AFL Brazil Honored for Strong Humanitarian Involvement
ITAJUBA, Brazil & ALLEN PARK, Mich.--July 8, 2003--AFL Brazil was awarded the prestigious "Paul Harris Fellow" commendation from Rotary Club Itajuba-Oeste recently. This honor, named for the entity's founder, is the greatest commendation granted by Rotary International. It is granted to people, companies and institutio ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Conference Call Replay Available
TROY, Mich., July 8 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that a replay of this morning's call to discuss its intention to commence a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Dana Corporation for $15.00 per share in cash will be available until midnight on Wednesday, July 9, 2003. To access the replay, please ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, July 8 -- Consumers across San Francisco will have an opportunity to not only enjoy, but also drive the finer things in life during the Chrysler Art of Driving national tour stopping at Treasure Island. The tour will have visited 11 cities through the end of July, including stops in San Diego, Los Angele ... Continue reading
Members of the Investment Community are invited to participate in the following events to learn more about today's announcement of Yellow's acquisition of Roadway: * A conference call to discuss the transaction will be held this morning at 11:00 a.m. EDT. The Roadway management discussion of second quarter results, ori ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2003 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
ELKHART, Ind.--July 8, 2003--CTS Corporation will release earnings for the second quarter 2003 at approximately 6:30 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, July 23, 2003. A conference call to discuss second quarter 2003 financial results is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). The dial-in number for the confer ... Continue reading
Dana responds to ArvinMeritor announcement
Toledo, Ohio, July 8 -- Dana Corporation issued the following statement today, in response to the announcement by ArvinMeritor, Inc. that it plans to commence a tender offer for outstanding Dana shares. ArvinMeritor's offer will be evaluated by the Board of Directors of Dana. Within ten business days from the date of c ... Continue reading
GORDON CARRIES KANSAS CONFIDENCE TO CHICAGO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FURTHER INFO: Jon Edwards Performance PR Plus (704) 377-8727 Pprplus50@aol.com GORDON CARRIES KANSAS CONFIDENCE TO CHICAGO JOLIET, Ill. - Harvickland Speedway? Jeff Gordon hopes he's the one who ends the reign of Kevin Harvick at Chicagoland Speedway this Sunday in the Tropicana 400. Gordon, the o ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Chicagoland Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing (704) 500-6121 jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Havoline Dodge Tropicana 400 Race Advance RACE INFORMATION: EVENT: Tropicana 400 (Race 18 of 36) TRACK: Chicagoland Speedway QUALIFYING: Friday, July 11 at 3:05 p.m. CST RACE: Sunday, July 13 ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck To Announce Third Quarter Earnings on July 24, 2003
OSHKOSH, Wis.--July 8, 2003--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, will issue its third quarter fiscal 2003 financial results on July 24, 2003. A live conference call for security analysts and institutional investors will be held at 11:00 a.m. EDT the same day. The con ... Continue reading
Owosso Corporation Reports Nasdaq Delisting
WATERTOWN, N.Y., July 8 -- Owosso Corporation today announced that it has been notified that its common stock will be delisted from the Nasdaq SmallCap Market effective with the close of business on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. The delisting was a result of the market value of Owosso's publicly held shares falling below $1,0 ... Continue reading
RailAmerica Reports June 2003 Carloads
BOCA RATON, Fla.--July 8, 2003--RailAmerica, Inc. today reported its carloads (including intermodal units) for June 2003. As compared to the same period in 2002, June 2003 North American "same railroad" carloads increased 1.6% and Chilean carloads increased 24.4%, while Australian carloads decreased 26.2% due to the im ... Continue reading
HARRISBURG, Pa., July 8 -- The Department of State's Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs today announced 39 disciplinary actions taken by the Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission and State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons between January and June 2003. ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Announces Joint Venture With Viking Industries Operations in Northeast Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio--July 8, 2003--Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today it has formed a joint venture with Viking Industries Inc., a minority business enterprise (MBE), located near Cleveland, Ohio. The joint venture, Viking & Worthington Steel Enterprise, LLC (VWS), is an Ohio limited liability corporation owned 51 ... Continue reading
