SEMA: Record Number of Manufacturers Expected at Show

(Akron/Tire Review) SEMA announced that a record numbers of manufacturers have requested priority space for the 2007 SEMA Show. The event, which takes place this year from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, is expected to feature more than 2,000 manufacturers. A total of 1,835 companies participated in this year’s priority space selection process, which began in April and concluded in May. That is about 100 more than had participated in previous years, SEMA said.

“Never before have so many companies come to us so early in the year and committed to participating in the SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president of marketing and communications. “These exhibitors will be bringing with them thousands and thousands of new products – all which will debut at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.”

Limited space is still available, and new manufacturers are continuing to sign up, according to SEMA. A complete list of SEMA Show exhibitors and floor plan can be found online at www.SEMAshow.com. The Web site also includes updates and information about the event, as well as an online registration form.