-i (booth #11660) inside the North Hall to learn about the new products in person. For more information, visit www.auto-i.ca, www.auto-i. org, send an e-mail to sales@auto-i.ca or call Auto-i directly at 416-727-8699. Excellent Visual Solutions for Light Duty Commercial Vans Integrated night vision camera with OE fit third brake light LED kit designed for light duty and fleet commercial van applications Special kit designed to replace the factory third brake light with integrated night vision camera. This allows for easy installation and a seamless factory look. Sprinter VAN Express VAN Nissan NV VAN Auto-i (Canada) Corp. Please visit our booth at North Hall 11660 to ask about the new products Opportunities available for US Manufacturer Sales Representative 36 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by Access 2 Communications Releases Its Newest Technological Wonder TextBuster Access 2 Communications is proud to announce the release of their newest, technological item. TextBuster. The TextBuster is a patent-pending device that will block the data functions of the driver s phone only while inside the vehicle. This is accomplished by mounting a small, two-wire Bluetooth device under the dash, download the app to the driver s phone and pairing the two. The Textbuster prevents the driver from accessing all text, e-mail or Internet functions while driving their vehicle, thus preventing distracted driving and accidents. This is done automatically every time the user enters the vehicle. TextBuster does not block incoming and outgoing phone calls or navigation capabilities. The TextBuster also will not interfere with any other hands-free or Bluetooth items in the vehicle. A watchdog application monitors the users phone at all times to prevent tampering and reports with alert notifications to the parent, guardian or account manager. GPS tracking with speed, parameter and unrestricted time alerts are also included. See us at SEMA 2012, booth #11739 in the LVCC North Hall for a complete demonstration. You can also view us at www.textbuster.com. Making the Roads a Safer Place for Everyone! Kinetik Unveils New KHC-PRO and KHC-PRO Elite Series Power Cells Established in 2003, Kinetik is the industry leader when it comes to power cells and all of your power and charging needs. From its world record-holding HC series power cells to its complete line of power supplies, chargers and accessories, Kinetik is the total power solution. Kinetik HC Power Cells are used in the world s loudest vehicles to provide the power to reach more than 181 db while continuing to set world records and countless competition victories. Due to low ESR and high-energy density, Kinetik HC Power Cells are the most powerful, reliable and compact car audio power cells on the market today. Kinetik HC Power Cells are perfect for the daily-driver ground pounder or even over-the-top show vehicles. Give your ride the power it deserves with the power of Kinetik perfect for audio, air, hydraulics, LEDs, HIDs and more. Kinetik powers it all! Kinetik offers a full range of HC Power Cells ranging from the ultra-compact KHC600 with more stored energy than 100 one-farad capacitors all the way up to the massive KHC3800 featuring an impressive 134 Ah of reserve time for extended play time. The power doesn t stop here! Kinetik also offers a full line of power supplies for your store display or even your show car to use and keep the power going all day long! Want to protect your power investment? No problem! Kinetik has you covered with 38 SEMA Show Daily the CTEK status indicator lights so you can see exactly when you need to charge. Kinetik s award-winning intelligent de-sulfating chargers ensure your power cell gets a complete and full charge every time! Kinetik is unveiling the new KHC-PRO and KHC- PRO Elite Series power cells at the 2012 SEMA Show. Stop by booth #11717 in the North Hall to see what all the hype is about and be amongst the first to see the future of Kinetik! For more information on all of the award-winning Kinetik Power cells, chargers and accessories, stop into your local authorized dealer or visit www.kinetikaudio. com today! For even more information, follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Kinetik powers your lifestyle!
PROUDLY MADE IN THE U.S.A TEXT BLOCKING & TRACKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES Vehicle Installation The TextBuster device is hidden under the vehicles dash and installs in minutes. MAKING THE ROADS A SAFER PLACE FOR EVERYONE! Security The TextBuster sends a blocking signal via Bluetooth to the drivers phone. This is done automatically every time the user enters the vehicle. The TextBuster will not interfere with any other hands free or Bluetooth items in the vehicle. The phone application downloads to the drivers cell phone. The application is password protected preventing unwanted removal. The TextBuster is a patent pending device that will disable the data functions to the drivers phone only while inside the vehicle. It prevents the driver from accessing all text, email or internet functions while driving their vehicle. The TextBuster does not block incoming or outgoing phone calls. The TextBuster is available in two models. Both models are completely hidden in the vehicle and will notify the account manager (parent, guardian or fleet manager) if any attempt to disable the TextBuster is made. Model# TB2W Model# TBOBD A two wire installation consisting of a ground wire and power wire that plugs directly into the vehicles fuse panel. A complete DIY direct plug-in (no wires to install) to the vehicles diagnostic connector. Tracking The app provides tracking information. The account manager can view history of trips, route coordinates and receive vehicle speed alerts via sms or email. MASTER CARTON CARTONQUANTITY: QUANTITY:66PER. PER. MASTER THERE ARE ARE NO NOHIDDEN HIDDENFEES FEESOR ORREOCCURRING REOCCURRINGCHARGES CHARGESWITH WITH THE TEXTBUSTER. THERE THE TEXTBUSTER. SEE US AT SEMA BOOTH # 11739 Access2Communications Inc. 225 Technology Way Steubenville, Ohio 43952 info@textbuster.com 800-561-1110 Monitor The TextBuster server monitors the drivers activities and will notify the parent, guardian or fleet manager if the application is tampered with or disabled. SEMA Show Daily 39
Brought to you by DriveAlert Helps Drivers Stay Alert Lane Departure Warning System DriveAlert is constantly monitoring the road in front of you to ensure you remain in your lane at all times. If the driver begins to change lanes without using his/her turn signal, DriveAlert will sound an alarm to alert the driver about departing their lane. If the lane change was not intentional, the driver is warned so the proper correction can be made. Forward Collision Warning System Always alert and always by your side like a co-pilot, Drive Alert is always watching and calculating the distance and impact time with the car in front of you. The system can analyze any potential risk in real-time and warn the driver accordingly. DriveAlert is capable of calculating the risk of a forward collision in advance and sounds the warning alarm when necessary. DVR Recording Log One of the most useful features of DriveAlert is the included Black-Box recorder. It has several modes of operation that can record audio/video signals onto the included 4 GB Micro SD card (expandable to 32 GB). It is always on and recording. When the memory is full, it will overwrite the oldest files first. It will record the events prior, during and after an accident to aid in insurance/police investigations. It will store these events in a separate folder that cannot be overwritten by the system. It can also function in a surveillance mode. It will record any event the included G-shock sensor detects and store that info in its own folder. You can also start a recording at any time by pressing a button on the unit, which will save to its own folder as well. There is an included viewer program for users to view the recorded files on their computer. DriveAlert also features a RCA output that can be connected to for real-time monitoring. 40 SEMA Show Daily
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Brought to you by Vizualogic Unveils New Headrest With Android Operating System It may look like any other industrial space in the neighborhood, but something exciting is happening inside. From their corporate headquarters in Corona, California, TMI s Vizualogic brand is ramping up for an exciting new launch at this year s SEMA Show. With new products and a new look, Vizualogic is poised to make a breakthrough in the automotive entertainment field. Vizualogic got their start in rear-seat entertainment in 1999 with TMI s Back Seat Theater, a flip-down roof mounted display with a remote VHS player. The product was a hit, and the brand grew exponentially with TMI s move to a larger facility in 2001. TMI s experience in matching OEM interiors for custom cars quickly led to the creation of their headrest entertainment line. By integrating high-quality screens into a headrest that perfectly matched the vehicle s OEM upholstery, they expanded into a whole new field. That history of innovation has led to a formidable product lineup. Vizualogic s line of headrests feature dual DVD players, USB and SD card connections, wireless headphones and industry-leading high-resolution glare-free screens with impressive viewing angles. Each screen is carefully fitted in a handmade headrest that is matched to a specific car, ensuring an OEM fit and finish. Once they re installed, you d be hard-pressed to tell the car didn t come that way from the factory. If in-headrest video isn t your thing, Vizualogic has you covered. They offer a variety of roof-mounted flip down monitors, which feature a larger screen the whole family can enjoy. For smaller cars, their Roadtrip Elite center-console display is the perfect fit. It features an 8-in. screen that can easily be viewed by rear-seat passengers, and it folds away when not in use to save space. They also have a universal post-mounted system that features dual 9-in. screens. Vizualogic has some exciting products for the driver too: they offer a rear-view mirror with an integrated GPS screen and hands-free Bluetooth connection to your mobile phone. The Blue- Logic system integrates any Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with the car s audio system. The system allows music streaming and voice calls from mobile phones, and automatically mutes the radio when a call is in progress. Their newest product is the Hindsight Flip, a small motorized screen connected to a rear-view camera. The screen folds out when the car is in reverse to assist the driver with blind spots behind the car, and stows itself away once you shift back into drive. Despite their success with their current product line, Vizualogic isn t going to rest on their laurels. We ve always stayed on the cutting edge, said Marketing Director Aaron Lyle, and we re really excited about what we have coming up this year. With more and more people living in a digitally connected world, we think the time is right to integrate that technology into what we do. Vizualogic will unveil their latest product at the SEMA Show in October: a new headrest featuring the Android operating system. Android is a full-fledged mobile operating system that many users are already familiar with from their smartphones and tablets. Passengers would be able to browse the Internet, check e-mail, play games and much more, in addition to enjoying their favorite songs and movies. Lyle explained, When Vizualogic started, the VHS was all the rage. Since then we ve added DVD and digital video files. Now we re able to offer something that s leaps and bounds beyond audio and video. Vizualogic is launching a whole new theme to go with this year s exciting new products. Of course they ll be showing off their range of in-headrest entertainment, including products for plenty of the hottest 13 vehicles. They ll have a bigger, re-designed booth with a whole new look and demos of all their products. The most exciting feature will be their new Android product, though. As Lyle explained, Our team is really pumped up for the Show this year. Android is huge, and what we can do with it is very exciting. It s going to change rear-seat entertainment as we know it. Come check out Vizualogic s booth #11745 at this year s SEMA Show. TM 42 SEMA Show Daily
HOT ROD ALLEY Join the SEMA Cruise The SEMA Show is undoubtedly a highlight of the year for the industry, but the highlight for the local populace is the SEMA Cruise, a feature that was introduced last year. At the conclusion of the Show, as the booths are dismantled and the products are packaged for shipment home, the display cars are driven out of the convention center. While this parade of rolling art has always been highly anticipated, it became an official part of the Show in 2011. When the SEMA Show officially ends at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, the SEMA Cruise begins. With the Show s carpets rolled up, you ll want to stick around to see this one last automotive blast. Featuring awards, giveaways, entertainment and even seating for the crowds who throng to view the hundreds of vehicles, the parade will once again conclude another eventful Show. Hot Rod Alley Is More Than a Trip Down Memory Lane One of the SEMA Show s oldest sections, Hot Rod Alley spotlights the craftsmanship and creations of a market that many consider the cornerstone of the specialty-equipment industry. But don t get the notion that this section remains mired in any sort of oldschool past. Innovation is as alive in Hod Rod Alley as it is anyplace on the SEMA Show floor, said SEMA Show Director Tom Gattuso. In fact, with a substantial number of fresh entries each year, the exhibitors of Hot Rod Alley are no strangers to our Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase section. This industry category is constantly benefitting from the sort of creativity and technology that continues to enthuse buyers and other Show attendees. While admittedly not the largest section of the Show, Hot Rod Alley continues to grow in size and number of exhibitors each year, and encompasses 30,000 sq. ft. for 2012 a healthy 12% increase in area over last year. Moreover, the history and value of the hot-rodding segment continues to serve as inspiration for the entire specialty-equipment industry, and its styling influences and performance enhancements are evident in many of the Show s custom display vehicles, regardless of market. Hot rod is one of the markets that represents the industry s history of increasing vehicle performance through specially crafted parts, said SEMA Vice President of Communications and Events Peter MacGillivray. What helped give birth to an industry in the 40s is still going strong today, and Hot Rod Alley showcases generations of performance and craftsmanship from leading companies. Located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Hot Rod Alley is positioned between the SEMA Show s Racing & Performance section and Mopar Alley, a fitting location for a core exhibiting space rooted in performance heritage. Current as of August 23, 2012 Airbagit/Chassis Tech.....................23193 AM Hot Rod Glass........................23792 American Powertrain......................23288 American-Retro LLC......................22586 AutoTrader Classics.......................22697 Beckett Media...........................22796 Bed Wood and Parts......................22587 Billet Specialties.........................23375 Borgeson Universal Co. Inc..................22478 Brookville Roadster Inc.....................23381 Burr King Mfg. Co. Inc......................22783 Campagna Motors........................23095 Chassisworks/VariShocks/Total Control Products/ KP Components/Component Drive Systems...22989 CHERRY BOMB..........................23185 CHROME Collector Car Insurance.............22482 Classic Instruments.......................23382 Classic Performance Products Inc.............22979 Clayton Machine Works....................23289 Coker Tire Co............................22775 CON2R.................................23392 Cornhusker Sign & Manufacturing Corp........23083 CSRP..................................23085 Dakota Digital...........................22875 Detroit Speed............................22784 Divers Street Rods........................23689 DuPont Custom Finishes...................22391 Dynacorn International/Dynacorn Classic Bodies. 23595 Dynamic Control/Dynamat..................22595 Eddie Motorsports........................23297 Excalibur Wheel Accessories/ McLEAN Wire Wheels....................23189 Fesler Built.............................22797 Flaming River Industries Inc.................22683 FOREVERBOLT...........................23388 Gardner-Westcott Co.......................22487 Gear Vendors Overdrives...................22475 Goodguys Rod & Custom Association..........22375 Grex Airbrush............................23182 GT Performance..........................22483 Hemmings Motor News....................23475 Hillco Fastener Warehouse Inc...............22787 The Hoffman Group International Ltd..........23575 Hotrod & Restoration......................23183 HotRod HotLine..........................22583 Hotwire Auto a division of Squier Inc...........23390 HushMat...............................22988 ididit Inc................................23091 Infinity Products/Unique Specialty and Classic Cars.......................22379 Intellitronix Corp..........................23587 JC Taylor Antique & Modified Auto Insurance....22789 JR Distributor International.................22678 Kindig-It Design..........................22882 LeBaron Bonney Co./EZ Boy Interiors..........22582 Livorsi.................................22786 LizardSkin Spray-On Insulation..............23283 Lokar Inc...............................23275 March Performance Inc.....................23075 Marquez Design Inc.......................23697 Mast Motorsports........................23284 Mastershift.............................22888 Mattson s Custom Radiator.................22682 MBM..................................22686 Midwest Acorn Nut Co.....................22788 Mooneyes USA Inc........................22385 Motorbooks.............................22883 National Street Rod Association..............22575 Pacific Tool and Gauge.....................23683 P-Ayr Products LLC.......................22486 Powermaster Performance..................23479 Powertrain Control Solutions (PCS)...........23693 Retro Rack..............................23280 Ridetech...............................22589 Rocket Racing Wheels.....................23179 Showwheels Inc..........................23087 Spectra Chrome/Gold Effects LLC............23675 SSBC Performance Brake Systems...........22893 Steele Rubber Products....................22982 Tuff Stuff Performance Accessories Ltd.........22780 Turn Key Powertrain......................22793 Unisteer Performance Products........37068, 22997 United Pacific Industries Inc.................23175 US Mags-Foose Wheels....................23782 U.S. Radiator Corp........................22975 VDO Instrumentation & Accessories...........22693 Veethree...............................22889 Vintage Air Inc...........................22579 Wheel Vintiques..........................22675 SEMA Show Daily 43
