8 Workshops Set for Midwest Regional Training on Lean Manufacturing
BROOKLINE, Mass., Aug. 4 -- A new workshop on lean logistics is among eight workshops being presented Sept. 13-15 in Kansas City, MO by the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) as part of its Midwest regional training on lean production. Workshops run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westin Crown Center, One Pershing ... Continue reading
95North Recording Corporation Tears Up a New Road in Music History
SWANZEY, N.H., Aug. 4 -- 95North Recording Corporation tears up a new road in music history. Their latest CD, "Fins, Chrome, and the Open Road - A Tribute to the Cadillac" races into history with a unique license. For the first time in the automobile giant's 100+ years, General Motors Corporation has endorsed a music p ... Continue reading
BOCA RATON, Fla.--Aug. 4, 2005--Multi-Media Productions (USA), Inc. announces the appearance of Axial Vector Engine on World Business Review hosted by General Alexander Haig. For years, internal combustion engines have been used as the source of power for a variety of products including automobiles, industrial power pr ... Continue reading
Collins Industries, Inc. Announces Filing of Form 10-K and Declaration of Quarterly Dividend
HUTCHINSON, Kan., Aug. 4 -- Collins Industries, Inc. , today announced it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2004. This filing reflects the results of an audit committee investigation of practices and procedures used to record self-insured workers' ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Announces 2-For-1 Stock Split
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 4 -- The Board of Directors of Drew Industries Incorporated today approved a two-for- one split of Drew's common stock to be effected in the form of a stock dividend. The Company will issue one new share of Drew common stock on September 7, 2005 for each share held by stockholders of record as ... Continue reading
GKN plc 2005 Interim Results Announcement
LONDON, August 4 -- As reported As reported excluding under IFRS items in note (1) below First First First First Half Half Change Half Half Change 2005 2004 2005 2004 GBPm GBPm % GBPm GBPm % Continuing operations Sales 1,859 1,777 5 1,859 1,777 5 Trading profit (1) 115 117 (2) 115 117 (2) Operating profit 72 58 24 115 ... Continue reading
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. Second Quarter 2005 Earnings Results
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 4 -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (AMEX:HAF.EC) today reported operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005. During the second quarter of fiscal 2005, total revenues of the Company were $17.8 million, representing a 13.6% increase over the $15.7 million in total revenues for ... Continue reading
Hampden Group, Inc. Retains OTCGrowth.com to Maximize Investor Awareness
CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 4 -- Hampden Group, Inc. announced today that it has retained OTCGrowth.com, of University Place, Washington, to provide Investor Relations Services and increase investor awareness of the company. Michael Raburn, CEO of Hampden Group, Inc., commented, "Our Company has undergone many significant ch ... Continue reading
Martinrea International Inc. To Announce 2nd Quarter Results On August 9th
TORONTO--Aug. 4, 2005--Martinrea International Inc. (TSX:MRE) today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 on Monday August 8, 2005, after close of business. A conference call to discuss those results will be held on Tuesday August 9, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. (Toronto ti ... Continue reading
PPG to Install Membrane Technology, Eliminate Use of Mercury at Lake Charles, La.
