Industry Classifieds
Thu, 10/15/2015 - 08:01

SEMA-member companies have posted several new listings for job opportunities (view all here) in the Positions Available section of the Classifieds page of SEMA.org. Working for a SEMA-member company has many advantages. In addition to working for a company that supports and contributes to the success of the overall industry, being employed by a SEMA-member company enables employees to participate in webinars, access free market research, join SEMA committees and more. The newest classified listings posted under Positions Available include:

SEMA members: Have a job opening that you need filled? Members are invited to post classified ads on www.sema.org/classifieds free of charge. Categories available are: Positions Available, Positions Wanted, Rep Opportunities, WD Opportunities, For Sale, Items Wanted, Business Opportunities and Internships. Visit the SEMA Classifieds site for details.

SEMA Show Seminar Highlights Patent Law: Your Automotive Products in a Changing World
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When: November 2, 2015, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper North Hall, N254

New laws are changing the way patents should be pursued, and how you should view the patents of others. The new legal landscape also presents new opportunities regarding how you deal with patents owned by your competitors in re-examination proceedings, oppositions and litigation.

Presented by Justin Poplin and Marshall Honeyman, partners in the law firm of Lathrop & Gage LLP,  this seminar offers practical solutions to the challenges presented by your company’s inventions and examines how to build leverage though the patent process. To achieve this, you will learn to:

  • Identify the kinds of inventions that result in useful patent coverage.
  • Maintain secrecy, and thus avoid losing your rights.
  • Establish ownership of the patent.
  • Determine whether the possible scope of the patent justifies the cost.

Add this free seminar to your itinerary through your SEMA Show Registration dashboard: Register today!

SEMA Show Seminar Highlights Patent Law: Your Automotive Products in a Changing World
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When: November 2, 2015, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper North Hall, N254

New laws are changing the way patents should be pursued, and how you should view the patents of others. The new legal landscape also presents new opportunities regarding how you deal with patents owned by your competitors in re-examination proceedings, oppositions and litigation.

Presented by Justin Poplin and Marshall Honeyman, partners in the law firm of Lathrop & Gage LLP,  this seminar offers practical solutions to the challenges presented by your company’s inventions and examines how to build leverage though the patent process. To achieve this, you will learn to:

  • Identify the kinds of inventions that result in useful patent coverage.
  • Maintain secrecy, and thus avoid losing your rights.
  • Establish ownership of the patent.
  • Determine whether the possible scope of the patent justifies the cost.

Add this free seminar to your itinerary through your SEMA Show Registration dashboard: Register today!

SEMA Show Seminar Highlights Patent Law: Your Automotive Products in a Changing World
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When: November 2, 2015, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper North Hall, N254

New laws are changing the way patents should be pursued, and how you should view the patents of others. The new legal landscape also presents new opportunities regarding how you deal with patents owned by your competitors in re-examination proceedings, oppositions and litigation.

Presented by Justin Poplin and Marshall Honeyman, partners in the law firm of Lathrop & Gage LLP,  this seminar offers practical solutions to the challenges presented by your company’s inventions and examines how to build leverage though the patent process. To achieve this, you will learn to:

  • Identify the kinds of inventions that result in useful patent coverage.
  • Maintain secrecy, and thus avoid losing your rights.
  • Establish ownership of the patent.
  • Determine whether the possible scope of the patent justifies the cost.

Add this free seminar to your itinerary through your SEMA Show Registration dashboard: Register today!

SEMA Show Seminar Highlights Patent Law: Your Automotive Products in a Changing World
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:22

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

When: November 2, 2015, 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Upper North Hall, N254

New laws are changing the way patents should be pursued, and how you should view the patents of others. The new legal landscape also presents new opportunities regarding how you deal with patents owned by your competitors in re-examination proceedings, oppositions and litigation.

