Not exact matches
For some applications (such
as trucks), you may want to upgrade to a stronger or greaseable
aftermarket ball joint if the original
equipment ball joint failed at low mileage.
These parts are known
as original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and offer several advantages over
aftermarket parts.
In addition, some technologies are so simple that the specialty -
equipment industry can easily market them
as low - cost, do - it - yourself installation options for consumers (see charts: Key Drivers of OEM Adoption versus Key Drivers of
Aftermarket Adoption).
Many performance
aftermarket companies fear that active safety systems, such
as ESC, adaptive cruise control and autonomous driving systems, signal the demise of the specialty -
equipment industry.
While known worldwide
as the automotive specialty -
equipment industry's number - one trade event where business gets done, the annual SEMA Show is more than an extravaganza of hot
aftermarket products, customized vehicles and industry networking.
«It's an amazing event where the specialty -
equipment industry forges new partnerships while exploring and celebrating the latest trends that continue to make the automotive
aftermarket a vibrant sector of the national economy and, increasingly, the international marketplace
as well.
Cozzie has more than 30 years of management experience in the automotive specialty -
equipment and television - production industries and has held senior - level positions with
aftermarket companies such
as Hurst Performance Inc., Super Press Inc. and B&M Racing Performance Products.
Express and Savana are practical choices for mobility and handicap conversions, e.g., installing adaptive
equipment and mobility accessories such
as wheelchair lifts, ramps, running boards, and driver aids, available from independent
aftermarket suppliers6.
Depending on the manufacturer, certain
aftermarket parts can be just
as reliable
as Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts.
For the hardest of hardcore off - road enthusiasts, auxiliary switches for control of
aftermarket equipment such
as lights or air compressors are mounted out of the driver's way in the cab's roof.
The SEMA Show is the world's premier trade event for automotive specialty -
equipment companies
as well
as the broader automotive
aftermarket.