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Episode #5

From Awards to a World Record — Paul Marinelli’s SEMA 2025 Highlights

10 Nov 2025

In this episode, our Australian correspondent, Paul Marinelli introduces us to some of the brightest minds shaping the future of the automotive aftermarket at SEMA and AAPEX this year, along with some industry facts and a new world record.

Paul spotlights three 2025 SEMA Award winners — including the Person of the Year, Innovator of the Year, and Content Creator of the Year — and reveals the incredible impact each has made in their field.

And that’s not all — Paul also shares the story behind a Guinness World Record set by PPG, who brought together 275 customers for one colorful challenge: stirring paint, simultaneously! Why? You’ll find out in this episode of Paul’s podcast!

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Paul Marinelli

Paul Marinelli

Journalist & PR Specialist

Paul Marinelli is a three decade experienced automotive aftermarket and motorsport industry specialised Journalist and PR Consultant. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Paul has been a long term member of the international media at many Automechanika trade fairs, other major industry events and F1 Grands Prix. He provides experienced industry insights and opinion with every interesting Gateway to Automotive Hub podcast.