The automotive specialty-equipment industry is slow to change. We get set in our ways and find it hard to look outside the box.

For most members of the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO), business slows somewhat at the end of the year, allowing us time to catch up on various projects and plan for the upcoming New Year.

Regardless of where you live, winter months involve preparing your car, truck or street rod for the upcoming spring and summer car season.

Spring is in the air, and that means the annual Light-Truck Accessory Alliance (LTAA) Select Committee elections are underway.

As reported in the last issue of SEMA Member News, the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) hosted a panel discussion/seminar titled “Motorsports Marketing: How to Measure Your Return” as part of SEMA Education Days at the SEMA Show.

The annual Manufacturers’ Rep Council (MRC) awards ceremony and general membership meeting was held at the Las Vegas Hilton prior to the opening of the 2009 SEMA Show.