The Annual SEMA Show In Las Vegas

-- 2008 SEMA Show to Bring Together Thousands of Manufacturers and Buyers --

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (October 13, 2008) - With major manufacturers and famous customizers showcasing their latest creations, the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas remains the place to see trends months and even years before they hit the street - as evidenced by the more than 2,000 manufacturers, 55,000 buyers and 2,500 customized vehicles expected at this year's show.

"Attendees at the SEMA Show will be able to discover and be a part of the hottest trends," said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA's vice president of communications and events. "We're fortunate that the SEMA Show attracts key decision makers and industry leaders, making it the ideal place to conduct business and connect with the industry."

With more than one million square feet of exhibits accessible only to the trade, the SEMA Show serves as a the premier meeting place each year where manufacturers showcase new products and meet with buyers in a single, convenient location. Professionals - often company owners and leading principals - representing the United States, Canada, Mexico and more than 100 other countries participate in the SEMA Show including manufacturers, retailers, jobbers, engineers, designers, buyers, industry leaders, analysts and industry media.

In addition to the exhibits both inside and outside the convention center, the event continues to feature many professional development and technical seminars, product demonstrations, special hands-on experiences and dozens of special events each evening, giving industry professionals the opportunity to network after the Show floor closes. To make navigating the Show floor as easy as possible, exhibits are grouped into 10 sections, each representing a key segment of the automotive specialty-equipment market.

To further help attendees make the most out of their time at the 2008 SEMA Show, a "My Show Planner" feature is available. The program allows registered guests to create and save a personalized itinerary for the Show, including a day-by-day calendar listing key seminars and special events, a map of pre-identified exhibitors, and any meetings or activities planned for the week.

A complete list of SEMA Show exhibitors and a floor plan can be found online at www.SEMAshow.com. The website also includes updates and information about the event, as well as an online registration form. Industry professionals who attended the 2006 or 2007 SEMA Show are encouraged to register using their personalized alumni number, which will save them time and allow them to register without having to resubmit proof-of-trade status. Alumni numbers were sent to all past attendees or can be obtained on the Show registration site. If you are unable to obtain your alumni number, contact Show Management at SEMA-reg@convexx.com or 702/450-7662, ext. 120.
 

About SEMA

Founded in 1963, SEMA represents the $38.1 billion automotive specialty-equipment industry and has 7,358 member-companies. It is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth information for the automotive specialty-equipment 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.