Well, this was my fifth trip to Vegas to see the largest US trade show on earth...the SEMA show. This is also the largest Automotive aftermarket show in the world. The show is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center taking up the entire building and bleeding out to the parking lots and
the Hilton. This years show was held Nov 1-4. For those of you who don't know what the SEMA show is, you can get more information at their web site, www.semashow.com.
This years show hosted over 10,000 participants and introduced over 1,100 new products to the automotive industry. However, unlike traditional car shows that are open to the public, the SEMA show is restricted to members in the automotive industry....manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and industry experts.
Wow, each year the show just keeps getting larger and larger. This year was incredible. The innovation of some of the manufacturer's is truly amazing. I've never seen so many wheels in my entire life. It took the entire 5 days to just walk each floor. I learned many years ago that the shoes you wear to the show are directly related to how long your day will last. Tennis shoes are the best
choice. The days were long but seemed short. I just didn't have the chance to see everything I wanted to. You've heard the term, "their so thick, you can't stir them with a stick"? Well, that is the scene at SEMA. I would have enjoyed a personal grill guard at times to ward off the foot traffic.
Some of the highlights this year for me included the many new truck accessories by my favorite manufacturer's like Westin, Warn and Dee Zee. Some are still under wraps, but will be debuting soon. The performance area of the show has really grown. No longer does K&N dominate the air management category. anufacturers like AEM, AirAid and Volant are really giving them a run for there money with superior products and great price points. The newest air management
company, True Flow, really impressed me. They use a foam material in their filters and demonstrated it's superiority over gauze and mesh filter used by the competition. I think we'll be seeing allot from True Flow this year.
Diesel performance is really taking hold as well, with companies like Maganaflow and Banks really catering to this growing category. The HP and torque gains of these products is absolutely amazing. Pretty soon, you'll be able to pull a double wide with the power these companies are adding to diesel engines.
We'll I didn't just see the SEMA show. Come on, it's Vegas. There is always something to do...you just have to watch your time or you'll be seeing the sunrise before you know it. I had a blast. However, I am proud to say that I didn't loose a dime at the casinos.
Good Trucking!
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