AUDIO from Medialink: Winter's Deadly Sins
--Winter can be tough on cars and trucks. Cold temperatures, snow and ice, road salt and potholes can all put car batteries, tires, brakes and suspensions to the test. Michelle Ostrowski of GM Goodwrench speaks about what drivers can do to reduce the risk of a breakdown during the busy summer season. Listen to this rep ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, China, April 25 -- Key Safety Systems, Inc. ("KSS") -- a leader in global automotive safety systems and components -- has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chery Automobile Company (Chery), located in Wuhu city of the Anhui Province in P.R. China. This MOU sets forth a framework for both KSS and ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--April 25, 2006--The ability to provide employees with access to affordable health care coverage was the main concern for member businesses according to a survey conducted by SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association. Seventy-five percent of the survey respondents indicated that soaring health care co ... Continue reading
Aceto Schedules Third Quarter Financial Results News Release and Conference Call
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--April 25, 2006--Aceto Corporation , a global distributor of chemically-derived pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals and agrochemicals, today announced that it will issue its financial results for the third quarter ended March 31, 2006 before the stock market opens on Friday, May ... Continue reading
Akoya Appoints Tom Ebling to Its Board of Directors
CHICAGO--April 25, 2006--Akoya, Inc., a cost management analytics company, announced today that Tom Ebling, the former chairman and CEO of ProfitLogic, has agreed to join its Board of Directors. Ebling's experience in business management and software commercialization spans more than 20 years. Most recently, he served ... Continue reading
Consumer Loan Performance at CENTRIX Improves Faster Than National Rates
Portfolio Performance Rebounds After Costly Effects of Katrina, Bankruptcy Laws CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 25 -- CENTRIX Financial announced today that its consumer automotive loan delinquencies have dropped to their lowest levels in more than two years. CENTRIX, which underwrites and manages subprime, or special auto fi ... Continue reading
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. Reports 2006 First Quarter Earnings
IRVINE, Calif.--April 25, 2006--Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. today announced earnings for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 was $1.8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $(239,000), or $(0.01) per diluted share, for the quarter ended Mar ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--April 25, 2006--CTS Corporation today announced first quarter 2006 diluted earnings per share of $0.16, up 78% over the same period last year, on sales of $150.5 million, a 3% decrease from the first quarter of 2005. This was the sixteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year earnings per share growth. ... Continue reading
Federal Signal Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
OAK BROOK, Ill., April 25 -- The Board of Directors of Federal Signal Corporation today declared the regular second quarter cash dividend of 6 cents on its common stock. The dividend is payable July 5, 2006 to holders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2006. This represents the 233rd consecutive quarterly c ... Continue reading
GEICO Takes Safe Driving Message to Louisiana's Youth Conference on Teens 'Taking Action'
BATON ROUGE, La., April 25 -- Louisiana's 18th annual "Taking Action! Louisiana Youth Conference" will take place April 28 - April 30 at the Holiday Inn Select in Baton Rouge, La. This year's theme is "Believe - In Yourself, In Life, In the Game," with the hope of motivating teens to be committed to making healthy, pos ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces First Quarter 2006 Earnings Release, Conference Call
AKRON, Ohio, April 25 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report first quarter 2006 financial results before market opens on Thursday, May 4, to be followed by an investor conference call at 11:30 a.m. EDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) Participating in the conference call will be R ... Continue reading
Methode Network Bus Products Receives UL 746A Approval for Powder Coating
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--April 25, 2006--Methode Network Bus Products, a business unit of Methode Electronics, Inc., has received UL 746A approval for its epoxy powder coating bus bar insulation system. UL 746A is an important insulation requirement for motor drive, UPS, switchgear and other applications. The powder coat ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--April 25, 2006--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular $.05 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid July 3, 2006, to shareholders of record as of June 9, 2006. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Sponsors Scholarship Fundraiser for Students and Teachers
