DIAMOND BAR, CA -- More than 2,000 manufacturers are expected to participate in the 2005 SEMA Show in Las Vegas - a significant rise from the more than 1,900 who took part in last year's event. This dramatic increase will also make 2005 the first year the show covers more than one million square feet.

Peter MacGillivray, SEMA vice president, marketing and communications, said this increasingly large number of participating manufacturers is one of the many reasons the SEMA Show is so heavily attended by trade buyers.

"This is both exciting and affirming for the industry-it tells us that the industry is headed in the right direction," said MacGillivray. "We know the reason behind this tremendous growth is that attendees are specifically coming to meet with manufacturers, to see their new products and to experience the many educational seminars the show offers."

MacGillivray commented that the underlying strength of the SEMA Show through the years has been the ability of organizers to find a place for new businesses that want to participate and showcase their products.

"Our board of directors remains committed to producing a show that is accessible to small and mid-sized businesses," said MacGillivray. "Each year, we attract several hundred new companies to the SEMA Show. Those new businesses, combined with our established exhibitors, provide the perfect showcase for new technologies, trends and products."

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