TailHand, a category-defining automotive accessory named a Top 10 Finalist in SEMA Launch Pad competition. You can find us at SEMA Exhibitor Booth # 22661 with the other Launchpad Finalists. Centennial Colorado – October 8, 2021– TailHand, an emerging pickup truck accessory startup, has been named a Top 10 Finalist in the 9th Annual SEMA Launch Pad competition. This year’s contents included a record-high number of 2021 competition applications from entrepreneurs of new automotive-related products. Semi-finalists now advance to compete for the grand prize package valued at $92,000 including $75,000 cash. The SEMA Launch Pad is the automotive specialty equipment's ultimate competition for budding entrepreneurs who are ready to introduce their products to a worldwide audience. TailHand will join the other finalists in Las Vegas November 2-5 at the SEMA Show, where a Launch Pad winner will be announced. “We’re honored to have been selected as a finalist among so many innovative new products by such an influential automotive industry organization. Not only does this SEMA nomination further validate the TailHand solution, but the opportunities enabled by this nomination are nothing short of invaluable. Having been named a Top 10 SEMA Launch Pad Finalist has provided access to industry resources, a network of expertise, industry education, and indispensable connections with automotive industry icons,” said Michael Ruhs, Founder and CEO of TailHand. . According to SEMA.org, over 56 million pickup trucks travel the highways of the U.S. every day. That number is expected to swell to over 75 million by 2026. In 2018, pickup truck total specialty-equipment retail sales exceeded $12 billion. Truck owners do a lot with their truck; top among them is getting work done. And, pickup truck manufacturers continue offering features meant to enable work from the bed of the truck such as onboard electrical generator systems to power tools. TailHand elevates the value of those features exponentially. TailHand promises a durable, reliable product made exclusively in the U.S. TailHand mounts directly to most pickup truck tailgates, providing an “extra hand” for securing tools and materials, enabling more effective, efficient, and safer work. About TailHand, Inc. TailHand was founded in 2020 and is revolutionizing the pickup truck tailgate with the introduction of its patent-pending flagship product. TailHand empowers people who work from their truck to transform their tailgate into a reliable and highly versatile mobile-workstation, enabling more work with confidence and precision while increasing work safety. The nine professionals who make up the TailHand team bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the enterprise. The brand and the team are dedicated to the highest quality customer experience and back that up with a product made only in the U.S. and offer a limited lifetime warranty on the TailHand platform and one year on accessories. A growing startup, TailHand is already planning the next round of product development that will enable entry into a multitude of industries. Media Contact:steph.sides@tailhand.com Press Release Type: Announcement Company: TailHand Booth #: 22661 Show Categories: Tools & Equipment Media Contact Name: Stephanie Sides Media Contact Email: steph.sides@tailhand.com Media Contact Phone: 2673915021 Photo Gallery: 102821