IRVING, Texas--April 25, 2006--Nissan North America's $10,000 donation to the Irving Schools Foundation made the company this year's Constellation (Title) Sponsor for the Foundation's 19th Annual Breakfast With The Stars. The Breakfast is the Foundation's primary fundraiser helping to raise scholarship money for studen ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--April 25, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced that each of its 32 stores in the metro New York, Long Island and North Jersey area will celebrate Grand Re-Openings beginning Thursday, April 27. The stores, which have ... Continue reading
RC2 Reports 2006 First Quarter Results; A Good Start to the 2006 Year
OAK BROOK, Ill.--April 25, 2006--RC2 Corporation , today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. First quarter net sales increased 7.3% to $103.5 million compared with $96.5 million for the first quarter a year ago. Net sales for the first quarter of 2006 excluding approximately $0.1 million i ... Continue reading
Renee Franklin Joins Tower Automotive as Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
NOVI, Mich., April 25 -- Tower Automotive (BULLETIN BOARD: TWRAQ.PK) today announced E. Renee Franklin has joined the company as senior vice president, global human resources. Based at corporate headquarters in Novi, Mich., Franklin will be a member of the company's enterprise leadership team with leadership responsibi ... Continue reading
A review of the latest trends in hybrid, fuel cell and hydrogen technologies
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c36078) has announced the addition of Automotive Powertrain Analyst - April Issue to their offering. Automotive is a dedicated round-up of all the latest global happenings and analysis specific to the automotive engine and ... Continue reading
AAA Texas: The Key to Saving Money is to Save Gas; Conserving Two Gallons Can Make a Difference
HOUSTON--April 25, 2006--E-mail inboxes have been filling with forwarded messages encouraging motorists to boycott certain brands of gasoline as a response to rising gas prices. The messages claim that a consumer backlash against oil producers will force them to lower pump prices. But a reduction of miles driven has pr ... Continue reading
Arcelor and Mitsui to Set up Joint Service Centre in South Africa
LUXEMBOURG--April 25, 2006--Arcelor SSC (ISIN:LU0140205948) (Pink Sheets:ARLOF)(BOURSE:LOR)(EURONEXT:LOR) and Mitsui & Co UK signed today an agreement for the joint creation of a Steel Service Center in South Africa, dedicated mainly to the automotive industry. The new company called AMSA Steel Service Centre Pty Ltd, ... Continue reading
AUI Contractors Wins 2006 Summit Award From QUOIN Chapter of American General Contractors
FORT WORTH, Texas--April 25, 2006--AUI Contractors recently received first place in the 2006 Summit Awards competition for its City of Murphy, Texas, entry in the traditional construction in Category D for projects valued at between $10 million and $30 million. AUI also received a merit award Category DB3 for its work ... Continue reading
Budget Launches Family Vacation Sweepstakes
PARSIPPANY, N.J., April 25 -- Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. today announced the launch of the Budget Family Vacation Sweepstakes in support of its sponsorship of the Tom Joyner Morning Show Sky Shows. The Sky Shows are a series of live remote broadcasts of the nation's #1 syndicated urban morning radio program. Now th ... Continue reading
HOPE, Ark., April 25 -- Champion Parts, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CREB) , remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced net sales of $4,523,000 for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2005, compared to $4,828,000 in the comparable period of 2004. The company reported a net loss of $242,000, or $0.06 per share in the qu ... Continue reading
Cool Products Expo 2006 at Stanford Business School
STANFORD, Calif.--April 4, 2006--Stanford Graduate School of Business: WHAT: Cool Products Expo 2006 at Stanford Graduate School of Business Introducing the Cool Products Expo, a showcase of companies and products at the intersection of manufacturing, design, and "coolness." Be among the first to touch radically new pr ... Continue reading
dSPACE 2006 User Conference Features Hansen Report Publisher
Discussion Focuses on Embedded Controls Industry NOVI, Mich., April 25 -- Paul Hansen, publisher of The Hansen Report on Automotive Electronics, is headlining a three-day user conference on breakthrough developments and best-industry practices in the embedded controls industry. Presented by dSPACE, a leading producer o ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Settles with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Settlement Resolves SEC Investigation Commenced in 2001; No Monetary Fines or Penalties Imposed on the Company NORTHVILLE, Mich., April 25 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. announced today that it has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) resolving the SEC's investigation, commenced ... Continue reading
