By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (S.B. 1712) that requires consumer notification of vehicle warranty for aftermarket and recycled parts was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy.

Legislation (S.B. 1712) that requires consumer notification of vehicle warranty for aftermarket and recycled parts was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy. The bill requires new car dealers to provide purchasers written notice that it is illegal for manufacturers or dealers to void a warranty or deny coverage because aftermarket or recycled parts were installed, or because someone other than the dealer performed service. The law takes effect immediately.

For details, contact Caroline Fletcher, SEMA’s state legislation manager, at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump recently signed into law a bipartisan bill to fund federal government agencies for fiscal year 2020, which included the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act” (SECURE Act), which expands retirement savings programs. The new law represents the most comprehensive change to U.S. retirement policy in more than a decade, as it simplifies the process for small businesses to join multiple employer plans by not requiring businesses to be affiliated, increases tax credits for small businesses adopting a retirement plan, permits part-time employees to enroll in 401(k) plans, increases the age when individuals must start withdrawing money from an IRA from 70½ to 72, repeals the age cap on contributing to an IRA (currently 70½) and protects employers offering annuities from liability if the insurance company administering the plan is not able to make payments.

While many of the SECURE Act provisions are favorable for small businesses and workers, the new law eliminates stretch IRAs, which are an estate planning tool that has allowed individuals to pass their retirement funds to their children, grandchildren or other beneficiaries. The law now limits the amount of time individuals inheriting a retirement account have to fully withdraw funds from the account to 10 years, although there is an exemption for surviving spouses, the disabled and chronically ill, and children under the age of 10. SEMA and other businesses groups also objected to a SECURE Act provision that increased penalties charged to businesses that fail to file retirement plan returns, which will largely impact small businesses.

If you would like to learn more about the new law’s significant changes to retirement savings programs, the Small Business Legislative Council will host a webinar January 28, at 12:30 p.m. (EST). The webinar will include a special emphasis on the elimination of the stretch IRA, changes you may need to make in your estate planning documents and ways to reduce the loss in the value of retirement benefits you plan to leave to your children. SEMA is a long-standing SBLC member, so the webinar is free of charge for SEMA-member companies.  

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump recently signed into law a bipartisan bill to fund federal government agencies for fiscal year 2020, which included the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act” (SECURE Act), which expands retirement savings programs. The new law represents the most comprehensive change to U.S. retirement policy in more than a decade, as it simplifies the process for small businesses to join multiple employer plans by not requiring businesses to be affiliated, increases tax credits for small businesses adopting a retirement plan, permits part-time employees to enroll in 401(k) plans, increases the age when individuals must start withdrawing money from an IRA from 70½ to 72, repeals the age cap on contributing to an IRA (currently 70½) and protects employers offering annuities from liability if the insurance company administering the plan is not able to make payments.

While many of the SECURE Act provisions are favorable for small businesses and workers, the new law eliminates stretch IRAs, which are an estate planning tool that has allowed individuals to pass their retirement funds to their children, grandchildren or other beneficiaries. The law now limits the amount of time individuals inheriting a retirement account have to fully withdraw funds from the account to 10 years, although there is an exemption for surviving spouses, the disabled and chronically ill, and children under the age of 10. SEMA and other businesses groups also objected to a SECURE Act provision that increased penalties charged to businesses that fail to file retirement plan returns, which will largely impact small businesses.

If you would like to learn more about the new law’s significant changes to retirement savings programs, the Small Business Legislative Council will host a webinar January 28, at 12:30 p.m. (EST). The webinar will include a special emphasis on the elimination of the stretch IRA, changes you may need to make in your estate planning documents and ways to reduce the loss in the value of retirement benefits you plan to leave to your children. SEMA is a long-standing SBLC member, so the webinar is free of charge for SEMA-member companies.  

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

President Trump recently signed into law a bipartisan bill to fund federal government agencies for fiscal year 2020, which included the “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act” (SECURE Act), which expands retirement savings programs. The new law represents the most comprehensive change to U.S. retirement policy in more than a decade, as it simplifies the process for small businesses to join multiple employer plans by not requiring businesses to be affiliated, increases tax credits for small businesses adopting a retirement plan, permits part-time employees to enroll in 401(k) plans, increases the age when individuals must start withdrawing money from an IRA from 70½ to 72, repeals the age cap on contributing to an IRA (currently 70½) and protects employers offering annuities from liability if the insurance company administering the plan is not able to make payments.

