Testimony ends in DaimlerChrysler "merger" trial
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb 11, 2004; Jon Hurdle writing for Reuters reported that testimony in a trial over one of the biggest deals in automotive history ended on Wednesday with both sides claiming victory in a legal battle focusing on whether German auto boss Juergen Schrempp lied about the true nature of the 1998 linkup ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 11, 2004--Autobytel Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Schwartz is scheduled to speak at the Roth Capital Partners' 16th Annual Growth Stock Conference at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, February 18, 2004. The Conference will be held at the St. Regis Hotel, One Monarch Beach ... Continue reading
Timken to Supply Complete Line of Bearings for Rolls-Royce Model 250 Engines
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 11 -- Timken has become the sole supplier of bearings for the Rolls-Royce Corporation Model 250 line of aircraft engines. More than 15,000 Model 250 engines are currently in service in helicopters and general aviation around the world. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) htt ... Continue reading
Cosma International wird mit dem DaimlerChrysler-Preis Supplier of the Year ausgezeichnet
AURORA, ONTARIO/KANADA, February 11 -- Die Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B, NYSE: MGA) gab heute bekannt, dass Cosma International ("Cosma"), eine hundertprozentige betriebliche Tochtergesellschaft der Magna und der weltweit führende Anbieter von Metallformstücken in der Automobilindustrie, vor kurzem den p ... Continue reading
2004 Philadelphia International Auto Show Smokes Attendance Records
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 11 -- The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) today announced a record total of 279,854 show-goers to the 2004 Philadelphia International Auto Show making it the largest attended show in Pennsylvania Convention Center history. This record breaking total represents more show ... Continue reading
Abboud Named President of Vibracoustic North America
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Vibracoustic North America, the vibration control business of Freudenberg-NOK, has appointed Pierre Y. Abboud as president. The announcement was made by Richard E. Allen, chief executive officer of Freudenberg-NOK's Manufactured Products Group. "We are excited to welcome Pierre to the Freude ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Reduces Third Quarter Earnings Estimate
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Feb. 11 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced it is lowering its earnings expectations for the third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2004 to $.34 to $.37 per diluted share from a previous projection of $.47 per diluted share. The downward revision is principally due to higher charge-offs and a ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Honors Outstanding Achievements in Engineering
TROY, Mich., Feb. 11 -- ArvinMeritor Inc. today announced the winners of the company's 2003 Engineer of the Year and Manufacturing Engineer of the Year awards. The awards, presented at ceremonies on Feb. 5, 2004, in Detroit, Mich., recognize those engineers or scientists who have made significant and innovative technol ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Changes Release Date of Fourth Quarter and 2003 Financial Results
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 11 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it expects to release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2003 on a date no later than its originally scheduled release date of F ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive Exceeds Earnings Guidance for 2003 and Reaffirms 2004 Guidance
2003 Highlights: * $333 Million in Investments, 21% Growth for the Year * 20% Revenue Increase * 7% Growth of Funds From Operations ("FFO") Per Share * 5% Increase in Net Income Per Share * Achieved 24th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend Increase * 33% Return of Capital for 2003 Dividends Paid MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 11 -- Capi ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Reports Increased Earnings
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 11 -- Dana Corporation announced improved performance for the fourth-quarter and full- year 2003, and increased its dividend payment for the first quarter of 2004. Specifically: * Fourth-quarter net income increased to $68 million from a loss of $9 million during the same period of the prior year; * ... Continue reading
Decoma International Inc. - Notice of conference call Fourth quarter and year-end 2003 results
CONCORD, ON, Feb. 11 -- Decoma International Inc. (TSX:DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31st, 2003, on Wednesday, February 25th, 2004. Decoma will hold a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and year-end 2003 results and related matters at 9:30 ... Continue reading
Decoma International Inc. - Notice of Conference Call Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2003 Results
