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U.S. House of Representatives Committee Passes Bills to Modify the Endangered Species Act

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 09:23

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed five bills to reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The 40-year-old law has produced few tangible results beyond road and trail closures, restrictive land-use designations and lawsuits. While millions of acres of land have been set aside to protect threatened and endangered animals and plants, more money has been spent on lawyers and court expenses than wildlife management.

The House-passed bills include legislation that would:

Require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to consider the economic impact of adding a species as endangered or threatened when the agency makes listing decisions.
Require the FWS to make all data that is used as the basis for an ESA determination made available to impacted states.
Provide that non-native species in the United States cannot be treated as endangered or threatened under the ESA.
Require the Interior Department to reissue final rules to delist the gray wolf as a protected species in the western Great Lakes and Wyoming.
Limit billing rates awarded to lawyers and expert witnesses in ESA lawsuits to $125 per hour.

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

Job-Hunting? Top Automotive Jobs Here

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 09:15

By SEMA Editors

Latest Jobs Added to SEMA Career Center

Are you hunting for a new job? The SEMA Career Center has a comprehensive listing of automotive-related job openings around the country. Here are some of the latest classifieds posted to the website.

Sponsor and Ad Salesperson: ProMedia Events & Publishing is hiring a home-based sponsor and ad sales position. Sales experience is required and an outgoing get-it-done personality is a must. A college degree is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate must be an automotive enthusiast.

Sales Associate: XS Power Batteries is hiring a sales associate to manage and grow current assigned accounts while also using provided leads to bring in new business and provide training to assigned accounts and at industry trade shows as needed. This position is an integral part of the company’s sales and customer service team and will interact with customers on a daily basis. Some occasional travel is required.

Mechanical Design Engineer: Renntech Inc. is hiring a mechanical design engineer to use Solidworks 3D modeling software to create components, assemblies and engineering drawings for manufacturing; validate designs virtually with FEA and CFD, along with real-world validation using test jigs, a dynamometer, etc.; and create and maintain bill of materials (BOM) along with all project documentation. The ideal candidate must have a BS degree in mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills and be an automotive enthusiast.

Auto Body Tech: HS Customs is hiring an auto-body tech with a solid understanding of performance/general automotive modifications, and a general understanding of mechanics and electronics. The ideal candidate will have at least three years’ experience. ASE certification and painting skills are a plus.

Product Manager: Corvette America is hiring a product manager to identify potential products for development; deliver MRDs and PRDs with prioritized features and corresponding justification; and determine profitable product pricing to support consumer and dealer tiers by utilizing market research data, production and sales costs, anticipating volume and costing orders. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience as a product manager in the automotive industry and demonstrated success defining and launching profitable product lines.

SEMA Show Member Benefit: Schedule a Free, Private Meeting With an Intellectual Property/Tax/Antitrust Attorney or Investment Banker

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 09:14

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, importing/exporting, tax, product liability or investment banking issues. Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N232 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext. 19.

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Laura Farhang
Importing, exporting and customs.
Washington, D.C.

Whitt Steineker
Product liability
Bradley
Birmingham, Alabama

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the United States and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships.
Taft Law
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19.

SEMA Show Member Benefit: Schedule a Free, Private Meeting With an Intellectual Property/Tax/Antitrust Attorney or Investment Banker

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 09:14

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, importing/exporting, tax, product liability or investment banking issues. Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N232 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext. 19.

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Laura Farhang
Importing, exporting and customs.
Washington, D.C.

Whitt Steineker
Product liability
Bradley
Birmingham, Alabama

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the United States and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships.
Taft Law
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19.

SEMA Show Member Benefit: Schedule a Free, Private Meeting With an Intellectual Property/Tax/Antitrust Attorney or Investment Banker

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 09:14

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, importing/exporting, tax, product liability or investment banking issues. Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N232 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext. 19.

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Laura Farhang
Importing, exporting and customs.
Washington, D.C.

Whitt Steineker
Product liability
Bradley
Birmingham, Alabama

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the United States and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships.
Taft Law
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19.

SEMA Show Member Benefit: Schedule a Free, Private Meeting With an Intellectual Property/Tax/Antitrust Attorney or Investment Banker

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 09:14

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

During the SEMA Show, SEMA members have a unique opportunity to schedule a free one-on-one meeting with an expert on intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, copyrights, counterfeits, licensing), pricing policies, importing/exporting, tax, product liability or investment banking issues. Meetings are available in 20-minute segments to all SEMA members registered to attend the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The meetings will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, between 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., in Room N232 of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

To schedule a meeting with one of the experts, please contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext. 19.