GRENADA, Miss.--April 25, 2006--ICE Industries, a leading metal stamping and machining company, today announced it received a 2005 Master Quality Award from leading automotive supplier Yorozu America Corporation. Yorozu recognized ICE Industries for providing outstanding quality during 2005 for products manufactured at ... Continue reading
Intellidyn Announces Appointment of Jack Wallace as Senior Vice President, Client Services
BOSTON--April 25, 2006-- Industry veteran to oversee development of Client Services to enhance multi-channel strategies and boost ROI with advanced database marketing tactics Intellidyn(TM) Corporation (www.intellidyn.com), an award-winning analytics firm leveraging the nation's credit, demographic, transactional and b ... Continue reading
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--April 25, 2006--Pickup truck drivers and their passengers are among the least likely American motorists to regularly wear their safety belts, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That's why law enforcement agencies in Kansas and Missouri have joined forces ... Continue reading
Lear Completes $1.0 Billion Financing Transaction
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 25 -- Lear Corporation today announced that it has successfully completed a $1.0 billion term loan facility, the proceeds of which will be used to refinance upcoming debt maturities. The term loan facility will mature in April 2012 and is in addition to the Company's currently existing $1.7 bil ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - Annual Meeting of Shareholders and first quarter 2006 results
AURORA, ON, April 25 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.SV.A, MG.MV.B; NYSE: MGA) is holding its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario commencing at 10:00 a.m. EDT (Toronto time). The meeting will be webcast live and can be accessed at www.magna ... Continue reading
Mittal Steel USA Opens Line in Cleveland to Meet Customers' Needs for Corrosion-Resistant Steel
CHICAGO, April 25 -- Mittal Steel USA officially placed a new line into operation in Cleveland today to provide top-quality galvanized sheet steel to automakers and other demanding customers. The new line is designed to produce in excess of 700,000 tons of corrosion-resistant sheet annually using the hot-dip galvanizin ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Releases Complete Detailed Coverage Map for Iberia
Field Team Completes Collection of Navigation Attributes for Complete Road Network in Spain and Portugal CHICAGO, April 25 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, announced that with complete Detailed Coverage of Spain and Portugal all roads in the ... Continue reading
VIDEO from Medialink: Cleaning the Air Inside Your Car
--How clean is the inside of your car? Allergy season is here, and experts say the chances of setting off allergic reactions inside a car are greater than in your home or workplace because there is less air volume. What can you do to prevent bacteria from forming in your car? (See video at: http://media.medialink.com/W ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand to Join DaimlerChrysler Flexible Fuel Lineup for 2007
* Company plans to sell more than 250,000 FFVs in MY2007 * Will expand to nearly 500,000 in 2008 * Nearly 1.5 million DaimlerChrysler FFVs already on the road * Ethanol, Biodiesel Are 'Homegrown Solution' to Nation's Energy, Environment, Security Issues, Chrysler Group CEO Tom LaSorda Tells Renewable Fuels Association ... Continue reading
LoJack Expands Into Tennessee to Help Combat Auto Theft
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 25 -- LoJack Corporation , the global leader in tracking and recovering valuable mobile assets, announced today that it has expanded its Stolen Vehicle Recovery System Network into Tennessee, beginning with the greater Nashville area. With a better than 90 percent success rate in recovering stol ... Continue reading
ABI Research Debuts Unique Database of Global Navigation Offerings
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--April 25, 2006--As part of its updated Automotive Infotainment Research Service, ABI Research has launched a one-of-a-kind database offering for subscribers which provides information on nearly all of the world's navigation offerings. With information on pricing, hardware and features searchable for h ... Continue reading
Avoiding UVA Rays is Key to Effective Sun Protection
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Advice on summer skin care is as perennial as the seasons. However, this year's message comes with even more urgency as the medical community agrees that UVA rays not UVB rays are the essential trigger behind skin cancers including melanoma. Furthermore, the first ever In Vitro study showing that ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif.--April 25, 2006-- AEC Q100-Qualified EZ-Host(TM) Controller Enables MP3 Players, Mobile Handsets and GPS Systems to Seamlessly Interface With In-Vehicle Electronics Systems Cypress Semiconductor Corp. , the market leader in USB, today introduced a version of its CY7C67300 EZ-Host(TM) embedded USB host/ ... Continue reading
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--April 25, 2006--Grand Rapids Community College and Kettering University in Flint have teamed up for an event designed to identify global economic challenges and provide inspiration, direction and practical information for West Michigan manufacturers as they respond to changing economics. "Leveragin ... Continue reading