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Show Feature Don t Miss SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet Comedian Christopher Titus Headlines At this year s SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet, attendees will enjoy comedian and self-professed car guy Christopher Titus. After years of experimentation with dark and personal storytelling, he debuted his one-man show, Norman Rockwell is Bleeding, at the Hudson Theater in Los Angeles. It was from this performance that the dark comedy, Titus, was born on Fox. The show earned Titus a Writer s Guild nomination as well as an Emmy nomination, and Newsday called him TV s most original voice since Seinfeld. Inspired by such greats as Woody Allen, Steve Martin and Bill Cosby, who wrote, directed, produced and performed, Titus has sold ideas to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. His pilot Special Unit which is about four disabled detectives, is edgy and laugh-out-loud funny. Titus describes it as The Shield with handicapped people and is shooting for film production in 2012. After watching Titus perform live, there is no doubt that he is one of the best comics working today. With the complete package of comedy, acting and writing, there hasn t been someone like him in a long time. Don t miss the opportunity to see Titus and celebrate the specialty-equipment industry at the SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet November 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Hotel s Paradise Ballroom (LVH 3000). For ticket information, e-mail Tricia Ward at triciaw@sema.org. New Products Preview Hot Rod Products at the 2012 SEMA Show Kindig-It Design Booth #22882 Kindig-It Design proudly introduces custom, smooth door handles handcrafted and engineered in the U.S.A. Take your customer s ride to the next level order a set today. Information: www.kindigit.com or call 801-262-3098. Airbagit/Chassis Tech Booth #23193 With the introduction of its futuristic, all new Smart Ride Controller, airbagit.com has done it again. Designed and developed with typical, high-ingenuity airbagit.com technology, the Smart Ride Controller allows you to control your air suspension system from your smartphone and/or tablet. The airbagit.com Smart Rides Controller is compatible with all air management systems and all popular smart phones and tablets. Information: www.airbagit.com or 800-682-8789. MBM Booth #22686 Need power brakes on your B or E body Mopar? MBM s booster features the Bendix-style trapezoidal nose shape, accepts four stud master cylinders and is painted black. Specify body and the year of your car to get the correct firewall plate and pedal linkage when ordering. Information: www.mbmbrakeboosters.com or call 800-231-4125. Rocket Racing Wheels Booth #23179 Rocket Racing Wheels unveils its six-lug, five-spoke, classic style truck wheel the all-new, Rocket Booster 6. This new wheel mimics the sleek, hot-rod design of the original Rocket Booster but with a six-lug mounting application. The Booster 6 was beefed up for towing capacity and will be load rated at 2,300 lbs. per wheel. Information: www.rocketracingwheels.com or call 423-648-5865. 46 SEMA Show Daily
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Do You Have Your Tickets Yet? SEMA Networking Breakfast Thursday, November 1 7:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Las Vegas Hotel, Ballroom A Purchase your tickets now at: www.sema.org/sbn Sponsored by the SEMA Businesswomen s Network (SBN), the SEMA Networking Breakfast combined awards presentation and speed-networking event is the quickest way to meet peers, industry leaders and vendor associates who could be instrumental to your business or career. It is open to men and women from all segments of the industry, and it sells out a month before the SEMA Show. The SEMA Businesswomen s Network also gives special recognition at the breakfast to individuals or companies that are making extraordinary strides in the advancement of women and newcomers through three awards: 2012 SBN Athena, Mentor of the Year and Woman of the Year. The 2012 SBN Athena Award is presented to an individual or company for outstanding contributions to women in the aftermarket. The SBN Woman of the Year award is presented for outstanding achieve- There are only 250 tickets for the SEMA Networking Breakfast. Visit www.sema.org/ sbn to purchase yours now. ments and contributions in the automotive aftermarket. The Mentor of the Year award is presented to a person who has helped someone achieve career goals in the industry through a commitment of time, encouragement and shared wisdom. The SEMA Networking Breakfast will be held at the Las Vegas Hotel, Ballroom A, on Thursday, November 1, from 7:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. For more information and to purchase tickets for this event, visit www.sema.org/sbn. Live performance by Christopher Titus, the Emmy-nominated comedian. SEMA INDUSTRY AWARDS BANQUET Las Vegas Hotel (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) Get Your Tickets Now: www.semashow.com/ sema-show-special-events 48 SEMA Show Daily
Tuesday, October 30, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. RD2012 Industry Issue Session: Is New Vehicle Technology Endangering Your Business? (Kim Hazelbaker, Highway Loss Data Institute) Tuesday, October 30, 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. RD1 Hybrid Power & Platforms (David Gruskos, RAE Inc.) RD2 Marketing: More Customers, Sales & Profi ts (Frank Terlep, Summit Software and Mobile Solutions) RD3 Monetize Your Opportunity: The Benefi ts of Business Diversifi cation (Tom Myroniak, SEMA) Tuesday, October 30, 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. RD4 Learn How to Make Sense of OEM Repair Information (Tom McGee, ALLDATA) RD5 Change the Way You Think at a CORE Level (Bill Park and Dr. Byron Bissell, MpowerU) RD6 Numbers You Can Take to the Bank: Measuring and Improving Performance (Tom Hoerner, BASF) Executive Interview: Aaron Schulenburg, Executive Director, Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl sat down with SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg prior to this year s SEMA Show to discuss what s in store for collision repairers in Las Vegas. BSB: This is the third year for the Repairer Driven Education (RDE) sessions. What is your general feel for RDE this year as far as attendance numbers and how it has been received? Schulenburg: The general feel so far has been fantastic. I think it s going to be bigger and better, and I think we re building momentum. As of late July, the early registration numbers were up almost 300% over last year, and I think that reflects a couple things. I think it shows the caliber of the courses that we ve had for the past two years and the lineup this year. I think it also reflects the familiarity people now have with RDE. Two years ago, this was an event with a brandnew format that the industry was kind of figuring out, and I think this year, the industry has decided earlier that, Hey, this is where we want to be. We re seeing a lot of companies wanting to support it, and we re continuing to receive great support from a lot of our existing sponsors. Content-wise, I think everyone can expect information that once again is relevant and can provide tangible benefits to people who can return home from the Show and apply what they learned to their businesses. Continued on page 50 Repairer Driven Education Schedule Wednesday, October 31, 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. RD7 Paint Shop Throughput: A Quick Changeover Approach (Robb Power and Brett Bialowas, PPG Automotive Refi nish) RD8 Marketing to Consumers Supporting Customer Pay Sales Efforts (Steve Trapp, DuPont Performance Coatings & Robert Rick, Gates Business Solutions) RD9 Understanding Design-Based Repairs (Richard Perry, Chief Automotive) Wednesday, October 31, 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. RD10 Going Green Doesn t Have to Be Expensive (Steven Schilling, GRC-Pirk Management) RD11 Dedicated vs. Universal Fixtures: The Pros and Cons (Shawn Hart, Car-O-Liner) RD12 Lean Flow Concepts: Improve Your Hours Completed Per Day (Steve Trapp, DuPont Performance Coatings & John Sweigart, The Body Shop) Continued on page 52 COLLISION, REPAIR & REFINISH Current as of August 23, 2012 ABRN..................................11000 AFC Finishing Systems....................11128 Alcoa Fastening Systems...................10747 Alkemia Refinishing.......................11346 ALLDATA...............................11233 Amerex Corp.............................11130 Anderson Art Works.......................11113 Anest Iwata-Medea Inc.....................10825 AOM Spray Equipment.....................11318 ARIA Tools Inc............................10849 ASE...................................11367 Astro Pneumatic Tool Co....................11039 Audatex, a Solera Co.......................11265 Auto Data Vin Labels......................11042 AutoTrader Classics.......................11215 Axis Performance Coatings.................11216 B&B Blending...........................10672 Beugler Stripers..........................11326 Blair Equipment Co........................10828 Bonding Solutions........................10855 California Autobody Association..............10781 Car Bench America & Infinity 3-D Laser Measuring....................11147 Car-O-Liner Co.....................10639, 10655 Car-Part.com............................11132 C.A. Technologies.........................11382 Cebotech USA...........................10753 Cecil Muggy.............................10884 Celette Inc..............................11171 Collision Equipment Group..................11261 Col-Met Spray Booths.....................11239 Cumberland Products.....................11251 DEG...................................10785 Delta Kits Inc............................10660 Dent Fix Equipment.......................10820 Dezhong Auto Parts Manufacturing Co. Ltd......10771 Dura-Block.............................10851 Eagle Abrasives..........................10947 Elcometer Inc............................11220 EURO Spray Technology....................11060 Evercoat, an ITW Company.................10869 Extractor...............................11361 E-Z Mix................................11377 Fandeli Coated Abrasives...................10872 Farecla Inc..............................11328 FBS Distribution Co. Inc....................11177 FenderBender...........................10767 Filmtech Automotive......................11231 Fisheye Filter............................10664 Fit-Ear.................................11164 Garmat USA.............................10733 Gema..................................11281 Gerson Co...............................11161 GlasWeld...............................10779 GLE Enterprises LLC......................10868 Global Finishing Solutions..................10861 Goff s Enterprises Inc......................11100 GoJAK/Zendex Tool.......................11051 Gold Touch Inc...........................11109 Goliath Carts............................11125 H&S Autoshot...........................10876 Hedson Technologies......................11117 Herkules Equipment Corp...................10717 Hi-Tech Paintless Dent Removal.............10866 Hope Global/Schlegel Buffing Pads...........11068 hystik Adhesive Tape......................11045 I-CAR..................................11083 Induction Innovations Inc...................10723 Infratech...............................11227 Innovative Tools & Technologies..............10955 Insurance Auto Auctions...................10661 International Epoxies & Sealers..............11264 Island Clean Air..........................10713 KBS Coatings............................11243 Killer Tools..............................10853 Lancer Insurance Co.......................10870 LDPI Inc................................11221 LKQ Corp...............................11009 Martech Services Co.......................11133 Martin Senour Paints/NAPA.................10631 Martin Tools.............................10773 Matrix Wand 3-D Blueprinting System.........10777 MAXIMA................................10673 Mercantile Development Inc. 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Executive Interview, Continued from page 49 BSB: What specific subject matter will the RDE sessions cover, and what presenters have you lined up? Schulenburg: It s really a wide cross-section, everything from hybrid power and platforms with Dave Gruskos to marketing for more sales and profit with Frank Terlep. The marketing class has gotten really strong pre-registration. Looking at business diversification, we brought some folks in from SEMA to talk specifically about that topic on the opening day and that s a brand-new segment they re custom crafting for us. We see that opening-day session as a perfect way to help the people who haven t been to RDE before figure out how being in that space can help benefit their businesses. Our headline presentation on Friday will focus on innovation in business. It will be a self-guided panel discussion on how emerging ideas are the lifeblood for your business and how they provide the competitive edge to grow your business and profit margins. The folks on the panel are people who have had great foresight and been innovative and have harnessed that to rethink how their business works, how it services their customers and how it handles jobs to differentiate themselves from other businesses in their markets. BSB: Besides the different sessions and speakers, is there anything else new and exciting with RDE this year? Schulenburg: There s a couple things. One is the return of our sky villa afterhours reception, and that will be on Thursday night. Last year, you had to be an RDE participant to get invited, but this year anyone can register for it by visiting www.semashow.com/scrs. It s going to be in a different suite this year that will be even more spectacular than the space it was in last year. In fact, it was actually one of Michael Jackson s favorite spots. We ve got a couple fun tricks up our sleeves, but I don t want to give everything away just yet. All I ll say is that the people who attended the reception last year know the caliber of event it was, the level of people that were there and the networking opportunity it presented. It s just magical that you get to be in a space that very few people get to see. These are exclusive suites reserved for very special people who are guests of the hotel. This is the third year for the Repairer Driven Education (RDE) sessions. We also switched up our SCRS open board meeting this year. We ve traditionally held this meeting in a hotel ballroom somewhere, where it s set up rather formally and we go through what we re working on and give some updates to our members. This year, however, we re making it more unique and fun by holding it after Show hours at our booth on Tuesday evening. This will enable collision repairers who want to learn about SCRS to have the unique experience of doing so on the Show floor after hours without all the crowds. So it s going to be a little bit like a networking reception but also an open address to our members. BSB: The hot topic of the year has been PartsTrader. Will there be any discussion of the controversial parts bidding program at RDE? Schulenburg: Obviously that s going to be part of the update we give at the SCRS open board meeting on the Show floor, primarily because it s a big focus for our membership. It will also be addressed on Thursday in the RDE session called, Bidding Wars: A Global View on the Possible Economic Impact of Insurer Involvement in Parts Procurement, presented by David Newton-Ross of the Collision Repair Specialists of Australia. David has been doing a lot of research for us both in New Zealand and Australia and getting repairer feedback, so it should be a compelling two-hour session that will explain what s going on globally with the development of insurer involvement with parts procurement and bidding platforms. Continued on page 52 50 SEMA Show Daily
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Executive Interview, Continued from page 50 BSB: Aside from RDE and the open board meeting, what kind of presence will SCRS have at the SEMA Show? Schulenburg: We re going to have a free technology innovation forum on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., which was added after the first schedule came out. We re hearing a lot of reports on collision avoidance technology and other technology that s going to have a potential impact on our industry. The question becomes, Are vehicles becoming so safe that they re becoming dangerous to our businesses? Anybody who wants to attend must register, but there is no cost and it will give people a taste of what the rest of our RDE program is like. It will be held upstairs in the North Hall of the LVCC where our other sessions will be held. We ll also be holding a meeting with some international associations to talk about a variety of issues that impact our membership. Repairer Driven Education Schedule, Continued from page 49 Thursday, November 1, 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. RD13 Maximize Your Web Presence (Mark Claypool, Optima Automotive) RD14 Make More Money WITHOUT Spending an Arm and a Leg! (Toby Chess) RD15 Bidding Wars: A Global View on the Possible Economic Impact of Insurer Involvement in Parts Procurement [David Newton-Ross, Collision Repair Specialists of Australia (CRSA)] Thursday, November 1 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. RD16 Importance of Repair Standards in Completing a Safe and Seamless Repair (John Spoto & Shawn Collins, 3M) RD17 Waterborne Refinish Coatings: What Are You Waiting For? (Jeff Griffin & John Parran, PPG Automotive Refinish) RD18 Bulletproof Your Company: Effective Human Resources, Policies and Procedures (Cory J. King, Fine, Boggs & Perkins LLP) Friday, November 2, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. RD2012 RDE Headline Session: Game Changers Innovation Forum Friday, November 2, 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. RD19 Vehicle Knowledge for Triage, Blueprinting and Estimating (Larry Montanez III, P&L Consulting) RD20 Achieving Service Excellence by Applying LEAN Thinking (Steven Feltovich, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes) RD21 He Who Controls the Data, Controls the Truth (Michael Anderson, Collision Advice) COLLISION, REPAIR & REFINISH Continued from page 49 Current as of August 23, 2012 Mirka Abrasives Inc.....11075 MIXPLAST...10972 Mobile Solutions...10816 Mobile Spray Technology (MST)...10729 Mo-Clamp/Pull-It Corp....11212 Motor Guard...11167 National Auto Body Council...32267 Nordson Corp....11209 Nova Verta USA...11219 1-800-Radiator & A/C...10873 Parker Ionics...11232 Performance Radiator...10967 Permanon USA....10939 Porter-Ferguson....11378 The Powder Coating Institute....32234 Presta Products...11139 PREVAL...10961 Pro Spot International Inc....10621 Prona Air Tool Manufacturing Ltd....11342 PRO-TECH-IT...10950 Pro-TeK Spray Equipment LLC...10745 QMT1000 Advanced Metal Tester...10786 Quick Cut Sanders/All American Tool Corp....11279 Rasco Industries Inc....11126 Refinishing Supplies Export Inc.....10971 Reflexxion Automotive Products LLC...10824 Reliable Automotive Equipment Inc.....11271 Reliant Finishing Systems...11380 RTi-Reading Technologies Inc....11266 SAE Devices Inc....11228, 11129 Safety Regulation Strategies Inc....10844 Sartorius...11320 SATA Spray Equipment...10609 SCA Professional Hygiene...11029 Seymour of Sycamore...10808 Shanghai Herma Industrial Coating Co. Ltd...35241 Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes...10831 Shoot Suit-Detro-R&H Products...10860 Soft-Sanders by Style-Line Corp. International...10948 SprayMax...11314 Spray-Tech/Junair...11001 SprayZone.net...10679 Steck Manufacturing Co....10761 stickerfix...11369 Summit Software & Marketing Solutions.......10812 Sun Abrasives Co. Ltd...11065 TCI Products...11383 TIGER Drylac Powder Coatings...11061 Time Shaver Tools...10741 Total Automotive...11069 Uneeda Enterprizes Inc...11365 UniCure Spraybooths...11027 Uni-ram Corp....10846 Vale Training Solutions...10674 Verifacts Automotive...10965 Vitto Filter (Zhongshan) Co. Ltd...33287 Vortex Sprayliners Inc...10840 Wagner Industrial Solutions...11055 WALCOM USA...11332 Wedge Clamp Systems Inc....10667 Wizards Products-RJ Star Inc................11033 Woodward-Fab...10709 Zenex International...11066 Zero Rust by Amteco Inc...11223 Zhongshan Eagle-Fly Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd...33289 52 SEMA Show Daily
