By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives directing the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on the handling requirements for recreational off-highway vehicles proposed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

SEMA-supported legislation (HR 999) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives directing the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on the handling requirements for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) proposed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). ROVs generally accommodate a side-by-side driver/passenger in a compartment equipped with roll bars and can attain speeds greater than 30 mph.

The legislation would postpone further action on the CPSC’s proposed rule pending the analysis. SEMA has joined with many other companies and organizations to support an alternative industry ROV standard that is very similar to the CPSC rule but which does not stifle future design innovations and potentially limit use. The industry standard recognizes that there are a wide variety of uses and terrains for which ROVs are constructed, from utility to recreation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives directing the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on the handling requirements for recreational off-highway vehicles proposed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

SEMA-supported legislation (HR 999) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives directing the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on the handling requirements for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) proposed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). ROVs generally accommodate a side-by-side driver/passenger in a compartment equipped with roll bars and can attain speeds greater than 30 mph.

The legislation would postpone further action on the CPSC’s proposed rule pending the analysis. SEMA has joined with many other companies and organizations to support an alternative industry ROV standard that is very similar to the CPSC rule but which does not stifle future design innovations and potentially limit use. The industry standard recognizes that there are a wide variety of uses and terrains for which ROVs are constructed, from utility to recreation.

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments.

SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments. Roads and trails for motorized vehicles are frequently closed as a result of such designations. The bills would require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. The issue is consequential. President Obama has designated 16 national monuments, including most recently, 21,500 acres of land in south-central Colorado as the “Browns Canyon National Monument.”

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments.

SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments. Roads and trails for motorized vehicles are frequently closed as a result of such designations. The bills would require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. The issue is consequential. President Obama has designated 16 national monuments, including most recently, 21,500 acres of land in south-central Colorado as the “Browns Canyon National Monument.”

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments.

SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments. Roads and trails for motorized vehicles are frequently closed as a result of such designations. The bills would require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. The issue is consequential. President Obama has designated 16 national monuments, including most recently, 21,500 acres of land in south-central Colorado as the “Browns Canyon National Monument.”

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

	SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments.

SEMA-supported legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to curtail the President’s power to unilaterally designate national monuments. Roads and trails for motorized vehicles are frequently closed as a result of such designations. The bills would require such designations be approved by congress and the impacted state legislature. The issue is consequential. President Obama has designated 16 national monuments, including most recently, 21,500 acres of land in south-central Colorado as the “Browns Canyon National Monument.”

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network (SAN) website. For details, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A dispute between dockworkers and employers has been tentatively resolved after federal involvement pushed the two sides to reach an agreement. Prior to the deal, shipping in and out of the largest ports in the western United States was slowed to a standstill due to a labor dispute between the dockworkers, represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and ship owners, represented by the Pacific Maritime Association. 

Despite the resolution, the dispute continues to beleaguer companies that rely on the ports for acquiring components essential to their supply chains. It is estimated that the backlog translates into a three- to four-week delay for unloading shipping containers that accumulated at the ports during the disruption. 

For more information, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

A dispute between dockworkers and employers has been tentatively resolved after federal involvement pushed the two sides to reach an agreement. Prior to the deal, shipping in and out of the largest ports in the western United States was slowed to a standstill due to a labor dispute between the dockworkers, represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and ship owners, represented by the Pacific Maritime Association. 

Despite the resolution, the dispute continues to beleaguer companies that rely on the ports for acquiring components essential to their supply chains. It is estimated that the backlog translates into a three- to four-week delay for unloading shipping containers that accumulated at the ports during the disruption. 

For more information, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By Becca Butler

	With 145,000 people in attendance each year, several opportunities are available for exhibitors to gain maximum exposure at the SEMA Show.

Nearly 145,000 individuals walk the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the SEMA Show each year, making it possible for exhibitors to expose their brand through the mere act of having a booth. But in addition to the exposure that companies get on the show floor, there are exclusive exhibitor opportunities that can help further increase their brand awareness.

• Media Coverage: Nearly 3,000 credentialed media attend the Show. Programs such as the online media center and the press distribution during the event are available to exhibitors at no additional cost.  

• Showcase Display: With more than 70% of buyers visiting the New Products Showcase, the feature is the No. 1 attraction at the SEMA Show. All exhibitors are able to submit one entry at no cost, and a featured products category is available to those whose product does not qualify as “new.”

• Project Vehicles: In addition to the ability to display a vehicle in a booth, exhibitors may also apply for a feature vehicle space. This is especially beneficial to those with a 10x10-ft. space that may not accommodate a vehicle, and is a great way to showcase products and drive traffic to one’s booth.

• Sponsorships: Branding opportunities for everything from lanyards and billboard kiosks, to banners and events, are available exclusively to exhibitors. Such sponsorships can be ideal for those targeting specific market niches.

• SEMA Show Directory: The SEMA Show Directory helps exhibitors get their name out throughout the year, as it’s typically held by attendees and referred to well after the SEMA Show. Additionally, the publication is mailed to more than 18,000 industry professionals before the event.  

By Becca Butler

	With 145,000 people in attendance each year, several opportunities are available for exhibitors to gain maximum exposure at the SEMA Show.

Nearly 145,000 individuals walk the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the SEMA Show each year, making it possible for exhibitors to expose their brand through the mere act of having a booth. But in addition to the exposure that companies get on the show floor, there are exclusive exhibitor opportunities that can help further increase their brand awareness.

• Media Coverage: Nearly 3,000 credentialed media attend the Show. Programs such as the online media center and the press distribution during the event are available to exhibitors at no additional cost.  

• Showcase Display: With more than 70% of buyers visiting the New Products Showcase, the feature is the No. 1 attraction at the SEMA Show. All exhibitors are able to submit one entry at no cost, and a featured products category is available to those whose product does not qualify as “new.”

• Project Vehicles: In addition to the ability to display a vehicle in a booth, exhibitors may also apply for a feature vehicle space. This is especially beneficial to those with a 10x10-ft. space that may not accommodate a vehicle, and is a great way to showcase products and drive traffic to one’s booth.

• Sponsorships: Branding opportunities for everything from lanyards and billboard kiosks, to banners and events, are available exclusively to exhibitors. Such sponsorships can be ideal for those targeting specific market niches.

• SEMA Show Directory: The SEMA Show Directory helps exhibitors get their name out throughout the year, as it’s typically held by attendees and referred to well after the SEMA Show. Additionally, the publication is mailed to more than 18,000 industry professionals before the event.