SEMA Show Hotel Deals

 

• Includes 52 hotels throughout Las Vegas
• Rates as low as $56 per night, including ten hotels under $100 per night

DIAMOND BAR, CA – May 23, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – SEMA Show goers can obtain reliable, low-cost hotel rooms from Travel Planners, the official housing partner for the 2013 SEMA Show. Reservations made at www.SEMAShow.com/travel-and-lodging offer discounts at dozens of hotels, with rates as low as $56 per night and many more properties agreeing to waive the standard “resort fees” currently implemented throughout the city.

“We want to give SEMA Show attendees the confidence that when booking their travel plans, they are ensured low rates and a high level of personal service from a dependable partner to help make their trip to the SEMA Show easy and affordable,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications. “Showgoers should be aware that there are other travel providers that often misrepresent their rates and ultimately leave people paying more, or in some cases without a reservation at all.”

SEMA began partnering with Travel Planners in 2011 to provide Showgoers with guaranteed low rates on dozens of hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the week of the SEMA Show. The 33-year-old company works with the hotels to identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, so they are informed about Show-related programs such as free shuttles. Other benefits of booking through Travel Planners include:

• No deposits are required
• No service fees charged
• Ability to update or cancel reservations up to three days prior to the event without any fees or penalties
• Immediate confirmations upon making reservations
• Onsite assistance from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show

SEMA Show organizers also coordinated with major air carriers to secure discounted airfare for 2013 SEMA Show attendees. American, Delta and United are among the first airlines offering up to 10% off on round-trip airfare to Las Vegas.

“Every year we strive to increase value and lower costs for SEMA Show attendees,” added MacGillivray. “This includes working with hotels in Las Vegas to negotiate the lowest rates possible. We’re pleased that once again, many of the hotels are enthusiastically committed to servicing SEMA Showgoers.”

To secure rooms through the official SEMA Housing Services, reservations should be made from the SEMA Show site www.SEMAShow.com/travel-and-lodging and include the official housing seal. Travel Planners can also be reached directly at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.SEMAShow.com or www.sema.org, 909/396-0289.

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Ultimate Guidebook for SEMA Show Exhibitors Now Available

 

• Online Resource Includes More Than 100 Forms, Documents
• Manual Helps Exhibitors Meet Deadlines, Save Money

DIAMOND BAR, CA – May 16, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Exhibitors of 2013 SEMA Show can begin planning and preparing their booths through the use of the Exhibitor Services Manual (ESM), located at www.SEMAShow.com/esm. Filled with more than 100 useful forms and documents, the ESM includes a budget checklist, contact information, details about staff registration, hotels, parking, order forms, deadlines and more.

“We recommend that all exhibitors make time to review and familiarize themselves with the ESM,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications. “An investment of 15-20 minutes just to get acquainted with what’s included in the ESM will prove valuable.”

In addition to order forms for items such as carpet, signs, electrical and labor, the ESM helps exhibitors learn about money-saving programs and marketing opportunities. Resources included in the ESM include:

• First-Timer Cheat Sheet: The one-page sheet lists frequently rented booth items to help new, as well as returning, exhibitors quickly see what they may need, along with prices and advance, cost-saving deadlines.
• Contact Information: Names, email addresses and phone numbers for key SEMA staff members and contractors are available.
• Freight Services – Getting to the Show: Details regarding the different shipping options are outlined. New this year: Exhibitors with 400 square-feet or less of exhibit space will receive their first 500 lbs. of freight delivered to their booth free, regardless of how it arrives to the Show; those with 500 square-feet or more will receive a 35 percent discount on carpet as well as free carpet padding on Freeman-ordered carpet. Complete details are included in the ESM.

The 2013 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday-Friday, November 5-8, in Las Vegas, Nevada. More than 2,400 exhibiting companies, and more than 130,000 industry professionals from throughout the world, are expected at the event. Manufacturers interested in exhibiting may do so by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth. Industry professionals can register to attend at www.SEMAShow.com/register.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.SEMAShow.com or www.SEMA.org, 909/396-0289.

