RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Art Richardson, recently retired vice president of sales for Peterson Manufacturing, was presented the Transportation Safety Equipment Institute’s (TSEI) “Larry Henneberger Lifetime Achievement Award” during the group's February member meeting in Ixtapa, Mexico.

Richardson was honored for his career dedication to the vehicle lighting industry and for being a longtime valued member of TSEI, serving as president of TSEI from 2002 to 2004, impacting the group’s forward-looking contributions to vehicle safety.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals who have made a significant impact within the transportation safety industry. Jeffrey Giannelli, the TSEI 2009 chairman, recognized Richardson for his dedication to the industry, leadership and passion to combat non-compliant and counterfeit safety lighting products. Also recognizing Richardson for 42 years of service to Peterson Manufacturing and his exemplary industry leadership contributions was Don Armacost, president of Peterson Manufacturing.

For more information about TSEI, visit www.tsei.org.