IREDELL STATESVILLE SCHOOLS AUTO TECH CENTER

VISITS SEMA & AAPEX SHOWS IN NOVEMBER 2015

The Iredell-Statesville Schools Automotive Technology Center instructors traveled to Las Vegas to

accept the 2015 award for Tomorrow’s Technician Magazine School of the Year. Following the

reception dinner the instructors spent the following days attending the SEMA and AAPEX shows. Our

program will be the recipient of over $2000 in donated equipment, scholarship opportunities for our

students, and possible future grant monies for our program. Valuable contacts were made with many

companies that could impact our program for years to come. We thank our school district and our

local business partners for allowing our program to be a leader in student education and continue a

path for future success. As always, continuing to ignite a passion for learning.

Please see attached press release and video of our program.

http://www.tomorrowstechnician.com/tomorrows-tech-school-of-the-year/

http://www.aftermarketnews.com/wix-filters-names-iredell-statesville-automotive-technology-

center-2015-school-of-the-year/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAH-S8GdixA

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Official SEMA Show website

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) of the automobile aftermarket was formed in 1963 by

Roy Richter, Willie Garner, Bob Hedman, Robert E. Wyman, John Bartlett, Phil Weiand, Jr., Al Segal, Dean

Moon, and Vic Edelbrock, Jr. and now consists of 6,383 companies worldwide, bringing together

aftermarket manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, media, car dealers, specialty equipment

distributors, installers, retailers and restoration specialists.

The SEMA Show takes place November 3 - November 6, 2015 at the Las Vegas Convention Center

located at 3150 Paradise Road; Las Vegas, NV 89109.

The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world. It draws the

industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. In

addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations,

special events, networking opportunities and more.

The 2014 SEMA SHOW drew more than 60,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are

segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 2,000 newly introduced

parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational

seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more…

Note: The SEMA Show is a trade-only event and not open to the general public.

Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX),

For more than 25 years, Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) has been the premier global

event representing the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry. Located at the majestic

Sands Expo, AAPEX 2015 will feature over 2,200 automotive aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers

showcasing innovative products, services and technologies to 39,000+ targeted buyers. AAPEX is co-

owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the

light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).

The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) is a not-for-profit trade association based in

Bethesda, MD. AAIA’s 23,000 members and affiliate companies manufacture, distribute, sell and install

motor vehicle parts, accessories, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and services. Representing

suppliers, distributors, retailers, service providers, program groups, manufacturers’ representatives,

educators, and publishers, AAIA is the largest and most comprehensive trade association for the

automotive aftermarket. The organization was established in July 1999 upon the consolidation of the

Automotive Parts and Accessories Association (APPA) and the Automotive Service Industry Association

(ASIA). Kathleen Schmatz leads AAIA as president and CEO.

Membership is built around 7 distinct subset groups representing different segments of the aftermarket

industry. These include the Automotive Electric Association (AEA), the Auto International Association

(AIA), the Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), the Heavy Duty Distribution

Association (HDDA), Paint, Body & Equipment Specialists (PBES), and the Upholstery & Trim

International, Tool & Equipment (TOOL) segments.