Formula Ford 2000 Zetec Championship Qualifying 1 Notes from Mid-Ohio
Qualifying 1 Notes from Mid-Ohio 12:59 PM – The field given the five minutes to start signal. 1:04 PM – The Zetec Championship competitors had one practice session early in the morning prior to qualifying. 1:06 PM – In the practice session, No. 25 A. Prendeville crashed breaking the nose. 1:07 PM R ... Continue reading
Formula Ford Zetec Championship Qualifying 2 Notes from Mid-Ohio
Qualifying 2 Notes from Mid-Ohio 12:09 PM – Cars roll on course for the second qualifying session, which will determine the grid for race two on Sunday. 12:11 PM – On the opening lap No. 27 Fierberg slows on the front straight. 12:12 PM – No. 23 Bomarito captured the pole for race one with a lap of 1: ... Continue reading
Formula Ford Zetec Championship Race 1 Notes from Mid-Ohio
Race One Notes from Mid-Ohio 5:26 PM – The field has been given the three minute signal. 5:26 PM – The track is damp after a heavy rain shower earlier in the afternoon. 5:26 PM – The 26 car field will line-up behind the pace car on the front-straight. 5:28 PM – No. 23 Bomarito will start on the ... Continue reading
FINDLAY, Ohio--Aug. 9, 2003--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company has announced a new five-year agreement with Formula Motorsports, Inc. (FMI) to create the Cooper Tire Championship Series. This Series will be the new home of the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec racing program, which boasts alumni including Indy Car stars Alex Barron ( ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX results, Nashville Superspeedway
2003 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES EVENT #14 Nashville Superspeedway, Gladeville TN, 8-9-03 Official Results, Waste Management 200 FIN STR NO DRIVER/RESIDENCE TEAM & CAR LAPS STATUS 1 4 12 Mario Gosselin/St. Marie Quebec McAfee Mortgage Chevrolet 151 Running 2 7 5 Clint Bowyer/Emporia KS Sonic Drive In-Mid America Auto Auction Po ... Continue reading
Chevy St. Louis IRL Qualifying
Contact: Rick Voegelin rickvoegelin@compuserve.com GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Rice Qualifies New Gen IV Chevy 11th at Gateway MADISON, Ill., Aug. 9, 2003 - Buddy Rice, the only driver using the Gen IV Chevy Indy V8 in Sunday's Emerson Indy 250 at Gateway International Raceway, ... Continue reading
BOMARITO NARROWS POINT LEAD WITH WIN AT MID-OHIO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOMARITO NARROWS POINT LEAD WITH WIN AT MID-OHIO LEXINGTON, OHIO (August 9, 2003) –Jonathan Bomarito, of Monterey, Calif., won Round Nine of the 2003 Formula Ford Zetec Championship part of the Cooper Tires Championship Series at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Completing the top-three was C ... Continue reading
Barron-Takagi Gateway Saturday Qualifying
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Barron Qualifies Eighth, Takagi and New Dallara 10th at Gateway MADISON, Ill. (Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003) - Mo Nunn Racing teammates Alex Barron and Tora Takagi will start Sunday's Emerson Indy 250 from the outside of the fourt ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA NORTHEAST DIVISION OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2003 McPhillips and Manzo Tops at Raceway Park ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -In the final rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held at Old Bridge Township Race ... Continue reading
Tire Company Sponsors 2004 Formula 2000 Racing
-- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY has announced a new five-year agreement with Formula Motorsports, Inc. (FMI) to create the Cooper Tire Championship Series. This Series will be the new home of the Formula Ford 2000 Zetec racing program, which boasts alumni including Indy Car stars Alex Barron (Mo Nunn Racing), Sam Horni ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Atlanta Dragway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION ATLANTA DRAGWAY SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2003 SICKLES, HALEY CLINCH BIRTH IN JEG'S ALLSTARS WITH WINS AT ATLANTA COMMERCE, Ga. - In the final rounds of elimintaions at Atlanta Dragway, John Haley and Jim Stickles took home the wins in Top Alcohol D ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Saturday Qualifying Results from Nebraska Motorplex
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION NEBRASKA MOTORPLEX SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2003 SUMMER SIZZLE LIGHTS UP NIGHT SKY SCRIBNER, Neb. - David Wells and Cy Chesterman will head into eliminations tomorrow as number one qualifiers in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car as ... Continue reading
EMA Co-Sponsors Workshop on Progress Towards Meeting 2007/2010 Diesel Rule
CHICAGO--Aug. 5, 2003--The Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) is cosponsoring a workshop of key government and industry stakeholders in Chicago to discuss the status and progress towards meeting stringent diesel emissions standards required by EPA's 2007/2010 heavy-duty diesel rule. EPA's final rule requires engine ... Continue reading