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POWERSPORTS & UTILITY VEHICLES Powersports Seminars Free SEMA Education Institute Sessions to Attend During the 2012 SEMA Show Powersports Online Sales: Profit From Internet Sales Even If You Don t Sell Through Your Website Wednesday, October 31. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m., LVCC, N252 Speaker: Bob Kay, Partner at Biker Pros & North American AMD Bureau Chief Labor is your highest margin, so keeping the service department busy is critical to profitability. In this informative session we will cover reducing non-inventory surcharges, reducing warranty claims, selling parts for completion/ addition and building relationships for future business. 5 Steps to Profit From Custom Bike Shows Wednesday, October 31. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., LVCC, N252 Speaker: Bob Kay, Partner at Biker Pros & North American AMD Bureau Chief Local, regional or national custom bike shows can be used to further your marketing and sales objectives of greater brand awareness and lead generation. When orchestrated correctly you can expect additional accessories, parts and bike sales. Utilize your dealership, the event and online media to get your message out and build relationships with your customers and prospects. Where the Money Is: The Next Generation of Powersports Enthusiasts Are Here Now Wednesday, October 31. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m., LVCC, N257 Speakers: Jeff Najar, Partner at Biker Pros & North American AMD Bureau Chief; Chris Callen, Editor, Cycle Source Magazine; Keith Ball, Editor, Bikernet.com Understanding and connecting with the next generation of powersports buyers keeps the sport alive and healthy. How can you utilize your assets to connect with them locally and nationally? What you have is what they want and we will give examples of how to build a relationship to keep them interested and coming back to buy from your powersport dealership. Current as of August 23, 2012 The Auto Moto...37041 AutoTrader Classics...37076 BCS International...38015 Changzhou Wonsh Ramp Industry Co. Ltd...38021 Classic Accessories Inc...37032 Flair Hair...37055 Global Vision Eyewear...36075 GLX Helmets...36071 HMC Industries Inc....36069 HP TEC...37072 IMMI/CargoBuckle...36039 Jiangsu RC Import and Export Co. Ltd...37077 Kolpin Outdoors Inc...37041 Lazer Star Lighting Products...36017 MotoBatt...37038 PRP Seats...36065 Rage Powersport Products...36043 Restyling Magazine...36077 Rocky Mountain ATV MC...36079 Schumacher Electric Corp...37070 Scott Jacobs Studio...37064 Steering Corp....37028 Tanom Motors LLC...36057 Trophy Kart LLC...36025 Trucking Times Work Play & SUV...36029 Vertically Driven Products...36033 Yiwu Xibeihu Special Vehicle Co. Ltd...37031 Yukon Trail Inc....37017 SEMA Exhibitors Leverage Powersports Market Opportunities Low-Cost Kiosk Program Effectively Connects Exhibitors With Powersports Buyers SEMA Show exhibitors that manufacture powersports products will be able to quickly, easily and affordably connect with thousands of buyers who are specifically seeking products for motorcycles, dirt bikes, UTVs, ATVs or side-by-sides. Through the Manufacturer Kiosk Program, an exhibitor with a booth in another area of the SEMA Show is eligible to host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the Show. The kiosk program was introduced in 2011 to assist many traditional SEMA Show exhibitors that have branched out into the powersports market, said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. The kiosk program allows these exhibitors to showcase their powersports lines in the Power- Through the Manufacturer Kiosk Program, an exhibitor with a booth in another area of the SEMA Show is eligible to host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section of the Show. sports area of the Show floor. Meanwhile, they are able to maintain their primary booth location and focus on other products. It s like being in two places at once. Of the 60,000 buyers that attend the SEMA Show each year, one in four indicates that they are interested in powersports products. As a result, a dedicated Powersports & Utility Vehicle section was introduced in 2010. Because the SEMA Show represents all segments of the automotive parts and accessories industry, it s the ideal venue for businesses to discover new trends and identify new markets, said MacGillivray. The powersports market is closely tied to many of the SEMA Show s core segments. As a result, many exhibitors and buyers have expanded and found great success in the area. For only $499, manufacturers can host a kiosk that will be located in the Powersports & Utility Vehicle section in upper South Hall, apart from their primary booth in the Show. The kiosk will display the company branding and marketing materials. Exhibitors may also showcase their product the way it is intended to be used by displaying a motorcycle, dirt bike, UTV, ATV or side-by-side in front of their kiosk. To learn more about or to register for the annual trade-only event, visit www.semashow.com. SEMA Show Daily 57
Featuring the NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE The #1 SEMA Show Buyer and Media Destination. IDEAS ALIVE Location: South Hall (Upper Level), East End. Size: At a total of 35,000 sq. ft., the New Products Showcase prevents getting crowded out from viewing the hottest new products. Time: Opens at 8:00 a.m. prior to Show hours so you can beat the crowd and get more out of your day at the SEMA Show. Convenience: Scanners are available to buyers and media to capture product information that can be downloaded in several formats including one for your smart phone. SEMADigital.com to view 2011 New Products. Scanners are available to capture product information Product information downloaded to your smart phone Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada Exhibit Days: Tuesday, Oct. 30 - Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 Education Days: Monday, Oct. 29 - Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 58 SEMA Show Daily
Continuing a Strong Tradition Global Tire Expo Ready to Deliver! Anyone who has attended the annual Global Tire Expo (GTE) Powered by Tire Industry Association (TIA) knows it has been a smashing success. Hundreds of exhibitors from all corners of the tire and tire service industries meet with thousands upon thousands of attendees the single-largest gathering of tire dealers, tire companies and suppliers in North America. Bar none! And tire professionals across the continent will show their continuing support for the GTE, coming this year from October 29 November 2 in association with the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Tire Review Recognizes Outstanding Tire Dealer Winners of the 2012 Tire Review Top Shop Awards presented by Ammco/Coats, honors the best of the best independent tire dealers in the United States and Canada, will be announced during TIA s special Tire Industry Honors event at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Hotel on Monday, October 29. The 2012 Top Shop Award winner will also be honored at TIA s annual Industry Honors event, set for Monday, October 29, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Hotel. That event runs from 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m., followed by TIA s Welcome Reception from 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. After an outstanding 2011 GTE and record early registration and exhibition commitments for 2012, the Tire Industry Association certainly recognizes the value of this surge in interest. The strong attendee and exhibitor presence is proof positive that TIA s efforts are reaping positive results, said TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield. We appreciate the support these tire dealers, tire manufacturers and parts and equipment suppliers are showing and are especially pleased to know that the GTE is resonating with them. As of mid-july, hotel reservations for the Show were up 31% from the same time last year, TIA said, and the association expects that the 2012 GTE will exceed the popularity of last year s convention, which saw the record-breaking attendance of 132,000 industry business leaders and 61,000 buyers. And the July report showed a 7% year-over-year increase 231 signed on for the GTE alone, 42 of which are first-time exhibitors. Continued on page 60 At a Glance: 2012 TIA Daily Schedule of Events MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.: Continental Breakfast and TIA Board of Directors Meeting, The Cosmopolitan 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.: TRMG Meeting, The Cosmopolitan 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.: State Association Executive Meeting, The Cosmopolitan 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m.: TIA Annual Meeting, The Cosmopolitan 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.: TIA State Executive Appreciation Lunch, The Cosmopolitan 2:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.: TRIB Board Meeting, The Cosmopolitan 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.: TIA Wine & Cheese Social, The Cosmopolitan 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.: Tire Industry Honors, The Cosmopolitan 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.: TIA Welcome Reception, The Cosmopolitan TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.: Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show, Las Vegas Convention Center 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.: TPMS at 10, Las Vegas Convention Center 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.: Truck Tires at 10, Las Vegas Convention Center 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.: TIA Past Presidents Lunch, TBD 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.: Tires at 2, Las Vegas Convention Center WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.: Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show, Las Vegas Convention Center 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.: TPMS at 10, Las Vegas Convention Center 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.: Truck Tires at 10, Las Vegas Convention Center 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.: Tires at 2, Las Vegas Convention Center THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.: Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show, Las Vegas Convention Center 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.: Tires at 2 Seminar, Las Vegas Convention Center FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.: Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show, Las Vegas Convention Center GLOBAL TIRE EXPO POWERED BY THE TIRE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION Current as of August 23, 2012 Achieva Rubber Corp....41227 Aeolus Tire...40225 Aftersoft Network N.A. Inc...40163 Alliance Tire Americas...40219 AME International...41187 American Omni Trading Co. LLC...40079 API Inc....43199 ASA Automotive Systems...40003 ATEQ Corp....41271 Atturo Tire...41295 Avex Trade spol. s r.o....35219 Baolong...40084 Bartec USA...40052 Bee Line Co....42153 Big O Tires...42263 Big Roc Tools Inc....34238 BKT Tires...43213 BlackJack Tire Repair...44310 Branick Industries Inc....42211 Bright Technology Co. Ltd....40282 Camoplast Solideal...40289 Cangzhou Flying Dragon Auto Parts Co. Ltd....40082 CarCareONE by GE Capital...42091 Carlisle Tire...43115 China Tyres Distribution Ltd....41287 Compressed Air Systems...40134 Continental Tire the Americas LLC...43169 Cooper Tire & Rubber Company...43009 Corghi USA...40249 Counteract Balancing Beads...42178 Crowntyre Industrial Co. Ltd....40239 Daeho Industry/Pacific Treads...40073 Deestone Limited...40089 Dill Air Controls Products LLC...40190 Dong Ah Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd...............42176 Dongying Fangxing Rubber Co. Ltd....32233 Dongying Zhongyi Rubber Co. Ltd...31285 Double Coin Tires...40177 Doublestar Tire Corp...40298 Duratti Rubber Corp. Co. Ltd...42286 Eastup Tires...42310 Elgi Rubber...41223 Enforce Products...40130 Enjoy Tyre Co. Ltd...41199 Ezytire...40076 Fairmount Tire & Rubber Inc....42156 Falken Tire Corporation...41003 Fenghua Xianghe Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd...31257 50 Below...32226 Foreign Tire Sales Inc....41215 Freedomsoft...40118 Fullrun Tyre Corp. Ltd....41089 Gaither Tool Company Inc....42199 Goodtire Rubber Industrial Co. Ltd....42208 Great Ocean Ltd....30237 Greatlakes Tire Company...40263 Hangzhou Hamaton Tyre Valves Co. Ltd....42298 Hankook Tire America Corp...43061 HATCO SAL...41149 Haweka USA/Allpart Supply Inc...42227 Hebei Holman Auto Parts Manufacture Co. Ltd....33262 Hebei Xinshitong Accessory Co. Ltd....31259 Hennessy Industries...40169 Hercules Tire...43081 HnY Tire Co. Ltd....40126 Horizon Tire Inc...40279 Huaqiao Group-Shandong Wosen Rubber Co. Ltd...43317 Hunter Engineering Company...41037 ITM Autoparts...40266 Japan Toyomoto Tire Corp...41311 Jiangyin Premier Autoparts Industry Co. Ltd....40086 JKTYRE-JK Tornel...40176 JM Nault Wheel Weights...42274 JMK Computerized Tire Dealer Business Management...41074 JOSN Electronic Co. Ltd....40100 Kabat Rubber-Inner Tubes..................34264 Kelsey Tire Inc....40011 Kenda Tire...40017 Ken-Tool...40088 Koryo Tyres Industrial China Ltd....42290 Lakin Tire West...41083 L-Guard International Enterprise Ltd....31240 LKQ Tire & Recycling...40078 Long March Tyre Co. Ltd...41237 Lu Hai Industrial Corp....42254 Lucy s Tire Inc...40115 Malhotra Rubbers (Tyres) Ltd. India...41203 M&R Tire Products Inc....41148 Martins Industries...43283 Continued on page 68 SEMA Show Daily 59
Continuing a Strong Tradition, continued from page 59 We re excited that the 2012 SEMA Show and the GTE is continuing to build on the outstanding response from the GTE last year. That momentum is more meaningful and relevant than ever before for tire manufacturers and buyers, said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. The dedicated GTE section in the South Hall and the expanded educational program will help buyers discover the potential that the tire industry has to offer. The GTE will also include expanded educational sessions specific to the tire industry, including the hugely popular TPMS @ 10, Truck Tires @ 10 and Tires @ 2 and sessions during the first three days. Each educational track, said TIA, will feature a session relevant to tire dealers led by the most knowledgeable experts in the tire industry. The GTE educational sessions offered provide tire-industry attendees with the best of both worlds they can get to upto-the-minute, relevant and entertaining information from some of the world s leading experts in the tire industry and still have time to make important business contacts and meet plenty of potential suppliers, said Littlefield. Last year, GTE attendees thoroughly enjoyed two opening night special events: the Wine & Cheese Social and Tire Industry Honors. Both events will take place at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Hotel on Monday, October 29. The Wine & Cheese Social will start at 5:00 p.m. and is free to TIA members and GTE attendees. Immediately following the Wine & Cheese Social, from 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m., will be Tire Industry Honors. Extremely well-attended last year, this year s event will honor 2012 Tire Industry Hall of Fame inductees, as well as award winners and honorees from tire-industry publications, such as Tire Review s Top Shop Award winner and recognition of the outgoing TIA President Larry Brandt. In addition, the event will see the formal installation of TIA incoming President Randy Groh. Following the Tire Industry Honors event from 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m., TIA will host its GTE Welcome Reception, which will be held at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Information on all of those events can be found at www.tireindustry.org or by calling 800-876-8372 x104. 60 SEMA Show Daily
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WHEELS & ACCESSORIES 150-Plus Wheel Manufacturers Featured at 2012 SEMA Show This year s SEMA Show will include more than 150 wheel manufacturers exhibiting in the Wheels & Accessories section the highest number of exhibitors to be featured in the section since it was created in 2010. The companies filling the area for 2012 include a mix of first-time exhibitors and several companies that have not exhibited at the SEMA Show in recent years. The percent of exhibitors in the Wheels & Accessories section for 2012 is about 22% higher compared to the same time period in 2011. Not only is the number of exhibitors on the rise, but the total exhibitor interest has also resulted in an increase in the section s total square footage, which is up 31%. Wheels are an integral part of our industry, and with so many wheel companies joining us for the 2012 SEMA Show, the Wheels & Accessories section offers buyers the latest products and innovations from the market s leaders, said Peter MacGillvray, SEMA vice president of events and communications. Along with the Global Tire Expo Powered by TIA (Tire Industry Association), the Wheels & Accessories section of the 2012 SEMA Show fills the entire lower level of the South Hall. Other New Products Preview Wheels & Accessories at the 2012 SEMA Show American Eagle Wheel Corp Booth: 46189 American Eagle Wheel introduces the AEW Hardrock 056 Series a 20-in. dually wheel now available for all dually applications in polished and Hardrock black. Information: www.americaneaglewheel.com or 909-590-8828. sections of the SEMA Show include Business Services, Collision Repair & Refinish, Hot Rod Alley, Mobile Electronics & Technology, Powersports & Utility Vehicles, Racing & Performance, Restoration Marketplace, Restyling & Car Care Accessories, Tools & Equipment and Trucks, SUVs & Off-Road. The current exhibitor list and floorplan are located on www.semashow. com/floorplan. The floorplan can be browsed by exhibiting company name, booth number or product category. Exhibitor and buyer registration as well as housing information are also available through the website. Continued on page 70 Current as of August 23, 2012 Advan Carbon/Charge Speed USA/ Premier4509/VeilSide...30285 Ace Alloy Wheel/DeCorsa Wheels...47069 ADV.1 Wheels...44273 AEZ Leichtmetallräder GmbH...44265 Agri Impex Inc...43315 Alexrims Corp...45179 Allied Wheel Components/Raceline Wheels...45043 Alloy Wheel Repair Specialist...48205 American Eagle Wheel Corp....46189 American Force Wheels...47053 American Republic Wheels & USW Forged Wheels..44279 Anhui Faster Auto Parts Co. Ltd...44321 Anhui Huilian Machinery Industry Co. Ltd....33257 Armano/XIX Wheels...46053 AutomWheel Group...44303 AutoWare Technologies...45061 AXXA Wheels...31236 Baosh Auto Parts Co. Ltd...48199 Bavaria Wheels...47113 BC Forged Wheel-Taiwan Bor-Chuann...48219 Best Choice International Trade Co. Ltd...46215, 46221 Bimecc USA Inc....46099 BSI Wheels...30263 BZO Custom Wheels...46105 Carbon Revolution...44315 CEC/Claus Ettensberger Corp....43093 Ce zzanne Collection...45221 China Wheel Jiangmen...44295 Concept One/Klutch Wheels...47083 Cragar Wheel...45011 Custom Wheel Accessories Inc....45035 Custom Wheel Solutions...47113 CustomWheelsDirect.com-CenterCapsdirect.com.46025 Diablo Wheels & Accessories...47089 Dino Paoli SRL...45322 Donz Wheelz/Rennen International...45033 Dresden Auto Design...45205 D vinci & Styluz Wheels...48225 Enkei Wheels...47043 Euro Racing Wheels Manufacturer...45318 Excalibur Wheel Accessories...46022 Factory Reproductions Inc...45089 Forgiato Wheels...44255 Freeman Racing Wheels Inc....45298 Fujian Shenlika Aluminum Industry Development Co. Ltd....47211 Full Moon Wheels...32229 Hebei Xinshitong Accessory Co. Ltd....31259 Galaxy Wire Wheels...46026 Gazario Wheels...46093 Global Wheel Inc...45320 Gorilla Automotive Products...45023 Great International Holdings Ltd....44328 Greenball Corp....43157 GRP Enterprises LLC...45217 Haltec Corporation...46017 Handsome Metal Co. Ltd...44327 HD Wheels USA...45191 Hutchinson Industries/Rock Monster Wheels...45187 HyLoft/Diamond Storage...34289 iforged Performance Alloys/Forgestar Wheels...46057 Inovit Inc...46209 Jiangsu Saintek Co. Ltd....45326 Jiangsu Sainty Machinery I/E.Corp. Ltd...31256 Kinghwa Toptrue Wheel Co. Ltd...45288 Konig American...43049 Kosei Aluminum Co. Ltd....44237 Lehigh Industrial Machinery LLC...46060 Lexani Wheel Corp....43121 MaddenCo. Inc....46038 MASSIV Wheels...46203 McGard LLC...46011 Merceli Wheels/Mystikol Wheels...46199 MGP Caliper Covers...48107 MPC Forged Wheels...48187 Ningbo Longtime Machine Co. Ltd....44323 Ningbo Waywell Machinery Co. Ltd...32285 Ningbo Yinzhou Jianda Auto Parts Factory...45211 Ningbo Yinzhou Jinuo Auto Accessories Co. Ltd...47103 Ningbo Yinzhou Qiyao Auto Accessories Co. Ltd... 44285 Ningbo Yinzhou Yunlong Litian Auto Parts Co. Ltd.. 48198 Ningbo Yongqi Aluminium Wheel Manufacturing Co. Ltd...47205 Ningbo Zhenggang Autoparts Manufacturing Co. Ltd...44319 Nutek Wheels...47113 P&P Superwheels Co. Ltd....48211 PDW International...45284 Pilot Automotive...44326 Prime Wheel Corp...45031 Prior Design North America...48173 PWG...46113 Continued on page 68 SEMA Show Daily 67