PITTSBURGH--Aug. 4, 2005--PPG Industries will install membrane cell technology for the manufacture of chlor-alkali products at its chemicals plant in Lake Charles, La., replacing the facility's mercury cells by mid-2007, company officials announced this afternoon. "Today's announcement represents a significant investme ... Continue reading
TBC Corporation Announces New Board Member
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 4 -- TBC Corporation , one of the nation's leading marketers of automotive replacement tires, announces that, on July 29, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Ms. Alice Peterson to serve as a director of the Company. Ms. Peterson is the Founder and President of Listen Up Gr ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2005 Earnings Teleconference Date
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4 -- TriMas Corporation will hold a conference call with investors on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its second quarter results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions. TriMas Corporation President and CEO Grant H. Beard and Chief Financial Office ... Continue reading
USAC WELD RACING SILVER CROWN SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 4, 2005 Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis Raceway Park “J.D. Byrider 100” QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Jason Leffler, 41, Panther-21.115; 2. Jay Drake, 22, Stewart-21.235; 3. Kasey Kahne, 19, Kahne-21.273; 4. Bobby East, 6, Klatt-21.341; 5. ... Continue reading
Altair's 'Concept to Reality' Magazine Recognized For Publication Excellence
Summer 2005 issue of three-time APEX award winning publication now available. TROY, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a global leader in innovative product development, advanced engineering software and grid computing technology, today announced that the Summer 2005 issue of its biannual "Concept to Reality" ( ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Aug. 4, 2005--Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will award scholarships totaling $100,000 to ten (10) Los Angeles-area high school seniors during a celebration on Thursday, August 4 at Nissan's headquarters in Gardena. "The Nissan-UNCF `SHIFT_' knowledge Scholars ... Continue reading
Hollywood Celebrities, GP Drivers Play for Charity in Denver
Grand Prix of Denver Announces Ticket and Silent Auction Information DENVER, Aug. 4 -- The CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver presented by PacifiCare will host its first-ever Celebrity Bowling, Billiards and Texas Hold 'Em Charity event at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 10 at the Lucky Strike Lanes. As part of this a ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Pricing on All-New 2006 Rio Sedan and Rio5 Five-Door
Redesigned Rio Offers More Room and Safety Features at a Tremendous Value IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced pricing for its all-new 2006 Rio four-door sedan and Rio5 five-door. Arriving at dealerships nationwide in mid-August, the Rio sedan will have a starting manufacturer's suggested ... Continue reading
Detroit Diesel Announces Management Appointments
Company names new chief quality and chief compliance officers DETROIT, Aug. 4 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) today announced the appointments of John Galbraith to the position of chief quality officer and Glenn Lysinger to the newly created position of chief compliance officer. Both will report to Carsten Reinhard ... Continue reading
Cobasys and Motorola Announce Hybrid Electric Vehicle Component Agreement
ORION, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Cobasys and Motorola, Inc. today announced an agreement to cooperate in the development and manufacture of battery control system components for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) battery systems. The hybrid battery pack controller, which integrates Motorola designed hardware with Cobasys patent pend ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Auto Industry Spent Record $5.3 Billion in July
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reported today that the average manufacturer automotive incentive in the United States was $2,981 per vehicle sold in July 2005, up $96, or 3.3%, from July 2004, and up $136 or 4.8% from June 2005. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
Alvarado to Head U. S. Steel Automotive
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 4 -- United States Steel Corporation has advanced Peter J. Alvarado to the position of general manager-automotive and vice president U. S. Steel International with responsibility for the company's technologically advanced Automotive Center in Troy, Mich. In his new assignment, Alvarado will oversee the ... Continue reading
2005 Nissan Altima SE-R Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD With Carey Russ 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R ``SE-R'' means performance at Nissan. It started with the Sentra SE-R, built from 1991 through 1994, a car which gained a cult-like following, and a reputation that only grew when it was discontinued. As part of its renaissance, Nissan brought the Sentra SE- ... Continue reading
Times Square Billboard Features Bridgestone Firestone