Our experts include:

Jeffrey Banyas
Patent and trademark protection, licensing and enforcement.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

Laura Farhang
Importing, exporting and customs.
Washington, D.C.

Whitt Steineker
Product liability
Bradley
Birmingham, Alabama

Kirk Chen
Tax, including research & development (R&D) tax credit.
Meritum Consulting
Houston, Texas

Steve Lustig
Trademark and copyright protection and enforcement in the automotive industry, international trademark rights and anti-counterfeiting strategies
Dickinson Wright PLLC
Washington, D.C.

Robb Roby
OEM and aftermarket patent protection, licensing and enforcement.
Knobbe Martens
Irvine, California

Edwin Sisson
Patent and trademark protection and enforcement in the United States and internationally.
Sisson IP Law
Sharon Center, Ohio

John Walcher
Mergers, acquisitions and strategic planning; helps clients sell their businesses for maximum value or grow their businesses through acquisitions and other strategies; also provides exit planning, financing, strategic planning and valuation services to companies of all sizes.
Veritas Advisors
Orange County, California

Eugene F. Zelek Jr.
Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and resale price policies, differentiated pricing, distribution agreements and channel relationships.
Taft Law
Chicago, Illinois

Don’t let this chance slip by! To schedule an appointment, contact Daniel Ingber at danieli@sema.org or 202-783-6007, ext.19.

Exhibitors Offering Products to SEMA Show Builders

Thu, 10/12/2017 - 09:13

By Jason Catullo

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show can expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list.

Exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show are invited to expand their reach, product exposure and Show-floor presence by offering products to builders through the Products for Project-Vehicle Builders list. The list connects manufacturers with builders looking to create or complete a vehicle project.

The list, which will be updated each week in SEMA eNews, features product offers and contact information provided by confirmed SEMA Show exhibitors. Builders interested in obtaining a product use the information to contact exhibitors directly. With each project vehicle required to be supported by a current 2017 SEMA Show exhibitor, all product-placement decisions, negotiations and agreements are the responsibility of the exhibiting manufacturer and the builder.

The list is open to exhibitors of the 2017 SEMA Show only. To be included in the list, complete the form.

Exhibitors: Each submission will appear on a first-come, first-served basis. All submissions are due by Friday, October 6, 2017. As participation increases, all submissions will also be archived on www.SEMAShow.com.

Note: For verification purposes, the Project-Vehicle Builders form must be used to participate in the program; email submissions will not be included in the list. Participation in the list does not guarantee product or vehicle placement at the 2017 SEMA Show.

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Engine/Underhood Components

All American Billet: Billet front drive kits, radiator overflow tanks, power steering remote reservoirs, AC/Heater bulkhead fittings, fuel block offs, oil breathers, spark plug wire looms. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

QuietRIDE Solutions: QRS AcoustiTRUNK Trunk Floor Mats are made from a non-skid, ultra-high definition, black rubber and feature the vehicle brand name and/or logo. Trunk mats are designed specifically for older model cars of the 50s-60s-70s-80s. AcoustiTrunk Mat Covers are pre-cut and ready to install with barrier insulation. Molded with vehicle brand logo or available with custom vehicle theme image with builder artwork supplied. Contact: Jeff Hinton, customerservice@quietride.com, 209-942-4777. Website: www.Quietdride.com.

Strapworks LLC: Battery Tie-down Straps. Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

ExteriorComponents/Accessories

All American Billet: ’67-’72 chevy truck billet side marker bezels, taillight bezels, gas doors, ’58-’66 GM Fleetside tailgate latch kits, wiper post delete covers, washers. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Concept One/Klutch Wheels: Conceptone wheels, Klutch wheels and Klutch Offroad wheels. Contact: Michael Wiene, michael@klutchwheels.com; 626-968-8913. Website: www.conceptonewheelsusa.com.

Focus Auto Design Inc.: Tough Formfit guards. Contact: Jordan Lewis, sema@focusauto.com; 403-770-4201. Website: www.formfithoodprotectors.com/tough-formfit-guard.

Mile Marker Industries: Electric winches. Contact: Ed Whitty, ed@milemarker.com; 954-782-0604. Website: www.milemarker.com.

QuietRIDE Solutions: QRS AcoustiHOOD Under Hood Cover and Insulation Kit. ABS cover and Heat Shield Barrier insulation. Pre-cut, Ready to install. Molded with vehicle brand logo or available with custom vehicle theme image with builder artwork supplied. QRS ShowBEDDER Bed Floor Covers for Classic Trucks 1928 through 2011. The “ShowBedder” is QuietRide Solution’s newest product for the antique and classic truck market. The ShowBedder is a protective bed floor cover for trucks built between 1928 and 2011*. They are year-make-model specific and constructed with a vinyl rubber mat material, pre-cut and ready roll out. Molded with vehicle brand logo or available with custom vehicle theme image with builder artwork supplied. Contact: Jeff Hinton, customerservice@quietride.com, 209-942-4777. Website: www.Quietdride.com.

