Organizers committed to offering added-value
DIAMOND BAR, Calif., (April 30, 2008) – Manufacturers of
automotive accessories are showing no signs of slowing down, with 1,643
exhibitors already signed up to participate in the 2008 SEMA Show on Tuesday-
Friday, Nov. 4- 7, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trade- only event targets the
$36.7 billion automotive specialty- equipment market, which includes products
that enhance the styling and functionality of cars, trucks and SUVs.
“It’s early in the process, but it appears that the SEMA Show will be another
sell- out year,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of events and communications.
“It’s exciting to see such involvement and interest from the industry,
especially in today’s challenging economic times. Recognizing the importance
that the industry places on the SEMA Show, we’re working hard to provide
Showgoers with high- value opportunities throughout the week.”
For 42 years, the SEMA Show has served as a trading post for the annual
unveiling of new products and technology where manufacturers and buyers come
together. Last year, the event featured more than 2,000 exhibitors and attracted
more than 130,000 industry professionals from all over the world.
The SEMA Show, according to MacGillivray, is the single best place to learn
what’s happening in the industry. “The Show features thousands of new products
and manufacturers. But what’s more is that the seminars and activities make it
possible for Showgoers to mix and mingle with key industry players, and learn
new business skills and strategies.”
Among the 2008 SEMA Show features that give Showgoers added value are:
- Pre- show strategies for exhibitors: Exhibitors are invited to participate
in free online webinars prior to the SEMA Show, where they will learn about
specific programs and strategies for success at the SEMA Show.
- Pre- show planners: Buyers and exhibitors are able to utilize an online show
planner to pre- plan and pre- identify events and activities of specific
interest.
- Media connections: Exhibitors can provide press kits and media materials in
the SEMA Show Media Center, a location where more than 3,000 media
representatives visit during the week.
- New product promotion: New products can be included in a special showcase,
as well as photographed and promoted to thousands of media throughout the year.
- Business seminars: Nearly 50 educational seminars take place during the
week, all available to Showgoers free of charge.
- Project vehicle connections: Exhibitors are able to gain added exposure by
featuring their project vehicles at the Show; exhibitors may also offer their
products to other project vehicle builders through SEMA’s Products for Project
Vehicle Builders Program.
Manufacturers interested in exhibiting at the 2008 SEMA Show should contact
Show Management at 702/450- 7662, ext. 120, or go online at www.SEMAshow.com/buyabooth.
Industry professionals may register to attend online at www.semashow.com.
Produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the SEMA Show
is the premier automotive accessories trade event in the world. The event serves
the $36.7 billion automotive specialty- equipment industry, which allows drivers
to personalize and enhance their vehicle’s appearance, performance, comfort,
convenience, safety and fun. Details: www.semashow.com or www.sema.org.