Billboard reinforces brand longevity, enduring quality, and strength. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 4, 2005) – For the third year in a row, Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC is showcasing its premier brands through a prominent dual-sided billboard in Times Square, a widely celebrated and visible advertising ... Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 4 -- AutoZone, Inc. will unveil the new AutoZone No. 22 car that will be driven in the NASCAR Busch Series by Kenny Wallace. The new AutoZone No. 22 car will be presented at the company's Store Support Center in Memphis at 3:45 PM (CDT) Thursday, August 4. ... Continue reading
The All-New 2006 Audi A6 Avant Now on Sale: Where Modern Luxury Meets Utility
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4 -- The new 2006 Audi A6 Avant is on sale in showrooms across America. Last Fall, Audi set new standards in innovation and design with its redesigned Audi A6. Now the A6 Avant adds another dimension to the A6 model line: utility. Not only does the Avant model increase the A6's cargo volume to ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Supplies Leading Edge Safety Technologies for the All-New 2006 Dodge Charger
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 4 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , through various subsidiaries, is supplying the new Dodge Charger models with advanced active and passive safety systems including braking, steering and smart airbag systems. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) Passive safety systems bei ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.--Aug. 4, 2005--Arctic Cat Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 7 cents per share of common and class B common stock. The dividend is payable on or about September 1, 2005, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Augu ... Continue reading
NHRA NEWS -- NHRA Releases '06 POWERade Series Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Communications Dept., (626) 914-4761 NHRA RETURNS TO VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK World's Largest Motorsports Sanctioning Body Announces 2006 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Schedule GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2005) - NHRA released its 23-race, 2006 POWERade Drag Racing Series schedule ... Continue reading
Nissan Europe Reports July 2005 Sales
TRAPPES, France, August 4 -- Nissan Europe reported total sales of 49,381 vehicles(1) in July 2005, an increase of 10.2% over the same month last year. In the seven month period from January to July 2005, Nissan Europe sold 336,791 units, 2% up from last year. - Highlights by Country - Nissan in France sold 4,490 units ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Auto Shows Digest - The Latest Concept Cars from Geneva, Detroit and Paris
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 4, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21927) has announced the addition of Auto Shows Digest - The Latest Concept Cars from Geneva, Detroit and Paris - Management Briefing to their offering This management briefing rounds up the latest major concept cars from th ... Continue reading
CENTRIX Financial Announces New Partnership With NASCAR RacePoints(SM) Program
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 4 -- CENTRIX Financial announces its new partnership with NASCAR RacePoints(SM), the Official Rewards Program of NASCAR (issuing points beginning 8/15). NASCAR RacePoints is a free consumer loyalty program designed to allow participants to earn points based on purchases from participating NASCAR ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Revenues for Fiscal 2006 First Quarter
- Manufactured Housing Loan Portfolio Sold; Excess RV Inventory Cleared - RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. , a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured housing, today announced preliminary sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2006, which ended on July 31, 2005. Company revenue ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 4, 2005--Freescale Semiconductor is showcasing its embedded Linux solutions at LinuxWorld in San Francisco, Aug. 9-11, and in Beijing, Aug. 17-19. Freescale's Linux demonstrations span a range of markets -- networking, consumer, automotive and wireless -- and underscore the company's commitment to s ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Aug. 4, 2005--Researched by Industrialinfo.com (Industrial Information Resources, Incorporated; Houston, Texas). The tracking of grassroot plants has always provided key insight into how industry spending is shaping up in a given year. Ranging from light rail projects to port container terminals, from printing ... Continue reading
PTC Completes Employee Option Exchange
NEEDHAM, Mass.--Aug. 4, 2005--PTC , the Product Development Company(TM), today announced it has completed its offer to its employees to exchange eligible stock options for cash. PTC accepted for exchange and cancellation options to purchase an aggregate of 18,261,618 shares of PTC common stock. PTC will promptly pay th ... Continue reading
Free Show Fan Tribute to Coincide With the Release of Their New CD 'Chapter V' Music Fan 'Flash Mobbers' Nationwide Registering on http://www.fusionflashconcerts.com/ for 'Insider' Details on Free, Secret Performances by Yellowcard, The Wallflowers, Collective Soul, Damian Marley, Pete Yorn and Louis XIV The Artists: M ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 on Monday, August 8, 2005 before the opening of the stock market. Management will hold a conference call at 11:00 ... Continue reading
