Airgo Tire Inflation System Selected by Vantage Trailers as Standard Equipment for All Trailers
TAMPA, Fla.--Feb. 14, 2005-- AIRGO System Design & Ease-of-Installation On Display This Week at Technology Maintenance Council in Tampa Booth 1544 Airgo Systems, Inc., TMC Booth Number: 1544, a manufacturer and distributor of commercial tire monitoring, maintenance, and inflation systems, and a member of the Dominion G ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Feb. 14, 2005-- Catharine Taylor, Adweek Online Marketing and Media Editor, To Coordinate Panels for First-Ever Digital Marketing Conference & Expo This April Catharine P. Taylor, a contributing editor to Adweek magazine focusing on online marketing and media and who has covered the advertising industry and i ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Feb. 14, 2005--AAA today released its list of some of the country's worst "Commuter Hot Spots" and launched a nationwide grassroots campaign to urge Congress to pass the federal transportation funding reauthorization bill. The nation's largest auto club also offered tips on how motorists can deal with the d ... Continue reading
Borden Chemical Names Sarah R. Coffin As Executive Vice President
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Feb. 14, 2005--Borden Chemical, Inc., a leading supplier of thermoset and other high performance resins, adhesives and specialty materials, announced today that Sarah R. Coffin has joined the company as an executive vice president. Coffin will oversee a portfolio of businesses serving the oilfield, foun ... Continue reading
LOWELL, Ark.--Feb. 14, 2005--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced that on Thursday, February 17 at 8:30 a.m. (EST), President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Thompson will present at the Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. 15th Annual Global Transportation Conference 2005. The conference will be presented to the in ... Continue reading
UGS and Tecnomatix to Deliver Digital Manufacturing Planning Environment Enabling Collaborative Production Planning CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 14 -- DARATECH SUMMIT 2005 -- UGS, a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that the Volvo Group has selected UGS as a ... Continue reading
Wave System Speaker to Describe Trusted Computing and Web Services at RSA Conference 2005
LEE, Mass.--Feb. 14, 2005-- Trusted Computing Solutions Are Available Today to Protect the High Value Digital Transactions Associated With Emerging Web Services Wave Systems Corp. today announced that Lark Allen, executive vice president, business development, will present "Trusted Computing, Identity Management and We ... Continue reading
WHAT: AAA Michigan President and COO Linda M. Woolwine will read AAA's new color storybook, developed with the University of Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education (UMPIRE), to Kindergarten students at Hanneman Elementary. "What's Right for Me?" features Sammy the Squirrel and brings the booster seat messag ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Renews Sponsorship of NCAA Basketball on CBS
Fifth Season with NCAA Includes Air Time During March Madness, Final Four ATLANTA, Feb. 14 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, today announced today a fifth season advertising with the NCAA on CBS. From now through the tournament, Final Four and National Championship games AutoTrader.com will ... Continue reading
C.H. Robinson Acquires Produce Sourcing & Marketing Companies
MINNEAPOLIS--Feb. 14, 2005--C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ("C.H. Robinson") announced today that it has acquired the operations and certain assets of three produce sourcing and marketing companies, FoodSource, Inc. and FoodSource Procurement, LLC ("FoodSource entities") and Epic Roots, Inc. ("Epic Roots"). The three co ... Continue reading
IRVING, Texas--Feb. 14, 2005--AAA Texas and the national office of AAA today urged Congress to pass the federal transportation funding reauthorization bill soon so that key traffic bottlenecks -- including the Mixmaster in Dallas -- can be fixed. The federal transportation bill has been awaiting Congressional approval ... Continue reading
FANUC Robotics to Host 'Save Your Factory' Forum, February 16
