Wrapping up at SEMA 2006
Well, all good things must come to an end and the same goes for SEMA 2006.
The bulk of the show is now complete and most KVHers are heading for home or their next road trip. Sacrificing themselves so the rest of us can escape the city of Lost Wages...er...Las Vegas will be regional sales managers Ben Bettelli and Ken Lokey, who are staying behind to staff the booth for the final day of the show. Once the show closes down, they'll then take care of dismantling the display (initially assembled by trade show coordinator Kevin Dean and Ben - big round of applause for the set-up and take-down crews, folks!) and get it all shipped home.
In the meantime, we'll be getting ready for the METS European marine trade show in Amsterdam, the RVIA national RV show in Louisville, the Paris Boat Show, the New York Boat Show, the London Boat Show, and finally the Consumer Electronics Show back here in Sin City this January 2007. So goes the never-ending cycle of trade shows. It's almost like watching a National Geographic special about the circle of life or something, just without the cheetahs chasing down and eating the antelope.
Joking aside, SEMA 2006 was a very positive event for KVH. We gained major visibility for two new products thanks to SEMA-related national press, the feedback about the A7 was tremendous, and people really appreciated the value and capabilities of the TracNet 100. Plus, we exceeded all expectations as to the number of vehicles (more than 30) equipped with TracVision and TracNet systems. Take a look at our SEMA show page for photos and a partial list of the KVH-equipped project cars on site this week.
Having products in the GM and Ford booths is a major credibility builder. Just as important though are the project car designers who often set the standard for the industry, fielding new technology that other designers, technicians, installers, buyers, etc., may bring into their own stores and projects down the line. On behalf of KVH, thanks very much to the talented project teams who helped showcase our products.
Thanks also to our talented web design team, without whom this first-ever KVH blog wouldn't have been possible. Stay tuned for our next show blog (hopefully) coming to you live from Amsterdam and METS in 10 days.
The bulk of the show is now complete and most KVHers are heading for home or their next road trip. Sacrificing themselves so the rest of us can escape the city of Lost Wages...er...Las Vegas will be regional sales managers Ben Bettelli and Ken Lokey, who are staying behind to staff the booth for the final day of the show. Once the show closes down, they'll then take care of dismantling the display (initially assembled by trade show coordinator Kevin Dean and Ben - big round of applause for the set-up and take-down crews, folks!) and get it all shipped home.
In the meantime, we'll be getting ready for the METS European marine trade show in Amsterdam, the RVIA national RV show in Louisville, the Paris Boat Show, the New York Boat Show, the London Boat Show, and finally the Consumer Electronics Show back here in Sin City this January 2007. So goes the never-ending cycle of trade shows. It's almost like watching a National Geographic special about the circle of life or something, just without the cheetahs chasing down and eating the antelope.
Joking aside, SEMA 2006 was a very positive event for KVH. We gained major visibility for two new products thanks to SEMA-related national press, the feedback about the A7 was tremendous, and people really appreciated the value and capabilities of the TracNet 100. Plus, we exceeded all expectations as to the number of vehicles (more than 30) equipped with TracVision and TracNet systems. Take a look at our SEMA show page for photos and a partial list of the KVH-equipped project cars on site this week.
Having products in the GM and Ford booths is a major credibility builder. Just as important though are the project car designers who often set the standard for the industry, fielding new technology that other designers, technicians, installers, buyers, etc., may bring into their own stores and projects down the line. On behalf of KVH, thanks very much to the talented project teams who helped showcase our products.
Thanks also to our talented web design team, without whom this first-ever KVH blog wouldn't have been possible. Stay tuned for our next show blog (hopefully) coming to you live from Amsterdam and METS in 10 days.
posted by KVH at 1:55 AM
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