Here is a brief look at some of news and updates from around the specialty-equipment industry. Companies featured this week: Trim Parts Holdings Corp., Parts Unlimited Interiors, RealTruck.com, Hawk Performance, Hopkins Manufacturing and more.

A new law was enacted in 2012 to establish the California Legacy License Plate Program. The plates have been available for pre-order, and cost $50 for non-personalized or personalized plates.

Thanks to the efforts of several members of the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus, the Michigan State Senate issued a resolution commemorating August 2013 as Automotive Heritage Month in the state.

Nearly 100 press releases from SEMA Show exhibitors are posted on the SEMA Show online press center.

A federal judge has ruled that the Federal Reserve improperly inflated the fees banks and card companies are allowed to charge retailers when their customers swipe debit cards.

Discover the most efficient way to prepare for the 2013 SEMA Show and manage your booth space through a comprehensive webinar that will guide exhibitors through everything from basic setup to little-known tips on getting the best return on your SEMA Show investment.

SEMA Show exhibitors are invited to generate more opportunities and awareness for their company and products by announcing SEMA Show incentives in SEMA eNews.

SEMA eNews highlights the websites of SEMA-member companies through the Hot Links to Cool Sites section each week.

The SEMA Education Institute (SEI) will offer more than 50 free education sessions and several “pay-to-attend” courses during the 2013 SEMA Show.

Are you hunting for a new job? The “Positions Available” section in the SEMA Member Classifieds lists more than 50 job openings around the country.