SEMA Pre-Show: OTC to Showcase Vintage Tool Truck, Latest Tools at SEMA
OTC will unveil a renovated, OTC-branded 1930s Ford delivery truck and its latest tools and equipment at its SEMA booth (#10171) to recognize the old and the new during its 90th anniversary. The fully restored, 1930s Ford delivery truck pays homage to OTC’s original tool sales trucks in celebration of the OTC’s 90th anniversary. As
SEMA Pre-Show: John Bean Offering Interactive Displays
Snap-on Equipment’s booth (#41095) at SEMA will feature several interactive displays including the new John Bean V3300 Diagnostic Wheel Alignment System. “We have redesigned our SEMA booth to be much more interactive so visitors can get a hands-on experience and see for themselves how innovative and efficient our products are,” said Jon LaRue, marketing director
SEMA Pre-Show: Tri-Ace Booth Featuring Sprint Car Champion, Racecar
SEMA Show attendees who visit Tri-Ace Tire’s booths will have the opportunity to see Sprint Car Champion Rickie Gaunt and his racecar. Gaunt has joined Tri-Ace Tires to help develop a new off-road racing tire design. “Super Rickie” and Gaunt Motorsports have turned their focus to off-road racing and are testing Tri-Ace tires in competitive
SEMA Pre-Show: Meet Mustang Designer at Bartec Booth
Bartec USA will be hosting “Mustang Man” Giuliano Zuccato at its booth (#40047) during the first day of the SEMA Show, Nov. 1. Giuliano is one of the clay design modelers who crafted the original 1964 Mustang. “As a Mustang enthusiast myself, I jumped at the opportunity to have such an interesting and inspirational figure
Bartec Tech400Pro Wins Three Awards
Bartec USA’s Tech400Pro TPMS scan tool has won three prestigious product awards. The Tech400Pro recently took home the Top 20 Tool award from Motor Magazine, the Top 10 Products award from Undercar Digest and the People’s Choice award from PTEN. “This just confirms what we and our many customers already know, the Tech400Pro is the
Reservation Deadline Approaching for TIA Hotel for GTE/SEMA
Time is almost out to reserve a hotel room at the Tropicana Las Vegas, the TIA host hotel for the Global Tire Expo (GTE) at the SEMA Show. Those interested must book their room by Oct. 6, 2016. Club Deluxe Rooms are being offered at the following discounted rates: – Saturday, Oct. 29: $160 –
Mitchell 1 Kicks Off Facebook Sweepstakes to Win AAPEX/SEMA Trip
Mitchell 1 has launched its “Fabulous Las Vegas Sweepstakes” on Facebook, giving participants the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to attend the SEMA Show and AAPEX. “As a way to thank our Facebook fans, we wanted to give one lucky winner the opportunity to join us in Las Vegas for four exciting days
TIA Releases GTE Educational Sessions Schedule
The Tire Industry Association has unveiled a schedule of educational sessions for the Global Tire Expo – Powered by TIA during the 2016 SEMA Show. The tentative schedule is as follows: November 1 TPMS: Next Step in TPMS Diagnostics 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join TIA and guest speakers for the next step in TPMS
AAPEX 2015 Reports Growth, Expanded Reach
For the second consecutive year, organizers of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) reported attendance increases in several target buyer categories, with independent garages showing the largest growth at nearly 43%. Significant increases also were reported in the target buyer categories of auto parts retailers, warehouse distributors, including auto parts, import parts specialists and program
Zafco Debuts Two New Tires at SEMA
Zafco International debuted two new tires at the 2015 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “The traffic this year was exciting,” says Giovanni Arrigone, COO of Zafco International. “With the current market situation and raging price wars, our brands, which are manufactured primarily in Indonesia, continue to provide an
Greenball Corp. Launches New Trailer Tire at SEMA
Greenball Corp. launched a new heavy duty specialty trailer tire – Tow-Master ASC – at the 2015 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo, held Nov. 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “We’re very excited to showcase our latest development to the automotive trade and media at SEMA Show,” said Randy Tsai, Greenball’s senior vice president. “As
Conti Wins Best New Product Award at SEMA
Continental Tire the Americas’ new all-season, UHP tire for sports cars, luxury sport cars and luxury sport crossovers – the ExtremeContact DWS06 – was named Best New Product in the Tire & Related Product category at this year’s SEMA Show. This is the second year Continental has claimed the award, winning with the TrueContact in
