The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, held between 4 - 7 November 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, has announced the winners of its New Products Showcase Awards.
Nearly 2000 products were entered into 16 different categories, judged on quality, marketability, innovation, technology, consumer appeal, and various other criteria. The winner and runner up in this year's Collision Repair & Refinish Product category are:
Malco Products Inc., Quarter Panel Hemming Air TurboXTool (winner)
This tool from Malco Products Inc. uses existing air supply to bend and close up to ¾ inch (19.05mm) deep wheel arc flanges of replacement quarter panels on late model cars. It can replicate a hammer and dolly motion at high speed and is 80 per cent faster, based on field trials. The cushioned anvil protects the panel finish while the hammer rolls and flattens the flange from the back.
6 Hands, 6-Hands Universal Body Panel Holder (runner up)
The Universal Holder can hold any panel using its existing holes and can be rotated along both X and Y axes for ease of working. It can be used through metal working and painting.
For more information, or to see the winners of the other categories, visit the SEMA Show website.