SEMA Overview

 These six facts will give you the basics on SEMA.

1. Began in 1963 and originally called "Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association" since the originators were hot rod performance equipment manufacturers.
2. Today, SEMA stands for Specialty Equipment Market Association.
3. Over 5,700 corporate members.
4. Has a trade journal called "SEMA News" that highlights business news and consumer trends monthly.
5. Has a council system that focuses on specialized industry segments, like the Automotive Restoration Market Prganization (ARMO) or the Light Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA), for example.
6. SEMA's Mission Statement: "...is to help our members' businesses succeed and prosper. Our members are the producers and marketers of specialty equipment products and services for the automotive aftermarket. We Will Do This By:

• Proactive leadership in our industry to help it expand domestically and worldwide.
• Delivering programs, activities and information in response to the ongoing and emerging needs of our members.
• Emphasizing education to help members focus on and achieve acceptable world-class quality standards.
• Legislative and regulatory advocacy. 
• Producing the industry's leading trade show.

Adopted November 1992 by the SEMA Board of Directors"