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Aftermarket Daily News Tuesday, October 30, 2018 8 8 Steps to Safe Event Planning By Franco L. Ganino, A.A.I., First Vice President When it comes to marketing, special events are the fuel that drives the automotive after- market industry. But be careful. Special events, like open houses, car shows, dyno days or even track events come with a lot of risks. Before you decide to participate, make sure you have the right strategy in place and take the necessary steps to reduce risk and protect your business. 1. Communicate with your employees. Good communication is essential. Before, during and even after an event, it is important for everyone to understand their individual responsibilities and who is in charge and inspect your facility before and during the event to address any potential hazards 2. Get all necessary paperwork in order. Contact your local city to determine if a permit is required and local police to determine if traffic support is necessary. 3. Obtain Certificate of Insurance from all vendors. Any vendor or concessionaire working the event should carry adequate liability coverage naming your organization as an additional named insured. 4. Make an emergency plan. Establish and document an emergency plan that includes preparing for bad weather – as well as fire, medical emer- gencies and other situations where an evacuation may be required. 5. Insure appropriately. Work with your insurance provider to make sure you are covered. Remember, your regular business policies may not cover your event so a special events lia- bility policy may be required. 6. Follow food safety guidelines. Whether you are handling concessions or contracting with a third-party vendor, it is important to make sure that food, even pre-pack- aged items, is handled appropri- ately – this incudes storage and disposal. 7. Create a cash management system. If you or a vendor are selling food or other items, make sure you have an established sales tracking and cash man- agement system in place. 8. Set clear rules and guidelines. Set clear and documented rules for par- ticipation and make sure that all third parties read, understand and agree to comply in writing to outlined responsi- bilities and set rules and boundaries, and list any expected fees or charges. About RevPro RevPro is a national insurance program custom built by Alliant to cover the wide-ranging risks of the automotive aftermarket industry. For more than 25 years, RevPro has proudly serviced a broad array of industry sectors, includ- ing parts manufacturers, material suppliers, wholesale distributors and many others. As the endorsed insurance broker of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), you can count on Alliant's industry experts to build a powerful and cost- effective insurance program for your business. Thanks to the important SEMA member benefits offered through the RevPro business insurance program, certain coverages like prod- uct liability, product recall, garage lia- bility, garage keepers and auto are included automatically. About Alliant Alliant is the nation's largest specialty insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management, insurance and consulting services that safeguard the physical and financial health of thousands of clients throughout the United States. For more information, visit SEMA booth #20757, call 800.390.9099 or go to www.alliant.com/revpro. New Fleet Paint Line: Diamond Fleet Coating Systems By Chad Hamill, Director, Diamond Vogel Automotive Coatings Diamond Vogel Automotive Coatings, a division of Diamond Vogel Paint, a 92- year old family owned paint company, is proud to introduce the industry's newest Fleet & Equipment paint line: Diamond Fleet Coating Systems. The Diamond Fleet Coating System was built from the ground up with the latest technology. It is designed for fleet and equipment repair and refinishing with the performance of top-tier paint lines but at a significant price advantage. The Diamond Fleet intermix system can be mixed as an Acrylic Urethane Single Stage or as an Acrylic Urethane Basecoat. Additionally, there are 14 popular Factory Packed Single Stage colors available as well as a Direct-to-Metal (DTM) primer and a high quality 4:1 Clear Coat. Diamond Fleet Coating Systems finishes make it easy to deliver consistent, premium-qual- ity results with superior durability for today's com- mercial vehi- cles. Diamond Fleet Coatings have a first-class high gloss finish, excellent dry times for assembly, are very user friendly and feature outstanding coverage. Coverage can be achieved in as little as two coats with almost all colors. It also exhibits excellent chemical and corrosion resistance and solid durability. The Diamond Fleet Coating System is ideal for OEM truck manufactures, heavy truck collision centers, OEM upfitters, specialty truck body and equipment man- ufacturers, bus com- panies, national fleet repair facilities, fire and emergency vehi- cle companies and many others. Backed with a seven-year limited warranty, available on-site field training, a dedicated technical hotline and the experience of one of the nation's largest paint companies, you are sure to win with Diamond Fleet Coating Systems. For more information, call 866.637.8418, visit www.diamondfleet.net, email sales@vogelautomotive.com or stop by SEMA booth #11260. Quality Custom-Fit Vehicle Seat Covers from Covercraft Covercraft Industries, LLC is the lead- ing branded manufacturer of automo- tive protection products, including vehicle covers, seat covers, front end masks, dashboard covers, window sun- screens, RV covers, patio furniture cov- ers and other products that preserve and protect. The company focuses on custom patterned products with a library that includes more than 450,000 patterns for distinct automotive and outdoor protec- tion products. With recent acquisitions of GT Covers and Marathon Seat Covers, Covercraft has firmly positioned itself as the world's most c o m p r e h e n - sive manu- facturer of premium quality custom- fit vehicle seat covers. As a leading brand of aftermarket protection accessories for the automotive, avia- tion, RV, power sports, marine, motorcycles and outdoor products end markets, Covercraft also owns a significant presence in the automo- tive OEM market, serving the leading manufacturers with custom designed protection prod- ucts. In addition to selling products under the Covercraft, ADCO, GT Covers and Marathon brands, the company holds licenses for Carhartt, Ford, Tommy Bahama and Winnebago. For more information, visit www.cover craft.com, call 800.274.7006 or stop by SEMA booth #23243. Protect Your Vehicle with Accessories from WeatherTech Continuing to exceed industry expecta- tions, WeatherTech ® has had yet another busy year of developing a variety of new vehicle protection accessories. Already well known for its FloorLiners™ and cargo/trunk liners, WeatherTech has con- tinued to expand its product line through a variety of new products that appeal to an array of consumers. With vehicle floors kept in pristine condition and seats shielded from scratch- es and spills, it was time to take a closer look to find other areas of the vehicle that are subject to daily wear and tear. A solu- tion for the grit and grime that inevitably collects in cup holders and usually goes unnoticed until it's too late, WeatherTech CarCoasters collect and contain spills for quick and easy clean up. This cutting- edge protection is made from the same environmentally friendly TPE material used in the all-weather floor mats. Similar to the concepts of the FloorLiner, the coasters feature a deep cup design with added sidewall protection that covers the bottom and sides of the cup holder. Its unique textured and ribbed pattern ensures drinks will never get stuck, allow- ing beverages to perspire, while raising it away from the mess it leaves behind. Specialized finger handles make removal and clean- ing a breeze. Designed, engineered and manufac- tured in the USA, CarCoasters fit virtually all factory vehicle cup holders. Along with developing new vehicle protection products, WeatherTech is always evaluating current products and looking for ways to improve them. The re-vamped Pet Ramp is lightweight, durable and made in the USA. Its custom designed hinge provides strength and compact folding. Integrated carrying handles allow you take Pet Ramp any- where and makes it easy to operate. Each year, WeatherTech strives to provide customers with more options and accessories to protect their vehicles. This year, by utilizing innovative resources, WeatherTech was able to develop many great additions to the high-quality brand of automotive accessories. For more information, stop by SEMA booth #31087 or go to www.weathertech wholesale.com.