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Monday, July 13, 1998

AMETEK Acquires Assets of Darmet Corp.

AMETEK Acquires Assets of Darmet Corp.

AMETEK Inc. announced that it has acquired the assets of Darmet Corporation, a privately held manufacturer of specialty wire alloys located in Providence, R.I., with 1997 sales of about $4.5 million. ... Continue reading

ARA Model Review: 1957 MASERATI 250F FORMULA ONE #1 (Fangio at Nurburgring)

ARA Model Review: 1957 MASERATI 250F FORMULA ONE #1 (Fangio at Nurburgring)

ARA MODEL REVIEW BRUMM 1:43 SCALE 1957 MASERATI 250F FORMULA ONE #1, WINNER, AUGUST 4, 1957 GRAND PRIX OF GERMANY, NURBURGRING, JUAN MANUEL FANGIO Brumm Catalog #R92 ... Continue reading

ARA RaceFacts bulletin (07/12/98)

ARA RaceFacts bulletin (07/12/98)

motorsports round up for week of july 12, 1998 ... Continue reading

ARCA: Steele Stands Tall at Pikes Peak

ARCA: Steele Stands Tall at Pikes Peak

RCA: Steele Stands Tall at Pikes Peak ... Continue reading

Chrysler Reports Record Q2 Earnings

Chrysler Reports Record Q2 Earnings

Chrysler Corporation reported earnings for the second quarter and first half of 1998 that reflected numerous records. ... Continue reading

Delco Remy Announces Joint Venture in Brazil

Delco Remy Announces Joint Venture in Brazil

Delco Remy International, Inc., of the United States and privately-held Irmaos Zen S.A. of Brazil have announced a joint venture to manufacture and distribute a new line of automotive electrical components in Brazil and South America. ... Continue reading

Drag Bikes: Rookie Rider Becomes the Youngest Winner in Pro Stock Bike History

Drag Bikes: Rookie Rider Becomes the Youngest Winner in Pro Stock Bike History

Drag Bikes: Rookie Rider Becomes the Youngest Winner in Pro Stock Bike History ... Continue reading

Harris Semiconductor Announces Formation of New Product Line

Harris Semiconductor Announces Formation of New Product Line

Harris Semiconductor announced the formation of a new product line within its Power Business to address high-growth opportunities within the industrial power market. ... Continue reading

Hartford Steam Boiler Completes Acquisition

Hartford Steam Boiler Completes Acquisition

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB) has completed its acquisition of the monoline boiler and machinery business of Kemper Insurance Companies, effective July 1, 1998. ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice Announces July Gold Star Lease Winners

IntelliChoice Announces July Gold Star Lease Winners

Despite the popularity of leasing, which currently accounts for 36% of all vehicle purchases, July marked the smallest number of leases qualifying for "Gold Star" status in the two-year history of the award. ... Continue reading

Joseph F. Toot, Jr. Receives France's Legion of Honor

Joseph F. Toot, Jr. Receives France's Legion of Honor

Joseph F. Toot, Jr. has been awarded membership in the Legion of Honor by Jacques Chirac, the President of France. Mr. Toot recently retired as president and chief executive officer of The Timken Company. ... Continue reading

Kuhlman Corporation Announces Record Q2 Results

Kuhlman Corporation Announces Record Q2 Results

Kuhlman Corporation announced record quarterly results for the three months ended June 30, 1998. The Company reported record net income of $9,990,000 in the second quarter of 1998 compared to $6,409,000 in the second quarter of 1997, an increase of 56%. ... Continue reading

Lutz Names Publicist for Book

Lutz Names Publicist for Book

Robert A. Lutz has appointed Kermish-Geylin Public Relations to handle publicity for his book, Guts, The Unconventional Business Wisdom That Made Chrysler the World's Hottest Car Company, as well as personal media relations. ... Continue reading

Medis El Ltd. Announces New Cash Infusion

Medis El Ltd. Announces New Cash Infusion

Medis El Ltd. announced the receipt of an infusion of $2m from major shareholder, Cell Diagnostics Inc. in payment of the last installment of CDI's investment in Medis El. Of this amount, $500,000 was currently due, and $1.5 million was a prepayment. ... Continue reading

NAMARS Midgets: Wolverine Nationals Now Tony Elliott Nationals

NAMARS Midgets: Wolverine Nationals Now Tony Elliott Nationals

NAMARS Midgets: Wolverine Nationals Now Tony Elliott Nationals ... Continue reading

NASCAR SJAPS: Query Ties Cope for Most Career Slim Jim All Pro Wins

NASCAR SJAPS: Query Ties Cope for Most Career Slim Jim All Pro Wins

NASCAR SJAPS: Query Ties Cope for Most Career Slim Jim All Pro Wins ... Continue reading

Rankin Automotive Group, Inc. Announces Q1 Results

Rankin Automotive Group, Inc. Announces Q1 Results

Rankin Automotive Group, Inc. d/b/a USA AUTO STORES reported their net sales for the 3 month period ended 5/25/98 at $9.8m, versus $9.9 million for the same period last year. The Company's net earnings for this time period are approximately $136,000. ... Continue reading

Recaro Helps Save the World!

Recaro Helps Save the World!

In the hottest action-packed thriller of the summer, "Armageddon," starring Bruce Willis, the name that pops off the screen at you during the movie's most exciting and explosive scenes is none other than "RECARO." ... Continue reading

USAC: National/Western States Midget Race Results, July 11-12

USAC: National/Western States Midget Race Results, July 11-12

USAC: National/Western States Midget Race Results, July 11-12 ... Continue reading

USAC: Silver Crown Results From PPIR (7/12/98)

USAC: Silver Crown Results From PPIR (7/12/98)

USAC: Silver Crown Results From PPIR (7/12/98) ... Continue reading

WOO: Swindell Claims Duel in the Dakotas Finale

WOO: Swindell Claims Duel in the Dakotas Finale

WOO: Swindell Claims Duel in the Dakotas Finale ... Continue reading

WOO: World of Outlaws' Point Standings Through July 12th

WOO: World of Outlaws' Point Standings Through July 12th

WOO: World of Outlaws' Point Standings Through July 12th ... Continue reading

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