LAS VEGAS, Nov. 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- By all accounts it was an exciting week at the SEMA Show, the automotive aftermarket industry's premier expo, where thousands of attendees walked miles of exhibit space to learn about new products. There too they can find out who, among SEMA's member companies, has what it takes to help them succeed in 2010.
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Two of those companies were recognized by SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) and their PRO Council (Professional Restylers Organization) with their most prestigious awards at this year's show.
Restyler of the Year went to Tops and Trends, Inc. of Kernersville, North Carolina. "I'm just happy to see all the hard work through a tough year pay off," said Joey Johnston, president of Tops and Trends. "Recognition like this means a lot."
Another well-known name in the aftermarket industry is Katzkin Leather, Inc. of Montebello, California, and their success in 2009 earned them the Manufacturer of the Year award. Ron Leslie, Katzkin's National Sales Manager, said "the people at our factory are all dedicated to producing an unmatched product with unparalleled customer support because that's what it takes to succeed. All of us are honored to accept this award."
Katzkin Leather is the largest manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive leather interiors in the world, offering ready-to-install, made-to-order, leather interiors for most vehicles (over 2500 available patterns). They can be ordered in over 120 colors and materials which can be combined into a variety of two-tones with options such as piping, perforation, contrast stitching and gathered panels. Single-tone, undecorated interiors manufactured in Malaysia may be ordered from stock on select vehicles. Katzkin is also the exclusive sales and marketing representative in North America for Webasto aftermarket sunroofs.
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