TOKYO--July 8, 2003--ALPS Electric Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan: Masataka Kataoka, President) has developed the FLUF series of network modules for single core, bi-directional optical communications access. This series of network modules realizes high optical output power of 2.0dBm and a low crosstalk level of -44dB. The mou ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. Announces DOL Complaint Withdrawn
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--July 8, 2003--Copart, Inc. today announced that it has settled the dispute with former CFO Wayne Hilty, and that the Department of Labor (DOL) complaint filed by Mr. Hilty against the Company has been withdrawn. The Company further reported that the DOL has closed its file on this matter. About Copar ... Continue reading
Fitch Downgrades ArvinMeritor Inc.'s Ratings to 'BB-' & Places it on Rating Watch Negative
CHICAGO--July 8, 2003--Fitch Ratings has downgraded the ratings of ArvinMeritor Inc.'s (ARM) senior unsecured debt to 'BB+' from 'BBB-' and capital securities to 'BB-' from 'BB+' and placed the Ratings on Watch Negative. The rating action follows the announcement today by ARM to launch a hostile tender offer for Dana C ... Continue reading
Honeywell to Release 2003 Second-Quarter Results, Hold Investor Conference Call on Thursday, July 17
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J.--July 8, 2003--Honeywell said today that it will issue its 2003 second-quarter results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, July 17. The company will also hold its investor conference call beginning at 8:30am ET on July 17. Presentation Materials Related presentation mate ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Announce Second Quarter Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 8 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation expects to release its second quarter 2003 results on Wednesday, July 30, 2003 before the market opens. The earnings release will be available shortly thereafter on Infinity's website at http://www.ipacc.com/. In connection with its earnings release ... Continue reading
New Analyst Report Available on Johnson Outdoors
Northland Securities of Minneapolis Initiates Coverage RACINE, Wis., July 8 -- Northland Securities, Inc. has announced the availability of its first report on Johnson Outdoors Inc. . The report was prepared by Patrick Donohue, equity analyst for Northland, and provides his views on the company's historical performance ... Continue reading
PPG Introduces Unlimited Color Options for MegaSeal Line of Tints for Floors
PITTSBURGH--July 8, 2003--PPG Architectural Finishes, a subsidiary of PPG Industries, has introduced MegaSeal(TM) tint bases which allow manufacturing plant and building owners, facility managers, architects and designers to specify an almost unlimited range of colors for commercial and industrial floors. MegaSeal tint ... Continue reading
Westcorp Announces Completion of Common Stock Offering; Exercise of Underwriters' Option
IRVINE, Calif.--July 8, 2003--Westcorp today announced the successful completion of the sale of 4.6 million additional shares of its common stock. The offering was increased from its original size of 3.8 million shares due to strong investor demand. The sale was completed at a price of $28 per share, less the underwrit ... Continue reading
Zitny Joins Eisbrenner Public Relations as Account Director
TROY, Mich., July 8 -- Kimberly Zitny, ABC, has joined Eisbrenner Public Relations as account director, according to Tom Eisbrenner, firm president. In her day-to-day activities, Zitny manages overall communication strategies encompassing strategic client counsel, crisis management, media relations, message strategy an ... Continue reading
Government Skills drive will benefit beleaguered UK motor industry says professional association
Brickendon, Hertfordshire, July 9 -- Also Attn: Education Corrs For the first time, a national benchmark for determining skill levels among motor vehicle technicians could become a reality, following today's launch of the Government's Skills Strategy White Paper. Research carried out by the Institute of the Motor Indus ... Continue reading
SmarTire's Korean Partner Wins Product Development Contract
Hyundai Autonet To Develop Tire Monitoring System For Hyundai Motor Corporation RICHMOND, BC, July 8 -- SmarTire Systems Inc., a leading developer of tire pressure and temperature monitoring systems, announces that its strategic partner Hyundai Autonet Company, Ltd (HACO) has been contracted by Hyundai Motor Corporatio ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--July 8, 2003--Chase Manhattan Automotive Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Bank, which together with its affiliates is the largest non-captive purchaser of auto loans and leases in the United States, today announced it will return to the auto leasing business in Rhode Island immediately afte ... Continue reading
BELLEVUE, Wash.--July 8, 2003--PACCAR Inc's board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of twenty-two cents ($.22) per share, payable September 5, 2003, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2003, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive o ... Continue reading
