SEMA eNews, Vol. 22, No. 32

Registration Now Open for 2020 SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference

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Vol. 22, No. 32 August 8, 2019     Registration Open for 2020 SEMA Middle East Business Development Conference   This program, held in partnership with the U.S. government, is the 24th trip SEMA has organized to provide members with a low-cost, high-value, turnkey trip to explore promising markets overseas.       ‌ // Breaking News               Sign Up Now—'20 Ford Escape Measuring Session Next Week! In partnership with Ford, the SEMA Garage will host a Measuring Session for the '20 Ford Escape, Tuesday, August 13.   Exhibitors: SEMA News Pre-Show Issue Submissions Due August 10 Announcements about new product releases, celebrity appearances, demonstrations and unique booth attractions are just some examples of what companies submit.   Builders: Submit Applications for 2019 TORA Feature Vehicle Program Bring your truck, SUV or off-road builds to the SEMA Show as a Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) feature vehicle.   Automotive Educators: Nominate Yourself or a Fellow Educator for the 2019 SEMA-NACAT Award Since 2016, SEMA and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) have partnered to recognize automotive educators who demonstrate the most innovative and effective use of aftermarket technology in their classrooms.      ‌ // Business Tools               Promo Package Offers Exhibitors Additional New Product Exposure Add value and additional exposure to your presence in the New Products Showcase—The SEMA Show's No. 1 buyer and media destination.   Exhibitors Offering Products to SEMA Show Builders SEMA Show exhibitors can expand their reach and product exposure by offering products to builders through the SEMA Show's Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.   Getting Cloud Security Right One of the leading cloud-security non-profits, the Cloud Security Alliance, has a 53-page e-book that examines all of the aspect of cloud-computing security.   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—C8 Corvette Convertible Confirms Hard Top Here's an up-close look at the upcoming Corvette C8 convertible at Big Lots.   New Products: Camshafts, Rear Sway Bars, Cylinder Heads and More The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is "data central" for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications.      ‌ // Law & Order                    CARB Finalizes Rule for Light-Duty Engine Packages Installed in New Light-Duty Specially-Produced Motor Vehicles The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued final certification procedures for receiving an Executive Order (EO) for new light-duty engine packages installed in new light-duty specially-produced motor vehicles (SPMVs).   U.S. Trade Representative Grants "List 2" Tariff Exclusion Requests for Products From China The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has processed some requests to be excluded from the 25% tariffs imposed on August 23, 2018, on $16 billion worth of products from China.      ‌ // Global Update                SEMA Members Meet With Overseas Buyers at Fourth Biennial SEMA Export Fair The sold-out program offered networking opportunities with top trade buyers from six overseas regions and countries, including Latin America, Canada, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Australia.      ‌ // People, Places & Racing   Vote Now for SEMA Launch Pad Finalists The competition has been narrowed down to 15 semi-finalists representing new, innovative products and services in the automotive specialty-equipment market.   August 2019 #SheIsSEMA Member Spotlight: Erika Marquez August's SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) Member Spotlight is dedicated to Truck & Off-Road Alliance (TORA) Chair Erika Marquez from WARN Industries.   Racing News: Andretti Rallycross Takes 1–2 Finish With Volkswagen Beetle Supercars at Trois Rivieres Racing news and results from across the motorsports industry.   Movers & Shakers: Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Appoints New Board Trustee News and updates from the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, Permatex, Bilstein and more.      ‌ // Shows & Events              "SEMA Battle of the Builders" Re-Airing August 16 The "SEMA Battle of the Builders" TV special re-airs Friday, August 16, on MotorTrend TV.   Video—Holley's Jason Bruce Talks About His Automotive Industry Involvement Jason Bruce says, "Take opportunities as they come." Learn more about his professional career and tips to get involved in the automotive industry.   Register for the 2019 SEMA Show Registration for the 2019 SEMA Show is open.   Exhibit at the 2019 SEMA Show Booth space is still available for the 2019 SEMA Show, November 5–8, in Las Vegas.   Mark Your Calendars Dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, measuring sessions and activities have been announced.     // Hot Links   B&W Hitches Doug's Headers Exedy Hooker Luverne Truck Equipment Centerforce DTech Focus Auto Design Inc. JBA Racing Headers Melling Engine Parts     // Classifieds   Industry Jobs     Copyright 2019. 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]. 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