Publisher’s Page: Reflections on SEMA 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada — As the dust settles after another exhilarating SEMA Show in Las Vegas, I find myself reflecting on the invaluable experiences and connections forged during this iconic event. For anyone involved in the collision repair industry, attending trade shows like SEMA is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This year was a testament to […]
Forum for the Future: LKQ Industry Client Forum sparks insight among aftermarket professionals
Las Vegas, Nevada — LKQ held the 2024 LKQ Industry Client Forum at the Encore Las Vegas on Tuesday evening, drawing key figures from the collision repair and aftermarket sectors for an exclusive opportunity to reconnect and engage in meaningful industry discussions. John Meyne, president of LKQ North America, and Mark Scafati, vice president of […]
News from the New Product Showcase: SEMA announces Best New Products Award winners
Las Vegas, Nevada — The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced its Best New Products Award winners this morning during the 2024 SEMA Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and cutting-edge automotive aftermarket products that will be consumable in 2025. More than 1,600 products were entered into the 18 different Showcase categories […]
Seen at SEMA: AkzoNobel unveils Ridler award-winning Dave Kindig build on Day 1 of SEMA Show; New product award winners announced and much more
Las Vegas, Nevada — The 2024 SEMA Show officially opened on Tuesday, setting the stage for more than 2,400 exhibiting brands to interact with members of the automotive aftermarket on one of the industry’s grandest show floors. Collision Repair’s first visit of the day: a special vehicle unveiling at AkzoNobel’s Central Hall booth. The coatings […]
Throwback Thursday: Celebrate SEMA registration opening with our 2019 photo archive
Toronto, Ontario — For this week’s Throwback Thursday SEMA, we’re bringing it back to SEMA 2019. Check out hundreds of photos from the event in anticipation of this year’s show, held Nov. 3 through Nov. 5.
SEMA in Under a Minute: See our one-minute show floor recap
Las Vegas, Nevada — Anyone that’s been to the SEMA Show knows that it is impossible to see everything in one day—let alone one week. With five massive halls and sprawling outside lots to explore, plus tens of thousands of booths, builds and people to see—you have to have a dedicated plan and a stringent […]
We’re at SEMA: Visit Collision Repair mag at Booth #34233 in South Hall Upper
Toronto, Ontario — It’s the most wonderful time of the year—the 2023 SEMA Show has officially begun. The Collision Repair mag team is stationed at Booth #34233 in South Hall Upper—but we’ll be all over the show floor all week long, buzzing about with our cameras. Plus, stay tuned to our social media channels, daily […]
Judge in the House: Collision Repair magazine editor Allison Rogers selected as SEMA Global Media Awards judge
Las Vegas, Nevada — Collision Repair magazine is excited to announce that its editor, Allison Rogers, has been selected as a judge for the prestigious Global Media Awards (GMA) at the 2023 SEMA Show. This recognition reflects our editor’s expertise, influence, and significant contributions to the collision repair industry. The SEMA Show, one of the […]
A Night at the Symposium: MSO Symposium 2023 set for Oct. 30, early bird tickets open next week
Toronto, Ontario — If the SEMA Show is the collision industry’s annual family dinner, consider the MSO Symposium to be the delightful appetizer that precedes it; that is, a can’t-miss event and opportunity to network with some of the top multi-shop owners in the North American industry. Registration will soon open for this exclusive industry […]
Suspiciously Similar: SEMA exhibitor selling knock-off SATA shut down by police, assets seized
Las Vegas, Nevada — A Chinese paint hardware company is paying a high price for counterfeiting after the global paint giants at SATA spotted PHX Refinish Co. selling copycat versions of the German company’s products on the SEMA Show floor earlier in November. SEMA Show attendees got a surprise show with their convention ticket this […]