Japanese- Branded Vehicles Continue to Lead in Long-Term Quality and the Domestics Outpace Europeans
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 8 -- While Japanese-branded vehicles continue to dominate in terms of long-term vehicle quality, the Europeans have lost their edge over the U.S. domestic-branded vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Vehicle Dependability Study(SM) (VDS) released today. (Logo: http:// ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., July 8 -- Toyota and Lexus' dedication to lasting quality was evident today as the brands had nine cars and trucks ranked highest in their segments in the J.D. Power and Associates 2003 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS). The VDS study tracks the number and type of problems owners have with their three ... Continue reading
Fifty Years of Volvo Versatility ... Wagon Segment Leader Celebrates a Milestone
IRVINE, Calif., July 8 -- This month fifty years ago, the first Volvo wagon rolled off the assembly line in Gothenburg, Sweden. Many of the Volvo wagons produced since that time have found their way to the United States. In fact, Volvo leads European imports and has literally become an icon for the segment. Long before ... Continue reading
Dana Responds to ArvinMeritor Announcement
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 8 -- Dana Corporation issued the following statement today, in response to the announcement by ArvinMeritor, Inc. that it plans to commence a tender offer for outstanding Dana shares. ArvinMeritor's offer will be evaluated by the Board of Directors of Dana. Within ten business days from the date of c ... Continue reading
The Chrome Data Most Searched For Vehicles - January -June 2003
PORTLAND, Ore.--July 8, 2003--Chrome Systems Corporation, provider of automotive data, configuration technology and commerce solutions, announced today the Chrome Top 10(TM), national and regional rankings of the nation's most popular vehicles researched online for the first half of 2003. From Hollywood to the Rockies ... Continue reading
SeaView's PowerLine Vision Systems Featured At National Intelligent Vehicle Initiative Meeting
TIERRA VERDE, Fla.--July 8, 2003--SeaView Video Technology, Inc. (OTCBB:SEVU) recently participated in the National Intelligent Vehicle Initiative meeting this past June 2003 in Washington, D.C. SeaView's PowerLine Vision System(TM) (PLVS) was demonstrated on a Mack CH600 Tractor and gasoline tanker operated by McKenzi ... Continue reading
Yellow Corporation to Acquire Roadway Corporation for $966 Million
- Combined Yellow-Roadway Company Creates One of the World's Largest Transportation Service Providers - - Transaction Expected to Be Accretive After the First Year, Yielding Annual Cost Synergies of $45 Million - OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and AKRON, Ohio, July 8 -- Yellow Corporation and Roadway Corporation , two of the most ... Continue reading
Manhattan Associates' Supply Chain Execution Solutions to be Deployed at BMW's Central Parts Distribution Center at Dingolfing in Germany LONDON and MUNICH, July 8 -- Manhattan Associates, Inc. , the global leader in supply chain execution solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a new contract in the automo ... Continue reading
Car Care Is Easy at NADAguides.com
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 8 -- NADAguides.com, the nation's leading vehicle information resource on the Internet, today announced the launch of a comprehensive online Car Care Center at the company's website, www.NADAguides.com . The service, a joint effort between NADAguides.com and Meguiar's Inc., the world's premier ... Continue reading
New Orders and Installations for KleenAir
IRVINE, Calif.--July 8, 2003--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR), an international environmental company dedicated to the development, testing and commercialization of products to help reduce smog and air pollution, today announced that the Company has received additional orders from its European systems integrator. In ... Continue reading
Palcan Appoints Century Communications To Publicize Global Deployment Of Its Fuel Cell Technology
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--July 8, 2003--Palcan Fuel Cells Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:PC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Century Communications Corporation of Vancouver, B.C. Century Communications specializes in executing Corporate Communications & Investor Relations programs for breakthrough technologies and is r ... Continue reading
7-Eleven, Inc. to Commemorate 25,000th Store Worldwide; Media Event in Downtown Chicago
WHAT: 7-Eleven, Inc. , the world's largest convenience store retailer, celebrates the opening of its 25,000th store worldwide. WHY: The opening of its 25,000th store worldwide marks 7-Eleven's place as one of the largest global retailers. To honor the occasion, the chain's newest store in Chicago is celebrating with da ... Continue reading
Thinkpath Sells IT Staffing Division to Treklogic Inc.
