By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 5666) has been introduced in Connecticut to allow for vehicles with hitches or towing equipment to be exempt from displaying an unobstructed license plate.

Legislation (H.B. 5666) has been introduced in Connecticut to allow for vehicles with hitches or towing equipment to be exempt from displaying an unobstructed license plate.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the Connecticut Joint Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

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Stacey David (left) recently appeared on Governor Mike Huckabee’s TV show.

Stacey David Teams Up With Governor Mike Huckabee

Stacey David, host of “Stacey David’s GearZ” TV show, teamed up with Governor Mike Huckabee to talk about the importance of veterans, hot rods and rock and roll on a recent episode of “Huckabee.” For a special Veterans Day show, David rolled in the Sgt. Rock truck, a highly modified ’41 Power Wagon that he built on “GearZ” and  debuted at the SEMA Show two years ago in the Painless Performance booth. This one-of-a-kind rolling military tribute set the tone for a sold-out crowd of veterans and their families, where they got a chance to hear Governor Huckabee and David talk about the importance of honoring U.S. veterans, the value of teaching young people hot-rod skills and why music really is the universal language. Catch the show on the Huckabee website. Governor Huckabee will also make an appearance on “GearZ.”

Air Lift Company Named One of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation

Air Lift Company has announced it has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for 2018. This award recognizes companies that excel at employee relations, use innovation to motivate employees, implement creative compensation programs and more. An independent research firm collected nominations from 2,400 companies across the United States and, out of those nominations, named the top 512 companies as national winners. The 101 highest-scoring companies of those 512 winners were also named, with Air Lift Company among them. The winning companies will receive additional recognition as a national winner at the National Best and Brightest Summit – Illuminate 2019 awards symposium and gala this September at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel in Chicago.

Hypertherm is expanding its Spark Something Great educational grant program to 12 schools in the United States and Canada.

Hypertherm Expands Spark Something Great Grant Program to 12 North American Schools

Hypertherm is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational grant program. This year, in response to demand and school need, Hypertherm is expanding the program to 12 schools in the United States and Canada. Winning schools will receive a Hypertherm Powermax45 XP plasma system, the full AWS SENSE approved Plasma Cutting Technology: Theory and Practice curriculum kit and in-person training from a Hypertherm plasma expert. The program, now in its fifth year, is meant to support the next generation of welders and metal fabricators by making the newest generation of plasma-cutting equipment and standardized instruction available to schools. To date, the company has awarded systems to 40 schools. This year, applications are due on or before April 1 with grant decisions communicated by May 1. More information, including instructions for applying, are available at www.hypertherm.com/grant.

Rugged Ridge has unveiled a new logo.

Rugged Ridge Announces New Design Philosophy and Unveils Updated Branding

Rugged Ridge has shared its new design philosophy, accompanied by an updated logo and branding design for the Rugged Ridge line of Jeep accessories and floor liners. Rugged Ridge was established in 2005 by parent company Omix-ADA to function as its aftermarket Jeep accessories brand. In 2017, Omix-ADA/Rugged Ridge was purchased by Truck Hero Inc. According to the company, this change in ownership, along with the launch of the new Jeep JL Wrangler, inspired a renewed philosophy in product design: to engineer the most innovative products available for today’s discerning Jeep owner, and a commitment to deliver materials of exceptional quality, precise fitments and the finest premium finishes available in the industry today.

Andy May	Dennis Wells

Draco Springs Hires Andy May and Dennis Wells

Draco Springs, in conjunction with SRI Performance, has announced it has expanded its technical sales and service departments by hiring two engineers: Andy May and Dennis Wells of Zeta Performance Vehicle Technologies (PVT). Going forward, the duo of May and Wells are expected to become the primary points of contact for all technical questions relating to Draco’s full line of racing springs. May’s background includes multiple tenures as a car chief and engineer with championship-caliber NASCAR teams. Wells spent the last decade as a shock and spring specialist for both NASCAR teams and other major spring companies. Together, May and Wells formed Zeta PVT—a full-service automotive engineering company specializing in vehicle testing and development.

Have some company news you would like to share? Let us know and the news may appear in an upcoming issue of SEMA eNews. Send your items for consideration to editors@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 231) has been introduced in New Mexico to require registration plates on the front and back of all motor vehicles.

Legislation (H.B. 231) has been introduced in New Mexico to require registration plates on the front and back of all motor vehicles. Under current law, all motor vehicles in the state are only issued a single plate.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Transportation, Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee.

For more information, visit SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 231) has been introduced in New Mexico to require registration plates on the front and back of all motor vehicles.

Legislation (H.B. 231) has been introduced in New Mexico to require registration plates on the front and back of all motor vehicles. Under current law, all motor vehicles in the state are only issued a single plate.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Transportation, Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee.

For more information, visit SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 231) has been introduced in New Mexico to require registration plates on the front and back of all motor vehicles.

Legislation (H.B. 231) has been introduced in New Mexico to require registration plates on the front and back of all motor vehicles. Under current law, all motor vehicles in the state are only issued a single plate.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Transportation, Public Works and Capital Improvements Committee.

For more information, visit SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.”

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.” Currently, former motor vehicles are not allowed to be registered or titled for on-road use in the state.

The bill defines a former motor vehicle as a vehicle purchased for nonmilitary use that was commonly used by the U.S. Armed Forces to transport persons or property over the highway.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.”

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.” Currently, former motor vehicles are not allowed to be registered or titled for on-road use in the state.

The bill defines a former motor vehicle as a vehicle purchased for nonmilitary use that was commonly used by the U.S. Armed Forces to transport persons or property over the highway.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.”

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.” Currently, former motor vehicles are not allowed to be registered or titled for on-road use in the state.

The bill defines a former motor vehicle as a vehicle purchased for nonmilitary use that was commonly used by the U.S. Armed Forces to transport persons or property over the highway.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.”

Legislation (H.B. 522) has been introduced in the Hawaii House of Representatives to create a process for the titling and registration of “former military vehicles.” Currently, former motor vehicles are not allowed to be registered or titled for on-road use in the state.

The bill defines a former motor vehicle as a vehicle purchased for nonmilitary use that was commonly used by the U.S. Armed Forces to transport persons or property over the highway.

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in the House Committee on Transportation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website.

For details, contact Christian Robinson at stateleg@sema.org.

By SEMA Editors

Trade-show experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will highlight how to increase business at the SEMA Show through proven strategies and value-added programs.

Learn how to attract more buyers to your booth, lower Show costs and maximize ROI during the SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit. Held each year in Las Vegas, the Summit provides exhibitors the opportunity to work with trade-show experts to increase business at the SEMA Show.

The annual SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, now in its 10th year, remains the most cost-effective and comprehensive way to prepare and plan for the SEMA Show. The 2019 Summit will take place Monday–Wednesday, June 17–19, in Las Vegas.

Find out more about the Exhibitor Summit.

The Summit's experts, including SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso, will share value-added programs that provide companies with more opportunities to interact with buyers, highlight promotional sponsorships, and explain how all exhibitors can save on Show services, such as utilities, internet/telephone orders and material handling.

There is no cost to participate in the Summit, but space is limited. Limited complimentary hotel rooms are also available to exhibitors and their staff. Register today!

Complete information about the 2019 SEMA Show is available at www.SEMAShow.com.