DALLAS--April 25, 2006--MicroTRAK, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MIOK), a leading provider of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and products, today announced it signed a new agreement with Los Angeles-based Platinum Wireless, one of the nation's largest Sprint Nextel distributors, to sell it's GPS-based Fleet Management ... Continue reading
Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. Announces Guidance for 2006
Reverse Split of 1:15 is Now Effective SAN BRUNO, Calif., and SHANGHAI, China, April 25 -- Worldwide Manufacturing USA, Inc. ("Worldwide") (BULLETIN BOARD: WWMU) www.wwmusa.com, an engineering, direct manufacturer of die casting, stamping, electronics fabrication and air-condition units for automobiles, today announced ... Continue reading
Consumer Product Safety Commission Posts Recalls
WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the following voluntary recall alerts were posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) Company Name Product Name ... Continue reading
Racing for the Children to Take on Their 6th One Lap of America, May 6 - 13
9 States, 9 Tracks, 19 Events and 4,000 Miles - ALL FOR CHILDREN! GILBERT, Ariz., April 25 -- AZ Power and Sound has joined Racing for the Children to enter their non-factory backed 2004 Pontiac GTO into the 2006 Tire Rack Cannonball One Lap of America presented by Car and Driver Magazine with Bridgestone Firestone Nor ... Continue reading
Solution Built on UGS' Teamcenter Software Drives Dramatic Cost Savings for Industries Managing Embedded Software Associated With Electro-Mechanical Systems PLANO, Texas and DEARBORN, Mich., April 25 -- UGS Corp., a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced tha ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--April 25, 2006--Freescale Semiconductor is kicking off a coast-to-coast, 15-city seminar series in mid-May aimed at developers who want to accelerate time to market for embedded applications based on PowerQUICC(TM) communications processors containing a PowerPC(R) core. The free seminar series will provi ... Continue reading
New York State Senator Commends Torvec on Solution to Oil Crisis
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 25 -- Torvec, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TOVC.OB) announced today that New York State Senator Joseph Robach (Greece), during a recent visit to Torvec's facility, highly commended the company and its efforts to boost fuel efficiency by stating he was "excited about Torvec and its products and will be w ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc. Completes Agreement with Money Channel, Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--April 25, 2006--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB:RGUS) (BCN:RGJ) is pleased to announce the completion of an agreement to air feature segments on REGI and the Rand Cam(TM) engine with the Money Channel, Inc., which owns and produces the radio program "Steve Crowley's American Scene." The time period ... Continue reading
Synopsys Qualifies Automotive Industry Standard VHDL-AMS Models for Use With Saber Simulator
VDA / FAT-AK30 Expands Reference Simulator Support of Mechatronic Libraries MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 25 -- Synopsys, Inc. , a world leader in semiconductor design software, announced that it has qualified the VHDL-AMS models available through the FAT-AK30 working group of German Automotive organization Verband der ... Continue reading
Bosch 'Brickyard' Sweepstakes Will Highlight Online Fantasy Racing Game From Checker-Schuck's-Kragen
PHOENIX, April 25 -- CSK Auto, Inc. , operator of more than 1,260 Checker, Schuck's, Kragen, and Murray's Discount Auto Parts stores throughout 22 western and midwestern states, has just added a new prize to its popular online fantasy motorsports league: Beginning with the races on April 30th, all players in the free o ... Continue reading
New Holland is Featured in the Latest James Bond Film 'CASINO ROYALE'
PARIS, April 25 -- - New Holland Will be Making its Silver Screen Debut With the Eagerly Awaited Release of the Latest James Bond Film - "Casino Royale" The James Bond production company chose New Holland, the global construction equipment manufacturer member of the Fiat Group, to supply a total of 11 machines, includi ... Continue reading
Avery Dennison Reports First Quarter 2006 Results
PASADENA, Calif.--April 25, 2006--Avery Dennison Corporation today reported first quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.69, compared with $0.57 per share for the first quarter of 2005. The increase in earnings reflected improvements in the Company's gross profit margin and operating expense ratio, as well as the ben ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--April 25, 2006--EntertainMax Worldwide Inc., a company partly owned by eMax Holdings Corporation (OTC:EMXC), and Nickos Pizza announced they were entertained to the extreme when they attended the Second National IHRA EMAX Drag Racing Series and attended as sponsors to the Second National Event held at ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - April 2006 U.S. Sales Conference Call