TORONTO--July 8, 2003--Thinkpath Inc. (OTCBB:THTHF) announced the sale of its IT Staffing division to Treklogic Inc. (TKI. CDNX) of Toronto, in consideration of cash, a note, and assumption of all employee liabilities. Tony French, former Executive Vice President of Thinkpath Inc. has joined Treklogic as Vice President ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Hosts Webcast to Discuss Intention to Commence Tender Offer to Acquire Dana Corporation
TROY, Mich., July 8 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. has scheduled a live webcast to discuss its intention to commence a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Dana Corporation today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The webcast and slide presentation may be accessed online through our web site at www.ArvinMeritor.com. Telep ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Second Quarter 2003 Earnings and Conference Call Scheduled for July 22, 2003
MCLEAN, Va., July 8 -- Capital Automotive REIT , the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, announced today that it will release second quarter 2003 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, July 22, 2003. Management will conduct a live audio webcast of its earnings conference ... Continue reading
Carlisle Companies Will Announce 2nd Quarter Earnings on July 15
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--July 8, 2003--Carlisle Companies Incorporated will announce second quarter earnings on Tuesday July 15, 2003, after close of market by way of a press release. A teleconference to discuss second quarter results will be held on Wednesday July 16, 2003, at 11:00 am (Eastern). Speakers will include Richmon ... Continue reading
Delphi Mechatronic Systems Earns French Honor For Automotive Electronics Innovation
PARIS, July 8 -- Delphi Mechatronic Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delphi Corporation , has earned a prestigious industry award for automotive electronics innovation. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) During the traditional annual reception which brings together members of EPCOS an ... Continue reading
KB(TM) Performance Pistons and PowerFLEX(TM) Rings Announce Agreement to Pair
CARSON CITY, Nev., July 8 -- Two of the leading names in engine products -- Keith Black(TM) and PowerFLEX(TM) -- are teaming to rev up performance for racing enthusiasts. Beginning this month, retailers and distributors will be able to select from numerous packages that include both KB Performance Pistons and PowerFLEX ... Continue reading
Medallion Financial Increases EPS Estimate
* Company Added to the Russell 2000 Index NEW YORK, July 8 -- Medallion Financial Corp. , a specialty commercial finance company with a leading position servicing the taxicab industry and small business commercial lending, and owner of the largest taxicab rooftop advertising company in the world, increased its earnings ... Continue reading
Visteon to Release Second Quarter 2003 Financial Results Through Teleconference and Web Cast
DEARBORN, Mich., July 8 -- Visteon Corporation , one of the world's leading suppliers of automotive components and integrated systems, will release its Second Quarter 2003 financial results on Friday, July 18, 2003, at 9 a.m. (EDT) via PR Newswire. At 1:30 p.m. (EDT), a conference call is scheduled to discuss the resul ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Commence Tender Offer to Acquire Dana for $15 Per Share In Cash
TROY, Mich., July 8 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it intends to commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Dana Corporation for $15.00 per share in cash. ArvinMeritor's offer represents a premium of 56% over Dana's closing stock price on June 3, 2003, the last trading day before Ar ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--July 8, 2003-- SiRF's Location Technology Delivers High-Performance at Low-Power for New GPS Receiver Running on Symbol Technologies' SPT1800, PPT2800, and PDT8100 Ruggedized Mobile Computers SiRF Technology, Inc. today announced that its location solutions are at the heart of the new LinksPoint Globa ... Continue reading
USIS Group One Step Closer to Zero Emission Vehicle
Company Introduces First Steam Inducted System That Still Utilizes Fossil Fuels With Existing Technology SYDNEY, Australia, July 8 -- An Australian company has bridged the gap between fossil fuel dependence and environmental responsibility, enabling all countries to meet the Kyoto Protocols. USIS Group (http://www.usin ... Continue reading
MotorVac Launches Two New Maintenance Service Products
SANTA ANA, Calif.--July 8, 2003--MotorVac Technologies Inc. has announced the addition of two new Service Kits to supplement its TransTech and CoolantClean equipment. Each service kit consists of a 2-step process that was designed to be used with MotorVac machines and enhance the fluid exchange service. The solutions u ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Launches Into the Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket