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SEMA Show Registration Now Open

DIAMOND BAR, CA – May 13, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Individuals may now register to attend the 2013 SEMA Show by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/register. The annual trade show, which is open to industry professionals in the automotive specialty equipment market, is set for Tuesday-Friday, November 5-8, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Preregistering online and obtaining approval well in advance of the Show is the most efficient and most economical way to obtain credentials to the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications. “In addition to paying a lower cost, attendees are able to receive their badges in the mail before the SEMA Show so that they can hit the Show floor running when they arrive.”

Buyer Registration:

• Buyer registration is available using the “Attendee” link at www.SEMAShow/com/register.
• Buyers registering at www.SEMAShow.com/register before the early registration deadline pay just $25 and will receive their badges in the mail well in advance of the Show. They will also receive pre-Show publications, filled with maps, schedules of events and Show updates.
• Buyers who have been approved for the SEMA Show in recent years can expedite the registration process by entering the email address that they used when they registered previously. Past attendees who may have forgotten what email address they used may call customer service at 866-229-3687. Those updating details, such as an email or mailing address, should have copies of items that will verify the changes ready to upload.
• Buyers who have never been to the SEMA Show before can expedite the registration process by having proof of industry employment ready to upload. Proof of industry employment may include a business license, business card, pay stubs or similar items.

Media Registration:

• Media registration is available using the “Media” link at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
• All media applications may be required to submit proof of media status, regardless of whether they have been to the SEMA Show before or not. Applicants should be prepared to upload copies of bylined articles or supply links to recent coverage.
• Media credentials will be available for pick up onsite in the Media Center (Room S219 of the Las Vegas Convention Center). Individuals will need to have a photo ID.

Exhibitor Registration:

• Exhibitor registration is available using the “Exhibitor” link at www.SEMAShow.com/register.
• Individuals will need to select their company name and have their SEMA Show password ready. A password was provided to the key contact at each exhibiting company.

The SEMA Show is the leading automotive trade gathering in the world, where manufacturers and buyers of automotive specialty parts and equipment gather to do business each year. The event attracts more than 130,000 industry professionals from more than 100 countries each year. For more details, visit www.SEMAShow.com <http://www.semashow.com/register>.

About SEMA

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $29.99 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,537 member-companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909/396-0289, or visit www.sema.org or www.enjoythedrive.com.

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SEMA Show Booth Space Selection in Progress

DIAMOND BAR, CA – May 7, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – SEMA Show exhibitors are making their marks, as they begin selecting the location for their booths during the Priority Booth Selection Process. The two-week process runs May 2-15, 2013, and begins with exhibitors in North and Central Halls, followed by those in upper and lower South Halls. During this time, the floorplan will be updated every 30 minutes to reflect where exhibitors will be during the actual event on Tuesday-Friday, November 5-8, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Attendees are invited to visit www.SEMAShow.com and watch as the floorplan is updated to see what companies are exhibiting, and where their booths will be.

The floorplan is updated throughout the process so that exhibitors can monitor the space, and know where the available spaces are when it’s their time to choose,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA director of trade shows. “However, that floor plan is a valuable tool for attendees who want to see who’s exhibiting and where they will be during the event.

Ninety-one percent of buyers base their decision on whether to attend the SEMA Show partly on what companies are exhibiting. While the online floorplan helps buyers see what 2,000 companies are signed up to exhibit, only 21 percent of buyers are attracted to an exhibitor’s booth based on its location. The top factors influencing a buyer’s decision to visit a booth are product displays (89 percent), vehicle displays (60 percent), demonstrations (56 percent) and the layout of design of the booth (47 percent). Additional exhibitors will continue to be added to the website as the Show approaches; Companies are able to sign up to exhibit anytime by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth.

To learn more about the 2013 SEMA Show, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

About SEMA

SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents the $29.99 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,537 member-companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909/396-0289, or visit www.sema.org or www.enjoythedrive.com.

