Exco Technologies Limited - Fourth Quarter ended September 30, 2004 Quarterly Dividend Declared
TORONTO, Nov. 18 -- Exco Technologies Limited (TSX- XTC) today announced results for its fourth quarter ended September 30, 2004. In addition, the Company announced that a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0125 per share will be paid December 31, 2004 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2004. ------------------------ ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Conference Call Details
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2004 financial results and related matters on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EST. To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 * International calls 1-706-6 ... Continue reading
News Release: Firestone Tire and Service Centers Help Keep America Beautiful
BFS RETAIL & COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, LLC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTERS HELP KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL Company-owned retail stores contribute to unprecedented success in Keep America Beautiful(r)'s Great American Cleanup(tm) BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (Nov. 18, 2004) - A ... Continue reading
A Letter From The President / CEO of Club Med Americas
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PASADENA, Calif.--Nov. 18, 2004-- Tamminen's Keynote Address to Be Delivered Day After He is Sworn in as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Cabinet Secretary CalEPA Secretary Terry Tamminen will deliver the keynote address, outlining Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's vision for California's transportation energy path for the next ... Continue reading
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--Nov. 18, 2004--A leading global transportation and logistics provider, The Pasha Group, today announced that it has been awarded a multi-year contract to handle the Chrysler Group's new car requirements for the Hawaiian Islands, beginning in March 2005. Pasha will transport Chrysler Group vehicles ... Continue reading
CSK Auto Corp. to Report Third Quarter Financial Results
PHOENIX--Nov. 18, 2004--On Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, CSK Auto Corp. will report its third fiscal quarter financial results immediately after market close, and invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the company's conference call that will follow at 5 p.m. (ET). Investors may listen to a simultaneous webcast of the ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, Nov. 18 -- Hickok Incorporated (BULLETIN BOARD: HICKA.OB) , today announced that as of the close of business on November 15, 2004, a total of approximately 4,954 Class A common shares had been tendered to the Company pursuant to the Company's tender offer for the purchase of all Class A common shares held by ... Continue reading
Improved Consumer Knowledge and Collaborative Approaches Can Drive Automotive Industry Growth
DETROIT & PARIS--Nov. 18, 2004-- Consumers Hold the Key to Sales and Margin Gains as Auto Companies Face Challenging Times, According to New Global Survey From Capgemini Better consumer knowledge, integrated marketing, optimized lead management, stronger web strategies, and collaboration between dealers and manufacture ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Nov. 18, 2004-- North American Designed and Built Trucks Generate Demand, Orders Before Rollout Car-like ride. Agile maneuvering. Responsive. These are just a few of the descriptions that International Truck and Engine Corporation customers and dealers volunteer about the new CF Series trucks that be ... Continue reading
Navistar to Report Fourth Quarter Results on December 6
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Nov. 18, 2004--Navistar International Corporation , the nation's largest combined commercial truck, school bus and mid-range diesel engine producer, announced today that it will report fourth fiscal quarter results before the stock market opens on Monday, December 6, the same day it has scheduled a s ... Continue reading
Nelson Elected to Board at Worthington Industries
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 18, 2004--Worthington Industries, Inc. announced the election of Carl A. Nelson Jr. to its board of directors during the Company's board meeting today. Nelson was also appointed to the audit committee. For the past two and one-half years, Nelson has worked with companies on strategic issues, acquis ... Continue reading
Rick Case Bikes for Kids Gives Atlanta Kids Their Own Bikes
ATLANTA--Nov. 18, 2004--We all remember the childhood thrill of riding our own bike for the first time. Yet, for thousands of Atlanta area children, having their own bike is only a dream. Luckily, the Rick Case Bikes for Kids program has been making that dream of a owning a bike a reality for needy children for 23 year ... Continue reading
Safeco VP-Finance Neal Fuller to Speak at Friedman Billings Ramsey Annual Investor Conference
SEATTLE, Nov. 18 -- Neal Fuller, Safeco vice president-Finance, will address Friedman Billings Ramsey's 11th Annual Investor Conference in New York. When: Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 1:40 p.m., Eastern Time (10:40 a.m., Pacific Time). Where: The conference will be transmitted live on the Internet. To participate, lo ... Continue reading