Wescast Announces Sale of Brantford, Ontario Foundry
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Aug. 4, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. ("Wescast") (TSX:WCS.SV.A) announced today that the Board of Directors has approved the sale of the land, buildings and the majority of the production assets associated with its foundry operation in Brantford, Ontario to Gemini Fire Protection Solutions, Inc. (" ... Continue reading
Wescast Reports Second Quarter Sales And Earnings
BRANTFORD, Ontario--Aug. 4, 2005--Wescast Industries Inc. (TSX:WCS.SV.A) today reported 2005 second quarter revenues of $102.8 million and net earnings for the quarter of $5.0 million. "We continue to address the challenges faced by the automotive industry, namely high raw material costs and the impact of global compet ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla.--Aug. 4, 2005--Hybrid Fuel Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:HYFS) ("Hybrid" or "the Company") today executed the final exclusive sub-license agreement with WITCO International Ltd. ("WITCO") for the countries of China and India. Hybrid commercializes a family of conversion systems enabling light, medium or heavy gasoli ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 4, 2005--Need to get your vehicle "smogged" to obtain your vehicle registration sticker? Vehicles seven years old need a Smog Check test every other year in order to re-register the car or truck with the Dept. of Motor Vehicles and to also help California reach its daily goal of removing an extra 100 ... Continue reading
USAC CALIFORNIA FORD FOCUS DIRT SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 3, 2005 Ventura, California Ventura Raceway FIRST HEAT: (8 laps) 1. Chase Barber (#91 Barber), 2. John Israel (#72 Israel), 3. Keith Janca (#67 Janca), 4. Nick Carlson (#44 Carlson), 5. ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics to Deliver Parallel Hybrid for Trial and Testing With Major US Fleet
TORONTO, August 4 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) ("Azure Dynamics" or the "Company") a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial and military vehicles, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with a large North American based company to purchase and ... Continue reading
Visteon Names Terry Gohl Vice President, North American Manufacturing
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 4 -- Don Stebbins, president and chief operating officer of Visteon Corporation , today announced the appointment of Terry Gohl as vice president, North American manufacturing, for the global automotive supplier. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Gohl, 43, ... Continue reading
Midas Reports 2005 Second Quarter Loss
ITASCA, Ill.--Aug. 4, 2005--Midas, Inc. reported a net loss of $2.5 million--or $0.16 per diluted share--for the second quarter ended July 2, 2005, after the effects of special items related to the company's exit from exhaust manufacturing. During the second quarter, Midas recorded restructuring charges of $9.5 million ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: View the Much Awaited 2005 Company Profile of General Motors Corporation
DUBLIN, Ireland--Aug. 4, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c21924) has announced the addition of General Motors Corporation: 2005 Company Profile Edition 1 to their offering. This new company profile on General Motors is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with up ... Continue reading
SiRF Scores Another Win in Japan Automotive GPS Market With Design at Kenwood
SiRFstarIIe/LP-Based Toyocom GPS Module Powers High-End Kenwood Car Navigation System SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 4 -- SiRF Technology, a leading provider of GPS enabled location technology, scored another victory in the highly competitive Japanese automotive GPS market today, announcing its industry leading global position ... Continue reading
Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services Forms Strategic Alliance With Land Rover
Agreement Names Caterpillar Unit as Preferred Provider of Global Remanufacturing Services for Land Rover PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 4 -- Caterpillar Inc. and Land Rover have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in which Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services will act as Land Rover's lead global remanufacturing services provider. ... Continue reading
Bosch Achieves Production Milestone of 25-Millionth Diesel Common Rail System
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 4 -- At the end of July, Bosch delivered its 25-millionth common rail injection system for diesel vehicles. In 2004 alone, the automotive supplier produced 5.8 million systems. "Bosch's introduction of common rail in 1997 transformed the diesel engine into a clean and economical powertrain ... Continue reading
NowAuto Announces Record Auto Sales of 236 Vehicles for July Up 28% From June
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 4 -- NowAuto, Inc. , which has recently completed the definitive asset purchase agreement with Global-E Investments , owns four auto dealerships in the Southwest and is a Tier I provider of GPS products and network, today announced record auto sales for the month of July. NowAuto sold 236 vehicl ... Continue reading