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Industry Demonstrates Early Commitment, Confidence in SEMA Show

 

• 1,969 Exhibitors To Participate in 2013 Priority Booth Selection Process
• Great Space Still Available at www.semashow.com/buyabooth

DIAMOND BAR, CA – April 22, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Nearly 2,000 exhibitors are confirmed to participate in the SEMA Show Priority Booth Selection Process taking place later this month. The number represents a six percent increase over the number of companies that participated in the process in 2012.

“With the increased commitment exhibitors are demonstrating earlier in the year, it’s apparent the SEMA Show provides unmatched brand-building visibility and sales exposure in one venue,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications.

Manufacturers exhibit at the four-day event each year to showcase new automotive parts and accessories, and to connect with more than 60,000 buyers from throughout the world. Through programs and features such as the New Products Showcase, product demonstrations and sectionalized floor plan, exhibitors are able to connect with the most relevant buyers.

“The earlier a company signs up, the more likely they are to take part in all the added-value programs we have available,” MacGillivray said. “We’ve seen direct connections between the amount of planning a company does to the level of success they achieve.”

Nearly 70 percent of buyers visit the SEMA Show with a plan and identify the exhibitors they want to meet with in advance, according to a 2012 SEMA Show survey. The most influential factors that buyers reported as having an impact on their decision to visit an exhibitor were participation in the New Products Showcase, the Show directory listing, and pre-Show contact from an exhibitor.

Companies may still sign up to exhibit at the upcoming show at www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth. Attendee registration will be available from the site in early May.

The 2013 SEMA Show takes place Tuesday-Friday, November 5-8, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.SEMAShow.com or www.SEMA.org, 909/396-0289.

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SEMA Show Hotels Now Accepting Reservations

Rooms Booked Through Official SEMA Housing Services
Guarantees Lowest Rates

DIAMOND BAR, CA – March 13, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – SEMA Showgoers may now secure hotel rooms from the official SEMA Housing Services at www.SEMAShow.com. Available through Travel Planners, the reservations come with guaranteed low rates and perks such as no resort fees.

“We know that Showgoers are busy, and securing a hotel room shouldn’t be a time-intensive job,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications. “By using the official SEMA Housing Services, attendees and exhibitors can rest assured that they are working with a legitimate company and paying the lowest rates.”

SEMA began partnering with Travel Planners in 2011 to provide Showgoers with guaranteed low rates on dozens of hotel rooms in Las Vegas during the week of the SEMA Show. The 33-year-old company works with SEMA to make it easy and affordable for industry professionals to attend the Show. Among the benefits of using Travel Planners are:

• Guaranteed low rate: The housing bureau actively monitors to ensure that they are offering the lowest possible rates. If guests do find a lower rate, Travel Planners will match or beat the lower rate.
• No hidden fees: Many hotels in Las Vegas advertise lower rates and charge a “resort fee” on top of that rate. SEMA and Travel Planners have worked with hotels to waive such fees. The price quoted through Travel Planners is all-inclusive and will not have other fees added to it.
• Exclusive room blocks: SEMA and Travel Planners lock in prime blocks of rooms at host hotels. As a result, rooms may appear to be sold out to the rest of the world when in reality they are being held for SEMA Showgoers who go through the SEMA Housing Services.
• Extra level of service: Because reservations made through Travel Planners identify guests as SEMA Showgoers, the hotel staff provides a higher level of service and helps direct guests to Show-related programs such as free shuttles. Guests also receive confirmation numbers in advance of the Show and can get hotel help from Travel Planners staff at the SEMA Show.

To secure rooms through the official SEMA Housing Services, reservations should be made from the SEMA Show site www.SEMAShow.com and include the official housing seal. Travel Planners can also be reached directly at 800-221-3531 or 212-532-1660.

SEMA Show registration opens in May and will also be available from www.SEMAShow.com.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.SEMAShow.com or www.SEMA.org, 909/396-0289.