CONCORD, Canada, February 11 -- Decoma International Inc. (TSX: DEC.A; NASDAQ:DECA) will announce financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31st, 2003, on Wednesday, February 25th, 2004. Decoma will hold a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and year-end 2003 results and related matters ... Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 11 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) announced that the company is being featured in this week's Investor's Business Daily. The company recently announced that they finished the month of January very strong with sales up 66% from the previous year and gross profit up 165% during ... Continue reading
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Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004. Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway Clear!Blue Dodge Notes, Quotes. 704-975-3232 JOHN FERNANDEZ (Director, Dodge Motorsports Operations) HOW'S EVERYTHING SHAPING UP? "Obviously the Fords were strong in qualifying. We expected with the new configuration they got with the cylinder heads th ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Second Consecutive Record Year; Record Fourth Quarter
RV segment drives sales and profit increases WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 11 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today announced a 65 percent increase in income from continuing operations on a sales increase of 11 percent for the fourth quarter of 2003 compared to the same period in 2002. Drew's recreational vehicle ("RV") pro ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 11 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced that it is filing a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission today. The Form 8-K provides information to potential lenders under Goodyear's proposed $650 million term loan, which was recently announced. This information may also be disc ... Continue reading
Harris Interactive AutoVibes Audio Conference
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 11 -- WHAT: Harris Interactive Audio Conference on the AutoVibes Report: New Vehicle Launch Tracking Service WHO SHOULD ATTEND: THOSE WHO ARE TRYING DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: - Create new vehicle "buzz" in the marketplace - Build pre-launch momentum for your new introduction - Learn what type of co ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today the closing of its primary offering of approximately 7.7 million shares of common stock, including approximately 1.3 million shares to cover over-allotments, and a secondary offering of 2.0 million shares of its common stock. The Company wi ... Continue reading
ITW Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend
GLENVIEW, Ill., Feb. 11 -- 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 dividend will be paid on Monday, April 19, 2004 to stockholders of record Wednesday, March 31, 2004. ITW ... Continue reading
McSwain Named President of American Traffic Safety Services Association -ATSSA-
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Feb. 11, 2004--Tom McSwain, president of Reichhold subsidiary Innovative Performance Systems (IPS) , has been named president of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), an international roadway safety association, headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. After serving a ... Continue reading
Michael D. Johns Named to Top Engineering Post at Southern Research Institute
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 11 -- Southern Research Institute today named Michael D. Johns vice president of the Environment, Energy and Engineering Division. He will immediately assume management responsibilities for all engineering technology research and development programs that support the aerospace, automotive, defens ... Continue reading
Piston Companies Roll Out New Piston Group Brand
DETROIT, Feb. 11 -- Chairman Vinnie Johnson and the management team today unveiled a new Piston Group brand logo for its five companies at a "Roll Out Luncheon" in the Detroit Athletic Club. Piston Group companies include Piston Automotive, JL Automotive, Piston Modules LLC, PASA Modules LLC and Custom Molders Inc. (CM ... Continue reading
TBC Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
- Same Store Sales Increase 4.5% During 4th Quarter - - Full Year Earnings Increase 18% to $1.47 per Diluted Share - - NTB Integration Proceeding Ahead of Schedule - - 45 to 50 Retail Tire Stores Expected to be Added in 2004 - MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 11 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automot ... Continue reading
Ted Musgrave's Motto for 2004: Win First, Title Later
Contact: Patrick Mason (773) 354-2825 Todd Goyer (248) 512-0041 TED MUSGRAVE'S MOTTO FOR 2004: WIN FIRST, TITLE LATER DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 10, 2004) - Ted Musgrave, driver of the No. 1 Mopar Dodge Ram, will be the first to tell you that last year is over, and the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is about to ... Continue reading
Toyota NASCAR Effort Looking to Win Races - And Awareness
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 11 -- Toyota's historic entry into the racing ranks of NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series, which takes to the track for the first time Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway, will include four race teams, seven drivers and pit crews, and a multi-faceted marketing campaign. "Winning consumer aware ... Continue reading