HONG KONG, Aug. 4 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To help volume buyers worldwide source from suppliers in Greater China and throughout Asia, Global Sources Ltd. plans to launch Global Sources Auto Parts & Accessories trade magazine in October. Auto parts and accessories content was previously included in Asian Source ... Continue reading
General Motors Heritage Is On Track At Indy
DETROIT - When the green flag waves over the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series field for this year's 400 at the Brickyard, the small-block V-8 engine that powers the series-leading 2005 NASCAR Chevy Monte Carlo will be competing in its 50th year in the most competitive stock car racing series in the world. To emphasize that rem ... Continue reading
Toyota's 1st qtr group sales rise 10.5% to record high
NAGOYA August 4, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday its consolidated sales in the April-June first quarter of the 2005 business year rose 10.5 percent from a year earlier to 4,981.79 billion yen, marking its highest first-quarter sales ever, supported by robust sales in overseas markets i ... Continue reading
Toyota Corolla production tops 30 mil., world's 1st
NAGOYA August 4, 2005; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that cumulative production of its Corolla cars since the model's debut in 1966 came to 30,146,103 vehicles as of May 31, making it the first single automobile model in the world whose output has surpassed 30 million. Corolla production t ... Continue reading
California Secretary McPeak Announces State Grants Targeting Illegal Street Racing
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Aug. 3, 2005--Business, Transportation and Housing Agency Secretary Sunne Wright McPeak today announced the first in a series of $5 million in state grants targeting illegal street racing. Today's announcement covers the Sacramento region, which will devote $450,000 among several police agencies inc ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Extends Title Sponsorship Agreement for Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Aug. 3, 2005--The Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, LLC announced today that it has reached a five-year agreement with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. and the Southern California Toyota Dealers Association to continue as the title sponsor of the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. The extension of ... Continue reading
Chase for the Championship Underway at Kalamazoo Speedway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 3, 2005 Contact: Gary Howe - Kalamazoo Speedway Dianna Stampfler - Promote Michigan Gary@KalamazooSpeedway.com Dianna@PromoteMichigan.com 269-692-2423 (office) 269-685-9785 (home/office) 269-720-2386 (mobile) 269-330-4228 (mobile) "Chase for the Championship" Gets Underway this Saturday N ... Continue reading
USAC SPEEDROME KENYON MIDGET CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: August 3, 2005 Indianapolis, Indiana Blossom Chevrolet Indianapolis Speedrome Presented by Traderindiana.com & Wheels & Deals “Thursday Night Thunder” FIRST HEAT: (10 laps) 1. Chris Windom (#59 Windom), 2. Sam Imel (#7c Armstrong), 3. Clinton ... Continue reading
Major US Auto Suppliers See Execution of 'Business Basics' as Key to Their Future Success
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 3 -- Preliminary results of a new study announced today show that contrary to widely held perceptions that mergers, acquisitions or outsourcing are the keys to supplier survival and are being driven by their customers, most industry-leading auto suppliers believe that execution of the busines ... Continue reading
Automotive Executives to Keynote AIAG AutoTech 2005 Events
Industry-wide Challenges Highlighted DETROIT, Aug. 3 -- Senior automotive executives will present their insight on today's automotive industry challenges at the Industry Breakfasts and Luncheons at AIAG AutoTech 2005, which will run Monday, Aug. 29 - Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at the Cobo Center in Detroit. (Logo: http:/ ... Continue reading
Hearn Motorsports Debuts Two at Portland
Hearn Motorsports Debuts Two at Portland PORTLAND, Ore., August 3, 2005 - Hearn Motorsports entered the fifth-round of the Star Mazda Series North American Championship presented by Goodyear at Portland International Raceway (PIR) with three strong entries. However, the opening laps would take their toll on the Richie ... Continue reading
Click Here for Clean Air in Your Car - micronAir(R) Launches New U.S. Website
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky., Aug. 3 -- Internet surfers are now only a click away from safer, fresher air inside their vehicles now that the North American Filtration Division of Freudenberg Nonwovens -- a unit of the global, diversified Freudenberg Group -- has announced the launch of a new U.S. website for its micronAir(R) lin ... Continue reading
DIRT MotorSports(TM) Short Track Racing Heats up with More Than 70 August Events
NORMAN, Okla.--Aug. 3, 2005--Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. d/b/a DIRT MotorSports(TM) (DIRT) (OTCBB:BMSR) announced its August schedule including 73 dirt track racing events in the United States and Canada, with combined purses of more than $1.1 million. Eleven of these events are held at DIRT-owned tracks in Flo ... Continue reading
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