The SEMA Board of Directors election is now open.

Here is a brief look at some of the news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry.

The 2015 SEMA Show will include a new expansion area to accommodate additional exhibitors.

VP Racing Fuels became the latest company to team up with the Real Pro Mod (RPM) association to support racers competing in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Series.

Jeff Kinsey was named a top-10 finalist in the inaugural Battle of the Builders competition during SEMA Ignited at the conclusion of the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Innovative builder Jimmy Shine stops by SEMA Central to discuss famous builds, as well as the SEMA Garage’s scanning and prototyping tools available to members.

William "Bill" Longo, 80, passed away May 8, 2015, of a heart attack.

The final stop on the 2015 International Measuring Session tour at the SEMA Garage will be the last chance for SEMA-member manufacturers to create export-ready products for the ’12 Toyota HiLux.

Join the SEMA China Business Development Tour, September 16–20, 2015, in Shanghai, where attendees will have the opportunity to explore their product sales potential in a market with 1.3 billion consumers and the world’s largest vehicle market.

John “JJ” Julis, 70, passed away May 10, 2015, in Riverside, California, after battling cancer.