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SEMA Show Exhibitors Gear up for 2013 Event at Exhibitor Summit

 

• Summit Takes Place April 15-17, 2013, Seven Months Before Actual SEMA Show
• Intense Training Focuses on Helping Exhibitors Maximize Return on Investment

DIAMOND BAR, CA – February 25, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -  SEMA Show exhibitors may participate in the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, a unique conference designed to help them improve performance at the upcoming event.

Taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 15-17, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada – seven months prior to the actual SEMA Show – the Exhibitor Summit is the ideal place for new and established exhibitors to learn how to maximize the return on their investment.

“The summit is the best place for our team to connect with exhibitors and explain the many programs and services available to them,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications. “During the summit, there are no distractions or interruptions. We’re able to spend quality time and give exhibitors a really clear understanding of the different resources that are available to them.”

MacGillivray notes that a key aspect of the Exhibitor Summit is that workshops and individual meetings are conducted by SEMA staff and show organizers. “It’s important to us that exhibitors know who to contact, and that their contact is someone who knows and understands our show,” he continued. “Since the Exhibitor Summit takes place seven months before the actual event, we’re able to build on the relationships as they execute their plans for the show. We want to build on the momentum from the summit and work with them along the way.”

Topics addressed during the summit include cost-effective ways to set up a booth, resources available to target buyers, value-added programs and more. Participants may sit down in one-on-one sessions where Show experts evaluate and analyze the exhibitor’s unique needs to help reduce expenses, and they are able to tour the convention center.

To make it easy and affordable for manufacturers to attend in the summit, SEMA and its hotel partners offer a limited number of hotel rooms for the summit at no cost to participants. All meals at the Summit are included as well. Participants are responsible for travel to and from Las Vegas and incidental hotel charges (phone, room service, etc.). Certain conditions do apply and are explained at www.semashow.com/exhibitor-summit, or can be obtained from Kate Peterson at kpeterson@convexx.com or 702/216-5831.

The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from 125 countries, making the annual show the premier automotive trade event in the world. Manufacturers come to the event to showcase products that enhance the styling, performance and functionality of cars, trucks and SUVs. The 2013 event takes place November 5-8, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For details, visit www.SEMAShow.com.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.SEMAShow.com or www.SEMA.org, 909/396-0289.

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Hottest Car, Sport Compact, Truck and 4×4 – SUV Announced at the 2012 SEMA Show

Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler
Named 2012 SEMA Award Winners

LAS VEGAS, NV – October 30, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – This year’s SEMA Award for the top trending vehicle models in four categories were announced today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The Ford Mustang was named Hottest Car, the Scion FR-S took the Hottest Sport Compact honors, the Ford F-Series won Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler received the Hottest 4×4-SUV award.

“The SEMA Show has always been about innovative products and trends,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO.“The SEMA Award amplifies the industry’s special ability to identify and set trends that consumers follow.”

The SEMA Award recognizes vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year’s coolest products. It also underscores the cooperative relationship between the automakers and SEMA-member companies.

“The SEMA Award helps guide consumers toward the hottest-trending and most accessory friendly vehicles on the market,” added Kersting. “Our SEMA Show exhibitors are industry visionaries who determine the winners of the SEMA Award based on the vehicles they showcase in their booths. Each booth vehicle represents a ‘vote’ and the most prominent models in each category are the winners.”

The 2012 SEMA Show features more than 2,000 exhibiting companies that manufacture thousands of products designed to improve performance, safety and convenience, as well as those that enhance appearance and comfort. While products are available for every make and model, exhibitors are investing more in the Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Ford F-Series, and Jeep Wrangler than any other vehicles. Consumers, therefore, can expect to find great specialty products for accessorizing these vehicles.

To learn more about the SEMA Award winners and the products that are available for them, visit www.sema.org/semaaward.

