Samenvatting: TI Automotive sleept grote Europese contracten binnen
TI Automotive, 's werelds leidende leverancier van automotive vloeistofopslag en -aanvoersystemen, heeft nieuwe leveringscontracten binnengesleept ter waarde van meer dan 100 miljoen dollar. De contracten zijn afkomstig van drie fabrikanten in Europa, te weten: PSA Peugeot Citroen, Toyota and Volkswagen. TI Automotive ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Introduces the 'Super Baffle'
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 15 -- Sika Automotive introduces a new design for SikaBaffle(R) 240 -- the "Super Baffle." Using Sika's patented design, engineers have taken a novel approach in creating a baffle that can be virtually any size to replace multiple baffles in one location, which can reduce manpower while ma ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- The Brandon Blackhawks FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Team has been invited for the first time to the competition's finals at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga., April 15-17. The FIRST program is a multinational competition that teams engineerin ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. to Release 2004 First-Quarter Results on April 22, 2004
COSTA MESA, Calif.--April 15, 2004--Ceradyne, Inc. will release financial results for the first-quarter ended March 31, 2004, on the morning of Thursday, April 22. The Company will also hold a teleconference to review the results and the Company's financial and strategic outlook. Any investor or interested individual c ... Continue reading
Delphi Commercial Vehicle Bookings Grow in Q1
Delphi sees growth from expanded CV portfolio in Asia and Europe TROY, Mich., April 15 -- Delphi Corp. booked nearly $1 billion in new commercial vehicle business during first quarter 2004, company officials announced today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO ) Revenue from the new business ... Continue reading
DUBUQUE, Iowa--April 15, 2004--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. announced that its operating results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2004 will be released on Tuesday, April 20, 2004, after the market close. Senior management will host a conference call to review third quarter and fiscal year-to-dat ... Continue reading
Gov. Sonny Perdue Kicks Off Second Annual Dodge Tour de Georgia at State Capitol
WHEN: Thursday, April 15, 2004 2:00 p.m. WHO: Gov. Sonny Perdue, Dodge Tour de Georgia and Georgia Cancer Coalition representatives will be on hand to proclaim April 18 - 25, 2004, Dodge Tour de Georgia Week. Gov. Perdue will sign the proclamation and be presented with an official Tour jersey and bicycle. Event include ... Continue reading
Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the First Quarter of 2004
CORALVILLE, Iowa--April 15, 2004--Heartland Express, Inc. announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. Gross revenues for the quarter increased 12.6% to $106.8 million from $94.8 million in the first quarter of 2003. Net income increased 18.7% to $13.1 million from $11.0 million in the ... Continue reading
Hotels.com Takes the Sting Out of Rising Gasoline Prices With Gasoline Rebate
New Hotels.com Road Trips Provides Local Drive Alternatives Good on One Tank of Gas DALLAS, April 15 -- Hotels.com, www.hotels.com, the largest specialized discount lodging online travel site worldwide, announced today it is offering its customers a gasoline rebate to help take the sting out of rising gasoline prices. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Second-Quarter EPS up 17% to $.82; Earnings Guidance Confirmed for Record Year
MILWAUKEE, April 15 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. , the leading supplier of automotive systems and facility management and control, today reported strong growth for its second quarter of fiscal 2004 with diluted earnings per share increasing 17% to $.82 from $.70 for the prior year. Boosted by double-digit sales increases ... Continue reading
Lear Announces First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 15 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's first-quarter 2004 financial results and related matters on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20021202/LEARLOGO ) To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls ... Continue reading
MANN+HUMMEL Receives GM Supplier Award
PORTAGE, Mich., April 15 -- MANN+HUMMEL has been named as a General Motors Supplier of the Year for the twelfth straight year for its overall business performance in providing GM with parts and services. The award was presented to MANN+HUMMEL GmbH CEO Dr. Dieter Seipler during recent ceremonies at the Hilton Prague Hot ... Continue reading
NHRA Kerker Motorcycle Series Announcement
KERKER KING OF THE COAST HEADS BACK TO VEGAS The 2004 NHRA Kerker King of the Coast competition will be run Nov. 6 during the Pacific division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. The all-star invitational features the top four riders from each NHRA division that hosts the N ... Continue reading
Noble International, Ltd. to Host First Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call
WARREN, Mich., April 15 -- Noble International, Ltd., ("Noble" or the "Company") plans to release operating results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2004 before the opening of the stock market April 21, 2004. The Company invites you to listen to its conference call to discuss the quarter and year-to-date results ... Continue reading
ORIS Opens $10 Million Alabama Manufacturing Complex
BESSEMER, Ala.--April 15, 2004--ORIS Automotive, a supplier of automotive exterior components and accessories, officially opened a new $10 million North American headquarters and manufacturing complex here today. Grand opening ceremonies featured remarks by Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Hans-Heinrich Weingarten, execu ... Continue reading