WHAT: Several key issues have impacted the strength of the North American manufacturing industry and now more than ever, it is important for the industry to work together with the government to strengthen its foundation. FANUC Robotics is hosting a "Save Your Factory" forum for media to discuss the importance of mainta ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Feb. 14, 2005--GXS, a leading provider of B2B e-commerce solutions, today announced that Piggly Wiggly Carolina, America's first true self-service grocery store, will utilize its global integration platform - GXS Trading Grid(TM) - to automate their warehouse receiving process. Piggly Wiggly will leverage t ... Continue reading
Intier Automotive Inc. - Notice of conference call - Fourth quarter and fiscal 2004 year end results
TORONTO, Feb. 14 -- Intier Automotive Inc. (TSX: IAI.SV.A, NASDAQ: IAIA) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 following the close of business on Thursday, February 24, 2005. Intier will hold a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and fiscal year end ... Continue reading
Joseph Cervantez is One Lucky Pucker
Gurnee, Ill. Man Kisses Truck for Valentine's Day and 'Makes Out' with a Brand New 2005 Dodge Dakota Dodge Donates $8,000 to American Heart Association CHICAGO, Feb. 14 -- Eight pair of lips and a shiny- new bright-red pickup truck started Valentine's Day in a pucker as eight contestants locked lips with a 2005 Dodge D ... Continue reading
Moll Industries Increases Worldwide Production
DALLAS, Feb. 14 -- Moll Industries, Inc., a plastics injection molder and contract manufacturer, grows its appliance and consumer products divisions with the purchase of assets previously owned by Formec, S.A. de C.V., in Monterrey, Mexico. The move enables Moll to provide supplemental services to some existing custome ... Continue reading
SeatCheck -- 1-866-Seat-Check or http://www.seatcheck.org Fit for a Kid(R) -- 1-877-Fit-4-A-Kid or http://www.fitforakid.org AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 14 -- National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week, February 13-19, is a time when safety advocates encourage the nation to focus on keeping children safe in vehicles. Thi ... Continue reading
The skyrocketing cost of steel -- bolstered by government supports -- is the leading cause of a crisis among U.S. auto suppliers that has lead to bankruptcies and job losses not seen in decades. These are the findings of a new study commissioned by the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (auto suppliers) to be ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2005-- "Quest For Safety" Campaign Supports Local Community Organizations and National Child Passenger Safety Week Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) and four local Los Angeles community organizations are partnering to offer the public free child passenger safety seminars in support of National ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Feb. 14, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12840) has announced the addition of Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance in the US to their offering The Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance industry comprises establishments ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk & Co. Announces Powerful Prospecting Solution for Commercial Dealers and Manufacturers
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 14 -- R. L. Polk & Co. announced today the launch of the Polk Restricted States Prospect Model, its latest commercial vehicle solutions product. Designed specifically for commercial dealers and manufacturers, the Polk Restricted States Prospect Model uses proprietary modeling methodology to offe ... Continue reading
Wabash Technologies Improves Manufacturing and Engineering Change Requests with BizFlow
Automotive Parts Supplier Now Lowering Administrative Costs and Getting New Products to Market Faster VIENNA, Va., Feb. 14 -- HandySoft Global Corporation, a leading provider of business process management (BPM) solutions, today announced that Wabash Technologies is using BizFlow(R) to manage manufacturing and engineer ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 14 -- Get set for a new Asian invasion. The Chinese (car) hordes are planning to land on U.S. shores, with entrepreneur Malcolm Bricklin leading the charge. Can Bricklin and Chery Motors convince American motorists to buy as many as 1 million Chinese cars annually? Get the inside story in this week's issu ... Continue reading