Presented by Justin Poplin and Marshall Honeyman, partners in the law firm of Lathrop & Gage LLP,  this seminar offers practical solutions to the challenges presented by your company’s inventions and examines how to build leverage though the patent process. To achieve this, you will learn to:

  • Identify the kinds of inventions that result in useful patent coverage.
  • Maintain secrecy, and thus avoid losing your rights.
  • Establish ownership of the patent.
  • Determine whether the possible scope of the patent justifies the cost.

Add this free seminar to your itinerary through your SEMA Show Registration dashboard: Register today!

Pennsylvania Bill to Eliminate Ethanol Requirement in Gasoline Approved by House; Moves to Senate
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:17

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to remove the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by an overwhelming margin in the House of Representatives and will now be sent to the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee for consideration. Currently, the state requires that “All gasoline sold or offered for sale to ultimate consumers in this Commonwealth must contain at least 10% cellulosic ethanol by volume . . .” 

The bill recognizes that ethanol fuels cause problems with fuel pumps, fuel gauges and other engine performance issues, especially over a period of time when the vehicle is not used. Current high-performance specialty parts along with pre-model year ’01 cars and parts may be most susceptible to corrosion. The legislation also acknowledges that ethanol has been shown to decrease fuel mileage. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Pennsylvania Bill to Eliminate Ethanol Requirement in Gasoline Approved by House; Moves to Senate
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:17

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to remove the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by an overwhelming margin in the House of Representatives and will now be sent to the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee for consideration. Currently, the state requires that “All gasoline sold or offered for sale to ultimate consumers in this Commonwealth must contain at least 10% cellulosic ethanol by volume . . .” 

The bill recognizes that ethanol fuels cause problems with fuel pumps, fuel gauges and other engine performance issues, especially over a period of time when the vehicle is not used. Current high-performance specialty parts along with pre-model year ’01 cars and parts may be most susceptible to corrosion. The legislation also acknowledges that ethanol has been shown to decrease fuel mileage. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

Pennsylvania Bill to Eliminate Ethanol Requirement in Gasoline Approved by House; Moves to Senate
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:17

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to remove the requirement that gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol was approved by an overwhelming margin in the House of Representatives and will now be sent to the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee for consideration. Currently, the state requires that “All gasoline sold or offered for sale to ultimate consumers in this Commonwealth must contain at least 10% cellulosic ethanol by volume . . .” 

The bill recognizes that ethanol fuels cause problems with fuel pumps, fuel gauges and other engine performance issues, especially over a period of time when the vehicle is not used. Current high-performance specialty parts along with pre-model year ’01 cars and parts may be most susceptible to corrosion. The legislation also acknowledges that ethanol has been shown to decrease fuel mileage. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

EPA Tightens Ozone Standard
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:13
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is lowering the ozone pollution standard limit to 70 parts per billion (ppb) from the current 75 ppb standard.  Ozone is created by emissions, such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. The EPA contends that the stricter standard is needed to address asthma and other respiratory problems it associates with exposure to ground-level ozone, also known as smog.  

The deadlines for implementation will be staggered over many years based on whether a region is already complying with the current rule or still struggling to meet the 1997 standard of 84 ppb. Subject to EPA oversight, states and local municipalities would decide which pollution-control methods to pursue to bring their region into compliance. While there are many ozone contributors, stationary sources, such as utilities, factories and refineries would be a primary target for requiring new pollution-control measures.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.
EPA Tightens Ozone Standard
Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:13
By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is lowering the ozone pollution standard limit to 70 parts per billion (ppb) from the current 75 ppb standard.  Ozone is created by emissions, such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. The EPA contends that the stricter standard is needed to address asthma and other respiratory problems it associates with exposure to ground-level ozone, also known as smog.  

The deadlines for implementation will be staggered over many years based on whether a region is already complying with the current rule or still struggling to meet the 1997 standard of 84 ppb. Subject to EPA oversight, states and local municipalities would decide which pollution-control methods to pursue to bring their region into compliance. While there are many ozone contributors, stationary sources, such as utilities, factories and refineries would be a primary target for requiring new pollution-control measures.

For more information, contact Stuart Gosswein at stuartg@sema.org.