Pfingsten Partners Closes Third Equity Investment Fund with Capital Commitments of $284 Million
DEERFIELD, Ill.--April 15, 2004-- Firm Exceeds Fundraising Target; Continues to Focus on Acquisitions of Middle Market Companies Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C. announces the closing of its third equity investment fund ("Fund III") with capital commitments of $284 million, exceeding its original target of $250 million. With ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--April 15, 2004--Polaris Industries Inc. (PSE:PII) today reported record net income of $0.32 per diluted share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, a 14 percent increase over the prior year first quarter net income of $0.28 per diluted share. Higher sales volume than last year's first quarter balance ... Continue reading
PPG Directors Raise Dividend, Announce Resumption of Repurchase Program
PITTSBURGH--April 15, 2004--The board of directors of PPG Industries today raised the quarterly dividend on the company's common stock to 45 cents from 44 cents a share, payable June 11 to shareholders of record May 10. "This illustrates our confidence in PPG's potential for growth and its ability to generate strong ca ... Continue reading
PPG Positioned to Grow, Chairman Says
PITTSBURGH--April 15, 2004--PPG Industries is in position to grow because the company took quick action during the recession to enable the global manufacturer of coatings, glass, fiber glass and chemicals to generate growth as the economy rebounds, said Raymond W. LeBoeuf, chairman and chief executive officer, at the c ... Continue reading
PPG Reports Strong Volume, EPS Growth in First Quarter
PITTSBURGH--April 15, 2004--PPG Industries reported today first quarter net income of $115 million, or 67 cents a share, which includes aftertax charges of $4 million, or 2 cents a share, reflecting the previously announced decision to begin expensing stock options in 2004, and $3 million, or 2 cents a share, to reflec ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Wireless Enterprise Ecosystem to Generate $115 Billion by 2009
BOSTON & LONDON--April 15, 2004-- Wireless will capture up to 8 Percent of total IT expenditures The latest report from Strategy Analytics, "Wireless Enterprise Ecosystem Outlook (2004-2009)," projects a tripling of wireless-related IT ecosystem revenues over the next five years in North America, Western Europe and Asi ... Continue reading
SEATTLE--April 15, 2004--The Innovative Trade Network (ITN), a BV Solutions Group (BVSG)-led team of specialists from 10 companies, today announced the arrival of the first three Operation Safe Commerce (OSC) intermodal shipping containers at warehouse facilities in Seattle. "The first three shipping containers left Ge ... Continue reading
ThyssenKrupp Budd Company Announces Dietrich Zaps as President and Chief Executive Officer
TROY, Mich., April 15 -- ThyssenKrupp Budd Company, a leading supplier to the automotive industry, has announced the appointment of Dietrich Zaps as President and Chief Executive Officer. Zaps most recently served as President of the Management Board of ThyssenKrupp Presta, an automotive powertrain components company i ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Wins Major European Contracts
WARREN, Mich.--April 15, 2004--TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of automotive fluid storage and delivery systems, has been awarded new supply contracts worth more than $100 million from three auto manufacturers in Europe - PSA Peugeot Citroen, Toyota and Volkswagen. TI Automotive will provide brake line and ... Continue reading
Timken StatusCheck(TM) Condition Monitoring System Tracks Key Equipment Performance Data
CANTON, Ohio, April 15 -- Timken is helping industrial customers identify potential machine malfunctions before catastrophic failures occur with StatusCheck(TM), a wireless condition monitoring system that transmits vibration and temperature data. Each StatusCheck system includes up to 100 wireless transmitters, a data ... Continue reading
Apogee Enterprises Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--April 15, 2004--The Board of Directors of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. announced it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable May 19, 2004 to shareholders of record May 5, 2004. The company has approximately 27.4 million shares outstanding. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (www.apog.co ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 1st Quarter 2004 Results and Discussion
FORT SMITH, Ark., April 15 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced the results of the first quarter of 2004. 1st Quarter (in thousands except 2004 2003 per share data) 13 weeks ended % A ... Continue reading
FARO Reports 56.7% Increase In Sales In First Quarter
LAKE MARY, Fla., April 15 -- FARO Technologies, Inc. today reported sales of approximately $21.0 million for the fiscal first quarter ended April 3, 2004, a 56.7% increase from $13.4 million in the first quarter of 2003, and $1.0 million, or 5.0% above the high end of the Company's $19-$20 million forecast for the quar ... Continue reading
LISLE, Ill.--April 15, 2004--Molex Incorporated , a global electronic components company, today reported results for its third fiscal quarter and first nine months ended March 31, 2004. Third Quarter and Nine Month Results Revenue was $569.2 million, an increase of $126.0 million, or 28.4 percent, over the prior year q ... Continue reading
Southwall Announces Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Results
PALO ALTO, Calif.--April 15, 2004--Southwall Technologies Inc. released its financial results for the fourth quarter and Fiscal 2003 following the close of market on April 15th. Selected Fourth Quarter 2003 Financial Highlights -- Revenue of $10.9 million; Loss of $1.29 per share -- Needham led financing completed -- M ... Continue reading