WHO: Crain's Detroit Business named Edsel B. Ford II its 2004 Newsmaker of the Year for his leadership in creating Campus Martius Park. Ford is Chairman of the Detroit 300 Conservancy, the group behind Detroit's new town square featuring an ice rink, fountain, gardens, and stages for live performances. WHAT: Ford is th ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2005--Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the launch of a comprehensive national marketing campaign supporting the release of its most anticipated new model -- the all-new 2006 Infiniti M. The campaign, centered on the concept "Designed to Outperfo ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar Adds Satellite Option
The Networkfleet(TM) Vehicle Management System now operates on terrestrial and satellite networks TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 14 -- Networkcar(R), a Reynolds and Reynolds company specializing in remote vehicle performance and location monitoring of fleets and passenger vehicles, today announced at the American Trucking Associati ... Continue reading
Wasserman Media Group Acquires Champion Sports Group
Addition of Prominent Sports Marketing Agency Bolsters WMG's Marketing Offerings LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14 -- Wasserman Media Group has purchased Champion Sports Group from Fahlgren Inc., further strengthening the company's sports marketing capabilities under WMG Marketing, the leading naming rights agency for sports venues ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 14 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) today announced that Bart Thompson, innovation engineer for Michelin's revolutionary "Tweel(TM)," an integrated tire and wheel combination which operates without air, will be the keynote speaker at The SME Summit, being held on August 3-4, 2005 at ... Continue reading
AAMCO Founder, Robert Morgan Passes - 1917-2005
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Feb. 14 -- Robert Morgan, 87, chairman and founder of AAMCO Transmissions Inc., passed away February 11, 2005 at his home in Gladwyne, PA. Morgan permanently redefined the industry of automotive repair in 1963 with the founding of AAMCO, the world's largest transmission specialist. At that time, franc ... Continue reading
Infor introduces AutoKnow Webinar Series
Infor's AutoKnow Webinar Series to Address Trends and Topics of Immediate Relevance to the Automotive Community Quality and Warranty Issues Are Focus of Inaugural Webinar Northville, Mich., February 14, 2005 - In 2005, the automotive industry will continue to adapt to changes dictated by an expanding global manufacturi ... Continue reading
Westly Environmental Initiative Wins CalPERS Support
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2005-- Automakers' Failure to Appear Before Board Leads to Major Shareholder Campaign At State Controller Steve Westly's urging, the CalPERS Investment Committee today approved an environmental shareholder initiative to pressure automakers to design cleaner cars that will be competitive in ... Continue reading
A Trip to the Gas Pump Just Got Lighter
Gentlemen, Start Your (Hydrogen) Engines - Mario Andretti Waves Green Flag to ChevronTexaco's First Hydrogen Energy Station - WHAT: ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures with the help of race car legend Mario Andretti will unveil its first demonstration hydrogen energy station and on-site hydrogen production units. The ene ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby and Superformance International Settle Infringement Dispute
In the news release, Carroll Shelby and Superformance International Settle Infringement Dispute (OTC: CSBI), issued Friday, Feb. 4, by Carroll Shelby International, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that various textual changes should be included throughout the release. Complete, corrected release fo ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Full-Year Net Profit Drops 31 Percent in 2004 As It Battles Weak Dollar
BERLIN February 14, 2005; The AP reported that Volkswagen AG saw full-year net profit fall 31 percent in 2004, the company said Monday, as the automaker fought headwinds from the weak dollar and sluggish consumer spending in Germany. Net income dropped to 677 million euros ($838.80) from 980 million euros in 2003, the ... Continue reading
Is Your Check Engine Light On?