SnugTop: Fiberglass shells and lids for all types of pick up trucks. Contact: Ruth Walker, rwalker@snugtop.com; 562-432-5454. Website: www.snugtop.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Off-Road Spare Tire Tie-Down assemblies, Tow and Rescue Straps, Winch Pull Straps. Cam Straps and Ratchet Straps. Heavy-Duty Utility Straps of all kinds! Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Tailhook: Innovative cargo retrieval system. Great for full size pickups and a Must for lifted trucks. Contact: Andy Kogut, andy@thetailhook.com; 508-348-1643. Website: www.thetailhook.com.

Interior Components/Accessories

All American Billet: Billet door and window crank handles, 67-72 Chevy Truck dash knobs, shift levers, column kits, steering wheels, column drops, dash panels, door lock knobs, cup holders, tach cups, gauge holders. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Distinctive Industries: Restoration interior products for 1960-later Ford and GM classic cars. We offer seat upholstery, seat foam, door panels, quarter panels, convertible top boots, headliners, sunvizers, package trays, sail panels and more. Contact: Keith Roberts, keith.roberts@di.vu; 678-858-2784. Website: www.distinctiveindustries.com.

Lloyd Mats: Quality custom carpet floor mats with officially licensed logos for Honda, Acura, Ford, Shelby, Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, Dodge, Jeep and Porsche. Products available for Honda Civic Type R and Si, Porsche, Shelby GT350/350R, 6th Gen Camaro, Corvette Grand Sport and classic muscle cars. Contact: Nicholas Simpson, nicholas@kahnmedia.com; 818-88-1524-6106. Website: www.lloydmats.com.

QuietRIDE Solutions: QRS Firewall Insulators. Pre-cut and ready to install. Molded to replace factory OEM products. Stop the noise and heat at the source. Available for 600 OEM vehicles—1928 through 2015 and street rods and custom cars and trucks. QRS AcoustiSHIELD Thermal Acoustic Automotive Insulation Kits. Pre-cut and ready to install for 1,300 popular vehicles--1928 through 2015. Includes Dynamat Xtreme and HeatShield Barrier Insulation Panels. Makes the passenger cabin Cool and Quiet Inside. Contact: Jeff Hinton, customerservice@quietride.com, 209-942-4777. Website: www.Quietdride.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Sublimated Seatbelt Webbing, Custom Straps and Hardware including powder-coated, nickel, plastic, brass, stainless steel, and Mil-Spec/Berry Compliant. Custom Sublimated Elastic, Paracord, and Rope. Light to Medium Duty Utility Straps. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Suspension/Brake Components

All American Billet: ’60-’72 Chevy Truck billet trailing arms, ’60-’62 GM Bolt-On air Bag Rear Suspension Kit, ’63-’87 Chevy C10 front drop crossmember kit, with coilovers or airbags and with billet or fabricated control arms. Contact: Shane Williams, shane@allamericanbillet.com; 623-580-7214. Website: www.allamericanbillet.com.

Other Products/Services

Adams Polishes: Premium Car Care Products, Waxes, Sealants, Coatings, and Cleaners. Contact: Kyle Martin, Kyle@adamspolishes.com; 954-604-0387. Website: www.Adamspolishes.com.

Grex Airbrush: Airbrushes, spray guns, and associated air compressors and accessories. Contact: Raymond Wong, raymondw@grexusa.com; 323-318-2828. Website: www.grexairbrush.com.

Omni United: Looking to place 2 sets of 37x13.50R22 Patriot MTs, and one set of 37x13.50R22 Radar Renegade R7 MTs. Contact: Casey Robinson, caseyrobinson@omni-united.com; 231-645-6452. Website: www.omni-united.com.

Race Ramps: Large selection of car display ramps and wheel cribs, ramps for detailing and wrap demonstrations, off-road vehicle display rocks, show mirrors, custom options also available with further discussion. Contact: Christina Kwan, christinak@raceramps.com; 866-464-2788, ext. 4. Website: www.raceramps.com.

Strapworks LLC: Custom Branded Sublimated Webbing and Straps. No minimum order quantities! Made in America. Contact: Chad Colombraro, chad@strapworks.com; 541-74-1065-8320. Website: www.strapworks.com.

Viair Corp.: 12V & 24V Air Compressors for uses such as air suspension, onboard air, air horns, air lockers and tire inflation. Contact: Nick Decasas, sponsorship@viaircorp.com; 949-585-0011. Website: www.viaircorp.com.

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