Valparaiso’s King Tailgates among semi-finalists in national vehicle aftermarket accessories competition
Ed Uehling and Ben Bauer want to show a pick-up truck tailgate can do more than just hold in cargo. Valparaiso-based startup King Tailgates is among 15 semi-finalists in the 2018 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Launch Pad competition, which showcases developers with innovative automotive aftermarket products. SEMA is an organization dedicated to the automotive