Two Named to Executive Positions at DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., April 15 -- DENSO Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. has appointed two individuals to executive positions. Karen Cooper-Boyer and Joe Stich have been promoted to General Manager in their areas of supervision. Karen Cooper-Boyer As General Manager of Human Resources, Corporate Services and Human Resource ... Continue reading
Autobytel Acquires Stoneage Corporation
IRVINE, Calif.--April 15, 2004-- Acquisition Expected to Be Highly Accretive in 2005; Further Extends Autobytel Market Share Leading Internet automotive marketing services company Autobytel Inc. today announced that it has acquired Stoneage Corporation, one of the nation's top Internet automotive buying services and ow ... Continue reading
Kia Amanti Named 'The Most Significant New Entry Into The Luxury Segment'
Car.com Presents The Premium Sedan With One of Four 'Impact' Awards at NY Auto Show IRVINE, Calif., April 15 -- The 2004 Kia Amanti made an "Impact" recently at the New York International Auto Show when Car.com named it "The Most Significant New Entry Into The Luxury Segment," receiving one of the web site's four "Impa ... Continue reading
For Peugeot, identification of its different car models by means of numbers featuring a central 0 is an integral part of its genetic make-up. However, in response to market fragmentation and the consequent need for a wider range of products, each with strong distinguishing features, Peugeot has decided to expand its na ... Continue reading
2004 New Car Review: Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS<br> 2004 Toyota Camry Solara SLE V6<p> ``Something for everyone.'' Is this the secret of Toyota's success? Considering the Japanese giant's comprehensive vehicle lineup, if that is not the complete secret, it is a major component. Even in a niche-market class like sports coupes, To ... Continue reading
Ford Switches Sides - Motley Fool Oppinion
By Rich Smith<br> April 15, 2004<p> <a href="http://www.motleyfool.com">CLICK4 More From Motley Fool</a><p> A funny thing is happening in Dearborn, Mich. Ford Motor, erstwhile maker of steel barns-on-wheels such as the Lincoln Navigator and the Expedition, is turning green. Last week, Ford CEO and namesake Bill Ford Jr ... Continue reading
SUV's From GM and Mazda Recalled
WASHINGTON April 15, 2004; The AP reported that Mazda is recalling 106,000 Tribute sport utility vehicles because they can stall without warning, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday. Separately, General Motors announced a recall because of seat belt defects that could affect up to 1.8 milli ... Continue reading
Silver is Canada's Favorite Vehicle Colour
WINDSOR, ON, April 15, 2004; For the second year in a row, silver is the most popular vehicle paint colour selected by Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) vehicle owners, followed by various other neutral hues, such as graphite and almond. The strength of neutral colours is currently the trend throughout the industry. "In Cana ... Continue reading
Volvo With the National Museum of Women in the Arts Present First-Ever Car Designed by Women
Volvo's 'Your Concept Car' Helps Museum Launch Its 'Nordic Cool: Hot Women Designers' Exhibit WASHINGTON, April 15 -- WHAT: Volvo will unveil to Washington, D.C. audiences "Your Concept Car" (YCC): the first car in the more than 100 years of auto manufacturing designed and developed almost exclusively by women, with th ... Continue reading
Continental Debuts Next Generation ABS on All-New 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee in New York
- First Jeep Brand Sport Utility Vehicle with Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - NEW YORK, April 15 -- Continental's next generation anti-lock brake system, the MK25e, is making its worldwide debut on the all-new 2005 Jeep(R) Grand Cherokee. The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee was introduced at the New York International Au ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Wins Major European Contracts
WARREN, Mich., April 15 -- TI Automotive, the world's leading supplier of automotive fluid storage and delivery systems, has been awarded new supply contracts worth more than $100 million from three auto manufacturers in Europe -- PSA Peugeot Citroen, Toyota and Volkswagen. TI Automotive will provide brake line and und ... Continue reading
KleenAir Announces Major Increase in Sales
IRVINE, Calif.--April 15, 2004--KleenAir Systems Inc. (OTCBB:KAIR) in its recently released 10K annual report, indicated an increase in sales from $51,235 in 2002 to $734,993 in 2003, a fifteen-fold increase. In the face of continued delays by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resource Board ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Earnings to Exceed Expectations
FINDLAY, Ohio, April 15 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that the Company's earnings per share for the first quarter of 2004 will be in the range of 30 to 34 cents (which includes the impact of approximately $4 million in restructuring costs), significantly higher than our previous estimate of 24 to 28 c ... Continue reading
Diamond Powersports Sales Up 52% for Year End 2003
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 15 -- Diamond Powersports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DPWS) is pleased to announce that the company released its year-end financial for period ending December 31, 2003. In their report, Diamond Powersports showed a 52% increase in sales for year- end 2003 as compared to the prior year. Sales for ... Continue reading
UTI Announces Training Alliance With Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A.
