Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Trim Parts, Rattletrap Productions, University of Northwestern Ohio and more.

The Young Executives Network's (YEN) mission is to cultivate young talent in the automotive aftermarket through implementation of education and networking. In order to help further that mission, SEMA gave 10 YEN members a chance to attend the 20th Anniversary Hot Rod Power Tour and share their...

Exhibitors of the 2014 SEMA Show are expanding their reach at the 2014 SEMA Show by offering products to builders through the list below. The information in the list is supplied by this year’s exhibitors.

Following are dates and locations for several upcoming SEMA-sponsored shows, webinars and activities.

About 400 members of the automotive specialty-parts industry attended the annual SEMA Installation Gala, themed "Leaders & Legends," to honor 2014 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees Nick Cornelison, Jim Cozzie, John Menzler and Fred C. Offenhauser, and raise money for the SEMA Cares charities.

With its sixth regular season under its belt, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow has impacted more than 3,114 students, encouraging their automotive passion and skill.

The top 10 young automotive entrepreneurs have been named in the second annual SEMA Launch Pad Presented by YEN competition. Representing new innovative products and services in the specialty automotive aftermarket, these next-gen automotive leaders are looking for a big break to launch their...

Thanks to the efforts of State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus member Senator Michael Kowall, the Michigan State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating August 2014 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state. This action follows U.S. Senate Resolution 493, which designated July 11, 2014, as...

Tune in Saturday, July 26, when the Velocity Network re-airs “Mothers Presents SEMA Las Vegas,” a one-hour special hosted by All Girls’ Garage’s Christy Lee.

The SEMA Garage is seeking a Compliance Center to support the facility’s expanded logistical and support services that will streamline the process of applying for and receiving Executive Orders (EOs).