Trade Shows: Page 22

Collision Repair
SEMA, NACE Automechanika, CCIF and more to look forward to in 2018
By James Kerr Toronto, Ontario — January 1 2018 — The Canadian collision repair industry is small enough that you know your neighbouring shops, you know all the local reps, you know the company leaders—it’s one country-wide community of collision repair. A convention of the collision repair industry is a get-together of old friends, but […]
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Trade Shows
PPG-painted vehicles reap honours at SEMA
Strongsville, Ohio -- December 4, 2017 – This year’s SEMA show hosted automotive industry professionals from around the world, with more than 100,000 visitors being treated to displays of custom-built vehicles exhibiting the latest trends in hot colours and advanced finishes. Among the cars and trucks on display were vehicles painted with PPG products, many of which captured prestigious awards at the recent SEMA Show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
SpeedKore Performance in Grafton, Wisconsin, received a Best of Show award from Ford for its superb 1970 Boss 302 Mustang SpeedKore Performance, built for Robert Downey Jr.
Collision Repair
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association announces SEMA Gold Award winners
For the fifth year, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association team has chosen five exceptional vehicles from SEMA to receive Gold Awards. These awards are given to SEMA cars that the Goodguys considered to best show off the latest hot rodding trends, along with an outstanding attention to detail and admirable craftsmanship.
Prestone: ’72 AMC Javelin AMX made by the Ringbrothers, is one of the SEMA cars awarded with a Goodguys Gold Award. (Photo courtesy of Goodguys)
Trade Shows
New product: The Cameleon from Celette
By Alex Dugas Las Vegas, Nevada — November 13, 2017 — Collision Repair magazine got the chance to catch up with Celette for a demonstration during the SEMA Show, where it unveiled: The Cameleon, a customizable fixture-set solution. According to Celette, this new product provides a solution to help keep up with the high volume […]
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Trade Shows
SEMA now accepting scholarship applications from American students
New this year, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is accepting applications for the 2018 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarships will be awarded to American high school and part-time students preparing for careers in the auto or auto parts industries.
SEMA Chairman-Elect Tim Martin. SEMA is accepting applications for the 2018 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund. Dozens of awards ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be given out, with a $5,000 award going to the top student.
Trade Shows
SEMA in Review: Battle of the Builders 2017 feature
A panel of judges named Troy Trepanier champion at the SEMA Battle of the Builders Competition, November 7. His winning build was a 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan hot rod, “chopped and dropped” in the traditional style, and painted in clean golds and bronzes that accentuate the cars natural body lines—a staple feature of its generation.
The Top 40 Finalists all pose for a photo op in SEMA Central Hall – at the top 40 event, 10 winning ‘young guns’ were specifically honoured (Photo: Barett Poley)
IBIS 2018 to focus on the power of rebranding and consumer psychology
By CRM Staff Buckinghamshire, UK — November 7, 2017 — The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) Global Summit in 2018 will focus on the theme of “challenging perspectives.” Collision Repair magazine is the exclusive Canadian Media Partner for IBIS, which will be held on June 11 to 13. The two-day annual summit will host more […]
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Glitz, glamour and gear at the 2017 SEMA Show
By Tom Davis Las Vegas, Nevada — November 3, 2017 — As SEMA comes to an end, Collision Repair magazine has created a roundup of some of the key announcements, product releases and awards that took place at the show. More than 70,000 industry stakeholders descend on the SEMA Show in Las Vegas each year, […]
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AkzoNobel and Dave Kindig launch custom line of automotive paints
AkzoNobel has partnered with hot rod builder Dave Kindig to launch 'Modern Classikk', a new custom line of automotive paints.
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SEMA: Color Compass Corporation named Pro Spot distributor of the year
BY Erin McLaughlin Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2017 — Color Compass Corporation has been named Distributor of the Year at the Pro Spot Awards ceremony at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. This is Color Compass’ third win in a row, which, according to Russ Duncan, who accepted the award on behalf of […]
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SEMA: John Eagle case attorney on avoiding $42 million lawsuits
By Tom Davis Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2017 — Todd Tracy, the attorney responsible for the $42 million John Eagle Collision case has offered his advice on how collision repairers can avoid getting hit with a lawsuit of their own. Tracy, of Tracy Law Firm, represented plaintiffs Matthew and Marcia Seebachan in their […]
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House of Kolor unveils ‘flamboyant’ custom milk truck
BY CRM Staff Las Vegas, Nevada — November 2, 2017 — House of Kolor has unveiled what it calls a “flamboyant” custom milk truck at its booth during the SEMA Show, which it worked on in partnership with hot rod and chopper customization shop Count’s Kustoms. Ryan Evans, Lead Painter from Las Vegas-based Count’s Kustoms, […]
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