Teen Achieves Dream of Attending SEMA Show
The 2014 SEMA Show will likely be one event 18-year-old Corey Milton won’t soon forget. Thanks to his nephew Debbie Teter, who happens to be the marketing director for Garmat USA, the teen achieved his dream of going to SEMA and meeting some of the most famous car celebrities in the world. Life has not
BASF Hosts Fundraiser for Wounded Warrior Project at SEMA Show
The team from BASF’s Automotive Refinish business hosted a fundraiser in Las Vegas this week as part of its participation at the 2014 SEMA Show. The fundraiser raised $3,500 to help support wounded service members through the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) nonprofit organization. All funds raised will be donated to the WWP and will support
Atlas Copco to Showcase Compressed Air Solutions at SEMA Show
Atlas Copco Compressors will showcase its compressed air solutions at the 2014 SEMA Show, Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Atlas Copco exhibit will be located in the North Hall at booth 10309 and will feature the GA 7-15 VSD+ range of oil-injected rotary screw compressors. According to Atlas Copco, the GA
SEMA Show to Highlight Aluminum Repair Information
With the forthcoming launch of the 2015 Ford F-150, the collision repair industry has been hungry for information about what the future holds as the best-selling truck in America becomes the first aluminum-bodied vehicle in its class. While production models haven’t hit local dealers yet, curious SEMA Show attendees who want a first glimpse at
NAPA to Host Environmental Consultant at SEMA Show
GRC-Pirk Management, the consulting firm for NAPA AutoCare’s GreenCare program, has announced that an environmental engineer will be available to answer questions about “going green” at booth 10627 at the SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. “We are delighted to provide engineering services to answer green technology questions such
SCRS to Host Prize Drawing at SEMA Show
For the fourth consecutive year, the Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) is offering SEMA Show attendees a chance to win various prizes through a drawing, taking place at booth 10849 in the North Hall on Friday, Nov. 7 at noon. This year’s prizes have been provided by Car-O-Liner, and feature the newly launched Aluminum
Martin Senour Announces 2014 SEMA Show Schedule of Events
Martin Senour has announced that it will unveil a custom 1966 Mustang, as well as offer other exciting activities for automotive enthusiasts and collision repair professionals, at booth 10627 at the SEMA Show. The company will host: A meet-and-greet autograph session with NHRA Superstar driver Ron Capps and fan photo opportunities, taking place Tuesday, Nov.
Axalta Coating Systems to Host Jeff Gordon at SEMA Show
Axalta Coating Systems will offer SEMA Show attendees the chance to learn about the latest products, view award-winning cars and hear a special announcement from Jeff Gordon at booth 22391 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company will also feature an outdoor spraybooth where showgoers can get a firsthand look at Axalta products in
Tim Ronak of AkzoNobel to Cover ROI and Spot Within Panel at SEMA Show
Tim Ronak, senior services consultant with AkzoNobel Car Refinishes, will be leading two Repairer Driven Education (RDE) sessions at the 2014 SEMA Show: “Surviving the Push for Refinish Reductions – Spot within Panel Survival Kit” and “Getting Paid For Investing in Facility, Equipment and Training.” Ronak is passionate when he talks about getting paid for
Collision Repair & Refinish New Product Showcase to Put Focus on Innovative Technology at SEMA Show
With more than a million square feet of floor space and scores of booths to visit, it’s no doubt that the SEMA Show is a dream come true for those wishing to see the latest and greatest technology. But for companies that are just getting their feet wet in the collision repair industry, the enormous
Aluminum Association Rep to Discuss Aluminum Trends at OEM Collision Repair Roundtable at SEMA Show
Doug Richman aims to inform collision repairers when an investment in aluminum training and equipment will be justified.
CREF to Host Industry Reception at SEMA Show
Organization will announce more than $500,000 in support for 2014 Ultimate Collision Education Makeover school grant applicants.