WHEELS & ACCESSORIES Continued from page 67 Current as of August 23, 2012 Qingdao Free Trade Zone Full-World International Trading Co. Ltd....41175 Race Star Industries...48105 RealWheels RWC...46096 Redline Wheels...48181 REV Wheel LLC...45199 RIDES Magazine...46102 RideStyler...46073 Rohana Wheels...44249 Rosler Metal Finishing USA LLC...45302 Rota Wheel...46029 Royal Wheels & Accessories...47072 Rucci Forged Wheels...47215 S&J Industries Inc...45327 Shandong Better Wheel Co. Ltd...48204 Shandong Hualun Industries Co. Ltd....43301 Shandong Shengtai Wheel Co. Ltd....43327 Shandong Zhengshun International Trading Co. Ltd...36222 Soleil Wheels...47225 Speedy/RPM Wheels...46030 SPUG...48176 Standards Testing Labs...46098 Starr Wheel Group Inc...47077 StatiCap...33241 Status Alloy Wheels...46035 STR Racing...47181 Sumec Wheel Co. Ltd....47107 Team Dynamics...46225 Tectran Corp...46069 Tenzo-R Sports Wheels/Demoda Wheels...45049 Tianjin Century RubberCo. Ltd...44309 Topline Products...45069 TRAKLITE Wheels...48200 TSW Alloy Wheels...43103 Tunerkey.com...48172 2 Crave...47157 The Ultimate Wheel & Tire Plus Sizing Guide....48101 Ultra Wheel Co....31228 Uniauto Inc./Rimtech...46034 U.S. Wheel Corp....45097 U.W.T. Tools...43311 Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc...47175 Velocity Wheels...45157 Versante Wheel...47187 Vision Wheel...45083 Vossen Wheels...47095, 47101, 47109 Voxx Wheels...47199 The Wheel Group/Wheel-1...43033 White Knight Wheel Accessories...45055 Wholesale Tire Distributors...46079 WTW Corp....47005 Xiamen Sunrise Wheel Group Co. Ltd.....44300 XXR Wheels/Primax Wheel Corp.....45107 Yangzhou Haina Auto Parts Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 32259 Zhejiang Buyang Autowheel Co. Ltd.....44299 Zhejiang Jujiu Hub Co. Ltd.....44289 Zhejiang Yueling Co. Ltd.....46179 OEM Current as of August 23, 2012 American Honda....24987 Ford Motor Co.....22200 General Motors Corp.....23743, 24267 Hyundai Motor America...24387 Kia Motors America...10809 Lexus....22699 Mazda North American Operations....11247 MOPAR...43131 Scion...20313 Toyota....24801 GLOBAL TIRE EXPO Powered by TIA Continued from page 59 Current as of August 23, 2012 Maxxis International....41131 Metro Tyres...31280 Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels...43021 Mighty Auto Parts...40109 Modern Tire Dealer...40094 ModuLube...42289 Morton Supplies Inc....40327 Moving Targets...40098 MTP Inc....41157 MWS AUTOCHEMIE GmbH..................33240 Myers Tire Supply...42157 Nandi Tyres and Tubes....34281 Nankang Rubber Tire....41163 National Auto Tools...31289 NDI China...33263 Net Driven...40132 Nexen Corp.....41150 Nexen Tire America Inc.....41119 Niagara Lubricant Co. Inc....32282 Ningbo Able Rubber & Auto Parts Co. Ltd....40106 Ningbo Blueocean Auto Parts Co. Ltd....41291 Ningbo Fortune Auto Parts Manufacturer Co. Ltd... 40128 Ningbo Shicuiying Import & Export Co. Ltd....34280 Ningbo Sinppa Air Tools Factory....33236 Ningbo Zhongda Valve Wick Co. Ltd....42302 NitroFill...40129 Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.....43183 Ohio Rack Inc....41072 Omni-United USA....43225 Orange Electronic Co. Ltd....41191 OTR Wheel Engineering Inc.....40135 Parker TireSaver Nitrogen Tire Inflation Systems..40120 Patch Rubber/Myers Tire Supply....40157 P.C. Products International...41169 Perfect Equipment...42307 Petlas Tyre....40194 Pingdu Zihai Rubber Manufactory....34272 Pirelli Tire North America...41021 Plombco Inc.....40200 Prema Products....41255 Prestige Tires International...40295 Qingdao Aonuo Tyre Co. Ltd.....42278 Qingdao Au-shine Tyre Co. Ltd.....33255 Qingdao Eastar Tyre Co. Ltd.....33260 Qingdao Everbest International Trade Co. Ltd....32281 Qingdao Extra Tyre Co. Ltd.....33228 Qingdao Fullroad Rubber Co. Ltd.....31229 Qingdao Goodride Tyre Co. Ltd.....32238 Qingdao Hamao Import & Export Co. Ltd.....34270 Qingdao J&G International Trading Co. Ltd.....35286 Qingdao Pegasus Rubber Co. Ltd.....41324 Qingdao Poplar Tire Co. Ltd.....43326 Qingdao Qihang Tyre Co. Ltd.....40096 Qingdao Qingtai Import & Export Co. Ltd.....33251 Qingdao Taihao Tire Co. Ltd.....34282 Qingdao Top Mountain Tyres Co. Ltd....33284 Qingdao Toptour Tyre Corp. Ltd.....41299 Qingdao Touchstone International Trade Co. Ltd..32243 Qingdao Wangyu Rubber Co. Ltd.....32242 Qingdao Yongdao International Trade Co. Ltd...43307 Qingdao Zhenhua Barrow Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 33285 RAV-Ravaglioli...42253 REDI-Sensor...40276 Rema Tip Top/North America Inc.....42185 Revolution Supply/Oro-Tek....42297 RightPSI Inc....40072 RIVERSTONE....41283 Rovince International Corp.....41327 RSC Sales Co.....40069 Rubber King Tyres India Pvt. Ltd....41211 RUD Chain Inc.....42172 RUFF GmbH....35223 Safety Seal...42168 Sailun Tire...42237 Samik Corp.....40114 Schrader International...41069 Sentaida Group Co. Ltd.....42245 Sewon Pm Tech Co. Ltd.....40080 Shandong Dawang Jintai Group Co. Ltd.....42170 Shandong Deruibao Tire Co. Ltd....43295 Shandong Guofeng Rubber Plastics Co. Ltd....43321 Shandong Hengfeng Rubber & Plastic Co. Ltd....40303 Shandong Hengyi Mold Co. Ltd...35233 Shandong Hengyu Rubber Co. Ltd...41307 Shandong Jinyu Tire Co. Ltd....40271 Shandong Linglong Tyre Co. Ltd....41319 Shandong Sangong Rubber Co. Ltd...31262 Shandong Shuangwang Rubber Co. Ltd....32241 Shandong Transtone Tyre Co. Ltd....41315 Shandong Wanda Boto Tyre Co. Ltd....42203 Shandong Wanlitong Tyre Co. Ltd....34283 Shandong Yongtai Chemical Group Co. Ltd....40211 SNAP-ON Equipment...41097 South China Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd....40315 Speedways Tyres...40125 Summits Hygronics N.A. Inc....33245 Suntop Tire (Wuxi) Co. Ltd...34252 Sun Tyre & Wheel Systems...40309 Superking Manufacturers (Tyre) Pvt. Ltd....31254 Sutong China Tire Resources...41241 TASCO...40124 TBB Tires Inc....42301 TCS Software...42191 Tech International...42079 Techking Tires...40102 TechnoMotor USA...34284 TECO Automotive Equipment...40270 31 Inc...40095 Tier-Rack Corp....40108 Tire Business/Crain Communications...42085 Tire Group International LLC...42221 Tire Industry Association...40056, 40057 Tire Intelligence LLC...30265 Tire Profiles-TreadSpec...41247 Tire Review Magazine...41068 Tire Service Equipment Manufacturing Co. Inc...42171 Tireco Inc....42067 Tiremetrix...40290 Toho Kogyo Co. Ltd...41275 Toyama Tyre Corp. Ltd....34242 Toyo Tires...40029 Tredtech Inc....41179 Triangle Tire Co...40185 Tube & Solid Tire Ltd...40068 Tutric Tire...41279 TVS EUROGRIP...32219 Twinmax Oy...33264 Tyres International Inc...42179 Unicorn Tire Corp....42283 Universal Tire International Corp....40034 Vee Rubber...41077 VENTECH...32227 68 SEMA Show Daily
Vredestein Tyres North America...40099 Weifang Jintongda Tyre Co. Ltd...34262 Wendeng Sanfeng Tyre Co. Ltd....31233 Western States Manufacturing...42210 X Smart Tire Rack...34254 Xingyuan Tire Group Co. Ltd....42215 Yantai Haoyang Machinery Co. Ltd....32232 Yingkou Ark Science & Technology Co. Ltd.....33222 Yingkou Tongguang Automotive Maintenance Equipment Co. Ltd....34218 ZAFCO/ZTI Tires Inc....40195, 40203 ZC Rubber...42271 Zhaoqing Junhong Co. Ltd....41263 Zhejiang Lionheart Industrial Equipment Co. Ltd. 34285 Zhejiang Qingda Rubber Co. Ltd....42314 FIRST-TIME & FEATURED EXHIBITORS Current as of August 23, 2012 Adomani Electric...34225 Advan Carbon/Charge Speed SA/Premier4509/VeilSide.30285 American Crane Inc....32284 Anhui Huilian Machinery Industry Co. Ltd.....33257 Ark Corp....33254 Ascentium Capital LLC...31283 ATS USA...31241 Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE)...31237 Automotive Research Center of Auto Club of Southern California...33242 Avecal Korea...35282 Avex Trade spol. s r.o....35219 AXXA Wheels...31236 Big Roc Tools Inc....34238 Blizzerator LLC...34287 Brad Penn Lubricants...33244 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC...35254 Britemax...30227 Bruin Brake Cables...32275 BSI Wheels...30263 Caiec Jiangsu Co. Ltd....32263 CalTrend Automotive Products...32289 Cameleon Cover USA...31239 Changzhou Yu Chen International Trade Co. Ltd..35235 Changzhou Rongjia Vehicle Enterprise Co. Ltd....31258 Changzhou Wentao Auto-parts Factory...35227 Chang Zhou Yu Chen International Trade Co. Ltd....35235 Chengdu Pan Asia Crankshaft Manufacturing Co. Ltd..32240 Chongqing Oriental Filter Co. Ltd...33219 Cipher Auto...32223 Cnlight Co. Ltd....31261 CNRacing Performance Products Co. Ltd.....34273 Crystal Heiress LLC...34228 David Carey Inc....33223 Davies Craig Pty. Ltd...35229 Design Technology Group...30241 Displays In Motion-LAE Technologies....31245 Dongying Fangxing Rubber Co. Ltd....32233 Dongying Zhongyi Rubber Co. Ltd.....31285 Douglas Corp.....33226 DSC...30255 DV Systems...33276 E&J Classic Restorations Inc.....33258 Emerson MotorSports....36219 ENEOS Motor Oil....31273 EnvisionTEC....32266 Essen Trade Shows....31235 Exotics Racing...30273 EZ Shield Paint Protector...31244 Fenghua Xianghe Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd...31257 Financial Transaction Service....33229 50 Below....32226 Foshan Sunway Auto Electrical Co. Ltd....31226 Full Moon Wheels...32229 GlossPro Car Care Products....30259 GM Dealer Goods....32280 Great Ocean Ltd.....30237 GreenLight....31252 Grillie....34268 GS3-Global Strategic Supply Solutions....34256 Guangzhou North & South Lighting Technology Co. Ltd.....35280 Guangzhou P&D Auto Lighting Manufactory....35237 Guangzhou Shizun Auto Parts Co. Ltd....31260 Hangzhou Farfly Auto Parts Ltd.....34222 Hangzhou Haihua Import & Export Co. Ltd....33221 Hebei Holman Auto Parts Manufacture Co. Ltd...33262 Hebei Xinshitong Accessory Co. Ltd....31259 Hefei Royal Ching International Trading Co. Ltd...32262 Hi-Tach Oil....33266 HongLiDa (Quanzhou) Rubber & Plastic Products Co. Ltd....34286 HyLoft/Diamond Storage....34289 ID4motion....31250 Impact Canopies USA...30275 Inpelle USA....36244 International Window Film Association....31264 Jiangsu Sainty Machinery I/E.Corp. Ltd.....31256 Jinzheng Safety Equipment Co. Ltd.....31266 Kabat Rubber-Inner Tubes..................34264 Kawaii Corp....35239 Kennol Performance Oil...35288 Last Rides...30223 LDK-Deyuan Bearing Factory....35243 L-Guard International Enterprise Ltd....31240 Lux Motion...34274 MAVTV...34265 Metro Tyres...31280 Mitsubishi Turbo...30281 Motor Trend...31219 MWS AUTOCHEMIE GmbH..................33240 My Shop Assist....30261 Nandi Tyres and Tubes....34281 National Auto Body Council....32267 National Auto Tools...31289 NC CAR....34224 NDI China...33263 Niagara Lubricant Co. Inc.....32282 Ningbo Carstel Manufacturing Co. Ltd.....32264 Ningbo Shicuiying Import & Export Co. Ltd.....34280 Ningbo Sinppa Air Tools Factory....33236 Ningbo So-Fine Paper Products Co. Ltd.....32256 Ningbo Waywell Machinery Co. Ltd.....32285 Pingdu Zihai Rubber Manufactory....34272 PODS....33261 The Powder Coating Institute....32234 Protex By Bardahl....34255 Prudential Overall Supply....32273 Qingdao Au-shine Tyre Co. Ltd....33255 Qingdao Eastar Tyre Co. Ltd.....33260 Qingdao Everbest International Trade Co. Ltd....32281 Qingdao Extra Tyre Co. Ltd.....33228 Qingdao Fullroad Rubber Co. Ltd.....31229 Qingdao Goodride Tyre Co. Ltd.....32238 Qingdao Hamao Import & Export Co. Ltd.....34270 Qingdao J&G International Trading Co. Ltd.....35286 Qingdao Qingtai Import & Export Co. Ltd.....33251 Qingdao Taihao Tire Co. Ltd.....34282 Qingdao Top Mountain Tyres Co. Ltd....33284 Qingdao Touchstone International Trade Co. Ltd..32243 Qingdao Wangyu Rubber Co. Ltd.....32242 Qingdao Zhenhua Barrow Manufacturing Co. Ltd...33285 Ram Air SS...35245 Rapid Scan 3D....32245 RCF Technologies Inc.....32277 Redback Boots USA....33291 RePlay XD....30233 RUFF GmbH....35223 Seikosangyo Co. Ltd....31222 Shandong Hengyi Mold Co. Ltd.....35233 Shandong Sangong Rubber Co. Ltd.....31262 Shandong Shuangwang Rubber Co. Ltd.....32241 Shandong Wanlitong Tyre Co. Ltd.....34283 Shandong Zhengshun International Trading Co. Ltd.. 36222 Shanghai Delang Auto Parts Manufacturing Co. Ltd..34266 Shanghai Essenway Technology Development Co. Ltd...31272 Shanghai Focar Import & Export Co. Ltd.....30271 Shanghai Herma Industrial Coating Co. Ltd.....35241 Shanghai Jiawen Performance Industries Co. Ltd. 32237 SICOM Composite Ceramic Brakes and Clutches 30219 Simpson Race Products....31268 Sino Vehicle Parts Co. Ltd....32244 SMM Manufactures/Biocide Systems....32271 Smooth-On...31267 Solaire/SKC.............................33233 Sprayway Inc....31281 SR*S TUNING...33268 StatiCap...33241 Steelmate Security Co. Ltd....36223 Sterile Auto & Sterile Doctor...34269 Summits Hygronics N.A. Inc....33245 Suntop Tire (Wuxi) Co. Ltd...34252 Superking Manufacturers (Tyre) Pvt. Ltd....31254 Tailwind Auto Inc...32228 Taizhou Three-way Vehicle Catalytic Converter Co. Ltd...32261 Taizhou Yongyu Industrial Co. Ltd....34258 TechAFX Inc....30269 TechnoMotor USA...34284 Tire Intelligence LLC...30265 Toyama Tyre Corp. Ltd....34242 Tropical USA Corp...31227 Tubelite Company Inc......................35260 TVS EUROGRIP...32219 Twinmax Oy...33264 Tylon Specialty Flooring...32269 U.A.A. Inc....32236 Ultra Wheel Co....31228 Unipower International Group Ltd....32265 United States Postal Service...31251 VENTECH...32227 Vinter Quality Parts...34250 Viper Tool Storage...34251 Vitto Filter (Zhongshan) Co. Ltd...33287 Weifang Jintongda Tyre Co. Ltd...34262 Wendeng Sanfeng Tyre Co. Ltd....31233 Whitman Manufacturing Corp....33265 X Smart Tire Rack...34254 Xiamen Huayu Hardware Co. Ltd...31242 Xindadi North America...35268 Yangzhou Haina Auto Parts Manufacturing Co. Ltd...32259 Yantai Haoyang Machinery Co. Ltd....32232 Yingkou Ark Science & Technology Co. Ltd....33222 Yingkou Tongguang Automotive Maintenance Equipment Co. Ltd....34218 Yuhuan Aoheng Machinery Co. Ltd....30229 Yuhuan Chenxiang Machinery Co. Ltd...35225 Yuyao City Yurui Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd...31263 Zhejiang Keyu Brake Co. Ltd...32260 Zhejiang Lionheart Industrial Equipment Co. Ltd. 34285 Zhejiang Sinma Automotive Suspension Co. Ltd..34260 Zhejiang Tianhong Auto Accessories Co. Ltd....32255 Zhejiang Tiansheng Car Accessories Co. Ltd....32258 Zhejiang Zhengde Brake Co. Ltd...31265 Zhongshan Eagle-Fly Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd... 33289 Zibo Qiwangda Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Co. Ltd...35284 zmax Micro-lubricant/US LEGEND CARS...34243 CHECK OUT THE VICTRA RC-1 AT BOOTH #41131 1-800-4-Maxxis www.maxxis-racing.com SEMA Show Daily 69
Wheels and Accessories Product Preview, continued from page 67 American Force Wheels Booth #47053 American Force Wheels Inc. introduces the Titan, a newly designed 19.5-in. direct bolton dually wheel for the truck market. Available in a 19.5- in. by 6.75-in. size, the Titan Wheel is manufactured from 6061 forged aluminum and high-quality materials to deliver a dependable wheel designed to increase payload and extend tire life. The new Titan Wheel also improves towing capacity for enthusiasts who want to haul their race trailers to the track or tow powersports equipment on vacation. Information: www.americanforcewheels.com or 800-620-6259. Visit Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase at the 2012 SEMA Show to see all the newest ideas and innovations. Full Moon Wheels Booth #32229 Full Moon Wheels stylish and unique Soccer Ball Wheel appeals to fans of the world s most popular sport and to gearheads who want unusual rims on their vehicles. It comes in sizes 18x8 and 20x8.5 in a polished machined face or glossy black with hand-painted red trim. Information: www.fullmoonwheels.com or 910-515-5116. Jiangsu Sainty Machinery I/E Booth #31256 Jiangsu Sainty, a professional alloy-wheel products manufacturer in China, is now offering more than 500 designs. According to the company, engineers insist on trying to reduce the weight of the wheel while still retaining the same structure rigidity. Many new designs with competitive pricing are available, with sizes ranging between 14 to 20 in. and options including silver, matte black and gunmetal finishes. Information: www.globalsources.com/shwheel.co (e-mail: sherry@sumex.com.cn) or call +86-25-52874065..com 70 SEMA Show Daily
ARMO Events at the 2012 SEMA Show Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) members and other industry professionals have many opportunities to network and learn how to improve their business operations at the 2012 SEMA Show. Mark your Show calendar now so you don t miss out. Council Booth ARMO Central the booth shared by ARMO and the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) is located at space #23395 in Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in the heart of the Restoration Marketplace. Visitors can check out photos of all the cool, new restoration products that were on display in the ARMO New Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The photos will run on a looping flat-screen display along with other ARMO and SEMA information. Also on display in the booth are a handful of beautifully restored cars. The booth is always staffed with an ARMO volunteer and/or a SEMA staff person ready to answer questions, engage in discussions about ARMO- or SEMAmember benefits and sign up new ARMO members. ARMO Industry Awards Reception ARMO leads off a week of council activities with its annual Industry Awards Reception Tuesday, October 30. The event will take place in Ballroom C of the Las Vegas Hotel (LVH) from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. We modified the program last year, said ARMO Chairman Alex Tainsh of Parts Unlimited Interiors. Instead of a formal program, we promoted a relaxed, networking environment. Based on all the positive feedback, we intend to stay that course for 2012. ARMO Open Council Meeting ARMO will conduct an open council meeting in Pavilion 1 at ARMO leads off a week of council activities with its annual ARMO Industry Awards Reception, Tuesday, October 30, in Ballroom C of the Las Vegas Hotel from 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. the Las Vegas Hotel, Wednesday, October 31, from 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. This open council meeting is open to all current ARMO members and it is the best opportunity for members to interact with their Select Committee. The Select Committee is a group of representatives elected by the ARMO members, said ARMO Chair-Elect Dennis Roberts of Distinctive Industries. The Select Committee is charged with developing and delivering programs and projects that benefit ARMO members. Like any elected body, though, we need to hear from members. We can send surveys, solicit feedback on Facebook, etc., but nothing beats a face-to-face dialogue. Except for the Long-Range Planning meeting, this is the only opportunity for an ARMO member to meet with the entire Select Committee. We absolutely want to see as many members as possible at this meeting. We will update the group on the latest happenings from ARMO, but we really want to hear from the members. What are we doing well? What should we be doing that we aren t doing now? It s early in the morning, I know. But bring your ideas; we ll bring the coffee! ARMO Roundtable The ARMO Roundtable discussion which takes place Thursday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. in Room N255 (North Hall) of the LVCC is another SEMA Show staple for the restoration industry. This year s title is, I Hired Him, I Trained Him, He Left Me. As the title suggests, the topic is Human Resources and the Small Business. There will be several successful restoration industry professionals and an HR expert on hand to lead the discussions. However, it should be noted that this is a Roundtable Discussion, where the intention is to hear from membership. Be sure to attend the ARMO Roundtable and exchange ideas with members of the ARMO Select Committee. Help ARMO help you. ARMO-Sponsored Education Seminars One of ARMO s primary goals for members is education. To that end, ARMO is sponsoring a seminar during Education Days at the 2012 SEMA Show entitled, Modernize Electronics in Hot Rods, Classics and Musclecars, which will be held Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. in Room N257 (North Hall) of the LVCC. RESTORATION MARKETPLACE Current as of August 23, 2012 Abhirashi Impex India.....................24284 ADEPT Performance & Restoration Product.....24280 American Autowire.......................23889 Auto Custom Carpets Inc...................24475 Auto Metal Direct LLC.....................24479 Billet Badges............................24186 Classic Auto Air..........................23997 Classic Industries/OER.....................23975 Classic Reflection Coachworks..............24379 Classic Thunder Road.....................24291 Classic Tube............................24097 Classic 2 Current Fabrication................24599 Clean Seal Inc............................23896 Coast to Coast Leather & Vinyls Inc............24089 ColorBond..............................23885 Custom Autosound Manufacturing............24175 Danchuk Manufacturing Inc.................24679 Dashtop by Palco Ind. Inc...................24174 Del City................................23775 Distinctive Industries......................24297 Douglass Interior Products, Upholstery & Carpets..24692 Drake Automotive Group...................24575 Dupli-Color/VHT..........................24697 E&J Classic Restorations Inc.................33258 Eastwood Co.............................23781 ECS Automotive Concepts LLC...............24394 Emerson MotorSports.....................36219 Evapo-Rust/Harris International Labs..........24788 Fairchild Industries Inc.....................23984 Forever Car Care Products..................24188 GGG Restoration.........................23880 Glassworks.............................24693 International Aero Products.................23884 JCBL India Pvt. Ltd........................24685 Jiuh Yaw Industrial Co. Ltd..................24689 KNS Accessories Manufacturing Inc...........24075 Lawess Automotive Customs................24593 Legacy Power Wagon Conversions............24193 Legendary Auto Interiors Ltd.................24093 LLoyd Mats.............................23875 Macoho Co. Ltd...........................24295 Metro Moulded Parts......................24375 Mid America Motorworks...................24197 MMLJ Inc...............................24587 Mustang Project.........................23785 Newark Auto Products.....................24388 Old Air Products Inc.......................23881 ONS...................................24386 Original Parts Group Inc....................23987 Parts Unlimited Inc. (PUI)...................24382 Pilkington Classics........................23980 Plastex Plastic Repair Kits..................23988 POR-15 Inc..............................24594 Precision Replacement Parts................24178 Prismatic Powders/Cerakote Ceramic Coatings..24181 Proforged Chassis Parts....................23793 Quiet Ride Solutions......................23787 Rare Parts Inc............................23797 Real Deal Steel LLC.......................24289 Rebuilders Choice........................24185 Remy Racing & Perfromance Products.........23888 Restomod Air............................23999 Retrosound.............................24583 Right Stuff Detailing.......................24189 Ringbrothers............................24698 Seatbelt Solutions LLC.....................24286 Show Cars Automotive Inc..................23886 SoffSeal Inc.............................24675 S.R. Beadings Ltd.........................24085 SRP (Standard Rubber Products).............24392 State Farm/The Marketing Arm..............24283 Syracuse Nationals.......................24696 TMI Products Inc..........................23893 TrimParts Inc.............................24275 Usine de Freinage (UDF)...................24390 Western Chassis.........................24182 Check out the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) booth #23395 SEMA Show Daily 71
