FT. MYERS, FL (10.15.26) – GENEVO AMERICA has appointed Southwest Sales and Marketing to represent the brand in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas. The agency will support specialty retailers and professional installers throughout the four-state TOLA territory.

Southwest Sales has worked in the region for more than 40 years. The business began as Electronic Lane Mobile and became Southwest Sales and Marketing in 2014. Today, its team includes four field representatives and an inside support specialist who manages the company’s stocking rep facility.

The partnership gives GENEVO AMERICA dealers a local team with established relationships across the territory and decades of experience in specialty automotive electronics. Southwest Sales will focus on dealer development, product education, and day-to-day sales support for GENEVO AMERICA’s radar detection and laser protection systems.

“When I think of Southern hospitality, I think of the Southwest Sales team,” said Dave McKee, Director of Sales at GENEVO AMERICA. “That same hospitality shows up in the way Scott and his team do business. They know the market, they show up for their dealers, and they take care of their customers. That’s exactly the kind of partner we want representing GENEVO AMERICA.”

The Southwest Sales field team includes:

• Scott Ringo, Principal — 44 years of experience; Border, West Texas, and Western Oklahoma
• Mark Sartain, Key Accounts Manager — 36 years of experience; Dallas/Fort Worth, Eastern Oklahoma, and Arkansas
• Tommy McClure, Key Accounts Manager — 22 years of experience; Houston, East Texas, and Northern Louisiana
• Taylor Williams, Key Accounts Manager — 8 years of experience; Austin, San Antonio, South Texas, and Southern Louisiana

“We’re excited to represent GENEVO AMERICA in the TOLA market,” said Scott Ringo, Principal of Southwest Sales and Marketing. “GENEVO AMERICA’s focused product line and value-added approach are well suited to today’s market, and its commitment to advanced technology makes the brand a natural fit within our manufacturer lineup. We look forward to working with dealers across the region and building shared success with the GENEVO AMERICA team.”

The appointment is part of GENEVO AMERICA’s continued effort to give specialty retailers knowledgeable local representation and dependable support as the brand grows in the United States.

Dealers interested in working with GENEVO AMERICA in the TOLA market may contact Scott Ringo at Southwest Sales and Marketing at (214) 212-9049 or sringo@swsalesmarketing.com. They may also contact Dave McKee at GENEVO AMERICA at (847) 208-5990 or david.mckee@genevo.com.

CERRITOS, CA (10.14.26) – SoundSkins Global used the 2026 ClassicParts.com C10 Nationals presented by Chevrolet Performance to announce its newest vehicle-specific kit: a precut sound deadening kit for the 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10. The kit was shown to truck owners on October 2-3 at Nashville Superspeedway and is now available for pre-order at www.soundskinsglobal.com, with kits shipping this fall.

Two days with the C10 community
C10 Nationals fills Nashville Superspeedway with classic Chevrolet and GMC trucks for a show-n-shine, autocross, dyno challenge, drag racing under the lights, a burnout contest and a Saturday night cruise on the oval. For SoundSkins, the best part was the people. The team spent both days at its booth on the vendor midway talking with owners and builders about road noise, heat and rattles in trucks that left the factory with very little insulation.

“We had a blast,” said Dalton Duckett, Marketing Director at SoundSkins Global. “We met so many great people who are deep into their builds and need quality sound deadening and a precut kit that actually fits their truck. That is exactly who we built this for.”

The new 1973-1987 C10 kit
The SoundSkins 1973-1987 Chevrolet C10 Sound Deadening Vehicle Specific Kit takes the measuring and cutting out of a square body install. Every piece is precut for the truck’s doors, floor and back cab wall, so it goes in clean without trimming sheets on the garage floor.

• 50.57 sq ft of coverage for the doors, floor and cab wall
• 3-in-1 material: foam, foil and rubber butyl in a single layer, so one pass handles vibration, road noise and heat
• Two versions, 1973-1980 (SSK-C1073) and 1981-1987 (SSK-C1081), because the under-seat pieces differ by year
• $495, pre-order open now, shipping this fall
• Step-by-step instructions and an install video

The kit drew steady interest at the booth from square body owners, many of them mid-build and planning the interior next.

Broke Dad Builds, ASPC10 and Truck for a Hero
A highlight of the weekend was time with Charlie Brown of Broke Dad Builds, who joined SoundSkins at the show. Charlie is the founder of the American Society for the Preservation of C10’s (ASPC10), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that restores classic GM trucks and gives them to veterans and other heroes who need reliable transportation. Its motto: “Restore a Truck. Restore a Hero.”

SoundSkins is a build partner on ASPC10’s Truck for a Hero program, supplying sound deadening and precut kits for its C10 builds. That starts with Truck #001, a square body known as “Beddy Wyte.” The same truck helped shape the new kit: Charlie worked with SoundSkins on templates and test fitting during development.

“When we hand a truck to a veteran, it has to be more than something that runs. It should feel finished and be comfortable to drive every day,” said Charlie Brown, founder of ASPC10 and Broke Dad Builds. “A quiet cab is a big part of that, and a kit that is already cut to fit the truck makes it a lot easier to get right.”

To learn more, donate or nominate a hero, visit aspc10.org.

Thank you, C10 Nationals, and thank you, BFGoodrich
SoundSkins thanks Ken and the C10 Nationals crew for hosting an outstanding event and taking care of vendors all weekend.

