SEMA Data Awarded 88 Aftermarket Brands
The record number of honors recognized manufacturers for excellence in product data management and cataloging.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Auto Parts
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SEMA Data presented its annual Excellence Awards to 88 aftermarket brands, marking the largest group of honorees in the program's history. Over half of the recipients achieved the top-tier Platinum status.
Why it matters
Standardizing product data helps the automotive aftermarket minimize catalog search errors and reduce return rates. These improvements also allow distributors and retailers to accelerate inventory onboarding processes.
The awards utilize a scorecard framework ranging from Bronze to Platinum. Gold and Platinum tiers require 100 percent completion of critical cataloging, fitment, and digital asset data fields.
The players
SEMA Data
SEMA Data is an industry organization that provides a standardized repository for automotive aftermarket product data.
The details
The program evaluates participating manufacturer product data against a tightened scorecard framework to ensure accuracy. More than half of this year's 88 honorees successfully reached the Platinum tier.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: The awards were announced.
Roadmap
The automotive industry is increasingly shifting toward comprehensive digital data standards to support complex e-commerce integrations. This award program tracks that evolution by incentivizing manufacturers to maintain high-quality cataloging for their parts.
Improved product data accuracy reduces the likelihood of consumers purchasing incorrect parts for their specific vehicle builds. This ultimately leads to fewer returns and faster repair times for daily drivers and mechanics.
The takeaway
The move toward universal data standards highlights how critical digital accuracy has become for maintaining vehicle repair supply chains. Manufacturers who prioritize these data sets can better ensure compatibility for their end customers.
Further reading
For additional context on the automotive supply chain, visit Auto Parts.
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