Sports Resorts International, Inc. to Sell its Minnesota Motor Sports Facility
OWOSSO, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") today announced its intent to sell its multi-purpose motor sports facility located near Brainerd, Minnesota. The Company is selling the Brainerd facility in an effort to concentrate on its manufacturing operations located in Michigan. The faci ... Continue reading
Timken to Increase Seamless Tubing Prices
CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 18 -- The Timken Corporation today announced price increases on mill shipments of seamless tubular steel products effective with shipments on January 1, 2005 until further notice. Raw material surcharges will remain in effect. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991012/TKRLOGO ) * Hot Rolled ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Nov. 18 -- United Way Community Services announced today that it surpassed its $64.5 million goal by raising $64,516,717 for the 2004 Torch Drive, which includes funds raised for New Detroit Inc. The results were reported to more than 1,000 volunteers and investors at United Way's Victory Celebration, held at ... Continue reading
Visteon Receives 2004 J.D. Power and Associates Highest Quality AM/FM/Single CD Supplier Award
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 18 -- For the third time in the past four years, Visteon Corporation has received the J. D. Power and Associates highest quality AM/FM/Single CD Player supplier award. Visteon was the only recipient of the 2004 highest quality award from among 13 different in-vehicle receiver/playback sy ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Will Equip More than 750,000 SUVs with Electronic Stability
Electronic Stability Will Become Standard Equipment AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18 -- DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group announced today that it will make its Electronic Stability Program (ESP) standard on all of its SUVs in 2006 in the United States, including several models as early as 2005. "We at the Chrysler Group des ... Continue reading
AAA Western and Central New York Selects Coveo Enterprise Search for Employee Intranet
Cost-Effective Search Product Provides Secure Access to Sensitive Data PALO ALTO, Calif. and QUEBEC, Nov. 18 -- Coveo Solutions Inc., pioneer of integrated and secure search solutions for the desktop, Intranet and Web, today announced that AAA Western and Central New York (WCNY), a member of North America's largest mot ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Investor Presentation
FORT WORTH, Texas--Nov. 18, 2004--AmeriCredit Corp. will be presenting at the Friedman Billings Ramsey 11th Annual Investor Conference Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 8:50 a.m. Eastern time. Dan Berce, President, will be presenting on behalf of the Company. This event will be broadcast live for all interested parties via the Comp ... Continue reading
Coalition Announces Third Annual List of The Bay Area's Best Workplaces For Commuters
SAN FRANCISCO--Nov. 18, 2004-- 139 organizations and 3 districts, representing more than 240,000 Bay Area employees, join EPA's growing list of Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM) The Bay Area's Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM) Coalition today recognized 139 employers and 3 districts including more than 240,000 employee ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Nov. 18, 2004-- Transparent Data Collection Provides Visibility of Actual Production Processes Previously Not Possible, Reducing Inventory Buffers and Production Bottlenecks Factory Logic, the leading provider of lean manufacturing and material management applications, today announced RFID Material Flow ... Continue reading
Gentex Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
ZEELAND, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Gentex Corporation , the Zeeland, Michigan-based manufacturer of automatic-dimming automotive rearview mirrors and commercial fire protection products, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share that will be payable January 21, 2005, to shareholders of record of the c ... Continue reading
John Deere Selects Cycle Country as a Utility ATV Accessory Provider
MILFORD, Iowa--Nov. 18, 2004--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the outright leader in developing and manufacturing several custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce that John Deere has selected the company to provide accessories for its new line of Utility ATV's. Jo ... Continue reading
LAWRENCE, Mass.--Nov. 18, 2004-- Sonnax Industries Chooses Aras Solution for Comprehensive Easy-to-Use Functionality, Incremental Deployment, and Low Total Cost of Ownership Aras Corporation, a provider of practical Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for performance driven manufacturers, today announced that ... Continue reading
MBA Announces Private Brand Motor Club for Comprehensive Roadside Assistance Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Nov. 18, 2004--MBA Holdings (OTCBB: MBAH) has finalized an agreement with Motor Club of America Enterprises Inc. ("MCAE") to underwrite a private label brand motor club for MBA. Motor club memberships will be marketed by members of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA), an MBA subsidiary ... Continue reading