While many of the SECURE Act provisions are favorable for small businesses and workers, the new law eliminates stretch IRAs, which are an estate planning tool that has allowed individuals to pass their retirement funds to their children, grandchildren or other beneficiaries. The law now limits the amount of time individuals inheriting a retirement account have to fully withdraw funds from the account to 10 years, although there is an exemption for surviving spouses, the disabled and chronically ill, and children under the age of 10. SEMA and other businesses groups also objected to a SECURE Act provision that increased penalties charged to businesses that fail to file retirement plan returns, which will largely impact small businesses.

If you would like to learn more about the new law’s significant changes to retirement savings programs, the Small Business Legislative Council will host a webinar January 28, at 12:30 p.m. (EST). The webinar will include a special emphasis on the elimination of the stretch IRA, changes you may need to make in your estate planning documents and ways to reduce the loss in the value of retirement benefits you plan to leave to your children. SEMA is a long-standing SBLC member, so the webinar is free of charge for SEMA-member companies.  

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Curt SecureLatch Series Lunette Ring Curt Manufacturing announces the release of its SecureLatch Lunette Ring. The ring’s vertically offset base is designed for maximum height adjustment. The ring is engineered to allow for 40,000 lbs. gross trailer weight. SecureLatch channel (PN 48651) is required for installation (sold separately). 877-287-8634 www.curtmfg.com PN: 48626
Holley Universal MPFI Terminator X System Holley introduces of its universal MPFI Terminator X System. Terminator X comes with base maps for common V8 engine combinations. Also included is Holley EFI's software suite that allows full laptop access for advanced users. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 550-936
Flowmaster Delta Force Performance Air Intake Flowmaster releases of the Delta Force Performance Air Intake system for the ’17–’19 Nissan Titan with the 5.6L engine. The Delta Force system contains a custom molded black cross-linked polyethylene high-flow intake tube designed to maximize airflow. Other features include a large diameter high-flow conical shaped eight-layer cotton gauze air filter engineered to trap more dirt than six-layer designs. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 615198
Mishimoto Radiator Hoses Mishimoto announces the release of its radiator hoses for the ’14 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The hoses are manufactured with high-grade silicone and four layers of heat-resistant embedded fibers designed to provide increased pressure and temperature tolerance. 877-466-4744 www.mishimoto.com PN: MMHOSE-K2-14
Aeromotive Variable Speed Controller Aeromotive introduces its True Variable Speed (TVS) Controller for its line of brushless gear fuel pumps. This controller is designed to adjust the pump speed to improve fuel system efficiency and reduce fuel temperatures. Utilizing a 0-5-volt DC analog input from the ECU or the vehicle’s Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), Aeromotive’s controller is engineered to decrease fuel pump speed during low-demand periods, reducing current draw and cycle rate and resulting in cooler fuel temperatures. 913-647-7300 www.aeromotiveinc.com PN: 18047

By Fredy Ramirez

The SEMA Data Co-op (SDC) is “data central” for hundreds of specialty parts brands, representing millions of part numbers and tens of millions of vehicle applications. Created by SEMA, the SDC is the definitive, industry-owned and -operated centralized data repository, complete with a comprehensive set of online data management tools.

The product releases below are from SEMA members who are also part of the SDC at the the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum level. Learn more about the SDC at www.semadatacoop.org.

SDC members are invited to submit new-product press releases for consideration to editors@sema.org.

Curt SecureLatch Series Lunette Ring Curt Manufacturing announces the release of its SecureLatch Lunette Ring. The ring’s vertically offset base is designed for maximum height adjustment. The ring is engineered to allow for 40,000 lbs. gross trailer weight. SecureLatch channel (PN 48651) is required for installation (sold separately). 877-287-8634 www.curtmfg.com PN: 48626
Holley Universal MPFI Terminator X System Holley introduces of its universal MPFI Terminator X System. Terminator X comes with base maps for common V8 engine combinations. Also included is Holley EFI's software suite that allows full laptop access for advanced users. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 550-936
Flowmaster Delta Force Performance Air Intake Flowmaster releases of the Delta Force Performance Air Intake system for the ’17–’19 Nissan Titan with the 5.6L engine. The Delta Force system contains a custom molded black cross-linked polyethylene high-flow intake tube designed to maximize airflow. Other features include a large diameter high-flow conical shaped eight-layer cotton gauze air filter engineered to trap more dirt than six-layer designs. 866-464-6553 www.holley.com PN: 615198
Mishimoto Radiator Hoses Mishimoto announces the release of its radiator hoses for the ’14 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The hoses are manufactured with high-grade silicone and four layers of heat-resistant embedded fibers designed to provide increased pressure and temperature tolerance. 877-466-4744 www.mishimoto.com PN: MMHOSE-K2-14
Aeromotive Variable Speed Controller Aeromotive introduces its True Variable Speed (TVS) Controller for its line of brushless gear fuel pumps. This controller is designed to adjust the pump speed to improve fuel system efficiency and reduce fuel temperatures. Utilizing a 0-5-volt DC analog input from the ECU or the vehicle’s Throttle Position Sensor (TPS), Aeromotive’s controller is engineered to decrease fuel pump speed during low-demand periods, reducing current draw and cycle rate and resulting in cooler fuel temperatures. 913-647-7300 www.aeromotiveinc.com PN: 18047