About SEMA and the SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is a trade show produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a nonprofit trade association founded in 1963. Since the first SEMA Show debuted in 1967, the annual event has served as the leading venue bringing together manufacturers and buyers within the automotive specialty equipment industry. Products featured at the SEMA Show include those that enhance the styling, functionality, comfort, convenience and safety of cars and trucks. Additional details are available at www.SEMAShow.com or www.sema.org, 909/396-0289.

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Doug Thorley Headers Announces New Location and Logo Visit DTH at SEMA

CORONA, CA – October 26, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Doug Thorley Headers has announced that they have begun the process of moving their offices and production facility to a brand new location in Corona, California at 803 E. Parkridge Ave., Corona, CA 92879. The new facility will allow for greater efficiency during the production process, which in turn will increase production capacity and quality control.

Along with the new facility, Doug Thorley Headers has also released the design for their new logo. The new logo is a modern take on the traditional Doug Thorley flame, and is representative of the Doug Thorley tradition of drawing on their experience as leaders in the automotive aftermarket to create new and innovative designs that will revolutionize the industry.

Attendees of this year’s SEMA show October 30 – November 2 should visit the Doug Thorley Headers display at booth #24737 in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s central hall to check out the latest Doug Thorley Headers has to offer. The display will feature a selection of Doug Thorley Headers’ hottest performance parts, and a custom Ford Mustang equipped with WORX series headers and a high-flow cat-back exhaust. For more information, including a map of the Doug Thorley Headers booth location and visitor information, visit the 2012 SEMA show website at www.sema-show.com.

For information about Doug Thorley Headers products, visit their website at www.dougthorleyheaders.com. You can also get the latest news and updates by liking them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dougthorley?fref=ts.

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Greenball Corporation to Unveil New Tires at SEMA

ANAHEIM, CA – October 23, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Greenball Corporation is planning to unveil several new tire models at the 2012 SEMA Show, October 30 – November 2 in Las Vegas, NV. Be sure to stop by the Greenball booth #43157 in the Tire Expo to get a sneak peak at the latest and greatest in tire innovation.

One of the new products that will be unveiled is the Tow-Master Summer Solution, a new and improved version of Greenball’s premier specialty trailer tire. The Summer Solution features revised compounding that greatly improves heat dissipation and allows for cooler running temperatures, while key areas of the tire such as the inner liner and belt edge package have been re-engineered for more reliable operation.

Greenball is also expanding its line of light truck tires with the Centennial Terra Commander. This all terrain high-traction tire for light trucks and SUVs delivers superb traction and control in all weather conditions at an affordable price. The Terra Commander is starting off with five size applications and is expected to be available in early 2013.

GBC Motorsports, Greenball’s division for ATV and UTV tires, has recently released the new Kanati Mongrel. The industry’s first 8-ply, DOT approved tire built specifically for Side-by-Sides features an aggressive tread that make it the perfect tire for both on and off road use. The first size is now available, with more sizes expected in the coming months.

In addition to these new tire models, Greenball will also be offering new sizes of several popular tire models in 2013. The Kanati Mud Hog will have four new sizes for 20” wheels expected early next year. On the ATV/UTV side, GBC Motorsports will soon have new 27” Dirt Commanders and Dirt Tamers for 12” wheels.

Come see the new releases in the Global Tire Expo in the Lower South Hall. Greenball will be exhibiting in booth #43157 near the large MOPAR exhibit. For more information on Greenball’s various lines of tires for the road, for work and for play, visit www.greenball.com.

ABOUT GREENBALL CORPORATION
Incorporated in 1976, Greenball Corporation began as an importer and wholesaler of industrial tires from Taiwan. In the 35 years since, Greenball has expanded its product lines to serve different areas of the tire industry. Though its foundation is in specialty tires, Greenball produces recognizable names such as Tow-Master trailer tires, Power Master OTR & Agricultural tires, GBC Motorsports ATV/UTV tires and more. With facilities located nationwide, Greenball aims to deliver the highest level of service and support to exceed the needs of its customers.

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