QUINCY, Ill., Aug. 5 -- The Federal Court in Springfield, Illinois, has denied a request to dismiss the racketeering (RICO) lawsuit filed against the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) by Titan International, Inc. . The lawsuit filed in September 2000, stems from the corporate campaign waged against Titan during a 4 ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Aug. 5, 2003--"Innovate. Learn. Grow." This is the vision that drives the Centre for Competitiveness and the motivation behind over twenty people from all over Ireland to travel to Minneapolis this September. The group has booked an innovation and creativity immersion program by attending the four-day hands-o ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 5, 2003--NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway has renewed its licensing agreement with International Speedway Corporation (ISC) through 2005, forging a multi-year relationship with the ownership group of some of America's greatest racing facilities. William R. Donaldson, Chairman and CEO of Interactive Moto ... Continue reading
Paris, France, August 5 -- Valeo annoncera lors de sa conférence de presse le 10 septembre prochain au Salon de l'Automobile de Francfort, IAA 2003, les nouveaux contrats remportés et les technologies qui ont marqué les deux premières années de son approche par Domaines. C'est à l'occasion de ce même Salon, en 2 ... Continue reading
Intier announces 2003 second quarter and year to date results
NEWMARKET, ON, Aug. 5 -- Intier Automotive Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. Sales were $1,132 million for the second quarter ended 2003 up 14% as compared to $996 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2002. Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter ended ... Continue reading
MSX International to Hold Second Quarter 2003 Financial Performance Call On August 11, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 5 -- MSX International will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter 2003 financial results at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Monday, August 11, 2003. To listen to the call, dial 212-346-7475 and provide reservation number 21156350. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. EDT M ... Continue reading
Tesma announces strong second quarter growth despite weakened industry volumes
CONCORD, ON, Aug. 5 -- Tesma International Inc. , a global supplier of highly-engineered engine, transmission and fuel system components, modules and systems for the automotive industry, today reported financial results for the three and six- month periods ended June 30, 2003. Three months Six months Ended June 30 Ende ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Rental Offers Triple Miles on Eight Airlines; Triple Points With Hilton
TULSA, Okla., Aug. 5 -- Thrifty Car Rental, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will offer its customers triple frequent flyer miles on eight airlines from August 11, 2003 through November 14, 2003. Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, American Airlines AAdvantage, Continental OnePass and Delta SkyMiles memb ... Continue reading
Westport announces annual meeting and retirement of director
VANCOUVER, Aug. 5 -- Westport Innovations Inc. (WPT:TSX) today announced plans for its annual and special meeting of shareholders. Meeting materials, including the Management Proxy Circular and the Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003 have been mailed to shareholders. Both documents are also available ... Continue reading
Amerigon Announces Second Quarter and Six-Month Results Release and Conference Call Date
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced plans to release its second quarter and six-month results on Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 7:30 a.m. (Eastern), and to host a conference call to be broadcast live on the Internet at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern) that same day. Conference Call Toll free dial-in nu ... Continue reading
PLEASANTON, Calif.--Aug. 6, 2003--Taking his company's slogan "Put a Hide on Your Ride"(R) seriously, novice buffalo rider, Phil Mumler (AKA Buffalo Phil,) introduces and closes an upcoming national media campaign while riding a live, temperamental, unpredictable, snorting 3000 pound buffalo. Mr. Mumler is CEO of Buffa ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Factsheet, Nashville
Regularly updated entry lists, news, notes & more at www.arcaracing.com; and thanks. Don Radebaugh NASHVILLE FACTSHEET PLUS....... RACE: Waste Management 200, 8-9-03 TRACK: Nashville Superspeedway, 1.33-mile concrete oval LOCATION: Nashville, TN DISTANCE: 151 laps, 200 miles SANCTION: ARCA SERIES: Event #14 of the 2003 ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. To Present at the B. Riley & Company Investor Conference
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 6, 2003-- Presentation to be Webcast Live Autobytel Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Schwartz is scheduled to speak at the B. Riley & Company Investor Conference in New York at 10:05 p.m. PDT/ 1:05 p.m. EDT on Thursday, August 14, 2003. Those interested in listening to the present ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 6, 2003--Autobytel Inc. will be named to Deloitte & Touche's prestigious Technology Fast 50 program for Orange County, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the nation's leading professional services firms. Scheduled to be announced on ... Continue reading