By Luis Morales

Diran 410MF07—a nylon-based thermoplastic—is a tough material that is resistant to hydrocarbon-based chemicals.

SEMA members and non-members are invited to learn about a new material and applications in 3-D printing during a free online seminar hosted by Stratasys and SEMA Garage staff, Friday, January 31, from 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (PST).

The webinar will introduce a new Stratasys material known as Diran 410MF07—a nylon-based thermoplastic. The hosts will demonstrate the material’s toughness, impact strength and resistance to hydrocarbon-based chemicals. Diran applications can range from tooling to fixtures, which will be covered in detail.

Learn more and sign up for the free seminar.

Agenda:

10:00 a.m.–10:05 a.m. – Introductions and overview of the SEMA Garage facility and services it provides.
Presenters: Stratasys and SEMA Garage staff member

10:05 a.m.–10:30 a.m. – Stratasys overview of Diran 410MF07 and applications in the automotive industry.
Presenter: Stratasys staff member

10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. – Q&A through Webex Chat
Presenters: Stratasys and SEMA Garage staff member

By Luis Morales

Diran 410MF07—a nylon-based thermoplastic—is a tough material that is resistant to hydrocarbon-based chemicals.

SEMA members and non-members are invited to learn about a new material and applications in 3-D printing during a free online seminar hosted by Stratasys and SEMA Garage staff, Friday, January 31, from 10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (PST).

The webinar will introduce a new Stratasys material known as Diran 410MF07—a nylon-based thermoplastic. The hosts will demonstrate the material’s toughness, impact strength and resistance to hydrocarbon-based chemicals. Diran applications can range from tooling to fixtures, which will be covered in detail.

Learn more and sign up for the free seminar.

Agenda:

10:00 a.m.–10:05 a.m. – Introductions and overview of the SEMA Garage facility and services it provides.
Presenters: Stratasys and SEMA Garage staff member

10:05 a.m.–10:30 a.m. – Stratasys overview of Diran 410MF07 and applications in the automotive industry.
Presenter: Stratasys staff member

10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. – Q&A through Webex Chat
Presenters: Stratasys and SEMA Garage staff member

By Ashley Reyes

Held January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event.

Schedules for the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference, taking place next week, January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, have been emailed to all media who signed up before the December 20 early deadline. Journalists who did not register before the deadline should plan on picking up their schedules at the event. Details about directions, parking and a three-day agenda can be found at www.sema.org/mtc.

Journalists who have not yet registered may do so at www.sema.org/mtcreg. Openings are still available to meet with exhibiting manufacturers in private, uninterrupted meetings. To register, visit www.sema.org/mtcreg.

For exhibitor inquiries, contact Jim Skelly. For media inquiries, contact Juan Torres.

By Ashley Reyes

Held January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference gives editors and reporters an opportunity to have up to 14 one-on-one meetings each day of the event.

Schedules for the 2020 MPMC Media Trade Conference, taking place next week, January 21–23, at the Embassy Suites Orange County Airport North in Santa Ana, California, have been emailed to all media who signed up before the December 20 early deadline. Journalists who did not register before the deadline should plan on picking up their schedules at the event. Details about directions, parking and a three-day agenda can be found at www.sema.org/mtc.

Journalists who have not yet registered may do so at www.sema.org/mtcreg. Openings are still available to meet with exhibiting manufacturers in private, uninterrupted meetings. To register, visit www.sema.org/mtcreg.

For exhibitor inquiries, contact Jim Skelly. For media inquiries, contact Juan Torres.