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The SEMA Data Cooperative An Industry Solution for Data Independence By Jon Wyly For more information about the SDC or how to join, visit www.semadatacoop.org or call 888-958-6698. As the SEMA Data Cooperative (SDC) gets up and running, its officers are getting a lot of questions and comments from participants, curious observers and skeptics. They range from those who are currently active in managing their data to folks who are just realizing that product data management is fast becoming a requirement to do business in today s marketplace. In this article, we will address a few of the most commonly asked questions to clear away some of the fog surrounding this important, game-changing effort. As always, we are happy to talk one-on-one with anyone interested in learning more about the SDC and are available at 888-958-6698 or visit us online at www.semadatacoop.org. Q: I m a supplier who wants to take control of my product data, but we don t know where to start. How can the SDC help us get on the right path? A: The SDC is as much about education and training as it is about actually managing data. Our fulltime help desk is dedicated to teaching the process from whatever level the customer needs, beginning with an introductory session to identify the current state of your data. Then we walk you through a process to gather key data points from your existing systems and create a standards-compliant version to build on. This process will require some time investment on your part but will lead to a lifetime of benefits as you take ownership of this critical business element. Q: I am already having my data managed through a third-party provider. Why do I need the SDC? A: An important part of the SDC is the data repository where all data is stored. Our goal is to create a centralized place for all industry data to securely reside, providing a one-stop resource for receivers [customers] of all kinds. We are already establishing valuable receiver relationships, and we will provide unlimited data exports in standard PIES/ACES formats or custom exports specific to the receiver s needs, with only a small annual membership fee. This repository relieves you of the need to create and export data in countless formats and enables you to manage who gets your data though a custom online interface. We welcome data feeds from your third-party service, provided they meet SDC requirements for completeness and pass our validation tests. Q: I like what I am seeing in the beta phase. What is it going to cost once the production system goes live? A: As a non-profit association, SEMA is ideally suited to provide quality education, the latest technology and expert services at the lowest possible cost. Therefore, we are anticipating a total cost to suppliers for all on-boarding, data validation, secure storage and unlimited data exports to range from $300 $600 per month, depending on the amount of storage space required. This will enable all companies regardless of size to benefit from the most state-of-the-art data facility and services while taking control and complete ownership of this valuable business asset. Q: I don t have a data expert on staff and know nothing about ACES and PIES. How will I be able to manage these complex data standards? A: A data expert is not required with the SDC, but you will likely find that you will want to assign responsibility for your data files to a trusted employee as you engage with the Co-op. Our help desk will work with that individual to gather your data in whatever format you have (even a simple spreadsheet), and we will use our tools to begin the process of making your data compliant with the standards. As we identify missing or inaccurate data, we will work with your contact to fill in the blanks, correct errors and prepare your new standards-compliant data for export to your customers. As of this writing, the SEMA Data Cooperative has more than 90 leading companies engaged in the beta phase. We re on target to show a working model of the production system at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with January as the target launch date for the full production facility. New Discounted Hotel Options This Year at the SEMA Show SEMA along with its official housing bureau, Travel Planners has negotiated discounted hotel rates with several properties for this year s SEMA Show that have not been in the official block in a long time. Many people know that downtown Las Vegas has numerous hotels that are consistently lower priced than hotels on the Strip. SEMA has partnered with two hotels downtown the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino and The Plaza Hotel & Casino, both of which have undergone extensive renovations and expansions in the last few years. The Golden Nugget is rated four diamonds by AAA and the Plaza just reopened after a year-long renovation to all new hotel rooms, restaurants and amenities. Rates start as low as $65 per night at the Golden Nugget with Show days $85 per night, and the Plaza is $65 for all nights of the Show. With these new hotel partners, SEMA will provide complimentary shuttle service from Downtown Las Vegas to the Las Vegas Convention Center, further saving money and providing value to attendees and exhibitors coming to Las Vegas this year. If you are looking for a new place to stay on the Strip this year, Mandalay Bay has joined the list of official partner hotels at a low rate of $80 per night on many nights and $110 per night during Show days. This includes all the benefits of the $25 resort fee, which will be waived if you book through SEMA s official housing bureau, Travel Planners. SEMA will also provide complimentary shuttle service between Mandalay Bay and the Las Vegas Convention Center during the SEMA Show. If you want to stay in a hotel within walking distance of the Las Vegas Convention Center, and casinos are not your thing, SEMA has added the Embassy Suites at the Las Vegas Convention Center to its list of partner hotels. The Embassy Suites is offering a discounted rate of $169 per night while supplies last. These will go fast, so book soon if you want to stay there. SEMA and Travel Planners have worked hard to ensure your hotel accommodations are easy to make and affordable. If you have any questions, call Travel Planners at 800-221-3531. There are numerous travel agencies and brokers soliciting your business, yet SEMA does not approve or support any efforts by such companies. 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Chip Foose-Designed 53 Ford F-100 for Charity WD-40 Co., in conjunction with Street Scene Equipment and Mike Spagnola, is building an immaculate 53 Ford F-100 designed by Chip Foose. The pickup will be showcased at the SEMA Show and will then be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, in January 2013. WD-40 has raised more than $400,000 for SEMA Cares charities Childhelp and Victory Junciton Camp with its last three project-vehicle builds, and the F-100 will add significantly to that total. Keep an eye out for the truck in a prominent position at the SEMA Show. A rendering of the Chip-Foose-designed 53 Ford F-100 to be auctioned for charity at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 2013. SEMA-MEMBER BENEFIT Members Collect Specs to Create Exportable Products for Toyota HiLux The HiLux Measuring Session drew parts producers from across the industry, including manufacturers of wheels and tires, suspension products, engine performance enhancements, interior components and more. The first of a series of Measuring Sessions for the Toyota HiLux took place at the SEMA headquarters in Diamond Bar, California. SEMA imported a Toyota HiLux 4x4 double cab as part of a new program to provide SEMA members access to vehicles that are popular overseas but not sold in the United States. The session drew parts producers from across the industry, including manufacturers of wheels and tires, suspension products, engine performance enhancements, interior components and more. Continued on page 76 TRUCKS, SUVS & OFF-ROAD Current as of August 23, 2012 AaLadin Cleaning Systems/Towtector/ Steel Eagle...36206 Ablaze Grilles Inc....36155 Access Roll-up Cover by ACI...34091 Advantage Truck Accessories...33051 Aeroklas...30059 All Sales Manufacturing Inc./AMI...33031 American Expedition Vehicles...32179 American Truck Technology...37123 AMP Research...34101 Aplonex International Corp....34092 ARB 4x4 Accessories...30031 A.R.E. Accessories LLC...34111 Aries Automotive Inc...35035 Ark Corp....33254 Armadillo Liners...34186 Asfir Technologies Ltd...35091 Backbone Industries Inc....36181 Bajarack Adventure Equipment...37152 BAK Industries...31123 B&W Trailer Hitches...30107 BDS Suspension...30192 BedRug Inc...33061 Bedslide/Takit Inc.........................31135 Bestop...34017 Better Built...31049 Blue Ox...31129 BMF Wheels...30205 Body Armor 4x4...30129 Bodyguard Truck Accessories...34188 BOLT Locks by STRATTEC...34198 Bosal USA Inc....36149 Bubba Rope...35195 Bulldog Lighting...37151 Bushwacker Inc....30017 California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs...36161 CALMINI Products Inc....34126 Camowraps...36189 Cargo Ease Inc....36148 CargoGlide...32186 Cari-Mor Truck Bed Extension/Cargo Carrier...36194 CARR...34026 Carriage Works Inc........................34076 Cequent Performance Products..............30039 Clamptite Tools...35201 Cognito Motorsports Inc....34195 COMEUP USA...37101 Convert-A-Ball Distributing...33021 C.R. Brophy Machine Works Inc....33103 C.R. Laurence Co. Inc....33017 Cross Tread...33123 Crown Automotive Sales Co. Inc..............35143 CURT Manufacturing LLC...30087 Custer Products Ltd....34104 Dana-Spicer...36171 Darby Industries Inc....35123 The Decal Factory...37097 Dee Zee Inc....31037, 33043 DIMA...37120 Direct Communications Inc. (DCi)............33039 Doetsch Enterprises...30142 DoMore Truck Co. LLC...34174 DU-HA Inc...35101 Dynatrac Products Co. Inc...32209 E&G Classics...35149 Eashide-DongJiaYaYi Auto Accessories Co. Ltd...37122 EGR Inc...30045 Elephant Stand...36153 End of the Road Inc....34138 Endurance Truck Accessories...35207 ENGO Industries LLC...34182 Expert Auto Engineers...34102 Extang/TruXedo/UnderCover...31059 Extreme Max Products...36121 EZ Connector Inc....36154 Fab Fours Inc./Black Steel...33175 Fastway Trailer Products...33187 FirstTrax Snowplows...36184 FOX...30179 Fuel-Tool...36199 Full Throttle Suspension...32147 FYRLYT Pty. Ltd...37116 Genright Offroad LLC...38089 Go Industries Inc...33089 Go Rhino Products/Big Country Truck Accessories..30053 Continued on page 80 SEMA Show Daily 75
SEMA-MEMBER BENEFIT Members Collect Specs to Create Exportable Products for Toyota HiLux, continued from page 75 All of the participants were provided time with the HiLux over the two-day session to examine the truck inside and out in an effort to gather the specs and data needed to produce HiLux parts and make them available for export. This session and the ones that followed were made possible by a Department of Commerce Market Since its introduction, the HiLux has achieved nearly 14 million units sold in 135 countries worldwide. Development Cooperator Program grant from the U.S. government, which is working in partnership with SEMA to identify and create export opportunities for SEMA members. I applaud SEMA for their creativity, providing access to a new vehicle of this type, enabling small- and medium-size specialty parts manufacturers to prepare for this new opportunity and to export more products to new overseas markets, said Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez. The HiLux was chosen by SEMAmember manufacturers because of its popularity overseas and for the variety of opportunities it presents for specialty-equipment and accessories ranging from off-road components and utility products to items that enhance interior comfort and convenience. The HiLux is widely available and accessorized overseas, but it s not sold here in the United States, stated Linda Spencer, SEMA director of international relations. Because of that appeal and popularity, it s the ideal vehicle for SEMA members to measure, make and prototype parts that are exportable. Since its introduction, the HiLux has achieved nearly 14 million units sold in 135 countries worldwide. It is also a top-selling vehicle in key countries/regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, South Africa, Central America and the Middle East. SEMA is working closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce for this session, as well as a number of other programs all aimed to help small U.S. companies export overseas, continued Spencer. This is just the beginning, and plans for the second vehicle and subsequent measuring sessions are already in the works. For information on SEMA s international programs, visit www.sema.org/ international or e-mail lindas@sema.org. 76 SEMA Show Daily
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TRUCKS, SUVs & OFF-ROAD Continued from page 75 Current as of August 23, 2012 Golden Knight Co. Ltd....33185 Golight Inc....34160 GPI-Great Plains Industries Inc....33147 Gt Lighting USA...37121 Hangzhou Huatuo Optic Electric...36091 Hi-Lift Jack Co....32021 HitchSafe Key Vault...34122 Hostile Wheels...35065 Husky Liners...30065 ICON Vehicle Dynamics...31211 Illinois Lock Co....34098 International Liner Co....33139 Intradin (Shanghai) Hardware Co. Ltd....34212 Inventive Products Inc...33209 Iron Cross Automotive...35027 Jamna Auto Industries Ltd....36159 Jiangxi Tianrui Auto Accessories Co. Ltd....36204 Jinhua Tianshun Electric Tools Co. Ltd....37145 Jotto Desk/Jotto Cargo Slide................35087 JR Products...35199 K&W Manufacturing Co. Inc....34096 Kargo Master-Safari Jeeps...37141 Kaymar...36101 Custom Sunroof = Added Profi t Sound System = Added Profi t KEKO...36100 Kelderman Air Suspension Systems....32171 Kentrol Inc....33097 Keystone Solutions Group....37210 King Shocks...37087 Kings 4WD Equipment Co. Ltd....33186 Koneta Inc....34046 Kramer America Inc....37171 Let s Go Aero...37180 Lightforce Performance Lighting....36097 LINE-X Protective Coatings...34135 Loadtamer Cargonets...33159 Lucida International Inc.....37186 Lund International....34171 Luverne Truck Equipment Inc.....32123 Luxwood Auto Trim Design Inc....38131 MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd.............31099 MAXLINER...30123 MaxTrac Suspension....36143 MAXTRAX...36101 MAXXTOW Towing Products....31199 Mile Marker Recovery Gear...34042 Mingzhi Electronic Technology....37214 Monster Hooks Inc.....35203 MOR/Ryde International...37093 MyTruckNation....37189 VEHICLE ACCESSORIZATON= Leather Interior = Added Profi t Drive New Sales and Profits into Your Dealership Custom Wheels = Added Profi t AUTO DEALER ACCESSORY CONFERENCE & SHOW TOUR Exclusively For Auto Dealers Whether you sell new or late-model vehicles, now is the time to discover ways to dramatically increase sales and profits and earn a larger share of the $30 billion accessory market through vehicle accessorization. Participate in the SEMA Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and take the lead in your market. Invest in your success and learn how to build an accessorization program into your dealership. Napier Enterprises...34144 Nemesis Industries....34201 N-FAB...36087 Ningbo Haishu Soong Auto Parts Co. Ltd.....36215 Ningbo Kingone Industrial Co. Ltd.....37188 Ningbo Lianda Winch Co. Ltd....36120 Ningbo Zhonghuang Machine & Electrics Co. Ltd...34208 Northwest Seat Covers...36122 Novline...37161 Off-Road Business Association...38095 OMIX-ADA/Rugged Ridge....30135 Otto-Max/TufTruck/DCD...33189 Outback Proven...36101 OUT 4X4....37105 Pacbrake Co....34178 Pak-Lite Inc. (PLI)....37190 Paramount Automotive....30195 Paramount Extrusions Co.....34074 Pareto Point Industries....35258 Pavement Ends....34016 Penda Corp.....35077 Pittman Outdoors AirBedz....30218 Pop & Lock LLC....33099 Power Curve-Eternagy Inc....31187 Powerflow/Roadsport....33080 Powerful 4x4 Hua Dian Cross...36135 Custom Grille = Added Profi t Body Kit = Added Profi t Wednesday, October 31, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada Precision Grilles...33151 Prestige Fender Flares...35185 Pro Comp/Smittybilt/Rubicon Express/G2 Axle & Gear.34045 Pro Rack...33113 Profender 4x4...35211 Proform Plastics Ltd....37117 Prolift Suspension...34221 Pronghorn Overland Gear...37135 ProPick-Up Magazine...32201 ProRYDE Suspension Systems...31141 Pro-Tech...34150 PSI Auto Restyling...37157 PullRite...37090 P.U. Tech Spoiler LP...37127 Radflo Suspension Technology...34112 Rampage Products LLC...31141 Ranch Fiberglas Inc....31195 Ranch Hand Truck Accessories...34154 Raptor Performance Group...38107 Raptor Series...33195 ReadyLift Suspension...30187 Reflex Truck Liners...32157 Retrax Truck Bed Covers...35129 Revtek Suspension...33109 Rhino Linings Corp....35017 Rhino-Rack USA...36111 Rightline Gear...36124 Rigid Industries...35171 Roadside Safety Supply...36118 Rock-Slide Engineering...31205 Roll-N-Lock Corp....34121 Romik...32143 Rontan Signals...35209 Rugged Liner...31087 RUIGUANG Auto Lighting & Electrical Co. Ltd...36187 RW Coomber 1998 Inc....32213 RYTSON Inc....38135 Sax Suspension Technology Pty. Ltd...........38099 Scorpion Truck Bed Linings/Al s Liner...34116 Shallco...38096 Shenzhen GPCOMM Technology Ltd....36185 Skyjacker Suspensions...34083 SNUGTOP...32135 SoundOff Signal...35125 spod/precision Designs...38092 Spyder Industries...32187 Steadymate by Kinedyne Corp....36117 Steelcraft...35059 Strapworks LLC...36152 Strike Force Zebra...37198 Sulastic Rubber Springs...33093 Superlift Suspension Systems...30171 Supersprings International Inc....33125 Superwinch...31017 Surco Products Inc....32017 Taiwan Toptech Products Corp....34120 TeraFlex...35055 TFP Inc....30075 Thule-SportRack-UWS-TracRac...35041 Thunderstruck Truck Accessories...32191 Timbren Industries Inc....34070 TITAN Fuel Tanks...31179 Titan Tire Corp....33161 TKO...36195 T-MAX, A Division of Westin Automotive...34031 Tonno Pro...37148 TOPS Equipment Co....31191 Torklift International...37147 Tough Country Products...35107 Toytec Lifts...38093 Tradesman Truck Accessories...35135 Trail Gear Inc. Off Road Supply...35189 Trailer Valet...37184 Transamerican Wholesale...35113 Transfer Flow Inc....33027 Trek Armor...30212 T-Rex Grilles...33135 Trik Topz LLC...35272 TRIMAX...35097 Truck Accessories Group-LEER/ Century/Raider/Pace Edwards...34071 Truck Armor...37129 Truck Covers USA...32129 Truck Luggage...37156 TRUCKBOSS...38087 Truck-Lite Co. LLC...36129 Tuff Country Ez-Ride Suspension...30126 Turbo Liner Inc....33145 U Ace Inc/Formosa Saint Jose Corp....31171 U-Drive Auto Accessories Co. Ltd....35159 Ultimate Linings...30115 U.S. Rack Inc....33199 Vista Mfg. Inc....33073 Vortex Sprayliners Inc...33077 VPR 4x4...35179 Wade Automotive, A Division of Westin Automotive.. 34031 Walker Evans Racing...33171 Warn Industries Inc...31027 Warrior Products...30101 Warrior Winches...33205 Westin Automotive...34031 Wild Boar Products...32195 Winbo-Dongjian...34143 Wysecon LLC...36200 Xtreme Outfitters...36203 Yakima Products...31111 Yar Ton Enterprise Co. Ltd...33075 YETI Coolers...36191 Zhejiang Roadtamer Auto Suspension System Co. Ltd...37183 Zhejiang Shineda Machinery Co. Ltd...37154 Zhihui Metal Industrial Co. Ltd....33183 Zibar USA Inc....37111 The Z-Rak...36211 80 SEMA Show Daily