Auto-Q International Inc. Receives Purchase Order From UK Based Waste Management Company
LONDON, Aug 6 -- Auto-Q International Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: AUTQ) , a leading provider of vehicle tracking and monitoring systems for trucking fleets and consumers, announced today that it has received a purchase order from Alco Waste Management Limited, a leading UK waste management company, to outfit its 50 strong Cu ... Continue reading
Brain Imaging -- Driver Distraction
-- Multitasking. For many of us that may mean eating or drinking or using a cell phone while driving. But how much multitasking can we do before we become too distracted to drive? A report from General Motors You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?10234 This mult ... Continue reading
California CEO Launches National Media Campaign That Includes a Ride on a Buffalo
-- Taking his company's slogan "Put a Hide on Your Ride"(R) seriously, novice buffalo rider Phil Mumler (AKA Buffalo Phil) introduces and closes an upcoming national media campaign while riding a live, temperamental, unpredictable, snorting 3000 pound buffalo. Mr. Mumler is CEO of Buffalo Milke (pronounced "milk") Auto ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Aug. 6, 2003--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced earnings for its second quarter ended June 30, 2003. For the three months ended June 30, 2003 total revenues decreased approximately $3.5 million, or 13%, to $23.7 million, compared to $27.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002. ... Continue reading
ANDERSON, Ind., Aug. 6 -- The Delco Remy operation in Swidnica, Poland was recently selected as a demonstration facility for the third annual Lean Manufacturing Conference. This conference was co-sponsored by Politechnika Wroclawska University of Technology and by James P. Womack's Lean Enterprise Institute. This confe ... Continue reading
Driver's License Manuals Lack Crucial Information on Distracted Driving, According to AAA Survey
WASHINGTON--Aug. 6, 2003--Only six states' driver's license manuals contain specific sections on distracted driving, according to a new survey released today by AAA. To help educate new drivers about potentially deadly distractions, AAA is encouraging states to include a model section on distracted driving in their dri ... Continue reading
GSPI To Hold 2003 Shareholder's Meeting On Aug. 16, 2003
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 6, 2003--Green Star Products Inc. (OTC: GSPI), formerly, BAT International Inc., announced today that it will hold its 2003 Shareholder's Meeting on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003. For those GSPI stockholders which did not receive their invitation and the 2003 Shareholder's Letter contact GSPI immediately by e ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 6 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation announced today that it declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05-1/2 per share of Infinity Property and Casualty Common Stock. The dividend is payable on August 28, 2003 to holders of record on August 18, 2003. Infinity Property and Casualty Corporati ... Continue reading
J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 6, 2003--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc., today announced results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003. For the second quarter of 2003, revenues were $133.0 million compared to $146.4 million in the 2002 period. Operating income was $12.8 million versus $16.6 million in the ... Continue reading
Magna announces second quarter and year to date results
AURORA, ON, Aug. 6 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today reported sales, profits and earnings per share for the second quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2003. ----------------------------------------------------------- -------------- SIX MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED --------------- ... Continue reading
Mayor Plusquellic Proclaims Goodyear Appreciation Day in Akron
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- Akron Mayor Donald L. Plusquellic today proclaimed Aug. 6, 2003, as "Goodyear Appreciation Day" at a ceremony held at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's world headquarters here. A special plaque with the mayor's proclamation was presented to Robert J. Keegan, Goodyear Chairman and CEO, who acce ... Continue reading
Nasdaq Establishes Conditions for Continued Listing of AMERCO's Common Stock
RENO, Nev., Aug. 6 -- AMERCO announced today that it received a letter from Nasdaq, dated August 4, 2003, indicating that a Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") has determined to continue the listing of AMERCO's common stock on The Nasdaq National Market provided that: (1) on or before August 8, 2003, AMERCO file ... Continue reading