Licensing Agreement With Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting, Inc. Creates New and Innovative Products for the Commercial Aftermarket SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 8 -- R. L. Polk & Co. has entered into a licensing agreement with Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting, Inc. (CMVC), for the supply of a Commercial Vehicle Parts C ... Continue reading
EXPO 2005 to Feature Futuristic Transit Systems
TOKYO, July 8 -- The Japan Association for the 2005 World Exposition and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced today that they have agreed on a joint project to provide on-site transportation for the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi, Japan using advanced transportation technologies. The movement of visitors within EXPO ... Continue reading
Ferrari reveals designer sketches of its new 2+2
http://www.autoindex.org/maker.plt?no=55 CLICK4 More about Ferrari from autoindex.org Ferrari released a few sketches on its new 2+2 coupe which will be unveiled at the 2004 Detroit Autoshow. Designed by Pininfarina the car will be the successor to the 456, 456M range. No technical data is available yet but it is belie ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corporation Receives Orders For Advanced Prototype Automotive Batteries
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 8 -- Lithium Technology Corporation, ("LTC," "the Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: LITH.OB) , an early production stage rechargeable lithium battery manufacturer, today announced that its GAIA operating units have received firm purchase orders for high performance lithium-ion prototype batteries f ... Continue reading
Cadillac Announces Leadership Appointments
Director Of Advertising And Sales Promotion, Marketing Director - North American Products, And Director Of Retail Development Named DETROIT - Cadillac General Manager, Mark LaNeve, is pleased to announce the following leadership appointments: Chris Hamer has been named advertising and sales promotion director for Cadil ... Continue reading
-------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Magna International Inc. will host a webcast conference call, including a live video presentation, on July 8, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). To access the webcast, please visit www.magna.com. Management will also hold additional conference calls follo ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi And DaimlerChrysler to Build Minicar
TOKYO, July 8, 2003; Reuters reported that Japan's fourth-biggest carmaker, Mitsubishi Motors Corp, and its parent DaimlerChrysler AG will jointly develop a minicar for sale in Japan and Europe by 2006, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported on Tuesday. The newspaper said the two carmakers plan to use Mitsubishi's 660 cc mi ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Beijing JV Output To Hit 550,000 Units In 2010
BEIJING July 7, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Hyundai Motor Corp. expects the output at its joint venture with Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. to rise to 550,000 vehicles by 2010, state media reported Tuesday. The South Korean automaker plans to make the joint venture its largest overseas manufacturing base, th ... Continue reading
FinishMaster, Inc. Files Form 15 with Securities and Exchange Commission
INDIANAPOLIS--July 7, 2003--FinishMaster, Inc. , the leading national independent distributor of automotive paints and related accessories, announced today the filing of a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). FinishMaster filed the Form 15 with the SEC in order to effect a termination of reg ... Continue reading
Fw: #12 Takagi, #21 Giaffone Phoenix Friday Practice
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone Undergoes Successful Surgery in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 7, 2003) - Mo Nunn Racing driver Felipe Giaffone, injured in a crash during Sunday's Kansas Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway, is in good condition f ... Continue reading
Lowers Guidance for 2003 WESTMONT, Ill., July 7 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today announced that it has come to terms on multi-year agreements with DaimlerChrysler and AT&T Wireless Services. The agreement with DaimlerChrysler extends through 2005 and the agreement with AT&T Wireless Services extends through July ... Continue reading
Giaffone Undergoes Successful Surgery in Indianapolis
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone Undergoes Successful Surgery in Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, July 7, 2003) - Mo Nunn Racing driver Felipe Giaffone, injured in a crash during Sunday's Kansas Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway, is in good condition f ... Continue reading
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