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Feb. 11, 2004--VeriFacts Automotive LLC, a collision repair consultancy, recently awarded Caliber Collision Centers - Oceanside with its "Excellence Award of the Year" for 2003. For the past year, VeriFacts Automotive has consulted with hundreds of collision repair centers around the country in t ... Continue reading
Wescast Reports Fourth Quarter Results
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Feb. 11, 2004--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.A) today reported a 13% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2003 compared to the same period in 2002, reflecting strong volumes in its traditional core business and the inclusion of sales in 2003 from Weslin, its joint venture in Hungary, whi ... Continue reading
Wireless Technology on the Track and In the Stands
PowerSwipe(TM) Provides Simple and Secure Wireless Credit Card Processing for Racing Fans at Daytona Races LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11 -- Creditel, a company that offers secure credit card payment via Nextel handsets by Motorola on Nextel's nationwide data network, will make it easy for vendors to process customers' credit ca ... Continue reading
GMAC Gets New President - William F. Muir
DETROIT February 11 2004;John Porretto writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. on Wednesday appointed company veteran William F. Muir to run its General Motors Acceptance Corp. financial arm, which contributed heavily last year to the bottom line at the world's largest automaker. As president of GMAC, Mui ... Continue reading
Sunoco Revs Sponsorship Engine at Daytona 500
10-Year NASCAR Partnership Fuels Programming Launch DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 11 -- Building on more than a century as one of America's leading independent petroleum and petrochemical companies, Sunoco, Inc. will celebrate its Official Fuel of NASCAR sponsorship with a variety of consumer program initiatives in 2004. T ... Continue reading
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* Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum launch begins new phase of manufacturing for rear-wheel drive vehicle production * Plant transformation enables enhanced vehicle quality, manufacturing flexibility and improved productivity * Manufacturing flexibility offers capability to build and pilot multiple models simultaneously TO ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Record Daytona PEE DTV Ratings
RECORD SPEED TV RATINGS FOR ARCA RE/MAX DAYTONA RACE TOLEDO OH (2-11-04) With continued anticipation of future success, the relationship between SPEED Channel and the ARCA RE/MAX Series continues to flourish at an impressive and noteworthy pace. This year's Advance Discount Auto Parts 200 from Daytona Int'l Speedway re ... Continue reading
Lexus Adds Limited Production ES 330 SportDesign Edition for 2004
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 11 -- Lexus will add a SportDesign Edition to the 2004 ES 330 for the first time since it began offering the option on its GS and IS luxury sport sedans the past two years. The limited production ES 330 SportDesign Edition will begin arriving in dealerships next month. Updated for 2004 with a lar ... Continue reading
Chevy Daytona 2004 Notes - M.Waltrip, Feb. 11
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES DAYTONA 500 ADVANCE DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY February 11, 2004 DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE A NEW ... Continue reading
Delphi Earns Business on Ford's Next Generation Transit MCV
WUPPERTAL, Germany, Feb. 11 -- Delphi Corp. has earned the contract to design and develop the entire electrical distribution system for Ford Motor Company's next-generation Transit MCV. Delphi also began supplying the electrical system for the current Transit model during the second half of last year. (Logo: http://www ... Continue reading
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--Feb. 11, 2004--The World's Best Technologies Showcase (WBT) (www.WBT04.com) announced today that Agro Management Group's bio-based engine lubricant technology used in Sterling Grade(TM) lubricant products has been selected as one of the 25 World's Best Technologies for 2004. Produced by the Nat ... Continue reading
MICHIGAN RACER CLAUDE PLANTE ADVANCES TO ASA LATE MODEL SERIES
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Former Executive Says Chrysler Hit 'Home Run' in Merger
WILMINGTON, Del. February 10, 2004; Peg Brickley writing for Dow Jones reported that former Chrysler Corp. Chief Financial Officer Gary Valade said Tuesday negotiators for the Michigan automaker got the price they wanted in the deal that combined Chrysler and Daimler-Benz AG of Germany. On the stand as the trial of bil ... Continue reading
Toyota To Roll Out Corollas In China Soon
BEIJING -February 10, 2004; Dow Jones reported that Toyota Motor (China) Corp. said Corolla sedans will soon be rolled out of its workshop in the port city of Tianjin as part of a goal to gain a 10% market share in China by 2010, state media reported. The Corollas will hit the market nationwide "shortly afterwards," th ... Continue reading
Williams Controls Reports First Quarter 2004 Results