You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's April 2006 U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes prior to the star ... Continue reading
Iteris Inc. to Present at AeA Micro Cap Financial Conference May 8, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif.--April 25, 2006--Iteris Inc. (AMEX:ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today announced that Jack Johnson, the company's president and chief executive officer, will present at the AeA Micro Cap Financial ... Continue reading
Lincoln Brings Music Icons New Edition 'Home Again'
DEARBORN, Mich., April 25 -- Ford Motor Company's Lincoln Brand and R&B supergroup New Edition are taking style, soul and sophistication on the road this season with "Lincoln Presents ... Spend the Night With New Edition." The eleven-city American tour headlined by New Edition and featuring special opening performances ... Continue reading
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--April 25, 2006--HighJump Software, a 3M company, a global provider of adaptable supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, today announced that Musician's Friend has selected the HighJump Supply Chain Advantage suite to manage its growing distribution and fulfillment operations. The suite will be inst ... Continue reading
Progressive Stages Intentional Vehicle Fire to Demonstrate Arson Techniques
TAMPA, Fla.--April 25, 2006--Progressive from 3,300 in 2003. Fraudulent insurance claims hit consumers where they feel it the most, their pocketbooks. According to the Florida Department of Insurance and The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, insurance fraud costs Florida families $1,500 per year in increased premiums, ... Continue reading
Twin Disc, Inc., Announces Record Financial Results for Fiscal 2006 Third Quarter and Nine Months
RACINE, Wis.--April 25, 2006--Twin Disc, Inc. , today reported financial results for the fiscal 2006 third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2006. Net income and diluted earnings per share for the fiscal 2006 third quarter were the highest ever, excluding fiscal 2001 third quarter's sale of an affiliate. Net earn ... Continue reading
Twin Disc, Inc., Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
RACINE, Wis.--April 25, 2006--Twin Disc, Inc. , announced today that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share payable on June 1, 2006, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2006. Twin Disc designs, manufactures and sells heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment. Pr ... Continue reading
Carfax Unveils the Next Generation Vehicle History Report
FAIRFAX, Va.--April 25, 2006--Carfax, the leading provider of vehicle history information, today unveiled a newly envisioned Carfax Vehicle History Report that will significantly enhance the way used cars are bought and sold. The report is designed to help both consumers shopping on dealers' lots as well as the growing ... Continue reading
SUGAR LAND, Texas--April 25, 2006--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas). For the last five years, spending in North and South Carolina has been on the rise within the Industrial Manufacturing Industry. Increased activity in the transportation and distribution industries is playing an important ro ... Continue reading
China's Largest Motorcycle Company Adopts Avaya IP Telephony for Greater Operational Efficiency
The easy to use and feature rich Avaya IP Office system integrates the company's headquarters and 49 branches to enhance collaboration and internal business communications. BEIJING, April 25 -- Avaya Inc. , today announced that Chongqing Zongshen Motorcycle Group (Zongshen), a leading player in China's motorcycle indus ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Strong First Quarter Earnings Driven by 15% Revenue Growth
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today reported that its 2006 first quarter earnings from continuing operations were $21.8 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to $20.1 million, or $0.47 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The results for the quar ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Appoints Jeffrey Craig Controller
TROY, Mich., April 25 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that Jeffrey (Jay) Craig is named vice president and controller of the company, effective May 1, 2006. "We are delighted that Jay is joining our team," said Jim Donlon, senior vice president and CFO. "He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in managing ... Continue reading
OXFORD, Mass.--April 25, 2006--IPG Photonics Corporation today announced that William S. Hurley, a seasoned financial executive with more than 30 years of experience, has joined the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Hurley was the former chief financial officer at Applied Science & Technology, Inc. and several other te ... Continue reading
Ford Taps Hella to Join Family of Strategic Suppliers