AutoXray Launches New Consumer Product at 2005 DEMO Conference SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 14 -- Have you ever turned on your cars' ignition to find the red "CHECK ENGINE" light is on? Unless you are an automotive mechanic, chances are you won't know what the problem is until your car is serviced. Driving around with the C ... Continue reading
ABM Industries, Inc. Awarded Contracts with Ford Motor Company
SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 14, 2005--ABM Facility Services and ABM Janitorial Services, operating units of ABM Industries Incorporated , have been awarded contracts with Ford Motor Company . The contracts cover facility maintenance solutions for Ford buildings in Dearborn, Michigan, which encompass several million square feet ... Continue reading
ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Offers OneFee(SM) to Ford Motor Company Employees
Ford Employees Benefit from Online Mortgage Services, Products ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 14 -- ABN AMRO Mortgage Group's (AAMG) National Lending Center Affinity and Relocation Lending division and Ford Motor Company now offer a private-label version of mortgage.com to employees. Through its Intranet, Ford Motor Company em ... Continue reading
DENVER--Feb. 14, 2005--AIL-Ohio; an auto financing network jointly owned by Aimbridge Indirect Lending, the OCUL Services Corporation (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ohio Credit Union League) and several Ohio credit unions; recently added three credit unions to its program in the central Ohio market. Aimbridge Indire ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 14, 2005--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC), the outright leader in developing and manufacturing select custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other diversified industry products, announces that net income increased $127,991 (32%) to $532,101 for the three months e ... Continue reading
FISHER/UNITECH Revolutionizes SolidWorks Continuing Education Program with Launch of 3DU.FUNTECH.COM
TROY, Mich.--Feb. 14, 2005--FISHER/UNITECH, the leading SolidWorks reseller in the Great Lakes region, announces today the launch of 3DU.FUNTECH.COM(TM). The program offers continuing education for SolidWorks users via an interactive online environment. FISHER/UNITECH is the only reseller in North America to offer staf ... Continue reading
OMAHA, Neb.--Feb. 14, 2005-- Agreement Gives Gabriel Large Distribution Intro to International Markets Gabriel Technologies Corp (OTCBB:GWLK) founders of the WAR-LOK(TM) transportation security product line, and Mega Fortris, a global supplier of high quality security seals, combine product offerings to launch a new ge ... Continue reading
SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 14 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced that Kent Dobbs, owner of Kent Dobbs Suzuki of Springdale, Ark., has been elected vice chairman of the American Suzuki Dealer Advisory Board for 2005. Dobbs will work with newly elected American Suzuki Dealer Advisory Board Chairman T ... Continue reading
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors at LIGHTCongress 2005, New York, NY February 16, 2005
--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors announces its participation in LIGHTCongress(C) 2005. LIGHTCongress, considered a preview to LIGHTFair 2005, is a premier forum for industry leaders to meet, discuss and debate the hottest lighting topics. This conference will address the latest trends, product designs and technology driving ... Continue reading
SatCon Appoints David E. O'Neil Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
BOSTON--Feb. 14, 2005--SatCon Technology Corporation(R) , a developer and manufacturer of electronic power control systems, today announced that it has appointed David E. O'Neil as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, effective March 1, 2005. Dave O'Neil joined SatCon in February of 2002 as Controller of the Electr ... Continue reading
Volkswagen AG: Board of Management finalizes financial statements
WOLFSBURG, Germany--Feb. 14, 2005-- Annual statement 2004 Volkswagen AG: Board of Management finalizes financial statements Volkswagen's Board of Management finalizes consolidated financial statements. Early adoption of revised IAS 1, 21, 36 and 38, plus the new IFRS 3*): In 2004, despite a difficult operating environm ... Continue reading
NASCAR Star Tony Stewart 'Cleans Up' Just in Time for Start of 2005 Racing Season
Stewart to Drive Mr. Clean AutoDry Pro-Series Carwash Chevrolet in Six NASCAR Busch Series Races in 2005, Making Debut at Daytona CINCINNATI, Feb. 14 -- Tony Stewart plans to "clean up" in this year's 2005 NASCAR Busch Series racing season with a little help from America's favorite cleaning icon, Mr. Clean. Procter & G ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Appoints Kenneth Nishida Western Regional General Manager