New AUTOFACTS European Supplier Report Analyzes Global Trends
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- AutoBusiness will release its new AUTOFACTS European Supplier Report this month, according to the firm's director of research Colin Whitbread. The report is a comprehensive profile of the top 200 automotive suppliers based in Europe. It focuses on the current state of the European automo ... Continue reading
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NEW YORK--Aug. 6, 2003-- Brain Imaging -- Driver Distraction Multitasking. For many of us that may mean eating or drinking or using a cell phone while driving. But how much multitasking can we do before we become too distracted to drive? A report from General Motors . You can reach the story directly by going to http:/ ... Continue reading
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Only innovation and collaboration between automakers and suppliers can generate the rapid changes needed and reverse the flight of capital from the world's auto industry, according to John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer of TRW Automotive Inc., a global leader in automoti ... Continue reading
CALGARY, Alberta--Aug. 6, 2003--President and CEO of Prelude Ventures Inc, (OTCBB: PLUD), Anthony Sarvucci, announced today that they have entered into a Letter of Intent with Tri State Stores, Inc. d/b/a Parts Plus to acquire all of the common stock of the company. As well Prelude Ventures Inc. has entered into a Lett ... Continue reading
Quixote Corporation to Webcast Fourth Quarter Results
CHICAGO, Aug. 6 -- Quixote Corporation , a world leader in transportation safety products and services, intends to release its fourth quarter and year-end results on the morning of Tuesday, August 12, 2003. In conjunction with this release, management of Quixote Corp. will host a conference call, which will be simultan ... Continue reading
Three-Year Research Consortium Will Address The Industry's Most Critical Issues - Productivity A Central Theme TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- The Center for Automotive Research (CAR) and Ernst & Young's Global Automotive Center today announced The Auto Industry of the Future, CAR's research consortium that ultimately ... Continue reading
Thermodynetics, Inc. Acquires Vulcan Industries, Inc. of Sturgis, Michigan
WINDSOR, Conn.--Aug. 6, 2003--Thermodynetics, Inc. (OTCBB:TDYN) is pleased to report that it has acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Vulcan Industries, Inc. of Sturgis, Michigan in a transaction totaling $5 million. The purchase price, which included the retirement of existing debt obligations, was financed by a ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Declares Quarterly Dividend
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- The board of directors of The Timken Company today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on September 3, 2003 to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2003. It will be the 325th consecutive dividend paid on the common stock of the company. (Logo: htt ... Continue reading
UAW Region 1 to Dedicate New Indoor/Outdoor Pavilion, Aug. 7
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Event: UAW Region 1 to dedicate new indoor/outdoor pavilion Date: Aug. 7, 2003 Time: 7 p.m. Location: UAW Region 1, 27800 George Merrelli Drive, Warren, MI Who: UAW Vice President Nate Gooden, UAW Region 1 Director Ken Terry, DaimlerChrysler Senior Vice President John Franciosi, Delta Dental CE ... Continue reading
United Capital Corp. Reports Second Quarter and Six Month Results
GREAT NECK, N.Y.--Aug. 6, 2003--United Capital Corp. (ASE:AFP) today reported results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003. Net income was $3,457,000 or $.38 per basic share for the three months ended June 30, 2003 compared to $3,529,000 or $.38 per basic share for the same period in 2002. Total re ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Perceptron, Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: Perceptron, Inc. Fourth Quarter and Twelve Month Results for Fiscal Year 2003 When: 08/12/03 @ 10:00 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz387243064gf12.ht ml How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the w ... Continue reading
$1 Billion - Centrix Financial Loan Portfolio Reaches Milestone
Company Sees 222% Increase in Loan Activity for First Six Months of 2003 CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 7 -- Centrix Financial, LLC, a financial management and services firm, today announced that the total value of all automotive loans under its management now exceeds $1 billion dollars. Centrix, which provides innovative pro ... Continue reading
Utrecht, The Netherlands, August 7 -- La communication à l'intérieur de la branche des pièces détachées pour automobiles pourra désormais fonctionner de manière un peu plus efficace. Pour la première fois au monde, les fabricants de pièces détachées pour automobiles et leurs clients ont développé un standa ... Continue reading
Extension du réseau mondial de recherche et développement de Valeo