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SEMA Show to Include Auto Dealer Conference Exclusive Program Seeks to Demonstrate How Accessory Integration Can Benefit Dealers For the fifth consecutive year, the SEMA Show will include an exclusive program designed specifically for franchise and independent automotive dealers. Taking place Tuesday, October 30 Friday, November 2, 2012, the extensive program focuses on critical areas of accessory integration and how they impact operations in all key dealership departments. We want to help dealers be successful at selling accessories, and we want more dealers to get involved, said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of communications and events. Although the automotive accessories industry represents a $30 billion market, many dealers are hesitant to jump on board. Titled Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and Show Tour, the program includes intimate roundtable discussions on Wednesday, October 31. Topics include accounting, fixed oper- Show Feature Show Tour The centerpiece of last year s DUB display was the Luxury4Play X Platinum Motorsports matte-white Bugatti Veyron. In addition, Forgiato brought out a display rig that showcased all the company s new wheel offerings along with Lexani/Asanti and its luxury line of wheels and accessories. DUB promises more cars, trucks, artists and entertainers at this year s event, which is the final stop in the 2012 DUB Show Tour. It will feature custom cars, trucks, SUVs, exotics, lowriders, motorcycles and more all in DUB style. ations, finance and insurance, new and used sales, and accessory sales. Dealers that have successfully incorporated an accessory program into their businesses will share their personal experiences, while experts will outline how there are many easy-to-install products that can have a big impact on the bottom line. At the conclusion of the discussions, participants will be invited to attend, and receive preferred seating at, the Vehicle Connectivity Keynote Lunch. After lunch, they will be taken on an insider s tour of the SEMA Show highlighting key products and services that will help dealers increase sales and add profit to their bottom line. Registered individuals will also be able to visit with nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies and see the new products and trends as they walk the 1-million sq. ft. Las Vegas Convention Center throughout the Show from Tuesday, October 30 Friday, November 2. Dealers will be able to see thousands of customized vehicles up close and in person, said MacGillivray. They will also be able to see the newest products and trends about to hit the market. They ll have a better understanding as to what their customers are looking for. To participate in the dealer conference, individuals must register for both the SEMA Show, and for the Auto Dealer Accessory Conference and Show Tour. The dual registration provides access to the SEMA Show floor throughout the four-day event, as well as to the exclusive dealer activities on Wednesday, October 31. To learn more about the program and the SEMA Show, visit www.semashow. com/auto-dealer. AUTO DEALER ACCESSORY CONFERENCE & SHOW TOUR Exclusively for Auto Dealers Wednesday, October 31, 2012 9:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas RESTYLING & CAR CARE ACCESSORIES Current as of August 23, 2012 AddLabel...12287 Advan-Emotion Inc....13143 Alea Leather Specialist Inc....12418 Altec Products Inc...12431 American Pacific Corp.-Halotron Division...12443 American Standard Window Film...13161 Angel-GUARD Products Inc....12929 APS Auto Parts Specialist Inc....12961 ATC Film Corp...13061 Autogeek.net...13037 Automotiv...12825 Au-TOMOTIVE GOLD Inc....12714 Autoplates.com...12980 Autosmart International Inc...12477 Avecal Korea...35282 Avery Dennison Corp....12637 B&I...12469 Bates Industries Co. Ltd....12718 BDK USA Inc...12526 Bestbuffer.com Inc....13142 Black Forest Industries/ JOM Car Parts & Car Hifi GmbH...12874 Blaster Brush...12779 Blizzerator LLC...34287 Branded Products...13219 Britemax...30227 Bruin Brake Cables...32275 Buckle-Down Inc....13229 Buff and Shine Manufacturing...12471 Caiec Jiangsu Co. Ltd....32263 California Dream by AAC/Razzi by AAC...12419 CalTrend Automotive Products...32289 Cameleon Cover USA...31239 CARIGHT Window Tint Tools Manufacturing Ltd...13105 Carlas International Auto Accessories Co. Ltd...12485, 13227 C.A.R. Products Inc...12164 Changzhou Guangmeng Tools & Hardwares Co. Ltd....12674 Changzhou Pengxiang Automobile Decoration Factory...12841 Changzhou Rongjia Vehicle Enterprise Co. Ltd....31258 Changzhou Sanyou Dissan Protective Materials Manufacturing Co. Ltd....13008 Changzhou Shijun Automobile Decoration Co. Ltd...12780 Changzhou Wentao Auto-parts Factory...35227 Check Corp./Heat Your Seat...12555 Chengdu Pan Asia Crankshaft Manufacturing Co. Ltd...32240 Cheng Feng-Chih Hui Co. Ltd....12684 Chongqing Oriental Filter Co. Ltd...33219 CIPA-USA...12617 Ciraya Co. Ltd...12176 ClearPlex Corp....12519 Cnlight Co. Ltd....31261 Collectable Sign and Clock LLC...12881 CounterAct Corrosion Protection...12445 Cowles Products...12530 CroftgateUSA/Allied Products...13115 Crossfire Safety Eyewear...12784 Crystal Heiress LLC...34228 CSD (China Spoiler Direct)...12916 CS-II Paint Protection...12467 Cyclo Toolmakers Inc....12568 Dawn Enterprises Inc....12737 D Corp...13051 DC Safety...12644 Design Technology Group...30241 Detailing Innovations Inc...13048 Dihuang Technology Ltd....12679 Displays In Motion-LAE Technologies...31245 DJ Auto Components Corp....13241 Douglas Corp....33226 Dr. Beasley s Matte Paint Care Products...13045 DRIVEN Detailing Products...13032 DYNAFY...12915 Eagle Enterprises Inc....12648 Eleven International USA Inc....12561 Elig Brake Industrial Co. Ltd....12566 Esuse Auto Parts Mfg. Co. Ltd...12572 Euro Asia Auto Parts & Accessories Ltd...13225 Eurosport Daytona Inc...12905 Excel Make Automotive Inc...12551 EZ Shield Paint Protector...31244 FANMATS/Sports Licensing Solutions LLC...12774 Far Reach International Inc....12918 Continued on page 88 SEMA Show Daily 83
New Products Preview Restyling & Car Care Accessories at the 2012 SEMA Show Dawn Enterprises Booth #12737 Many new car and truck models are coming out of the factory today with absolutely no protection against door dings, nicks and scratches. The solution to this problem is installing high-quality ChromeLine Painted Body Side Moldings from Dawn Enterprises Inc. Each molding kit comes complete with installation instructions, Pro-Clean Prep Pads and Pro-Bond Adhesive Promoter making the installation quick and easy. Information: www.dawn-ent.com or 216-447-1777. Rimblades Booth #12575 Rimblades are a one-size-fits-all, universal, stretchy band of tear-resistant rubber that is fitted around the circumference of alloy wheels, adding a styling trim that helps protect against damage caused by hitting curbs when parking. They are available in many colors and are designed to be supplied and fitted by wheel and tire dealers only. Information: www.rimblades.com or call +44-1823-432144 Dr. Beasley s Matte Paint Care Products Booth #13045 Dr. Beasley s has developed a handcrafted line of paint care products specifically formulated for use on matte and satin paint. According to the company, its new Matte Paint Prescription is the first matte car-care product line formulated with no fillers, waxes or silicones. Information: www.drbeasleys.com or 773-404-1600. Visit Ideas Alive: Featuring the New Products Showcase at the 2012 SEMA Show to see all the newest ideas and innovations. 84 SEMA Show Daily
Innovative lighting solutions from Philips. Philips delivers innovative automotive and LED lighting solutions. A full line of automotive upgrades that provide 30, 60, and even 100 percent more light than traditional halogens. Our LED solutions offer a level of performance and dependability unmatched by any other lights today. Our LED DayLight Daytime Running Lights deliver the look of today s high-end luxury and import performance vehicles. And more! See what Philips has to offer at AAPEX booth # 4816 and SEMA booth #12275. www.philips.com/automotive SEMA Show Daily 85
This year, many celebrities and personalities are slated to appear at the 2012 SEMA Show. Here is a snippet of those who are scheduled as of September 6, 2012. For the latest celebrity information, go to www.semashow.com/celebrities. Von Hot Rod, the pinstriper. Celebrity Known For Time of Appearance Exhibiting Company Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Von Hot Rod Pinstriper 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Hedman Hedders, Booth #22543 Michael Henry As seen in History Channel s Counting Cars 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Badger Ait-Brush Co., Booth #24113 Samantha Olmsted 2012 Miss Swimsuit USA International; 2010 Miss Hooters MN 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Total Automotive, Booth #11069 Dario Franchitti Three-time Indy 500 winner 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. BorgWarner Turbo Systems, Booth #21635 Courtney Hansen TV personality; automotive expert 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. KICKER, Booth #11339 Michael Essa Formula Drift pro driver, professional stunt driver 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. CSF Cooling-Racing & High Performance Division, Booth #21533 Bobby Alloway Award-winning builder 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. PPG Industries, Booth #24501 Ron Capps NHRA Funny Car driver 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Advertising Edge Inc., Booth #12021 Eddie Paul Concept car designer; owner of EP Industries 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Hypertherm Inc., Booth #24783 Tom the Mongoose McEwen Drag-racing legend 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Danchuk Manufacturing Inc., Booth #24679 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Tom The Mongoose McEwan NHRA racing legends 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. NHRA Breakfast, LVH, Ballrooms A B, and Don The Snake Prudhomme free ticket required, obtain with badge registration Rhys Millen Stunt driver, Pikes Peak Hill Climb champion 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. HRA Wheels, Booth #22359 William the Refrigerator Perry Football sensation, 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Big Ass Fans, Booth #10160 Tony Pellegrino Top Ultra-4 racer 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Genright Offroad LLC, Booth #38089 THIS TRULY IS A BLACK BOX FULL OF DIGITAL MAGIC......NOTHING SHORT OF JAW DROPPING GARRY SPRINGGAY, TECHNICAL EDITOR PERFORMANCE AUTO & SOUND MAGAZINE PS8 PROCESSOR THE WORLDS MOST ADVANCED MOBILE AUDIO SOUND PROCESSOR COME SEE OUR SEMA SHOW BOOTH #11617 W W W. A R C A U D I O. C O M 4719 GREEN LEAF CIRCLE #4, MODESTO, CA 95356, TEL: 209.543.8706, FAX: 209.543.9269 86 SEMA Show Daily
Celebrity Known For Time of Appearance Exhibiting Company Dennis Gage Host of My Classic Car on SPEED TV 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Autogeek.net, Booth #13037 Cruz Pedregon NHRA Funny Car driver 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. Snap-On Equipment, Booth #41097 Courtney Force NHRA Funny Car rookie; reality star of Driving Force TV show 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Traxxas, Booth #21313 Thursday, November 1, 2012 Donny McCall Seen on ABC s Shark Tank ; inventor of Invis-A-Rack 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Dee Zee Inc., Booth #31037 Odyssey Battery Electric Bigfoot Bigfoot Monster Truck team vehicle 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Odyssey Battery by Enersys, Booth #24967 Lauren Fix The Car Coach ; award-winning TV host; author and producer 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Classic Tube, Booth #24097 Stacey David Host of Gearz TV on SPEED TV 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Heartthrob Exhaust, Booth #23522 TJ Lavin TV personality; X-Games gold medalist; celebrity DJ 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. KICKER, Booth #11339 Ryan Friedlinghaus Founder and owner of West Coast Customs 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Roadwire, Booth #12537 Barry Meguiar Host of Car Crazy TV on SPEED; president of Meguiar s 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Meguiar s Inc., Booth #23643 Jessi Combs Fabricator; welder; celebrity spokesperson 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Warn Industries Inc., Booth #31027 Dave and Jody Perewitz Legendary motorcycle builder and painter 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. KICKER, Booth #11339 and his speed-record-holding daughter Dan Woods Host of Chop Cut Rebuild 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Ingersoll Rand, Booth #10149 Friday, November 2, 2012 Chip Foose s 56 Ford F-100 as seen on Overhaulin 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Lincoln Electric, Booth #23525 Kenny Youngblood Motorsports graphic designer and painter 10:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. B&M Racing & Performance/Flowmaster/ Hurst, Booth #22343 Ryan Friedlinghaus, West Coast Customs. put more celeberities here. use ryan friedlinghaus photo-jeff knows and lauren fix photo (in links folder), and a courtney hansen photo Courtney Hansen, Powerblock TV. Lauren Fix, The Car Coach. Barry Meguiar, Car Crazy TV. Dennis Gage, My Classic Car. 1st time s a charm. Time is money. So naturally, if you have to do a job over, it s going to cost you. That s why professionals and DIYers reach for Permatex every time. Because from adhesives to cleaners to sealant to threadlockers, nobody has more ways to help you do it right the first time. Instead of doing it over and over. Visit us at SEMA s outside Silver lot and Permatex.com for products and giveaways and meet the Follow A Dream Team. Always right on the job 2012 Permatex, an Illinois Tool Works company. All rights reserved. Permatex and design are trademarks of Illinois Tool Works Inc. SEMA Show Daily 87
RESTYLYING & CAR CARE ACCESSORIES Continued from page 83 Current as of August 23, 2012 Fia Inc..................................12160 Flamingo Air Freshener Co. Ltd...............13024 Flex North America Inc.....................13038 FlexyFrame.............................13243 Forsound Corp...........................13028 Foshan Sunway Auto Electrical Co. Ltd.........31226 Fun Lines...............................12884 Glass Technology Inc......................12656 Gliptone Manufacturing....................13233 Global Window Films......................12540 GlossPro Car Care Products.................30259 GM Dealer Goods.........................32280 Golden Knight Co. Ltd......................12877 Graphics Express.........................12210 Grillie..................................34268 Grit Guard Inc............................13044 GRtech Co. Ltd...........................13251 Guangzhou Anqi Automobile Accessories Co. Ltd..12429 Guangzhou Benbawang Automotive Technology Co. Ltd......................12927 Guangzhou Forda Signal Co. Ltd..............13106 Guangzhou Houde Lighting Co. Ltd............12880 Guangzhou Jianguang Lighting Co. Ltd.........12778 Guangzhou Juntu Auto Accessories Co. Ltd......13006 Guangzhou North & South Lighting Technology Co. Ltd..35280 Guangzhou P&D Auto Lighting Manufactory.....35237 Guangzhou Shizun Auto Parts Co. Ltd..........31260 GUU YIH Plastics Co. Ltd....................12625 Hatchie Bottom/Hatchie Performance.........12171 Heat-Max Pro...........................12486 HongLiDa (Quanzhou) Rubber & Plastic Products Co. Ltd.................34286 Hornblasters Inc..........................12177 Hot Shoppe Designs Inc....................12785 Illusions Custom Auto Graphics..............12855 Inpelle USA.............................36244 International Window Film Association.........31264 InventHelp-Intromark......................12544 Itek Products............................12781 Jiangxi Kewei Advanced Film Co. Ltd..........13031 Jiffy Steamer............................13245 Jinzheng Safety Equipment Co. Ltd............31266 Johnson Window Films Inc..................12137 Katzkin Leather..........................12261 KBD Urethane...........................12465 KHL Trading Inc...........................12716 KK Label Co. Ltd..........................13015 Laid-Back by High Range Designs............13065 Lamo Sheepskin Inc.......................12847 Leather Therapy.........................13047 Lethal Threat Designs.....................12724 Lion Enterprises Corp......................12172 Lux Motion.............................34274 Luxo Window Films.......................12867 Mach-Speed Inc..........................12518 Madico Window Films.....................12525 Marko Tack (Singapore) Pte. Ltd..............12761 Matec Hid..............................12879 Maxplus International Co. Ltd................13153 Metro Air Force..........................13036 Mila Displays Inc..........................12922 Mimaki USA.............................12741 Mostly Signs............................12710 Motor Trend.............................31219 Muc-Off................................12925 Mutoh America Inc........................13129 MyRide by Calderon Textiles................13218 Nanofilm...............................12821 NANOSKIN Car Care Products...............12579 NDFOS Group...........................12771 Neonetics Inc............................13211 NEXFIL USA Inc...........................12271 Nexon Motors...........................12976 NFS Sport International....................12909 Ningbo Jiangbei Racing Import & Export Co. Ltd. 12548 Ningbo So-Fine Paper Products Co. Ltd.........32256 Optik Researching Machinery Tooling Co. Ltd....13239 Optimum Car Care........................13050 Pacific Restyling Products..................12461 Pacific Rim & Trim International..............12629 Pan Taiwan Enterprise Co. Ltd................12611 Parts Greatness International Inc.............13052 Pecca Leather Inc.........................12861 PHILIPS Automotive Lighting North America.....12775 Pilkington Classics............................. Pinnacle Waxes & Polishes.................13037 Polyway Industry Co. Ltd....................12931 Power Pic Pro...........................12585 PowerSheen Tire Brite.....................12851 Poya-Tech Co. Ltd.........................12956 PremiumShield..........................13025 Procter & Gamble Professional..............12765 Professional Trim Stainless Products..........12720 Protex By Bardahl........................34255 Putco Inc...............................12237 P.U. Tech Spoiler LP.......................12522 Qingdao Ever Better Corp...................12681 Qualitex Seating & Manufacturing LP..........12610 Quality Aerosols..........................12686 Quik Shade.............................12184 Racing Products Warehouse................12685 RAGGTOPP..............................13040 RejeX/CorrosionX/ASL CamGuard.............13009 Relief Pod International....................13055 Restyling Ideas....................12936, 12937 Rimblades Ltd............................12575 Ritrama Inc..............................13248 RK Sport Inc.............................12180 RMI-25................................12178 ROADWIRE..............................12537 Ruff Tuff Products........................12560 Sanmak Lighting Co. Ltd....................12170 Sanmen Xiangshun Auto Accessories Co. Ltd....13223 Scorpion Window Film.....................13255 Seat Comfort Systems.....................12914 The Seat Shop...........................12675 Seikosangyo Co. Ltd.......................31222 Shanghai CATA Signal Co. Ltd................12676 Shanghai Delang Auto Parts Manufacturing Co. Ltd....................34266 Shanghai Essenway Technology Development Co. Ltd.....................31272 Shanghai Focar Import & Export Co. Ltd........30271 Shanghai Jinwu Neomaterial Technologies Inc...13149 Sharpline Converting Inc....................12829 Shenzhen TopBand Auto Co. Ltd..............13146 Shenzhen Vinstar Photoelectricity Co. Ltd.......12584 Sherwood Innovations Inc...................12520 Shiniest Industries Inc......................12447 Sican Co. Ltd............................12920 Signature Products Group..................12725 Silverwax...............................13119 Simoniz USA Inc..........................12965 Sino Vehicle Parts Co. Ltd...................32244 Siskiyou Gifts............................12924 Smartwax/Chemical Guys..................12515 S.M. Arnold Inc...........................12174 SMM Manufactures/Biocide Systems..........32271 Smooth-On.............................31267 Solaire/SKC.............................33233 Solar Free Window Film....................12921 Solarmate Co. Ltd.........................13247 Solutia s Performance Films................12117 Solution Finish Trim Restorer................13043 SONAX Car Care.........................12129 Sprayway Inc............................31281 Sputter Technologies......................12843 Stainless Showworks Inc...................13104 Sterile Auto & Sterile Doctor................34269 Stevens Urethane........................13217 Street Scene Equipment...................12817 Sunbelt Marketing Group Inc.................13030 SunControl and Armolan Window Films........12667 SunTek Window Films.....................12649 SuperSpare Tire Repair....................12849 Syuanen Enterprise Co. Ltd..................13022 Tagayama Industrial Co. Ltd.................12549 Tailwind Auto Inc..........................32228 Taizhou Huangyan Maorong Plastic Mould Co. Ltd.. 12553 Taizhou Three-way Vehicle Catalytic Converter Co. Ltd........................32261 Taizhou Yongyu Industrial Co. Ltd.............34258 Tape Technologies Inc......................12715 TB-Carbon..............................13005 3dCarbon-Air Design......................12957 3D-HD High Definition Car Care..............12873 3M....................................12227 Tiarra Luxury Grilles.......................12550 Tornador Tools...........................13019 Tower Popular Industrial Co. Ltd..............13014 Trik Topz LLC............................35272 Trim-Gard Co. Ltd.........................12514 Tropical USA Corp.........................31227 TWN Industries Inc.