NowAuto, Inc. Raises Guidance For 2005
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 18 -- NowAuto, Inc. is raising guidance for 2005 and providing corporate updates. NowAuto expects to earn net income in excess of $3,000,000 or 30 cents per share in 2005. The Company is projecting revenue for fiscal 2005 of approximately $10,000,000. There are under 10 million NowAuto shares ou ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 18 -- Local 3-516 of the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Workers International Union ("PACE") filed an additional charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) of the U.S. government alleging six new violations of federal law by Imerys, a company headquartered in France and tr ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Nov. 18, 2004--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Aisin Seiki: Company profile 2004 edition to their offering. Aisin Seiki is one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing groups, employing 40,200 people. In the financial year ended 31st March 2002, Aisin Seiki posted consolidated ... Continue reading
Signature Leisure Announces Offices in Maitland Florida
MAITLAND, Fla.--Nov. 18, 2004--Signature Leisure, Inc. (OTCBB: SGLI) announced today that the Company recently moved into and began occupying offices located at 100 Candace Drive in Maitland, Florida. The Company's previous office location in Winter Park, Florida was damaged so severely by the Hurricanes that hit Centr ... Continue reading
Solutia Automotive Signs on as Inaugural Sponsor of Design Los Angeles
Leading Auto and Architectural Glass Interlayer Supplier Reaches Out to Important Design Community LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show and Solutia Automotive (Solutia) (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) today announced the addition of Solutia as inaugural sponsor of Design Los Angeles, the automobile designers confe ... Continue reading
Thales Appoints Christian Bubenheim General Manager of Magellan Consumer Business
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Nov. 18, 2004--Thales today announced it has appointed Christian Bubenheim general manager of its Magellan(R) consumer business. Bubenheim brings with him nearly 15 years of experience in consumer electronics, during which time he drove the successful launch of new product categories and of existin ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting
PHOENIX, Nov. 18 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a provider of technical education training, announced today that it will hold its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on February 16, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. local time at UTI's Avondale, Arizona campus located at 10695 West Pierce Street, Avondale, Arizona 85323. Shareho ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nov. 18, 2004--The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, payable on December 29, 2004, to shareholders of record December 15, 2004. This marks the 148th consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a publi ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Nov. 18, 2004--According to Motorcycle Industry Council estimates, year-to-date sales are up 4.4 percent through October 2004, marking the 12th consecutive year of growth for the United States motorcycle market. Thanks to motorcycling's continuing popularity, 24 percent more units have been sold in the ... Continue reading
Visteon Supports Flawless Launch for Nissan Frontier
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Visteon Corporation is focusing product development and manufacturing resources to deliver innovative interior, climate and powertrain components and systems to support the launch of the new 2005 Nissan Frontier, available in dealer showrooms in December 2004. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
Prepare Your Car and Yourself for Winter Driving
Cars.com Senior Editor Joe Wiesenfelder Gives Advice for Winter-Weather Travelers CHICAGO, Nov. 18 -- Before you hit the roads this winter, prepare your car and yourself for the extreme weather ahead. "Aside from the obvious items such as a snowbrush, windshield scraper and perhaps a small shovel, consider the followin ... Continue reading
Improvement in Price-Performance to Usher in Boom Time in GPS Navigation Systems Market
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nov. 18, 2004--Reduction in price-point of global positioning system (GPS) navigation products is expected to generate increased demand from its primary end users -- automakers and vehicle owners. The resultant revenue growth in this developing market can be further augmented through technological ad ... Continue reading
Technical Museum in Vienna : Sweeping the Bend: Motorcycles 1945-2005
VIENNA, Austria, November 18 -- An exhibition entitled "Sweeping the bend: Motorcycles 1945-2005" will be on display at the Technical Museum in Vienna, Austria from November 17, 2004-April 3, 2005. The show recounts the history of motorbikes, starting from their humble beginnings during the post-war period as an inexpe ... Continue reading
McMinnville, Oregon High School Wins $20,000 From G.I. Joe's.
