Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities have been announced.

The 2011 SEMA Show is shattering records—looking at year-to-date comparisons, total exhibitors are up 18%, buyer registration is up 54% and media registration is up 75%.

SEMA is working with the Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy (CACP), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, labor organizations, large employers and small businesses to support legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate to help shut down rogue websites that sell counterfeit goods.

Industry veteran Joel Ayres has accepted the position of vice president of sales and marketing for Tākit Inc. “Ayres has held the positions of national marketing director and division sales manager at Truck Accessories Group LLC, national sales manager at Gem Top Inc. and general manager of Rigid...

The growing collision-repair section of the 2011 SEMA Show is now branded "Collision Repair & Refinish." The area will be one of 12 floor sections featured at the 2011 SEMA Show, Tuesday–Friday, November 1–4, 2011, in Las Vegas.

SEMA Show organizers have been working with major air carriers to secure discounted airfare for the 2011 SEMA Show. American, Continental, Delta and United are among the first airlines to offer up to 10% off of round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

NEWS NUGGETS BROWN, BECKMAN GET SECOND WINS OF SEASON IN ATLANTA: In one of the most exciting Top Fuel finals this season, Antron Brown held off fellow Don Schumacher Racing teammate Tony Schumacher en route to his second win of the season Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern...

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The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) continues to build out its library of invaluable presentations for automotive specialty-equipment businesses of every type. All of the content on the new, easier-to-use learning management system, located online at www.SEMA.org/eLearning, is offered free of charge...