Paris, France, August 7 -- Valeo a annoncé aujourd'hui le renforcement de son réseau mondial de R&D par l'ouverture d'un nouveau Centre technique à Prague (République tchèque). Ce nouveau centre, d'une superficie de 1400 mètres carrés, apportera un appui en matière d'ingénierie aux programmes d'appareils de ch ... Continue reading
Anderson, Indiana, August 7 -- Les installations de Delco Remy à Swidnica en Pologne ont été récemment sélectionnées pour une démonstration à la troisième conférence annuelle sur la fabrication sans gaspillage. Cette conférence était co-commanditée par la Politechnika Wroclawska University of Technology et ... Continue reading
Notevoli risparmi sui costi della componentistica per auto a livello mondiale
Utrecht, The Netherlands, August 7 -- A partire da oggi la comunicazione all'interno del settore della componentistica per auto si svolgerà in modo più efficiente. Per la prima volta, infatti, produttori di componenti per autoveicoli e loro acquirenti sparsi in tutto il mondo hanno sviluppato uno standard comune per ... Continue reading
Store omkostningsbesparelser verden over på markedet for bildele
Utrecht, The Netherlands, August 7 -- Fra dags dato forløber kommunikationen i branchen for bildele betydeligt mere effektivt. For første gang i verden har producenter af bildele og deres aftagere nemlig udviklet en fælles meddelelsesstandard: Common Aftermarket Protocol (CAP). Med denne elektroniske kommunikationss ... Continue reading
RENO, Nev., Aug. 8 -- AMERCO announced today that Andrew Stevens has relinquished his role as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Stevens has decided to pursue other interests. The move is mutually agreed upon and is effective immediately. Joe Shoen, AMERCO Chairman stated, "We appreciate the contribution that Andy has made t ... Continue reading
Empire Resources Announces Second Quarter Results
FORT LEE, N.J., Aug. 8 -- Empire Resources, Inc. (AMEX:ERS) , a distributor of value added, semi-finished aluminum products, today announced net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2003 of $990,000 and $1,860,000 as compared to $637,000 and $1,371,000 for the same periods in 2002. Net sales for the three ... Continue reading
Freudenberg Group Honored by General Motors Corp. As a 2002 Supplier of the Year
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Freudenberg Dichtungs-und Schwingungstechnik (FDS) was recently recognized by General Motors (GM) Corp. as a Supplier of the Year for providing the automaker with world-class brake hoses. This is the third consecutive year FDS has received this prestigious award. "Freudenberg is representativ ... Continue reading
ITW Board Approves 4 Percent Dividend Increase
GLENVIEW, Ill., Aug. 8 -- The board of directors of Illinois Tool Works Inc., at their meeting today, declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 24 cents per share or 96 cents per share on an annual basis. This quarterly increase of 1 cent per share -- 4 cents per share annually -- represents a 4 percent increase ov ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--Aug. 8, 2003--Made2Manage Systems Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors, announced that its proposed merger with an affiliate of Battery Ventures VI, L.P. was finalized today. The cash transaction aggregated $30 million and represents a final ... Continue reading
MSX International Announces Second Quarter 2003 Financial Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 8 -- MSX International, a global provider of technical business services, announced sales totaling $185.7 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2003, which ended June 29, 2003. This compares to $183.4 million in the first fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2003, and $212.1 million in the same qua ... Continue reading
NovaMed Acquires Heavy Equipment Auctioneers
TEMPE, Ariz.--Aug. 8, 2003--NovaMed Inc. ("NovaMed")(OTCBB: NOMD) today announced the acquisition of World Wide Auctioneers Ltd. (Dubai), an international heavy equipment auction company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ("WorldWide") as a wholly owned subsidiary. NovaMed authorized the issuance of thirteen million ... Continue reading
PPG Offers Insights, Potential Solutions to Task Force on Natural Gas Affordability
STATE COLLEGE, Pa.--Aug. 8, 2003--If the price of natural gas continues to spiral upward, it could affect the global competitiveness of PPG's chlor-alkali chemicals business. That was a key message delivered by PPG to the House Resource Committee's Task Force on Natural Gas Affordability during a public hearing today i ... Continue reading
Saturn Honors Federal-Mogul's Waupun, Wisconsin, Facility For Quality and Delivery Performance
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 8 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation recently earned the distinction of being one of Saturn Corporation's outstanding suppliers for 2002. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/DETH025LOGO ) Federal-Mogul's Waupun, Wisconsin, manufacturing facility received the "2002 Supplier Quality Achi ... Continue reading
SET Enterprises, Inc. Acquires Michigan Steel Processing, Inc.