PLYMOUTH, Mich., April 25 -- Ford Motor Company has chosen Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. to join Ford's family of strategic suppliers, a list of Tier One suppliers selected to play a key role in the automaker's efforts to improve product quality, increase its lean and flexible manufacturing capabilities and significantly redu ... Continue reading
OXFORD, Mass.--April 25, 2006--IPG Photonics Corporation today announced that Henry E. Gauthier, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Coherent, Inc. , has joined the IPG Board of Directors. Mr. Gauthier helped to build Coherent, Inc. into the premier laser manufacturing company in the industry. "I am very ... Continue reading
GetSmart Executive to Discuss Online Lending Best Practices at BAI Smart Tactics Conference
LAS VEGAS, April 25 -- Lori Collins, senior vice president and general manager for GetSmart, speaks today on a panel about best practices in online lending during the BAI Smart Tactics Conference in Las Vegas, NV. GetSmart, a short form lead aggregator that is simple and easy to use for both borrowers and lenders, is o ... Continue reading
MTI to Speak at Two Upcoming Financial Conferences
ALBANY, N.Y., April 25 -- Dr. William P. Acker, Chief Executive Officer of MTI MicroFuel Cells (MTI Micro), the developer of the award-winning Mobion(R) micro fuel cell technology and a subsidiary of Mechanical Technology Incorporated , is scheduled to present a corporate overview to the investment community at two upc ... Continue reading
United States Steel Corporation Declares Dividends
PITTSBURGH, April 25 -- United States Steel Corporation announced today that the Board of Directors declared a dividend of 15 cents per share on U. S. Steel Common Stock, an increase of 5 cents per share. The dividend is payable June 10, 2006, to stockholders of record at the close of business May 17, 2006. The directo ... Continue reading
United States Steel Corporation Reports 2006 First Quarter Results
PITTSBURGH, April 25 -- Earnings Highlights (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) 1Q 2006 4Q 2005 1Q 2005 Net sales $3,728 $3,470 $3,787 Segment income (loss) from operations Flat-rolled Products $127 $36 $335 U. S. Steel Europe 125 112 220 Tubular Products 177 149 122 Other Businesses -- 16 (17) Total segmen ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 25 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable in cash for shareholders of record on June 15, 2006. The dividend will be payable July 15, 2006. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune ... Continue reading
Consumers Seeking Affordable Vacation Cottages are Buying Park Model RVs in Record Numbers
National Shipments Jumped 8 Percent to Nearly 10,000 Units in 2005, Setting an All Time Industry Record for the 400-Square Foot Trailer Product NEWNAN, Ga., April 25 -- Park model trailers, a niche product largely unknown to most Americans, have surged in popularity as record numbers of consumers have discovered that t ... Continue reading
The Recreational Park Trailer Industry Association Unveils a New Search Tool
New Listings Are Constantly Being Added to the National Database at www.rptia.com, Which Lists Park Model Dealers as Well as Private Campgrounds and RV Parks That Rent or Lease Park Model Units NEWNAN, Ga., April 25 -- Are you looking for a weekend retreat or vacation cottage for a fraction of the price of a site-built ... Continue reading
Spring Cleaning: Taking Care of Your Car's Inside and Out - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
COLUMBUS, Ohio--April 25, 2006--Spring is here, which generally means one thing - spring cleaning. After a harsh winter, damage to your car's interior and exterior may be more than you think. NAPA offers important maintenance and cleaning tips to help prepare for the upcoming summer driving season. "My advice to car ow ... Continue reading
PROFNET WIRE: BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY: High Price of Gasoline
April 25, 2006 _________ ROUND-UPS High Price of Gasoline (continued, 2 experts) Earth Day and Business Management (continued, 1 expert) _____ LEADS 1. Building: Homeowners Urged to Research Storm Shelters 2. Business: Will GM File Bankruptcy Before Labor Day? 3. Management: Court Ruling Targets Mistakes in Family Leav ... Continue reading
N2Revolution, Makers of PurigeN98, Recognized for Environmental/Procedural Innovation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--April 25, 2006--N2Revolution, Inc., developers and manufacturers of environmentally friendly automotive solutions, announces that the Broward County Environmental Protection Department will be presenting the company with the Emerald Award on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. in Fort Lauderdal ... Continue reading
LONDON, England, April 25 -- An expanding middle class, higher disposable incomes and proactive Government policies are underlining the explosive growth of the Indian automotive industry. Over the last decade, the market has opened up to global auto majors and today, the Indian automotive industry rivals China in terms ... Continue reading
LONDON, April 25 -- The lack of standard platforms and defined original equipment is likely to favour aftermarket telematics systems in the commercial vehicles market segment. While their multiple benefits are likely to underpin steady demand for portable telematics systems, the establishment of unified industry archit ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Host 2006 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet
