The annual Media Trade Conference, which features companies from SEMA’s MPMC, brings together members of the working press with motorsports parts producers for face-to-face private meetings. Media reps have the opportunity to meet with up to 14 exhibitors each day of the conference, for a total of 42 quality meetings throughout the event’s three days.
“SEMA is always looking for ways to add value to our members’ benefits, and our strong partnership with UPS provided a great solution,” said Gary Vigil, SEMA membership director. “The discounts and benefits offered by UPS can make all the difference to a business trying to grow in these tough economic times.”
The SEMA Technology Transfer program recently received a series of new computer-aided design (CAD) files, including new files for the ’13 Jeep Wrangler and the ’12 Scion FR-S. The Technology Transfer program was developed with the intent of minimizing or eliminating the necessity for manufacturing members to produce products through reverse engineering.
Enhance and streamline your 2012 SEMA Show experience by using the newly created SEMA Show app for smartphones. Attendees can use the free, innovative digital resource to navigate the Show floor, locate exhibitors and plan for education sessions. The new app even allows users to search for exhibiting companies by product category and then communicate with them to set appointments.
The SEMA Mustang Build—Powered by Women, launched by the SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN), spotlights women working in the automotive aftermarket and encourages women to pursue careers in the industry. Ford Motor Co. donated a ’13 Mustang GT for the project to be modified entirely by SBN members.
Kick off the 2012 SEMA Show with award-winning automotive designer and television celebrity Chip Foose and the 2012 SEMA Show New Products Breakfast, Tuesday morning, October 30, in the Las Vegas Hotel. As keynote speaker for the annual breakfast, Foose will share stories and inspire attendees as the SEMA Show’s New Products Awards are announced and presented.
Moving indoors at 7:30 p.m., the party continues with comedian Christopher Titus performing throughout the evening. Titus, who currently has three one-hour specials running on Comedy Central, starred in a self-titled sitcom on Fox called “Titus.” The show earned Titus a Writer’s Guild nomination as well as an Emmy nomination.
Breaking news from member companies Formula Drift Holdings, CargoGlide, Shelby American, Source Interlink Media, National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Car Guy Nation and more.
Cadillac ELR Prototype, Buick Cabrio, Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.
Congratulations to Russ Deane, SEMA’s General Counsel, on becoming a member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club. Deane set a new world land speed record for four-cylinder production cars (SRT-4, aka Dodge Neon) of more than 226 mph.