SEMA issues calls for speakers and seminar leaders
Diamond Bar, California — December 6, 2016 — You’ve expanded your knowledge of the industry over the years and now it might be time to share it with your peers. SEMA has announced it is now accepting applications for seminar leaders for the 2017 SEMA Show, taking place October 31 to November 3, 2017, in […]
House of Kolor celebrates 60th anniversary with five new custom colours
Minneapolis, Minnesota — November 8, 2016 — House of Kolor by Valspar is well-known for its unique colour formulations. Jon Kosmoski, founder of House of Kolor, was on hand at the 2016 SEMA Show to introduce five new custom colours that will be added to the company’s range. “I have worked for the past 60 […]
Live@SEMA: Cam Miller named ‘Ultimate Builder’
Las Vegas, Nevada — November 4, 2016 — Cam Miller has been named “Ultimate Builder” for his resto-modded 1969 Chevrolet Camaro at the 2016 SEMA Show’s Battle of the Builders. Miller is the owner/operator of HS Customs, located in Logan, Utah. The build took three years to complete. This year’s Battle of the Builders started […]
Friday Fun: Big change for car bows, ABRA scores big and Chinese automakers are rebranding
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — November 3, 2016 — SEMA has grabbed a lot of headlines this week, but there’s still been plenty of news outside the Las Vegas Convention Center. This week we take a look at how Facebook slapped down an insurer, ABRA’s very successful training program and an alumninum-related change in […]
Live@SEMA: Battle of the Builders down to Top Ten
Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2016 — The competition first narrowed from 98 entrants down to 21, and now the Top Ten finalists in the third annual SEMA Battle of the Builders are set to go head-to-head. The builders represent an elite group of individuals who have demonstrated extreme talent, creativity and craftsmanship in […]
BASF bringing live SEMA event to Facebook
By Ryan Perks Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2016 — BASF has announced it will conduct exclusive interviews and product demonstrations at this year’s SEMA Show. The truly exciting part is that BASF will also bring this information live to the entire industry via an event on its Facebook page. Hosted by Adrienne “AJ” Janic, […]
Live@SEMA: Remote Assisted Programming, Quick Check and T-Hotbox take New Product awards
By CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — November 1, 2016 — SEMA has named the winners of the 2017 New Products Showcase Awards. According to show management, the awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge products hitting the market in 2017. Winners were selected based on a variety of factors, including quality, marketability, […]
I-CAR to showcase courses and demonstrations at SEMA Show
Las Vegas, Nevada — October 25, 2016 — I-CAR has announced it will once again bring a comprehensive lineup of courses and demonstrations to the SEMA Show. Events will take place on the I-CAR Main Stage, in I-CAR classes and at I-CAR’s exhibit, booth #10879. The 2016 SEMA Show runs from November 1 to 4 […]
Spanesi to host KC Mathieu, give away Q5 welder at SEMA
Las Vegas, Nevada — October 19, 2016 — Spanesi is sweetening its SEMA exhibit this year with an appearance by KC Mathieu of KC’s Paint Shop and by giving away a high-ticket item: a Spanesi Q5 3 Torch Synergic Pulse Inverter MIG/MAG Welder. The welder is signed by KC Mathieu, and he will draw the […]
BASF to unveil ‘Color of the Year’ and latest Chip Foose build at 2016 SEMA Show
Southfield, Michigan — October 14, 2016 — BASF Automotive Refinish is set to reveal its inaugural “Color of the Year” at the 2016 SEMA Show, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. “BASF will showcase its largest display yet at SEMA featuring our latest advancements for the automotive refinish market,” said Dan Bihlmeyer, BASF […]