-Water Transfer Printing.....13054 U.A.A. Inc...............................32236 UASG..................................12571 Unipower International Group Ltd.............32265 United Covers Inc.........................12536 Universal Products Inc.....................12554 The Vintage Sign Co.......................13123 Vinter Quality Parts.......................34250 WD-40 Co...............................12217 Webasto Product North America Inc...........12161 Wenzhoushi Libao Automobile Fittings Co. Ltd...12845 Willpak Industries Inc......................12437 Winda Products..........................12711 Window Film Magazine....................12623 Winner International (The CLUB).............13137 Wintech Window Films.....................12151 Wolfgang Concours Series Car Care..........13037 Xanatos Automotive/Mobile Marketing.........12283 Xiamen Huayu Hardware Co. Ltd..............31242 X-Kote Paint Renewal Systems Inc............12545 XPEL..................................12145 XSUN Window Films......................12455 Young Sung USA.........................12837 Yuan Rong Auto Parts Co. Ltd................12570 Yuhuan Aoheng Machinery Co. Ltd............30229 Yuyao City Yurui Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd.....31263 Yuyao Hantai Auto Parts Co. Ltd..............12586 Zhejiang Benke Auto Parts Co. Ltd............13004 Zhejiang Complete Equipment Import & Export Co. Ltd........................12878 Zhejiang Jiejia Automobile Parts Co. Ltd........13109 Zhejiang Keyu Brake Co. Ltd.................32260 Zhejiang Tianhong Auto Accessories Co. Ltd.....32255 Zhejiang Tiansheng Car Accessories Co. Ltd.....32258 Zhejiang Zhengde Brake Co. Ltd..............31265 88 SEMA Show Daily
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Product Knowledge Direct From the Source SEMA Show Product Training Sessions Provide First-Hand Education By Steve Campbell Providing product training to retailers and installers helps them sell. Understanding what a product does allows the end user to take advantage of its full capabilities. The SEMA Show will help bring both concepts to fruition through a series of product training sessions that will be conducted by exhibitors, allowing a complete understanding of how products can best be installed, used and marketed. Exhibitors are being invited to promote and demonstrate the technical applications of their products through product training sessions during the 2012 SEMA Show. The 30-minute sessions (with an additional 30 minutes set aside for room and demonstration preparations) provide each participating exhibitor access to an LCD projector for use with a laptop computer as well as a podium with a microphone, and exhibitors may also use their own demonstration equipment. For instance, InstantAutoSite.com will explain how to use phone-call tracking to improve the return on investment for pay-per-click marketing, including topics such as creating multiple campaigns by product category, dividing campaigns into ad groups, guidelines for landing pages and using dynamic call-tracking software on websites and landing pages. Another exhibitor, Wagner Systems Inc., will present a session on the basics of powdercoating, which will cover application equipment, powdercoating processes and troubleshooting problems on finished products. And Net Driven, New Products Preview Tools & Equipment at the 2012 SEMA Show CoolBox Booth #10460 CoolBox takes the sweat out of the shop. Like a breath of fresh air conditioning, this simple, powerful and quiet climate-control solution from Cool-A-Zone takes proven, evaporative-cooling technology to the next level. Utilizing water-soaked cooling pads, CoolBox can lower the ambient air temperature from 10º 25º depending on the climate. Running on less than $1 a day, CoolBox is mobile, OSHA-compliant and easy to operate. Information: CoolAZone.com or 888-827-1675. an Internet marketing and websitesolutions company, will offer a session on using online resources to grow an automotive business effectively and economically, including search-engine optimization, social media and searchengine marketing. Bartec USA, a leader in developing diagnostic tools for tirepressure monitoring systems (TPMS), will use its session to showcase its full product line and explain how the tools function. TPMS is a pretty hot topic in the tire and wheel industry right now, said Scot Holloway, CEO of Bartec, now in its seventh year as a SEMA Show exhibitor. At our product session, we will talk about TPMS in the context of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requirement that the systems be operable when they leave a repair facility. The sessions will be held in the meeting rooms adjacent to the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, and exhibitors may apply to host a session until October 12. The cost is $125 per session, which is due with the session application. (An application must be completed for each session.) Exhibitors wishing to apply for a session may visit, www.semashow.com/exhibitorproduct-training-session-application. The sessions are free to SEMA Show attendees, who may find further information and a list of currently scheduled sessions at www.semashow.com/ education. Lists of sessions will also be included in the SEMA Show Pocket Guide, which will be distributed at the SEMA Show. For further information, contact Susan Schwartz at meeting@sema.org or 702-216-5858. Current as of August 23, 2012 Actron...10139 AirHoseRepairKit.com...10572 AirVANTAGE Tools...10266 Almco Inc....10232 American Crane Inc....32284 Armaxa...10140 Ascent Systems Inc....10202 Assenmacher Specialty Tools...10276 Atlantic Safety Products...10501 Atlas Copco Compressors LLC...10309 Auto Step...10484 Autoliftsafety.com...10575 Autoshop Solutions...10243 AutoTwirler...10414 Bad Dog Tools...10361, 10600 BelAire Compressors...10109 Big Ass Fans...10160 Black Rhino...10143 Borroughs Corp...10125 Campbell Hausfeld...10218 Cecil Muggy...10281 Challenger Lifts...10209 Champion Pneumatic...10333 Channellock Inc....10379 Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co...10100 Clamptite Tools...10585 Cool-A-Zone...10460 CPS Products Inc....10376 CTEK Power Inc....10419 Cuda Aqueous Parts Washers...10425 Cycle Time Solutions LLC...10300 Daisy Tool Corp...10668 Dale Adams Enterprises Inc....10324 Dan-Am Air...10612 Delcam...10154 Deltran Corp.... 10101 Demandforce...10113 Denison Industries...10413 Diamond Saw Works................... 10377 Dorcy International Inc.... 10467 DSi...10584 DV Systems...33276 Dynabrade Inc....10229 Edwards Manufacturing Co...10133 EFC International...10348 Elantec Industrial Manufacturing Co. Ltd.... 10165 ENCO...10519 Enter Corp....10565 Envirolution/EST Products...10630 Epilog Laser...10271 Equalizer Industries Inc...10576 Esico-Triton International...10169 Eurovac Inc...10650 FARO Technologies...10371 Fenghua Bida Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd.... 10374 Flo-Dynamics...10555 Fountain Industries...10350 GearWrench...10508, 10509 Genius Tools...10228 Glass Bot Automated Auto Glass Removal System...10274 Grain Point Enterprise Ltd.... 10184 Grey Pneumatic Corp.... 10473 Grip-Tite...10203 Hammer Works Manufacturing...11379 Hannibal Industries...10185 HE&M Saw/FEMI...10208 Hexagon Metrology Inc.... 10402 Homak...10122 IKOTEC USA...10325 Ingersoll Rand........................ 10149 InstantAutoSite.com...10152 Jache SDN BHD...10680 Jackco Transnational Inc...10474 JIG...10477 Jon Tai Industrial Co. Ltd...10279 JOOLTOOL...10270 Continued on page 90 SEMA Show Daily 89
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT Continued from page 89 Current as of August 23, 2012 Just Clips...10573 Kao Chiang Chemical Co. Ltd.....10249 Karcher North America, Home and Garden....10319 Keteca USA Inc.....10255 King Tony America...10315 LaPlante Compressor....10566 Las Vegas Tool LLC....10372 Launch Tech USA....10178 Little Giant Ladders.................... 10301 Luxor....10608 Majestic Glove...10580 Malco Products Inc..... 10586 Master Appliance Heat Tools....10569 Master Lock and Waterloo...10551 Mastercam/CNC Software Inc..... 10360 Mazak Machine Tools...10429 MCR USA....10485 Mitutoyo America Corp.................. 10578 Moduline Cabinets....10547 Monument Tools Inc..... 10148 MultiCam Inc....10265 Ningbo Carstel Manufacturing Co. Ltd...32264 Ningbo Lis Industrial Co. Ltd..... 10275 Ningbo Xinxing Pneumatic Goods Co. Ltd.....10278 Ningbo Yinzhou Wilton Autoparts Factory...10280 Nomad Manufacturing & Distributing Ltd..... 10264 Norco Industries Inc..... 10555 PDQ Precision Inc.... 10428 PipeMaster Tools...10384 Port-A-Cool LLC....10525 Posi Lock Puller Inc....10676 Power Probe Inc....10531 PowerMax Converters....10272 Powerrex Global....10470 PowerStation LLC...10251 Prevost Corp...10225 Pro-Cut International....10539 Pro Tool Warehouse...10579 Puma Industires....10179 Ratchet Tech Wrenches...10177 Redback Boots USA....33291 Red Kap...10455 Rescue Tape/Harbor Products Inc....10363 RoboReel...10686 Rodman & Co. Inc.....10400 Rotary/Forward/Revolution/ Direct/Chief/Elektron....10339 Rousseau Metal Inc....10342 R.O. Writer Shop Management Software...10112 RSC Chemical Solutions....10115 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc..... 10355 SAS Safety Corp....10409 Save A Battery/Granite Digital....10370 Schley Products/SP TOOLS....10129 Service Precision Grinding Inc.....10150 SE Tools...10415 SFA Companies....................... 10233 Shanghai Sunlink....10666 Shure Manufacturing Corp..... 10212 SP Air Corp....10173 Spectro Wire & Cable Inc.... 10239 Springtools...10500 Steamericas Inc..... 10561 Stertil-Koni...10461 Stone River Gear LLC....10268 Strong Hold Products....10524 Suhner Industrial Products Corp.....10424 Sullair Corp...10132 Sumake Industrial Co. Ltd.....10119 Summit Tool...10678 Sunex Tools...10161 Sunstone Engineering....10277 Tebis America...10328 TecMate North America...10146 TerraLUX....10571 3 Excel USA....10247 3ST Industry Co. Ltd.... 10367 Topaz Portable Air Conditioners....10684 Totron Co. Ltd.... 12286 TR Tools LLC....10156 Tubelite Co. Inc.....35260 Tylon Specialty Flooring....32269 Uni-Dolly....10581 V&L Tool Inc..... 10210 VehicleMRI-EASE Diagnostics...10401 Ventamatic/Maxx Air Fans....10685 Viper Tool Storage....34251 Wera Tools....10214 Wray Products...10385 Xindadi North America...35268 Xinlei Compressor Co. Ltd.....10577 Yuhuan Chenxiang Machinery Co. Ltd.....35225 ZWrench....10261 MOBILE ELECTRONICS & TECHNOLOGY Continued from page 19 Current as of August 23, 2012 ScanGauge-Linear Logic....11557 ScanTool.net....11610 Scosche....11825 SecureConnex...11327 Sharpvision Co. Ltd.....11654 Shenzhen Auto-vox Technology Co. Ltd.....11678 Shenzhen DSUS Technology Co. Ltd.....11561 Shenzhen Luview Co. Ltd.....11474 Shenzhen RoadRover Technology Co. Ltd.... 11873 Shenzhen Shunhe Electric Technology Co. Ltd....11669 Shenzhen Soling Industrial Co. Ltd.....11780 Shenzhen Zhuopai Electronic....11680 Simple Soft Technology Co. Ltd.....11740 Sino-smart Digital Technology Co. Ltd....11979 Skypine Electronics (SZ) Co. Ltd....11581 SMD LED Lighting...11670 Sondpex Electronics...11629 Sony Electronics...11481 Spacekey Auto Electronics Co. Ltd....11655 Steelmate Security Co. Ltd....36223 StreetGlow Inc....11777 Text2Car...11460 Ultronix Products Ltd...11539 US Auto Light Inc....11652 Utechzone Co. Ltd...11768 Valor Auto Companion Inc...11733 Veise Electronics Ltd...11642 Vision Automobile Electronic Industrial Co. Ltd....11742 Vizualogic...11745 Wenzhou Nanfang Electro-Acoustical Equipment Factory...11468 XS Power Batteries...11783 YOD Auto Tech Inc....11826 Zhongshan Victor Electronics Co. Ltd....11575 Check out the Mobile Electronics & Technology section located in the North Hall. QUIET POWER Controlled, Air Actuated System for Paintless Dent Removal & Autobody Restoration. POWER HEMMING Air Tools & Drill Attachments for efficiently Hemming Replacement Door Skins. REAL SOLUTIONS FOR TODAYS AUTOBODY & RESTORATION PROFESSIONAL Visit www.malcoautotools.com to experience our Arsenal of Automotive Tools & Videos! Malco Products, Inc. Annandale, Minnesota, U.S.A. www.malcoautotools.com 2012 Visit us at Booth #10586 90 SEMA Show Daily
Rev Up Your Online Customer Experience With Logistics How to Deliver the Goods to Online Shoppers By Kristin DeBates A recent study by comscore revealed new insights into the consumer online shopping experience. Commissioned by UPS, the comscore study polled more than 3,100 online shoppers and evaluated consumer perceptions and shopping habits ranging from prepurchase to delivery and even the returns process. The online retail market for automotive parts and accessories continues to emerge as a tremendous growth opportunity for the aftermarket parts industry. While appraisals of sales volumes within the online auto parts industry vary, estimates range from $1.8 billion to $4 billion annually. The recent 2012 SEMA Annual Market Report found that consumers (46.2%) cited chain auto parts stores and specialty parts stores as their primary outlets for purchasing automotive parts and accessories; however, online retail was the next highest outlet, with 24.5% of respondents reporting that they primarily purchased automotive parts from online retailers. The online retailers ranged from online auction sites and chain auto parts online stores to online-only retailers. It is clear that the popularity and potential for online retailing of automotive parts serves as a growth opportunity for the industry. Taking advantage of this opportunity will require automotive suppliers and retailers to look at the customer experience in a new way from the perspective of an online shopper. A recent study by comscore revealed new insights into the consumer online Continued on page 92 BUSINESS SERVICES Current as of August 23, 2012 $2.95 Guys...12031 Accent Marketing Group...12069 Advertising Edge Inc... 12021 Alliant Insurance Services Inc.... 12043 Ascentium Capital LLC...31283 Auction123.com...12039 CarCareONE by GE Capital...12140 ChannelAdvisor...12051 China Economic News Service...12037 Crazyfish Creative...12012 CustomerLink...12064 DB Schenker...12072 Eagle Business Software...12061 ebay Motors...11917 experticity...12079 Financial Transaction Service...33229 First Data Corp....12062 FOCUS Business Solutions Inc....12065 427 Design...12084 GS3-Global Strategic Supply Solutions...34256 The High Ground of Texas...12055 I.C.E. Signs...12085, 12110 Impact Canopies USA...30275 Johny Rockstar Clothing Co.... 12148 Knobbe Martens...12130 L.A. Prep Inc... 12146 Launch Marketing...12045 Last Rides...30223 Mainstreet Computers Inc...12142 MBA Insurance Agency...12049 MyHatGuy...11910 My Shop Assist...30261 Northwood University...12076 Oilchangestickers.com...12128 OnTrac...12150 PartnerShip...12041 Phocas Software...12071 Pinnacle Payroll Solutions...12077 PODS...33261 Prudential Overall Supply...32273 RageTank...12078 Royal 4 Systems Inc.... 12010 Samsung LED Sign...12060 Siriani & Associates Inc...12138 Smart Pouch...11985 Southwestern Ontario Marketing Alliance...12081 Speed Zone Race Gear...12080 Strapworks LLC...12067 Team Smart...12068 Technical Translation Services...12066 Triple Crown Products...12136 THETW Co. Ltd....12029 Uncommon USA Inc.-Flagpole Specialists...12017 United States Postal Service...31251 UPS...11931 uzappit Smart Tags by Pacific Emblem Co.... 12070 WyoTech...12073 Lead Management With CompuSystems By Mike Imlay Ultimately, a successful SEMA Show is all about acquiring business through leads. To that end, Compu- Systems the SEMA Show s official registration provider strives to make lead gathering, retrieval and management a snap before, during and after the Show. Founded in 1976, CompuSystems processes approximately 1.5 million registrations per year for more than 200 events worldwide while renting lead-recording systems to exhibitors. These systems read 2-D bar and smart codes embedded in the attendee badges created during the registration process. The code reading is performed either through a specialized desktop or handheld device or, increasingly, through a smartphone app now offered by CompuSystems that runs on iphone, ipad and Android platforms. (The app is free, but users pay for an authorization code in order to access the recorded data.) CompuSystems offers exhibitors its BuyerConnect program to access the leads they collect through their retrieval devices. BuyerConnect is something that happens for the most part post-event, explained Paul McCaffray, Compu- Systems executive vice president and COO. It s a system that, once the event is over with, we send an e-mail to every exhibitor who participated with one of our lead-retrieval systems, and we essentially give back to them a list of the leads that they took so they can take some action at that point. Continued on page 92 For the exhibitor, lead generation is everything. CompuSystems, the SEMA Show s official registration provider, also makes lead management easy before, during and after the Show. SEMA Show Daily 91
