Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: ProMedia, Grote Industries, Transworld Products and more.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a proposed rule to clarify that research and development (R&D) expenditures would be deductible regardless of whether the resulting product is sold or used in the taxpayer’s trade or business.

Legislation has been introduced in the Michigan Senate to exempt historic military vehicles from the requirement that they display a license plate unless the vehicle was originally manufactured with lighting and mounting provisions for a plate.

Red Kap is offering customized apparel solutions to all registered exhibitors, including al 15% savings on orders placed by September 30, 2013.

"American Idol's" Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks has been added to the SEMA Show Banquet's entertainment lineup.

Celebrities and popular personalities from across the specialty-equipment industry will make appearances throughout the week of the 2013 SEMA Show, November 5–8 in Las Vegas.

Marty Weintraub, the founder and evangelist of aimClear, will kick-off the festivities at the 2013 SEMA Show Online Marketing Conference (OMC), taking place Monday, November 4, at the Las Vegas Hotel. Register now and save with special early-bird rates.


Omix-ADA's 20th anniversary of all things Jeep and off-road will be celebrated at the 2013 SEMA Show, November 5–8, in Las Vegas. Following its debut last year, Omix-ADA will again host its Off Road Success Center, located in the Upper South Hall Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center, using it as...

Whether you’re a business owner or an employee, it’s critical that you understand the requirements of the new health care reform law. Although the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate penalties have been delayed one year until 2015, other obligations impacting companies of all sizes and their...

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