Toyota Professional Automotive Technician Program (TPAT) Will Be Offered to UTI Students PHOENIX, April 15 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , one of the nation's leading providers of technical education training, today announced that it has entered into a training alliance with Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., to ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports First Quarter Results
ATLANTA--April 15, 2004--Genuine Parts Company reported sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced today that sales totaling $2.2 billion were up 9% compared to the first quarter of 2003. Net income for the quarter was $100.2 million, an in ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Launches Next Generation Electric Parking Brake on Audi A6
LIVONIA, Mich., April 15 -- TRW Automotive has launched its next generation Electric Parking Brake (EPB) system on the new Audi A6. The system, an important step in the evolution towards fully electrical braking systems, handles emergency stop and conventional parking brake applications. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/c ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Website in Spanish
North American Spanish Language Website: www.densocorp-na.com/espanol DETROIT, April 15 -- DENSO, a leading global supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components, announced a new Spanish language option now available for visitors to its North American website -- www.densocorp-na.com . The new option ... Continue reading
Annual Student Auto Skills Contest to Start in Florida, Ends at Ford Headquarters
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 15, 2004--The hands-on portion of the nation's largest competition for high school auto technicians begins with the first statewide competition on Friday, April 16, in Daytona Beach, Fla., and ends with a National Finals event June 29 at Ford Motor Company's World Headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. Mo ... Continue reading
JapanCorp: <http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> DENSO Earns 2004 Climate Protection Award from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Third EPA Award for DENSO Tokyo, Japan, Apr. 15, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last night (U.S. time) awarded a 2004 Climate Protection Award to ... Continue reading
GM "Road To Hydrogen" Tech Tour Spotlights Hybrids, Fuel Cells
MIT And Harvard Students Join Discussion On The Future Of Transportation Cambridge, Mass. - Beginning today, a two-day Tech Tour stop will feature a broad range of current and future General Motors cars and trucks that dramatically reduce emissions and improve efficiency. MIT and Harvard students will get exposure to t ... Continue reading
XM Satellite Radio Driver Bryan Herta 12th in Practice at Motegi
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Klein Tools/Jim Beam Driver Dan Wheldon 18th in Motegi Practice
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TEAM 7-ELEVEN'S KANAAN TURNS FASTEST LAP THURSDAY AT MOTEGI
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LOS ANGELES--April 15, 2004--The Automobile Club of Southern California's "Great Battery Roundup(R)" is about to get under way, and the Club is urging Southern California motorists to scour garages, carports and yards for used car, truck, motorcycle and boat batteries, and donate them at designated recycling sites. For ... Continue reading
FRANCHITTI SECOND QUICK IN ALPINE CAR ON OPENING DAY AT MOTEGI
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Chrysler Looks to Second Quarter For Sales Lift
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 14, 2004; Reuters reported that DaimlerChrysler's struggling Chrysler division should soon see an increase in sales from its lineup of all-new or redesigned cars and trucks, a senior company official said on Wednesday. "I think in the second quarter we should start to see some lift there," sa ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Names New Vice President
John Krafcik Named Vice President, Strategic Planning and Product Planning FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 14 -- Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Robert F. Cosmai announced today the appointment of John Krafcik as Vice President, Strategic Planning and Product Planning. In this position Krafcik will be responsibl ... Continue reading
WOODBURY, N.Y.--April 14, 2004--Research Frontiers Incorporated has granted DuPont a non-exclusive license to manufacture and sell SPD-Smart(TM) architectural and automotive window products worldwide (except Korea). The license provides for a 10% royalty to Research Frontiers on sales of licensed products. In addition, ... Continue reading
John Baucom Back for 2004 Season
Contact: Susan D. Clark (704) 287 3266 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOHN BAUCOM BACK FOR 2004 SEASON LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 14, 2004) John Baucom will return to the Motorock Trans-Am Series with a two-car team and a thirst to win. Baucom, driver of the No. 86 MAP Quality Engineering/Software Toolbox/Bully Dog Technol ... Continue reading
GM Racing Q&A: New 3.0L Chevy Indy V-8
Contact: Rick Voegelin GM Racing Communications (831) 761-2201 http://media.gm.com/gmracing Bowtie Bullet Points: Chevrolet Notes for the Indy Japan 300 Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Japan Round 3 of 16, Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Saturday, April 17, 12:30 p.m. (Japan time) TV: ESPN2 (live), April 16, 11:30 p.m. EST ... Continue reading
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