LONDON, April 25 -- Frost & Sullivan will host its 2006 Excellence in Automotive & Transportation Awards Banquet on Tuesday, 16th May 2006 at the prestigious Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Germany. As one of the most eagerly anticipated Award ceremonies of the year, Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Excellence in Automotive & ... Continue reading
Infiniti to Launch Across Europe in 2008
PARIS, April 25 -- - Next Generation Models, Premium Ownership Experience Drive New Luxury Entrant Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today announced that its Infiniti luxury brand will launch across the European market during 2008. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference fo ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Plans for New Manufacturing Plant in St.Petersburg, Russia
MOSCOW, April 25 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced plans to invest US$200 million (5.5 billion Rubles) in a new assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. The announcement was made in Tokyo by President and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, during a press conference for the 2005 fiscal year results. Production will begin in 2 ... Continue reading
Absolute Poker at The Gumball 3000 Rally to Race Around the World in 8 Days
Unique Opportunity to Win a trip to the Playboy Mansion and Play Poker with the Stars SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, April 25 -- Absolute Poker (www.absolutepoker.com), the fourth largest online poker website in the world, announced Jeff Natland will drive Absolute Poker's Ferrari F430 Spider as part of its sponsorship of the G ... Continue reading
FORD'S PAINT INNOVATION HELPS BUST RUST
By John Fossen, FCN Chicago-area Ford dealer John Guido remembers a time when at least one out of every two vehicles sold at his Arlington Heights Ford store was rustproofed by the dealership. "Rustproofing was a big after-sale item, said Guido. "You did it either just underneath the car or you did complete rustproofin ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Exports for March 2006 & Fiscal Year 2005
Tokyo, Japan, Apr 24, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export results, both for March 2006 and fiscal year 2005. Total global production totaled 133,366 units, a year-on-year increase of 2.1 percent. Japanese production of 81,094 unit ... Continue reading
Subaru Returns As Official Vehicle of National Garden Month
-- Company continues support of Gardening Associationâs GROW Campaign -- CHERRY HILL, NJ, April 20, 2006 â Subaru of America, Inc. is pleased to announce its continuing support of the National Gardening Associationâs GROW campaign and will again return as the official vehicle of National Garden Month® ... Continue reading
ACDelco Drives Business to Independent Service Centers with MechanicNet Promotion
GRAND BLANC, MICH. April 24, 2006; For several years, ACDelco has teamed with MechanicNet Group to help Independent Service Centers (ISCs) enrolled in ACDelcoâs Total Service Support (TSS) program grow their businesses and improve their customer retention systems (CRS). Now, ACDelco wants all of its TSS accounts t ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces Search for Most Dependable, Longest-Lasting Silverado Trucks
DETROIT April 24, 2006; The Chevrolet Division of General Motors today announced a nationwide search for the most dependable, longest lasting Chevrolet Silverado trucks on the road. Chevrolet is looking for personally owned Silverado trucks with 200,000 miles or more to join the Silverado 200,000 Mile Club. This outrea ... Continue reading
Consumers Driving Their Way To Higher Credit Scores Thanks to AutoTrakk
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa.--April 24, 2006--AutoTrakk, LLC, a Montoursville, PA, based consumer finance company, has developed an innovative new program to offer short term leasing (2-3 years) through new car dealers to credit challenged customers on late model used cars. The AutoTrakk program incorporates weekly payments and ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Opens New Auction Site in Kansas City
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--April 24, 2006--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leader in automotive total loss and specialty salvage services in the United States, today announced the opening of its newest service center located in Kansas City, Kansas. The new facility replaces an existing site roughly doubling the capacity of th ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces Search for Most Dependable, Longest-Lasting Silverado Trucks
Husband and wife team search North America for most dependable, longest lasting full size Chevy pickup trucks! DETROIT - April 25, 2006: The Chevrolet Division of General Motors today announced a nationwide search for the most dependable, longest lasting Chevrolet Silverado trucks on the road. Chevrolet is looking for ... Continue reading
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