SEMA eNews, Vol. 22, No. 21

Exhibitors: How to Prepare Now and Achieve More in November (Video)

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Vol. 22, No. 21 May 23, 2019     Exhibitors: How to Prepare Now and Achieve More in November (Video)   With the 2019 SEMA Show floor taking shape, exhibitors can turn their attention to preparing a plan to take advantage of the Show's business and marketing opportunities.      ‌ // Breaking News               2019 SEMA Board Candidates—Voting Ends May 28 Votes must be cast by each company's primary contact. Details on the upcoming election were sent to the member company's designated primary contact beginning May 2.   Eight Days Left to Nominate Young Leaders for SEMA News 35 Under 35 May 31 is the deadline to submit nominations for the SEMA News "35 Under 35" article, which will highlight up-and-coming superstars in the automotive aftermarket industry who are age 35 and younger.   USTR Announces Process for Seeking Exclusions From 25% Chinese Tariffs The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has established a process for requesting a product exclusion from tariffs, which increased from 10% to 25% on May 10, 2019, and were imposed on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.   Highlight Your 2019 SEMA Show New Products, Promotions and Plans SEMA Show exhibitors can generate excitement for Show-related announcements by submitting press releases to the SEMA Show Online Media Center.      ‌ // Business Tools               Do Young People Still Love Cars? A new SEMA report says yes, just in a different way.   Demand for Safety-Performance Technologies Increasing With OEMs rapidly adding safety-performance tech to their platforms, many companies are feeling the impact of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) hitting the market.   Job-Hunting? Top Automotive Jobs Here! The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country.      ‌ // New Products & Technology     Spy Shots—'21 Ford F-150 This is a first look at the '21 Ford F-150, caught while testing on the streets of Dearborn, Michigan.   New Products: Flywheels, Axle-Back Exhausts, Piston Kits and More The product releases were submitted by SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level.      ‌ // Law & Order                    President Trump Delays Tariffs on Imported Automobiles and Parts President Trump is giving U.S. negotiators six months to reach agreements with the European Union (EU) and Japan before reassessing the imposition of tariffs on imported automobiles and parts.   Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Metals Removed The United States has reached agreement with Canada and Mexico to exempt those countries from tariffs being imposed on imports of steel and aluminum as of May 20.   NHTSA to Extend Record Retention Requirements for Vehicle and Tire Manufacturers The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to require manufacturers of motor vehicles, tires and child-restraint systems to retain records for 10 years rather than five.   Hawaii Resolutions for the Construction of New Racing Facility Die as Legislature Adjourns House and Senate resolutions (H.C.R. 42 & S.C.R. 108) advocating for the construction of a new racetrack facility on the island of Oahu failed to pass before Hawaii's legislature adjourned for 2019.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Support SEMA Cares—Sponsor a Child's Pinewood Dragster SEMA Cares unites the voice and resources of the aftermarket industry to make a positive difference in young lives.   High School Students Wrapping Up SEMA-Supported Jeep Wrangler TJ Builds Students are putting the final touches onto the Jeep Wrangler TJ builds in a collaboration between SEMA and five high school automotive tech programs.   Racing News: Rich Willhoff Crowned Late Model Grand Champion at Holley LS Fest West Racing news and results from across the motorsports industry.   Movers & Shakers: Falken Tires Promotes Bob Klimm to Director of Sales, Commercial Division; Firestone Industrial Products Announces New President News and updates from Falken Tires, Turn 14 Distribution, Rugged Ridge, Firestone Industrial Products Company LLC and more.      ‌ // Shows & Events              SEMA Battle of the Builders Young Guns Competition Returns to Street Machine Nationals The Battle of the Builders Young Guns category is open to anyone age 27 or younger (as of November 8) who builds their vehicle primarily on their own.   Set Your DVRs and Tune in to the SEMA TV Special Set your DVRs for MotorTrend TV on June 5 at 7:00 p.m. (EDT) as the SEMA Battle of the Builders airs.   Register for the 2019 SEMA Show Registration for the 2019 SEMA Show is open.   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities have been announced.     // Hot Links   BOOSTane Fluidampr Mickey Thompson Raptor TEN Factory Doug's Headers Hellwig Performance Distributors Seymour of Sycamore Inc. Trim Illusion Inc.     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2018. SEMA eNews is published each Thursday afternoon by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association, and is distributed to SEMA members and industry professionals in the specialty-equipment market. If you have questions, comments or suggestions about the publication, please contact us at [email protected]. Terms under which this service is provided to you can be found at sema.org/disclaimer. You are receiving this email because you are a member of SEMA, have registered for/exhibited at/attended a SEMA Show or have requested this information. This email was sent to [email protected]   View Online  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe SEMA | 1575 Valley Vista Dr, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765, USA