FLATED Earns Major Industry Honors at SEMA 2025

The SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) in Las Vegas is the premier global event for the automotive aftermarket industry. Each year, manufacturers, retailers, and media gather to highlight the most innovative truck accessories, overlanding gear, and performance products shaping the future of vehicle customization.

This year, FLATED made its mark with our lineup of inflatable pickup truck accessories, earning industry recognition, media awards, and some unforgettable experiences in the process.

Award Recognition for AirCarrier and AirTopper

FLATED’s mission to create lightweight, durable, and easy-to-use truck storage solutions was front and center at this year’s show — and the results speak for themselves.

AirCarrier — Runner Up, Best Exterior Product

Our AirCarrier earned Runner Up for Best Exterior Product in the SEMA New Product Showcase, a highly competitive category featuring the best innovations in the truck and SUV accessory market.

Official Announcement:
SEMA 2025 New Product Award Winners

The AirCarrier is a rooftop cargo carrier designed for real adventure — compact when not in use, aerodynamic on the road, and tough enough for overlanding, camping, and everyday hauling.

AirTopper — MotorTrend Media Award

The AirTopper also captured major attention from the automotive press, earning a MotorTrend Media Award at the show.

Award Announcement:
MotorTrend Media Award Winners — SEMA 2025

This recognition reinforces the AirTopper’s position as a game-changing alternative to traditional fiberglass and aluminum truck toppers — offering an inflatable design that’s durable, easy to install, and compatible with a wide range of pickup models including Jeep®, Dodge®, RAM®, Toyota®, Ford®, and Chevrolet®.

Both awards highlight FLATED’s growing leadership in the inflatable truck accessory market, where innovation meets functionality for today’s road trips and outdoor lifestyles.

Now the fun things: Connecting With Industry Leaders

A Night in Elvis’s Westgate Suite

We were honored to attend a Katzkin-hosted event inside Elvis Presley’s original suite at the Westgate Las Vegas. Experiencing the space where “The King” once lived added a unique touch of Vegas history to our SEMA week.

Here see the team taking a well earned rest in Elvis’s real bed: 

Dinner with Race Car Driver Frankie Muniz

Thanks to Netformic and Shopify, FLATED joined an exclusive dinner with professional race car driver Frankie Muniz. The conversation spanned racing, innovation, and the future of the automotive aftermarket.

Speaking on Innovation with NexGen Tire

The FLATED team was also invited to join the Innovation Panel hosted by NexGen Tire during SEMA 2025. The discussion focused on how companies are rethinking design and materials to create more sustainable, adaptable, and customer-focused products. Our team did an outstanding job representing FLATED’s forward-thinking approach and sharing how inflatable technology is reshaping the truck accessory and overlanding markets.

It was an exciting opportunity to connect with other innovators and inspire new ideas across the automotive aftermarket industry.

Real-World Customer Moments

One of our favorite stories from the show came when a customer overnighted an AirTopper to his Las Vegas hotel so he could use it for his drive home. Naturally, our team met him in the parking lot and completed the installation on the spot — proving that adventure never waits.

Making a Scene at the SEMA Parade

To close out the show, FLATED participated in the famous SEMA Cruise Parade, showcasing an AirTopper in a truly unforgettable way — complete with a mounted couch and plenty of FLATED hats and shirts tossed to the crowd.

While it made for great fun - we don’t recommend recreating this setup at home. Its not safe, but what happens in Vegas……

A Defining Moment for FLATED

Our presence at SEMA 2025 marks a pivotal step in FLATED’s growth and recognition within the automotive community. Awards from SEMA and MotorTrend validate our belief that adventure-ready gear can be practical, portable, and performance-driven.

We’re proud to be leading the way in inflatable truck storage solutions, making it easier than ever for pickup owners to travel lighter, camp smarter, and explore farther.

Shop our award-winning products:
👉 Shop AirTopper
👉 Shop AirCarrier