Richard “Dick” McMullen, Chuck Schwartz and Van Woodell have contributed to and shaped the specialty-equipment industry. Their achievements will be recognized with induction into the SEMA Hall of Fame.
SEMA and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) presents
the first-ever “Profit 101” Workshop. This “hands-on experience”
training will take you through the process of inspiring innovation from
new-product ideation, to strategic planning and marketing, to minimize
risk and increase success in the marketplace.
Dixon looks to maintain his points lead in Top Fuel heading into St. Louis; Gateway International Raceway and NHRA are providing a 15% discount to active-duty and retired service members for this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals; NHRA has rescheduled the conclusion of the NHRA Arizona Nationals for most competitors in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to Monday, July 19, following the 23rd annual Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, scheduled for July 16–18; and more news from the NHRA.
News and updates from SEMA's councils and committees.
As one of the fastest-growing market sectors in Mexico, the automotive industry presents a timely opportunity for SEMA members seeking to establish a foothold in this expanding consumer base. The annual SEMA Show is one of the best places for specialty-equipment manufacturers to meet with buyers from Mexico, with more than 1,157 attending the Show in 2009. But don't wait until November to start making contacts. The 12th edition of the PAACE Automechanika, July 14–16 in Mexico City, draws automotive professionals and buyers from throughout Latin America and presents a great opportunity to test the market.
United States Congressman John Campbell took time from his busy
schedule in January to meet with SEMA members at an event hosted by
Hillbank Motor Corporation in Irvine, California. The gathering was
part of SEMA's Congressional Site Visit Program, which provides an
opportunity for lawmakers to visit SEMA-member facilities and discuss current industry issues with constituents.
While e-retailers have made a sport of predicting when mobile
eCommerce should really be taken seriously, a new report from market
researcher Gartner (www.gartner.com) indicates that the time for
guessing games is over. Specifically, Gartner is projecting that the
number of mobile phones on the planet with web access will overtake the
number of PCs with web access by 2013. [Read more]
SEMA News
recently had the opportunity to catch up with ProPledge Director of
Operations Joe Sebergandio. Having just returned from the annual
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) conference, where he and
the rest of the ProPledge staff met with with potential participants,
Sebergandio took time out to discuss the fundamentals of ProPledge as well as provide insight into the program's future.
After 34 years in the industry—the past 16 with Winfield Consumer Products/Husky Liners—W.S. "Bill" Wagner is selling his stock and retiring from the company that he helped to grow since 1994.
SEMA member companies can save up to 36% with FedEx Express by taking advantage of this member-exclusive deal.