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 10 -- Williams Controls, Inc. today announced results for its 2004 first quarter ended December 31, 2003. Net sales of $12,538,000 were 4.6% higher than the net sales of $11,981,000 recorded for the corresponding quarter last year. Net income allocable to common shareholders was $1,090,000 or $.03 ... Continue reading
Continental Affirms Commitment to Active Vehicle Safety
PHOENIX, Feb. 10 -- Automotive safety supplier Continental continues its efforts in raising awareness about available technology to prevent crashes, including rollovers, from occurring. Phil Headley, Chief Engineer, Advanced Technologies for Continental, spoke today to a group of journalists from the Phoenix Automotive ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Daytona Practice, Feb. 10
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications nmwager@aol.com ofc: (727) 784-8465 fax: (727) 787-8990 cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES DAYTONA 500 PRACTICE DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY February 10, 2004 DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 8 BUDWEISER CHEVRO ... Continue reading
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Cosma International remporte le prix DaimlerChrysler du fournisseur mondial de l'année
AURORA, ON, February 11 -- Magna International Inc. (MG.A et Mg.B à la Bourse de Toronto; MGA à la Bourse de New York) a annoncé aujourd'hui que Cosma International ("Cosma"), groupe de service appartenant en propriété exclusive à Magna et principal fournisseur mondial en matière de formage des métaux auprès d ... Continue reading
Honeywell and Symbol Technologies Form Relationship to Supply Wireless Industrial Control Solutions
PHOENIX--Feb. 10, 2004-- Honeywell and Symbol to Supply Industrial Customers with New Ways to Manage Assets Throughout Facilities Honeywell Process Solutions announced today that it has formed a relationship with Symbol Technologies, Inc. , The Enterprise Mobility Company(TM), to provide wireless asset management solut ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 517-927-3614 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR TO KICK OFF 2004 AT LONG BEACH; WILL CELEBRATE EVENT¹S 30TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 10, 2004) ‹ The Motorock Trans-Am Tour will begin its 2004 season April 16-18, during the 30th Anniversary T ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Justin Anderson, Ph: 704-348-9400, Cell: 517-927-3614 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MOTOROCK TRANS-AM TOUR TO KICK OFF 2004 AT LONG BEACH; WILL CELEBRATE EVENT¹S 30TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 10, 2004) ‹ The Motorock Trans-Am Tour will begin its 2004 season April 16-18, during the 30th Anniversary T ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, MI, February 11 -- Siemens VDO Automotive Electronics Corporation a signé un accord pour acquérir les installations d'exploitation de Huntville Electronics, propriétés de Chrysler Group, situées à Huntsville en Alabama. Huntsville Electronics fabrique des systèmes électroniques pour l'industrie au ... Continue reading
Stronghold Technologies Introduces Version 3.4 Of DealerAdvance
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Feb. 10, 2004--Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGHT) today announced the general release of Version 3.4 of DealerAdvance(TM), the enterprise software system leveraging wireless and Internet technologies to improve business performance and efficiencies for the automotive retail in ... Continue reading
Toyota NASCAR Effort Looking to Win Races and Awareness
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Increase in Margins in a Difficult Environment Increase in Order Intake PARIS, Feb. 10 -- Following a meeting of the Board of Directors, Valeo announced its audited results for 2003. In millions of euros First nine 4th 2003 2002 Change months Quarter 2003* 2003* Sales 6,932 2,302 9,234 9,803 - 6 % Gross Margin 1,227 42 ... Continue reading
World Challenge - Stu Hayner Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley 248.227.0110 johnt@c2group.com Autosport Development Announces Driver Stu Hayner Will Campaign Entry for 2004 SPEED World Challenge GT Hayner upbeat about new team and new car Detroit – Feb. 10, 2004 Road racing specialist Stu Hayner will drive for the newly formed Autospor ... Continue reading
Allied Motion Technologies Signs Merger Agreement to Acquire Owosso Corporation
DENVER--Feb. 10, 2004--Allied Motion Technologies, Inc. announced today it has signed a merger agreement to acquire Owosso Corporation (OTCBB:OWOS) located in Watertown, New York. Owosso's sole operating subsidiary is Stature Electric, Inc. The merger consideration of $14 million will consist of the issuance of 535,600 ... Continue reading
Autodesk Certifies ALGOR's InCAD Products for Autodesk Inventor 8
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 10, 2004--ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced that its InCAD products have been named as Autodesk Inventor(R) 8 Certified Applications. The designation, which is granted by Autodesk, identifies high-quality, robust products that provide the highest lev ... Continue reading
FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 10 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor made the following announcements after the Company's Board of Directors' meeting on February 9, 2004. Cash Dividend ... The Board of Director ... Continue reading
