The companies below are the New Product Award winners from the 2008 SEMA Show. The awards were presented at the SEMA Show New Product Awards breakfast held on the opening morning of the Show. More information on the 2008 SEMA Show is available online at www.SEMAShow.com. To see all of the products that were on display in the New Products Showcase at the 2008 SEMA Show, visit www.semadigital.com.
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The New Product Award Winners include:
Best Engineered New Product
Winner—Professional Products, Powerfire: www.professional-products.com
1st Runner-Up—Nordskog Instruments, GPS Pulse Generator: www.nordskogperformance.net
2nd Runner-Up—Eckler Industries Inc., ’55-’57 LS1 Engine Installation Kit: www.ecklers.com
Best New Exterior Accessory Product
Winner—BedRug, by Wise, BedTred: www.wiseindustries.com
1st Runner-Up—Mr. Gasket/Prestolite Performance, AnchorTrax 6-Foot Truck Kit: www.mrgasket.com
2nd Runner-Up—Go Rhino! Products/Big Country Truck Accessories, Xtreme Guard: www.gorhino.com
Best New Interior Accessory Product
Winner—B&M Racing & Performance Products, Comp Stick Kit: www.bmracing.com
1st Runner-Up—MacNeil Automotive Products Ltd., WeatherTech AVM (All-Vehicle Mat): www.weathertech.com
2nd Runner-Up—PLX Devices Inc., KIWI: www.plxdevices.com
Best New Merchandising Display
Winner—BedRug by Wise, BedRug Mat: www.wiseindustries.com
1st Runner-Up—Surf City Garage, Surf City Garage Pro Detailing Center: www.surfcitygarage.com
2nd Runner-Up—Mile Marker Inc., MiFi Technology Point-of-Purchase Display: www.milemarker.com
Best New Mobile Electronics Product
Winner—ISIS by Littelfuse, ISIS inTOUCH Control Module: www.isispower.com
1st Runner-Up—AT&T, AT&T Cruisecast:
2nd Runner-Up—AutoMeter Products, Ecometer: www.autometer.com
Best New Off-Road/4-Wheel Drive Product
Winner—ProRYDE Suspension Systems, LIFTmachine Adjustable Leveling Kit: www.proryde.com
1st Runner-Up—Omix-Ada/Rugged Ridge, Extreme Heavy Duty (XHD) Front Bumper System for Jeep CJ/TJ/YJ: www.omix-ada.com
2nd Runner-Up—ARB 4x4 Accessories, Competition Snatch Block 9000: www.arbusa.com
Best New Packaging Design
Winner—ReadyLift Suspension, ReadyLift SST Hybrid Lift Kit: www.readylift.com
1st Runner-Up—Baer Brake Systems, DecelaRotor: www.baer.com
2nd Runner-Up—Surf City Garage, The Perfect Shine: www.surfcitygarage.com
Best New Performance-Racing Product
Winner—XS Power, Lithium XS Power Battery: www.powermastermotorsports.com
1st Runner-Up—Manley Performance Products, Hollow Stem Titanium Intake Valves: www.manleyperformance.com
2nd Runner-Up—Moroso Performance Products Inc., Alternator, Vacuum Pump Mounting Bracket: www.moroso.com
Best New Performance-Street Product
Winner—Auto Meter Products, Competition Series Instruments: www.autometer.com
1st Runner-Up—Professional Products, Powerjection III: www.professional-products.com
2nd Runner-Up—Professional Products, EFI Snorkel Assembly: www.professional-products.com
Best New Street Rod/Custom Car Product
Winner—Air Ride Technologies Inc., ShockWave v3.5: www.ridetech.com
1st Runner-Up—Dynacorn Classic Bodies Inc., ’69 Mustang Fastback Replacement Body Shell: www.dynacorn.com
2nd Runner-Up—TWM Induction, Crossram Throttle Kit for 302/351 Ford: www.twminduction.com
Best New Tools & Equipment Product
Winner—Dynapex Performance, Tubing Bending Pliers: www.dynapex.net
1st Runner-Up—OK Spark, OK Spark Plug Sensor: www.okspark.com
2nd Runner-Up—Tire Profiles Inc., TAC-Scan: www.tireprofile.com
Best New Van/Pickup/Sport-Utility Product
Winner—BD Diesel Performance, 6.4L Super Air Scoop: www.dieselperformance.com
1st Runner-Up—Pareto Point Industries, Automatic Pulsed Lubrication System/Advanced Filtration (APLS/AF): www.paretopoint.com
2nd Runner-Up—The CatClamp, The CatClamp: www.catclamp.com