19 Other Oregon High Schools Split $25,600 WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 18 -- Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Sports & Auto Stores, and Steve Patterson, President of the Portland Trail Blazers, today announced the winners of the 2nd annual Support Our Sports (SOS) contest. The contest is a way for schools to r ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Retailer G.I. Joe Aims for Growth with New $11.5-million Investment Partner
WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 17 -- Norm Daniels, President and CEO of G.I. Joe's Sports & Auto Stores, today announced the completion of a $11.5-million investment agreement with a private equity firm, Nogales Investors, of Los Angeles, CA. G.I. Joe's will use the bulk of the funding to open new stores, and to acquire new l ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 18 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) , is pleased to announce that the Company has released to the SEC, the first quarter '05 financials showing a quarterly profit and record revenues. For the quarter ended September 30, 2004, the Company reported revenues of $568,238 versus ... Continue reading
PASADENA, Calif.--Nov. 18, 2004-- Tamminen's Keynote Address to Be Delivered Day After He is Sworn in as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Cabinet Secretary CalEPA Secretary Terry Tamminen will deliver the keynote address, outlining Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's vision for California's transportation energy path for the next ... Continue reading
All-new Chrysler 300 Takes Top Spot in the 2005 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year Competition
Striking Design and Legendary HEMI(R) Key Attributes in Securing the Coveted Honor AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18 -- The 2005 Chrysler 300 has returned the great American car to the podium, winning the 2005 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year award. "We're excited about the all-new 2005 Chrysler 300 taking its rightful place as ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Releases First Official Photos of All-New Jetta to Arrive Early Next Year
North America's Top-Selling European Model Will Be Revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2005 - Market Launch Planned for March AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Volkswagen today released the first official photos of its all-new Jetta, which goes on sale this coming March in the U.S. and Canada. The Jetta mode ... Continue reading
NASCAR Busch Series News & Notes - Homestead
NASCAR Busch Series News & Notes - Homestead CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT. * Truex’s title one of many 2004 series highlights* Top 10 could feature as many as four first-time members* Wood to run for ST Motorsports in 2005 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2004) – Martin Tr ... Continue reading
Truck Review: 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 V6
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 V6 If the desire for ever-larger items is not genetically-encoded in the human makeup, perhaps it's a meme in the collective consciousness of American society. For whatever reason, from clothing sizes to meal portions to car and truck sizes, everyt ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: Buying Mexico Auto Insurance Is Now Just a Click Away
IRVING, Texas--Nov. 18, 2004--Two of the most frequently asked questions about driving trips to Mexico are "Do I need auto insurance?" and "Where do I buy it?" AAA Texas has made buying Mexico auto insurance easier with its new online service available at AAA Texas' Web site, www.aaa-texas.com. Generally, Mexico auto i ... Continue reading
MADD and Takata Launch Tie One On For Safety Holiday Red Ribbon Campaign to Save Lives
Partnership Enters Second Year Following a Decline in Alcohol-Related Highway Fatalities and an Increase in Seat Belt Usage in 2003 WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Takata, the world's largest manufacturer of seat belts, teamed up for the second straight year to launch the 2004 Tie One On ... Continue reading
Mazda Rolls Out Holiday Safety Campaign
- Official Automotive Sponsor of MADD Safety Campaign - IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is pulling out all the stops this holiday season, attaching red ribbons to vehicles nationwide to remind motorists to drive safe, sober and buckled-up. MNAO today announced that it is the official a ... Continue reading
National RV Set to Unveil Eagerly Awaited Products for Louisville Show
