Specialty Equipment Market Growing, Reaches $36 Billion
The automotive specialty equipment market’s consumer spending on automotive specialty equipment parts and accessories reached $36 billion in 2014, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) reported. According to the 2015 SEMA Market Report, the amount is an 8% growth from 2013 and the fifth consecutive year of growth. SEMA also reported street performance reached almost
SEMA Still Collecting Nominations for Gen-III Honor
SEMA is seeking nominations for its fourth-annual Gen-III Innovator of the Year Award. The Gen-III Innovator of the Year Award is designed to honor a young individual (under 40 years of age) from the industry who is making breakthroughs in new products, new approaches to business or setting new trends, SEMA said. Nominations for the
Coker Tire Exec Voted Chair-Elect for SEMA Board
Wade Kawasaki, president and COO of the Coker Group, has been elected Chair-Elect of the SEMA Board of Directors. He will serve two years as Chair-Elect before becoming the board’s chairman in 2017. “I am proud and humbled that I have been chosen to serve as the next SEMA Chair-Elect,” said Kawasaki. “This campaign has
SEMA Expands 2015 Floor
The 2015 SEMA Show will include a new expansion area to accommodate additional exhibitors, according to the show’s organizers. Located in the outside area south of the Las Vegas Convention Center (adjacent to the Renaissance Hotel), this new First-Time and Featured Exhibitors area will also include a transportation hub and serve as a primary thoroughfare
SEMA Taking Reservations for Show Space
Businesses can now reserve booth space for the 2015 SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 3 to 6 in Las Vegas. The annual trade show brings together more than 140,000 individuals from across the automotive industry to do business. Companies that reserve booth space before April 6 will be included in the priority booth space selection.
Random Notes From the South Side
Back from another SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo, as are a supposed 140,000-plus other people in Las Vegas for the automotive world’s biggest week. Word was that the combined SEMA-AAPEX world was up considerably from the year prior, good news coming on the back-end of a seemingly endless recession. Colleagues over at AAPEX report that it
Tire Dealers, Auto Shops Participate In Brakes For Breasts Campaign
The SEMA show was an exciting week for me. While the long days and endless walking left my body exhausted and feet aching, I’d be lying if I said I had a terrible time. I got out from behind my desk and got to learn about the industry from both manufacturers and, more importantly, you.
#SEMA/GTE: ATG Rolls Out Solid Skid Steer Tire
Alliance Tire Group (ATG) unveiled its new Galaxy Beefy Baby SDS solid skid steer tire at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #43203). The latest addition to a long line of purpose-built Galaxy-branded tires for skid steers, the new tire features the classic Beefy Baby tread design over a solid carcass, multiplying the service
#SEMA/GTE: TIA Plans 2015 Federal Lobby Day
The Tire Industry Association announced it will host a Federal Lobby Day Feb. 5, 2015. TIA members from across the nation are invited to Washington, D.C., to meet and speak directly with members of Congress about important issues that are impacting the tire industry. “TIA’s Federal Lobby Day brings our members together with leaders of
#SEMA/GTE: Synchrony Offers Dealers Consumer Credit Card Option
Synchrony Financial, previously GE Capital, discussed its rebranded CarCareOne consumer credit card at the SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. John Howard, marketing leader for the automotive industry at Synchrony Financial, said the card is a great way for tire dealers to drive repeat customers, create customer loyalty and generate a higher overall ticket price. The CarCareOne
#SEMA/GTE: Hunter Releases New Collet Kits
Hunter Engineering Co. announced two new collet kit products: a medium-duty collet kit that provides centering for all medium-duty assemblies with just five major pieces; and a standard collet kit that features five double-sided collets. The medium-duty kit comes with a single flange plate designed to fit all medium-duty lug configurations, which allows techs to
#SEMA/GTE: Triangle Annual Meeting Sets Stage for North American Growth
Shandong, China-based Triangle Group Co. held its annual meeting in Las Vegas this week to announce its North American plans, which include two new product launches and details of a newly formed partnership for U.S. distribution. “In order for Triangle to acquire a global company status, we must better service our dealers by expanding our