The team also took a turn in the BFGoodrich Share the Ride, where professional drivers take passengers around the autocross course. “It was great to get a taste of what a pro touring C10 feels like ripping around the track,” Duckett said. “These trucks are being built to be driven hard, and that is one more reason to get the cab right.”

What’s next
SoundSkins plans to return to C10 Nationals and to add more classic truck events to its calendar, including Dino’s Git Down in Glendale, Arizona, one of the largest GM truck shows in the country. At each stop the goal is the same: show owners what sound deadening does for a classic truck and what sets SoundSkins apart, from the 3-in-1 material to precut kits made for a specific vehicle.

A quieter cab, less heat coming through the floor and firewall, fewer rattles and a better-sounding stereo all start with the same step. The C10 kit is the first in what SoundSkins plans as a growing line for classic trucks.

For more information about SoundSkins Global and the 1973-1987 C10 kit, visit www.soundskinsglobal.com.

Read more on the SoundSkins blog: https://soundskinsglobal.com/blogs/sound-news/1973-1987-c10-sound-deadening-kit-debuts-at-c10-nationals

MECHANICSVILLE VA (10.13.26) Specialty Marketing and Vendor partners will be hosting 12-volt specialty retailers at 3 different Florida Dave & Buster’s locations next week. Please see below, event information and list of participating Vendors. The goal is to provide a convenient destination for retailers and manufacturers to showcase existing and new products. Bringing the event closer to their stores will allow retailers to save on thousands of travel expenses and lost revenue from being away from their stores. Manufacturers get to see over 100+ dealers in 3 days in 3 different markets allowing great penetration. Dealers will benefit from exclusive show specials, prize giveaways, Multiple Vendor display demos and stronger Vendor and Dealer in person networking opportunities. Dave & Buster’s will provide the event space and dinner buffet for all 3 locations in Tampa, Orlando and Hollywood FL.

6–10pm | Three Locations
RSVP Required

Dinner provided
Meet our brands
Prizes and giveaways
Vendor specials
Grand prize each location

October 14 event in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, combines dealer education, manufacturer access, exclusive buying opportunities, and $3,300 in grand prizes.

STURBRIDGE, MA (10.12.26) – GoFast Solutions will host Winter Summit 2026 on Wednesday, October 14, at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The event brings dealers and their teams together for practical training, live demonstrations, manufacturer networking, Summit-only specials, and prize drawings designed to help shops prepare for the winter selling season.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. Training runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the expo floor is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Happy Hour and prize drawings take place from 5 to 6 p.m.

Training to Prepare Dealers for the Winter Season

Firstech, Fortin, Directed, and VOXX will offer remote start training covering new technology, installation techniques, smartphone control, security integration, and premium upgrade opportunities. GoFast Solutions’ 2026/2027 Remote Start Program session will address stocking strategies, cash flow, and responding to seasonal demand without overcommitting inventory budgets.

The training lineup also includes Memphis Audio’s live Listening Room experience; Diamond Audio’s DSP amplifiers and Harley-Davidson audio solutions; practical, brand-agnostic motorcycle DSP tuning with Anarchy Customs; lighting products and sales demonstrations from Lucas Lighting and XKGLOW; and Solar Gard window film, paint protection, and windshield protection opportunities.

Attendees can bring installation challenges and sales questions directly to product experts and explore ways to translate product knowledge into better installations and stronger customer conversations.

Exclusive Dealer Buying Opportunities

The expo floor will feature brands across mobile electronics, audio, lighting, vehicle protection, detailing, and automotive accessories. Manufacturer representatives will be available to discuss products and help dealers evaluate additions to their lineups. All vendor booths will offer Summit Specials available only during event hours.

Eligible early registrants can also shop the Outlet Room for additional savings opportunities. Blue wristbands provide access from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 3 to 5 p.m.; yellow wristbands provide access from 3 to 5 p.m. Dealers should confirm registration eligibility and wristband access with their GoFast Solutions sales representative.

Grand Prizes Totaling $3,300

Winter Summit 2026 grand prizes include a GoFast Solutions spending spree valued at $1,500, a second GoFast Solutions spending spree valued at $1,000, and a 75-inch 4K television valued at $800.

The spending sprees offer dealers an opportunity to add inventory that can generate future sales. Depending on product selection and retail pricing, a $1,500 spending spree could translate into approximately $3,000 in retail product revenue, plus installation fees.

To qualify, attendees must visit every booth on the Summit floor, collect stamps, and submit a completed Scavenger Hunt card to their GoFast Solutions sales representative by 4 p.m. Every stamp counts as an entry into the Summit giveaways, and each show-special purchase earns up to three additional stamps. Attendees must complete the Scavenger Hunt and be present at the drawing to win. Giveaways and prize drawings are scheduled for 5 to 6 p.m.

Territory restrictions may apply to spending sprees. Television brand is subject to availability and may change without notice.

Live Demonstrations and Industry Networking

Solar Gard will present a window tint demonstration at 3:30 p.m., followed by a Meguiar’s detailing demonstration at 4:30 p.m. The demonstrations give attendees opportunities to see techniques firsthand, ask questions, and explore additional services and product categories for their shops.

Throughout the day, dealers can connect with manufacturer representatives, the GoFast Solutions team, and fellow industry professionals. The schedule includes a Caffeination Station at 8:30 a.m., lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m., and Happy Hour from 5 to 6 p.m.

Event Details and Registration

Winter Summit 2026 takes place Wednesday, October 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566. On-site registration opens at 8 a.m.

Dealers can register and view event information at https://summit.gofst.com/ or contact their GoFast Solutions sales representative for registration assistance and access details.