TAP Takes Home Five New Product Awards at 2012 SEMA

Transamerican Auto Parts received a total of five 2012 SEMA Show awards for new products offered by its Smittybilt and G2 brands. The company garnered Global Media Awards for four different products and a Popular Mechanics Best Car Tech Editor’s Choice Award. Thousands of inspiring new car and truck products were showcased at the Las Vegas 3,600 sq. foot exhibit during the weeklong event.

“It shows that our brands are leading the way with innovative products that set the standard for others,” says Mark Mathews, Marketing Manager for TAP’s house brands. TAP was awarded SEMA’s Global Media Award for three Smittybilt products: the XRC Rock Sliders w/step, the M1 Universal Truck Tie Down System, and the M1 Bumper for the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Popular Mechanics’ Best Car Tech Editor’s Choice award went to the M1 Universal Truck Tie Down System. The G2 Core 44 Axle Assembly was also recognized for excellence by winning a Global Media Award.

Attendees saw TAP display 50+ new auto parts and truck accessories at the October-November 2012 SEMA Show and the company debuted its new brand LRG Rims. SEMA also featured enthusiasts lining up to meet the founder of Metal Mulisha and motorsports icon Brian Deegan, fresh off his recent win at the Pro 2 Championship in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Series.