WARREN, Mich., Aug. 8 -- SET Enterprises, Inc. ("SET") today reported that it has acquired Michigan Steel Processing, Inc. ("MSP"), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation of America ("SCOA"), that provides steel processing services to the automotive industry including slitting, leveling and cutting of steel coils accordi ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2003 Results
CHICAGO--Aug. 8, 2003--Standard Parking Corporation, one of the nation's largest operators of paid parking facilities, today announced second quarter 2003 operating results. Gross profit was $14.8 million for the quarter and $28.9 million for the first half of 2003, an increase of 9.2% and 10.1% as compared to the same ... Continue reading
Terry W. Thompson Joins SiriCOMM Board of Directors
JOPLIN, Mo., Aug. 8 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) , an applications service provider and nationwide broadband wireless network operator serving the highway transportation industry, announced today that Terry W. Thompson has been appointed to its Board of Directors. "I am excited about Terry joining SiriCOMM' ... Continue reading
ARCA, RE/MAX EXTEND SERIES TITLE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT
NASHVILLE TN (8-8-03) RE/MAX International and ARCA announced today the extension, through December 2005, of RE/MAX's title sponsorship of the ARCA RE/MAX Series. "In a time of considerable change in the motorsports arena, RE/MAX is very pleased to be a partner with ARCA, which has established its nitch within the indu ... Continue reading
Fleetwood RV Launches the All-New 2004 Gearbox LSV Travel Trailer
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 8 -- To accommodate the growing number of RV enthusiasts who enjoy the use of outdoor toys (motorcycles, ATV, dune buggies and snow-mobiles) as a form of recreation, the launch by Fleetwood RV of the 2004 Gearbox LSV (Lifestyle Support Vehicle) is a milestone event. Designed to haul the toys of ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA NORTHEAST DIVISION OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP RACEWAY PARK FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2003 Qualifying Underway at Historic Old Bridge Township Raceway Park ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. -In the opening rounds of qualifying at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event being held at O ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Friday Qualifying Results from Nebraska Motorplex
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - WEST CENTRAL DIVISION NEBRASKA MOTORPLEX FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2003 LUCAS OIL COMPETITION BLAZES INTO NEBRASKA SCRIBNER, Neb. - West Central Division competition of the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series blazed into Nebraska Motorplex as the first day racing kicked o ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX starting grid, Nashville
Kimmel 5 for 6 in Old Milwaukee poles at Nashville; Passmore follows with career-best outside pole NASHVILLE TN (8-8-03) Four-time ARCA RE/MAX Series champion and current point leader Frank Kimmel, in the Advance Auto Parts-Pork Ford, won the Old Milwaukee pole for Saturday's Waste Management 200 Friday afternoon at Na ... Continue reading
NHRA Southeast: STICKLES, PAYNE - HEAD TO HEAD IN TWO SEPARATE POINTS BATTLES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION ATLANTA DRAGWAY FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2003 STICKLES, PAYNE - HEAD TO HEAD IN TWO SEPARATE POINTS BATTLES COMMERCE, Ga. - James Stickles grabbed the number one spot and the early advantage over Jay Pay in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class at this wee ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Kia A Tale of Two Companies- Strike or No Strike
Saturday 12:20 am ET SEOUL August 9, 2003; Dow Jones reported that Hyundai Motor Co.'s unionized workers have voted to accept a wage hike rate and collective bargain deal agreed to by the management and the union leaders earlier Tuesday, said the auto maker's union in a statement late Friday. At Friday's voting at Sout ... Continue reading
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