It’s that time when bags are being packed and itineraries planned for the specialty-equipment industry’s hottest trade show—the 2009 SEMA Show.
More than 500 members of the industry attended the SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser in Pasadena, California.
New products are one of the key elements of the SEMA Show, and virtually every attendee to the Show takes the time to tour the New Products Showcase.
The racing and performance component of the specialty-equipment market is comprised of three market niches:
There are probably as many definitions of a successful SEMA Show as there are automotive professionals who attend—and that’s more than 100,000 definitions.
The light-truck market refers to the sales of pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and even vans.
The 2009-2010 SEMA Board of Directors is an esteemed group of industry professionals, including four newly elect members: Joel Ayres of Truck Accessories Group, Jeff Bates of Bob Cook Sales, Laurel Dasher of Superchips Inc. and Zan Martin of Martin & Co. Advertising. The SEMA Board of Directors will guide the association in addressing the most pressing industry issues for the next two years.
Top products and experienced salespeople are half the battle in retail sales.
Every year, buyers flock to the SEMA Show for what is a virtual playground of the best and latest in new products and technology.
In 2008, the restoration market held its ground and fended off economic troubles by sticking to its classic formulas.