Rev Up Your Online Customer Experience With Logistics Continued from page 91 shopping experience. Commissioned by UPS, the comscore study polled more than 3,100 online shoppers and evaluated consumer perceptions and shopping habits ranging from pre-purchase to delivery and even the returns process. Ultimately, the survey found that the ability to control deliveries and having increased visibility were the most important factors driving today s online shoppers. Following are highlights of top study findings and advice for automotive parts suppliers on strategies to address online customer expectations. Options, Options and More Options One of the keys to success with online shoppers is to provide them with a variety of delivery options to meet their needs. The comscore Online Customer Experience study found that while 67% of shoppers preferred the most economical delivery option, the majority of respondents also desired the option to speed up shipments in urgent scenarios, such as the need for a crucial part. Long delivery lead times also can be a major deterrent for online shoppers. The study found that 80% of online shoppers reported recently abandoning their online shopping carts, and 78% of those respondents cited the specified delivery time or a delivery time of more than five days as their reason for cart abandonment. Lead Management With CompuSystems, Continued from page 91 They can send out a broadcast e-mail. They can send out individual e-mails. They can download the list. But really what we re trying to do is remind them of the people who came to their booth, the leads and opportunities to continue the booth experience beyond the last day of the Show. As a complement to that, we send a BuyerConnect to every attendee who had his or her badge scanned by at least one of our systems 92 SEMA Show Daily In order to address online customers preferences for delivery date options, look for shipping partners that offer a number of flexible shipping options, ranging from premium express delivery to more economical options, such as ground delivery. The more shipping options made available to online customers, the more likely they are to follow through with their online purchases. Communication Is Key Similar to providing online shoppers with multiple delivery options, retailers should be aware that shoppers want to know the details regarding their delivery date prior to making an online purchase. Providing online customers with an accurate delivery date from the beginning can further ensure that customer expectations are being met. Additionally, 46% of survey respondents said that receiving a product when expected led them to recommend an online retailer. Online shoppers not only want to know when they will receive a package, but also want to use technology to stay on top of their delivery. Of the online shoppers surveyed, 39% said that receiving an e-mail or text delivery alert was the most convenient form of notification. There are a number of tools available to assist online retailers with these customer preferences for increased communication and visibility. These tools range from enabling retailers to place package tracking capabilities directly on their websites to solutions that help to say here are the exhibitors that you visited. For pre-show lead generation, the company also offers a program called TrafficMax. First deployed in 2000, TrafficMax allows exhibitors to go into a self-serve system and essentially mine the Show registration database and visitor profiles gathered by CompuSystems during the registration process. What is their principle business? McCaffray asked. What are their reg- retailers proactively alert customers of their delivery via e-mail or text. Put Shoppers in the Driver s Seat In addition to multiple delivery options and visibility into the status of deliveries, online shoppers also desire the ability to control package delivery and timing even after their orders are placed. This is particularly true for customers who cannot always be home when deliveries are scheduled to arrive. The comscore study found that many online shoppers were interested in the ability to reroute a package to another address or want to specify if a package can be left with a neighbor. Services such as UPS My Choice proactively alert consumers about upcoming deliveries and give them the ability to reschedule or re-route packages to meet their specific schedule. Just as Easy in Reverse The online customer experience doesn t end once a package is delivered. Returns (or reverse logistics) are a key part of the customer experience. If a product needs to be returned or shipped back to the retailer, an easy or seamless returns process is an opportunity to improve the online shopping experience and even gain a competitive advantage. The com- Score study found that 62% of online istration categories? Are they a buyer? The exhibitor can go through there and pinpoint the people they want to communicate with [and] can then send a broadcast e-mail or download a contact list. TrafficMax enables an exhibitor to take a little more control of their destiny and reach out to the people who are registered and say come to my booth and see me. Of course, getting buyers to come to your SEMA Show booth and see shoppers considered having a return label right in the box to be the ideal returns scenario. The survey also found that easy-to print return labels and automatic refunds were highly desired by most online shoppers. Most importantly, survey respondents reported that a positive returns experience would lead them to shop more often with a retailer and to recommend the retailer to a friend. Online retailers should keep this last step in the online shopping process in mind as they create and manage their shipping and logistics strategies. From the very beginning of the purchasing process all the way to the returns process, logistics plays a significant role in the online customer experience. As automotive parts and accessories continue to move to this growing retail platform, suppliers and retailers should keep online consumer perceptions and expectations top of mind as they design and evolve their logistics process. For additional information on the UPS and comscore Online Customer Experience Study, a whitepaper detailing the findings can be downloaded at www.thenewlogistics.ups.com/retail/ comscore-survey. Kristin DeBates is the UPS corporate marketing manager for the automotive segment. you is the bottom line. Admittedly, exhibiting at the SEMA Show is quite an investment, but it s well worth the time and money when done right. If you haven t already done so, now is the time to get your leadmanagement strategy in order. Covering all the above basics before, during and after the Show will put you well on the road toward a successful 2012 SEMA Show.
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SETTING THE PACE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE Whether shipping a flywheel to Philly or a blower to Bakersfield, logistics gets your business running at full throttle. SERVICE: Our logistics experts can help you take days and dollars out of your supply chain by eliminating bottlenecks, minimizing delays and providing easy-to-use UPS technology for a smoother operation. You can help customers finely tune their days too, with proactive status updates from our end-to-end online tracking systems. HORSEPOWER: Count on the reliability of the UPS network to shift you into high gear. When vehicles, parts and accessories are needed across the country, UPS has the speed and expertise to keep your supply chain humming. And a choice of fast, faster or fastest delivery gives you the power to change speeds and contain costs. OPTIONS: Keep gearheads happy no matter what has to ship and when. UPS offers shipping options from ground to air, package to freight, both domestic and inter national. Plus our multiple pickup options and thousands of drop-off locations help you drive your performance higher in no time. Preferred Carrier of the 2012 SEMA Show Please visit us at booth 11931. To learn more about how UPS can help your business, contact: Kristin DeBates UPS 404-828-4032 kdebates@ups.com SEMA Show Daily 95
For more information or to register, visit www.semashow.com/education *Schedule as of September 5, 2012 ** Seminars free unless noted otherwise Sunday, October 28 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Rep Technology Roundtable, LVH, Ballroom D Monday, October 29 ONLINE MARKETING CONFERENCE 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Powered by ebay Motors [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required www.semashow.com/omc OPENING KEYNOTE: The Psychology of Search (LVH, Pavilion 10 11) MORNING BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Fundamentals Track, LVH, Pavilion 6 Engines Too! Intermediate Track, LVH, Pavilion 4 LUNCH KEYNOTE: LVH, Pavilion 10 11 AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Fundamentals Track, LVH Pavilion 6 Intermediate Track, LVH, Pavilion 4 CLOSING KEYNOTE: LVH, Pavilion 10 11 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. LVCC, N253 LVCC, N257 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. LVCC, N257 LVCC, N252 LVCC, N258 LVCC, N255 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. LVCC, N258 LVCC, N255 LVCC, N257 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING PROGRAM Vehicle Dynamics Forum FREE Session; pre-registration required. LVCC, Grand Lobby, Vehicle Technology Center 96 SEMA Show Daily Schedule at-a-glance 2:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. WTC Meeting and Presentation, LVCC, S227 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. LVCC, N253 LVCC, N255 LVCC, N257 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. YEN Long-Range Planning Meeting, LVCC, N221 3:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Gear-Up Girl Networking Event Members Lounge 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Exhibitor Appreciation Reception, LVCC, Plaza Tuesday, October 30 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. New Products Awards Breakfast, LVH, Ballroom A F 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. I-CAR COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required LVCC, N240 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. LVCC, N253 LVCC, N255 LVCC, N257 LVCC, N254 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. TPMS AT 10 LVCC, S232 TRUCK TIRES AT 10 LVCC, S231 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION: INDUSTRY ISSUE SESSION FREE session; pre-registration required LVCC, N262 N264 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. PRODUCT TRAINING LVCC, N259 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. LVCC, N253 LVCC, N255 LVCC, N254 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING PROGRAM Racing and Performance Keynote FREE session; pre-registration required. LVCC, Grand Lobby, Vehicle Technology Center LVCC, S231 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. SCRS REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION: [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required LVCC, N231 LVCC, N235 LVCC, N239 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. LVCC, N258 LVCC, N255 LVCC, N257 LVCC, N254 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING PROGRAM Racing and Performance Forum FREE session; pre-registration required. LVCC, Grand Lobby, Vehicle Technology Center 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. I-CAR COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required LVCC, N240 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. PRODUCT TRAINING LVCC, N261 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. TIRES AT 2 Secrets, LVCC, S232 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. LVCC, N255 LVCC, N257 LVCC, N254 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. SCRS: REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required LVCC, N231 LVCC, N235 LVCC, N239 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. WTC Reception, Renaissance, Pool 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. YEN Reception, LVH, Pavilion 1 2 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ARMO Industry Awards Reception, LVH, Ballroom C 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. PRO Reception, LVH, Ballroom B Wednesday, October 31 7:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. ARMO Open Council Meeting, LVH, Pavilion 1 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. NHRA Event, LVH, Ballroom A B 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. I-CAR COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required LVCC, N240 AUTO DEALER ACCESSORY CONFERENCE and SHOW TOUR 9:00 a.m. 11:45 a.m. [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required, LVCC, N242 www.semashow.com/auto-dealer 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. LVCC, N258 LVCC, N257 Continued on page 98
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continued from page 96 - Mobile Marketing Part 1: Driving Sales, Engagement and Loyalty Through Mobile Devices Powered by ebay Motors and Street Performance Council (SPC), LVCC, N254 - Powersports Online Sales: Profit From Internet Sales Even If You Don t Sell Through Your Website, LVCC, N252 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PRODUCT TRAINING Instant AutoSite.com: How to Use Phone Call Tracking to Improve Pay-per-Click Marketing ROI, LVCC, N259 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. TPMS AT 10 TPMS Troubleshooting, LVCC, S232 TRUCK TIRES AT 10 The Facts on Wide Singles, LVCC, S231 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. PRODUCT TRAINING Magnaflow Exhaust Products: New Exhaust Technologies, Including the NEW Clean Diesel, LVCC, N261 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. PRODUCT TRAINING Net Driven: Internet Marketing for the Automotive Industry, LVCC, N259 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - Solving Personnel Issues: When Tweeting and Texting Replace Showing and Selling, LVCC, N253 - Selling Like a Pro Powered by Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), LVCC, N258 - Mobile Marketing Part 2: Driving Sales, Engagement and Loyalty Through Mobile Devices Powered by ebay Motors and Street Performance Council (SPC), LVCC, N254-5 Steps to Profit From Custom Bike Shows, LVCC, N252 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING PROGRAM Connected Vehicle Keynote: Anthony Levandowski, Google. FREE Session; pre-registration required. LVCC, Grand Lobby, Vehicle Technology Center 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. SCRS: REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Paint Shop Throughput: A Quick Changeover Approach, LVCC, N231 Marketing to Consumers: Supporting Customer Pay Sales Efforts, LVCC, N235 Understanding Design-Based Repairs, LVCC, N239 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - Business Financials and the Profit Secrets They Hold, LVCC, N253 - Get Started and Grow Sales With the SEMA Data Co-op! Powered by SEMA Business Technology Committee (BTC), LVCC, N252 - Pay-Per-Click Strategies: Attract More Customers to Your Site Powered by ebay Motors, LVCC, N254 - Where the Money Is: the Next Generation of Powersports Enthusiasts Are Here Now, LVCC, N257 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING PROGRAM Connected Vehicle Forum FREE Session; pre-registration required. LVCC, Grand Lobby, Vehicle Technology Center 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. I-CAR COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Plastic and Composite Repair, LVCC, N240 1:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. - App Developer Track: OE Engineer Panel LVCC, N242 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. PRODUCT TRAINING Carlisle Transportation Products: Powersports Tires for ATV UTV Applications, Compounds and Tread Selection, LVCC, N261 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. TIRES AT 2 How to Keep Your Tire Business From Going Flat in the Next 10 Years, LVCC, S232 98 SEMA Show Daily Schedule at-a-glance 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - The Latest Tools, Tips and Tricks to Counter Counterfeits and Knock-Offs Powered by HRIA, MPMC and SPC, LVCC, N253 - Digital Assets: Selling More by Showing More With Imaging Best Practices Powered by SEMA Business Technology Committee (BTC), LVCC, N252 - Adding Luxury Features to Upgrade Vehicle Enjoyment Powered by Professional Restylers Organization (PRO), LVCC, N257 - Getting to Know Your Customers: Using Online Forums and Blogs to Increase Sales Powered by ebay Motors, LVCC, N254 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. SCRS: REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Going Green Doesn t Have to Be Expensive, LVCC, N239 Dedicated vs. Universal Fixtures: the Pros and Cons, LVCC, N231 Lean Flow Concepts: Improve Your Hours Completed Per Day, LVCC, N235 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. - App Developer Track: Supplier/Architecture Panel, LVCC, N242 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. - App Developer Track: Auto App Developers Ecosystem, LVCC, N242 SPC Reception, LVH, Pavilion 6 HRIA Industry Awards Reception, LVH, Ballroom A B LTAA Industry Reception, LVCC, S3 Pre-Function Area Thursday, November 1 SEMA Speed Networking Breakfast Powered by SBN, LVH, Ballroom A PRO General Membership Meeting, LVCC, N232 I-CAR COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Steering and Suspension Damage Analysis, LVCC, N240 - Product Development Opportunities: Family of Special Operation Vehicles, LVCC, N257 10:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. PRODUCT TRAINING Hypertherm Inc: Plasma-Cutting Systems: Automotive Applications, LVCC, N259 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING PROGRAM How Advanced Coatings and Emerging Lubricant Technology Work Together to Improve Engine Performance. FREE session; pre-registration required. LVCC, Grand Lobby, Vehicle Technology Center 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. ARMO Roundtable: I Hired Him, I Trained Him, He Left Me, LVCC, N255 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. PRODUCT TRAINING Magnaflow Exhaust Products: New Exhaust Technologies Including the NEW Clean Diesel, LVCC, N261 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - Declare Your Data Independence With the SEMA Data Co-op Powered by SEMA Business Technology Committee (BTC), LVCC, N252 - Drive Sales Now: How to Get the Most Bang for Your Marketing Buck Powered by Hot Rod Restoration Industry Alliance (HRIA), LVCC, N258 - E-mail Tips That Will Help Drive Your Content Strategy Powered by ebay Motors, LVCC, N254 - Mobile Apps for Business, LVCC, N257 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Tire Industry Luncheon, Renaissance, Summit 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m: SCRS: REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Maximize Your Web Presence, LVCC, N231 Make More Money WITHOUT Spending an Arm and a Leg!, LVCC, N235 Bidding Wars: A Global View on the Possible Economic Impact of Insurer Involvement in Parts Procurement, LVCC, N239 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - Christmas University: Maximize Your Sales During the Holiday Season, LVCC, N258 - Social Media Trends That Could Impact Your Business Powered by ebay Motors, LVCC, N254 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING PROGRAM The Race to Innovate Forum FREE session; pre-registration required. LVCC, Grand Lobby, Vehicle Technology Center 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. I-CAR COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Damage Analysis of Advanced Automotive Systems, LVCC, N240 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. TIRES AT 2 Making Customer Service Part of Your Brand, LVCC, S232 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - Recruit, Train and Hire Superstars Powered by Wheel & Tire Council (WTC), LVCC, N258 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. SCRS: REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Importance of Repair Standards in Completing a Safe and Seamless Repair, LVCC, N239 Waterborne Refinish Coatings: What Are You Waiting for?, LVCC, N231 Bulletproof Your Company: Effective Human Resources, Policies and Procedures, LVCC, N235 SEMA Awards Reception, LVH, Paradise Event Center SEMA Awards Banquet, LVH, Paradise Event Center Friday, November 2 I-CAR COLLISION REPAIR TRAINING [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Collision Repair for Toyota, Lexus and Scion Vehicles, LVCC, N240 Collision Repair for Ford and Lincoln Vehicles, LVCC, N232 Café SEMA: In the Know With a Cup of Joe, LVCC, Members Lounge, N251 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. SCRS: REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required RDE Headline Session: Game Changers- Innovation Forum, LVCC, N255 N259 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. SCRS: REPAIRER DRIVEN EDUCATION [$ Paid Program]; pre-registration required Vehicle Knowledge for Triage, Blueprinting and Estimating, LVCC, N231 Achieving Service Excellence by Applying LEAN Thinking, LVCC, N235 He Who Controls the Data, Controls the Truth, LVCC, N239 For more information or to register, visit www.semashow.com/education
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