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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ruled that employers must pay the cost of providing any personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary to protect workers from job-related injuries. The new rule covers PPE including respirators, hard hats, gloves, goggles, safety shoes, safety glasses, and welding helmets, but there are several exemptions to the mandate.

As of January 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will limit volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from aerosol cans, such as spray paints, primers and clear coatings. The EPA rule is similar to a standard already established by California and subsequently adopted by Washington state and Oregon. The rule applies to manufacturers and distributors of aerosol products which are used for both industrial applications and by do-it-yourselfers.

The companies below represent the current exhibitors (A–F) of the upcoming SEMA Spring Expo (SSE) and SEMA OFFROAD (SOR) set for the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, February 8–9. With a special emphasis on trucks and SUVs, SSE and SOR exhibitors will display a variety of products and services covering accessories, restyling, wheels and tires, and mobile electronics.

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In October, the SEMA Performance Parts and Accessories Demand Index (PADI) lost three points, or 4.6%, going from 94 in August to 72—after dropping to 75 in September—showing that the number of consumers who plan to make specialty-equipment purchases has declined from the previous month. Overall however, the SEMA PADI showed strong increases from April to August.
 

Registration for the SEMA Spring Expo and SEMA OFFROAD, February 8–9, 2008, in Indianapolis, is in full swing and available for attendees online by visiting www.semaspringexpo.com. The spring events deliver the acclaimed SEMA Show experience to the Indianapolis area and surrounding regions. With a special emphasis on trucks and SUVs, exhibitors will display a variety of products and services covering accessories, restyling, wheels and tires, and mobile electronics.

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Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)

For the latest council news, read the ARMO column in SEMA Member News by clicking here.

ARMO presented six council awards during the ARMO Industry Awards Reception at the 2007 SEMA Show. The awards and winners are:

The SEMA webinar program brings the world-class business insight featured during the SEMA Show Education Week right to your desktop. Different business-building sessions are constantly being added to the program, offering members the latest insight and practices from today’s leading speakers. Plus, all sessions are recorded and ready for download anytime. Click on the categories below to view available sessions, then simply download and play.