Industry Veteran Will Call Upon His Years as Retail Sales Manager to Strengthen the Suzuki Brand in 13 Western States BREA, Calif., Feb. 14 -- To strengthen the expansion of the Suzuki automotive brand throughout the Western U.S., a region already experiencing record sales growth, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASM ... Continue reading
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Feb. 14 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced that Tim Faith, owner of Suzuki Auto Center of Corpus Christi, Texas, has been elected chairman of the American Suzuki Dealer Advisory Board for 2005. Faith will work with newly elected American Suzuki Dealer Advisory Board Vice ... Continue reading
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 14 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced that Jeremy Franklin, owner of Franklin's National Suzuki of Kansas City, Mo., has been elected secretary of the American Suzuki Dealer Advisory Board for 2005. Franklin will work with newly elected American Suzuki Dealer Advisory Boa ... Continue reading
New GPS Device Will Instantly Catch Car Thieves
A Vehicle is Stolen Every 25 Seconds in the U.S. Will You be the Next Victim? Now Available to the Public is a Global Positioning System (GPS), Which Will Catch These Criminals in the Act FORT COLLINS, Colo., Feb. 14 -- According to FBI statistics, over 1.2 million vehicles were reported stolen in the U.S. in 2003. If ... Continue reading
JAKKS Pacific Launches Revolutionary, High-Performance ``Fly Wheels'' with Full Retail Support
MALIBU, Calif.--Feb. 14, 2005--JAKKS Pacific, Inc. makes a bold statement in the world of performance toy vehicles with the launch of Fly Wheels(TM), from the Company's Road Champs(R) division. Fly Wheels combines speed and authenticity, with replica wheels and tires that look AND perform just like the wheels on real v ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2005--As National Child Passenger Safety Week begins, the Automobile Club of Southern California is reminding parents that a new law requires children up to 6 years or 60 pounds to ride only in the back seat. This new law, which took effect Jan. 1 and was supported by the Auto Club, augments previ ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Motorists Asked to Join Grass-Roots Effort Urging Congress to Act
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 14, 2005--The Automobile Club of Southern California and the national office of AAA today urged Congress to pass the federal transportation funding reauthorization bill soon so that key traffic bottlenecks -- including the I-710 and the 101-405 interchange in Los Angeles -- can be fixed. The federal t ... Continue reading
National Distinction Validates Company's Innovative Destination Retailer Business Strategy SALEM, Ohio, Feb. 14 -- Giant Motorsports, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, announced it has been named ... Continue reading
2005 Chicago Auto Show: Chrysler Group Participates in Women's Day
Women Take Note - Learn How to Maintain Your Vehicle in All Seasons WHAT: The Chrysler Group recognized that recent estimates show women make or influence 80 percent of automotive purchases. But what happens after the purchase? Chrysler wants to help educate women on one of the most important aspects of owning a vehicl ... Continue reading
GM Fiat Deal - From The Horses Mouth
Master Agreement Is Terminated GM Preserves Diesel Engine Capability Joint Cost Savings Expected to Continue DETROIT - General Motors Corp and Fiat S.p.A. today announced they have executed an agreement to terminate the Master Agreement between the companies and realign their industrial relationships. The boards of dir ... Continue reading
Stevens ousted by Anderson in Pomona first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS WINTERNATIONALS POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY FEB. 10-13, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 STEVENS OUSTED BY PRO STOCK CHAMP IN FIRST ROUND AT POMONA POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2005) - ... Continue reading
Capps sidelined with mechanical glitch in Pomona first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS WINTERNATIONALS POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY FEB. 10-13, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 MECHANICAL PROBLEM SIDELINES CAPPS IN FIRST ROUND AT POMONA POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2005) ... Continue reading
Scelzi posts career quickest ET and fastest speed in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS WINTERNATIONALS POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY FEB. 10-13, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 SCELZI POSTS HIS CAREER QUICKEST ET AND FASTEST SPEED IN POMONA FIRST ROUND POMONA, Calif. ... Continue reading
Bazemore lands in semis at Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2005 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS WINTERNATIONALS POMONA (CALIF.) RACEWAY FEB. 10-13, 2005 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203-243-2438 BAZEMORE LANDS IN SEMIS IN SEASON OPENER POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2005) - Whit Bazemore and ... Continue reading
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