SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) was founded in 1963 by a small group of manufacturers producing automotive performance parts.
This association was formed to set standards, promote the industry and develop programs that would support aftermarket products.
The organization has expanded to include additional interests of its members – government legislation, foreign trade, education, market
research, etc. And, the membership has grown to comprise all aspects of the business, which now includes retailers, warehouse distributors
and publishing companies.
To bring the stakeholders from the performance aftermarket together, the first trade show was organized in 1967. The event was held in Los Angeles – it attracted just under 100-manufacturers and approximately 3,000 attendees. In 1977, the SEMA Show moved to Las Vegas, which was better equipped to handle the growing requirements of manufacturers and attendees. Today, the show is at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the numbers are impressive.
The show also serves as an opportunity for SEMA members to meet individuals employed by the Specialty Equipment Market Association, who work on initiatives that support the automotive aftermarket industry. Such as the:
While the association offers many services to its members, for many attendees, it is also about the vehicles at the show. |
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