Cavanaugh Named Assistant Treasurer at Goodyear
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named John P. Cavanaugh assistant treasurer. "John has significant experience in treasury activities. He will continue to play a key role in Goodyear's refinancing efforts," said Darren R. Wells, vice president and treasurer. Cavanaugh will continue to repo ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Feb. 10, 2004--Commonwealth Worldwide, a world leader in premier corporate and event travel, has entered into a three-year sponsorship with Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., and has been awarded the designation of the Official Chauffeured Transportation Company of the BSO and Boston Pops through August, 2006. In ... Continue reading
Cosma International wins DaimlerChrysler Global Supplier of the Year Award
AURORA, ON, February 11 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) announced today that Cosma International ("Cosma"), a wholly owned operating group of Magna, and the automotive industry's premier global metalforming supplier, was recently awarded DaimlerChrysler's prestigious Global Supplier of the Year ... Continue reading
Cosma International wins DaimlerChrysler Global Supplier of the Year Award
AURORA, ON, Feb. 10 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) announced today that Cosma International ("Cosma"), a wholly owned operating group of Magna, and the automotive industry's premier global metalforming supplier, was recently awarded DaimlerChrysler's prestigious Global Supplier of the Year Awa ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 10, 2004--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 30 cents per share, payable on March 1, 2004 to shareholders of record on Feb. 18, 2004 Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufa ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2004--Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced that David Zimpfer, director of its Automotive Business Unit, will speak on "Trends and Demand in Automotive Electronics" at the Globalpress Electronics Summit 2004, at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, CA on Wednesday, February 11, 2004. ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Increases Dividend to 12 Cents Per Share
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- Citing continued confidence in the company's performance and direction, the Board of Directors of Dana Corporation today declared a dividend on the company's common stock of 12 cents per share, an increase of 6 cents per share from the previous payment. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2004 ... Continue reading
CORALVILLE, Iowa--Feb. 10, 2004--Heartland Express, Inc. announced that Russell A. Gerdin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John P. Cosaert, Chief Financial Officer, and Michael Gerdin, Vice-President of Regional Operations will be making a presentation to investors at the Deutsche Bank Global Transportation Confe ... Continue reading
Hertz Canada Offers Travelers a Lift This Ski Season
- Renters in Montreal, Quebec City & Ottawa Receive a Free Lift Ticket for Tremblant - PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 10 -- In Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City, Canada, Hertz offers travelers renting a car now through April 18, 2004 a complimentary one day lift ticket for Tremblant, the #1 resort destination in Eastern North A ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Announces Offering of Senior Notes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 10 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , a national provider of personal automobile insurance with an emphasis on nonstandard auto insurance, today announced that it intends, subject to market and other customary conditions, to offer up to $200 million principal amount of senior notes d ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Feb. 10, 2004--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced that on Thursday, February 12 at 08:15 a.m. (EST), President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Thompson will present at the Deutsche Bank Securities 14th Annual Global Transportation Conference. The conference will be presented to the investment c ... Continue reading
Mazda and Automotive Fine Arts Society Return to Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
Auto Manufacturer Sponsors AFAS for Third Consecutive Year LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10 -- Creating the ultimate driving and fine art experience, Mazda North American Operations has reunited with the Automotive Fine Arts Society to share both organizations' passion for automotive art and design by sponsoring the annual AFAS ex ... Continue reading
McGarry Named PPG Vice President, Chlor-Alkali and Derivatives
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 10, 2004--Michael H. McGarry, general manager of fine chemicals, has been appointed by PPG Industries as vice president, chlor-alkali and derivatives, effective March 1. McGarry replaces David B. Church who is retiring the same day after more than 38 years with the company. "Through his leadership and ... Continue reading
Mirenco Announces New Innovative Leasing Program