PERRIS, Calif., Nov. 18 -- National RV, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of National RV Holdings, Inc. , today announced its plans to unveil a number of new, highly anticipated Class A motorhomes at this year's upcoming 42nd Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky. On display at this year's event will be a ... Continue reading
Chrysler 300 Named 2005 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year
NEW YORK--Nov. 18, 2004--MOTOR TREND magazine, the world's number one automotive authority and part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, today announced the selection of the Chrysler 300 as the 2005 MOTOR TREND Car of the Year. Now in its 56th year, the title of MOTOR TREND Car of the Year is the most coveted and ... Continue reading
US Auto Industry Vehicle Selling Rate 2004 V 2003
Industry selling rate up versus year-ago: The cumulative selling rate for the industry during October was 17.4 million units (7.6 million cars and 9.8 million trucks). Performance increased significantly compared to last October’s selling rate of 16.5 million units (7.3 million cars and 9.2 million trucks). Indus ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Buys 11.75M Preferred Shares in Isuzu Motors to Strengthen Partnership in Thailand
TOKYO November 17, 2004; The AP reported that a major Japanese trading company is investing in Isuzu Motors Ltd., a truckmaker allied with General Motors Corp. of the United States, to strengthen a partnership in Thailand. Mitsubishi Corp. said Thursday that it was still undecided about whether or when the 11.75 millio ... Continue reading
7-Eleven Appoints Paul G. Rostron as Senior Vice President
DALLAS, Nov. 17 -- 7-Eleven, Inc. , the world's largest convenience retailer, announced today that Paul G. Rostron has joined the company as senior vice president in its Human Resources area, effective November 15. Rostron reports to 7-Eleven's president and chief executive officer, Jim Keyes, and will oversee all aspe ... Continue reading
AAA Initiates Free Child Passenger Safety Speakers Bureau
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Nov. 17 -- To help educate parents and caregivers in child passenger safety, AAA Minnesota/Iowa today began a speakers bureau program of child passenger safety experts to speak at parent, church or community meetings across both states. "We are committed to doing all we can to ensure the safety of ou ... Continue reading
Hertz Introduces NeverLost(R) GPS in Calgary
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 17 -- The Hertz Corporation has introduced NeverLost(R), the industry-leading GPS navigation system in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Currently available at 400 North American rental locations, NeverLost can also be rented in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, Canada. NeverLost provides customers with a ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Corporate Officer and Board of Directors Changes
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 17 -- Directors of Johnson Controls announced the election of Stephen A. Roell to the company's Board of Directors effective today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Mr. Roell, 55, has served as executive vice president since September 2004 and Chief Financial Officer since 1 ... Continue reading
Gentex Supplying Auto-Dimming Mirrors for Toyota Mark X
ZEELAND, Mich., Nov. 17 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has begun shipping interior automatic-dimming mirrors for the 2005 Mark X, Toyota's mid-size luxury sedan. The vehicle is the successor to the Mark II, one of the most popular and best ... Continue reading
AAA Minnesota/Iowa Initiates Free Child Passenger Safety Speakers Bureau
BURNSVILLE, Minn., Nov. 17 -- To help educate parents and caregivers in child passenger safety, AAA Minnesota/Iowa today began a speakers bureau program of child passenger safety experts to speak at parent, church or community meetings across both states. "We are committed to doing all we can to ensure the safety of ou ... Continue reading
Jaguar Ties at Number 1 in 2004 J.D. Power and Associates SSI Study
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 17 -- Jaguar advanced seven positions in the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates SSI (Sales Satisfaction Index) Study to place at number 1 in the industry ranking. The SSI Study is based on responses from nearly 40,000 buyers and lessees of new vehicles, and measures the quality of the customer's new ve ... Continue reading
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