RADCLIFFE, Iowa--Feb. 10, 2004--Mirenco, Inc., (OTCBB:MREO) announced a new leasing program through Direct Capital Corporation, a leading U.S. provider of equipment financing headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. "Many of our new clients have requested alternative financing arrangements for the purchase of our Dr ... Continue reading
Nextel Launches First Official NASCAR Wireless Handsets in the Sport's History
-- Nextel Communications Inc. announced the availability of a NASCAR NEXTEL Cup(TM) Series Phone and 10 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup(TM) Series Driver Phones, which are modeled after 10 specific drivers. The 11 new handsets are the first NASCAR-branded wireless phones in the sport's history. Collectively, the handsets share the M ... Continue reading
Payless Car Rental Opens Atlanta Corporate Store
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Feb. 10, 2004--Avalon Global Group, Inc., the parent company of Payless Car Rental System, Inc., announced today the opening of a Payless Car Rental corporate store in Atlanta, Georgia. Located near the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the store will primarily serve airport customers with ... Continue reading
Rexnord Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 10, 2004--Rexnord Corporation, a leading manufacturer of highly engineered mechanical power transmission components, today reported its summary results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2004. Net sales for the third quarter ended December 31, 2003 were $171.6 million, down slightly (0.8%) from sa ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Presents Sika Innovations 2004 at Auto Show Preview
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 10 -- "Sika Innovations 2004" was presented to key automotive decision makers at an invitation-only breakfast hosted by Sika Automotive during the North American International Auto Show Industry Preview Days. The presentation, given by Kevin Casey, Sika's Vice President of Marketing, highli ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation Files for Registration of Its Class A Common Stock
CHICAGO--Feb. 10, 2004--Standard Parking Corporation announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer an undetermined number of shares of its Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share, all of which shares will be sold by the Company. William Blair & ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2003 Earnings Teleconference Date
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10 -- TriMas Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 3:00 p.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. TriMas Corporation President and CEO Grant H. Beard and Chief Financial Offic ... Continue reading
PARIS, February 10 -- Increase in margins in a difficult environment Increase in order intake Following a meeting of the Board of Directors, Valeo announced its audited results for 2003. In millions of First nine 4th 2003 2002 Change euros months Quarter 2003(1) 2003(1) Sales 6,932 2,302 9,234 9,803 - 6% Gross Margin 1 ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: Energy Conversion Devices Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Operating Results When: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 @ 11 a.m. Eastern Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/ECDOVONICS/021804 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply lo ... Continue reading
ALMS Winning Petersen/White Lightning Runs for ALMS Title with All-American Line-Up
ALMS Winning Petersen / White Lightning Runs for ALMS Title with All-American Line-Up LAS VEGAS, February 10, 2004 - Petersen Motorsports/ White Lightning Racing formally announced its 2004 plans for participation in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) today. For only the second time in the team's storied ALMS career, t ... Continue reading
Jamie McMurray Daytona 500 Race Advance
Media Contact: Jason Wise Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 704-500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Texaco/Havoline Dodge Daytona 500 Race Advance February 15, 2004, NBC Television, 12 noon ET MEDIA NOTE: To view the 2004 Texaco/Havoline Racing Media Guide, please visit http://www.havoline.com/racin ... Continue reading
ValuSoft Blows the Doors off the Competition with the Release of NHRA Drag Racing: Top Fuel Thunder
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 10, 2004-- Latest Release in ValuSoft's Highly Successful NHRA Line; Exclusive Licensing Deal Brings the Unmatched Speed and Thrills of NHRA Drag Racing to the PC ValuSoft, a division of THQ Inc. , and leading global publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and productivity software, tod ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Presents the 19th Annual Daytona Beach Motorsports Expo Feb. 11-13
Consumer and Trade Event Includes New and Highly Customized Vehicles From Chevrolet, Manufacturers' Displays, the Motorsports Garage, Engine Building Contest, PlayStation 2 Touring Attraction, Barstool Racing and NASCAR Driver Signings WHO: * Busch series driver Jason White * Nextel Cup drivers Derrike Cope and Ward Bu ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 10 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 8 cents per share, payable March 25, 2004 to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2004. Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson ... Continue reading
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