Dodge Quotes from Daytona Duel Races
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway. Clear!Blue Gatorade Duel No. 2. 704-975-3232 RUSTY WALLACE (No. ... Continue reading
Sergio Marchionne Replaces Hebert Demel As Head of Fiat SpA Auto Division
ROME February 17, 2005; Alessandra Rizzo writing for the AP reported that Fiat SpA ousted the head of its money-losing auto division and appointed group Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne to the post -- a move the company hopes will help speed up the car-making unit's recovery. The decision was announced days after the ... Continue reading
Remy und Johnson Electric unterzeichenen strategische Vereinbarung
ANDERSON, Indiana, February 17 -- Remy International, Inc., ("Remy") und Johnson Electric Holdings Limited ("Johnson Electric") mit Sitz in Hongkong, gaben die Unterzeichnung einer strategischen Kooperations-Vereinbarung bekannt. Entsprechend dieser Vereinbarung wird Johnson Electric Remy mit Komponenten, Motorbauteile ... Continue reading
Azure Focuses on Vehicle Graphics; Azure's Vehicle Graphics Are Catching on Across the Country
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Austin-based Azure Vehicle Graphics (formerly known as Azure Imaging & Printing) has increased its efforts to provide professional vehicle graphics to customers. Azure will now focus primarily on providing vehicle graphics and no longer market other large- format offerings such as banners, pos ... Continue reading
RC2 Corporation Reports 2004 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
OAK BROOK, Ill.--Feb. 17, 2005--RC2 Corporation today announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. Net income was $10.9 million or $0.51 per diluted share in the 2004 fourth quarter as compared with $15.6 million or $0.85 per diluted share in the year ago fourth quarter. Net income for ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Announces Expanded Share Repurchase Program
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 17 -- STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION announced today that its Board of Directors, at its regular quarterly meeting February 16, 2005, authorized the repurchase of an additional 200,000 shares (approximately 5 percent of currently outstanding shares) under its ongoing stock repurchase program. Shares may ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Feb. 17, 2005--The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on March 29, 2005, to shareholders of record March 15, 2005. The $0.17 per share quarterly dividend represents a 6% increase from the previous $0.16 per share dividend. ... Continue reading
ALGOR Exhibits V16.1 at Solid Edge Asia Pacific Reseller Conference 2005
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 17, 2005--ALGOR, Inc., a leading provider of design, analysis and simulation software, announced that it will demonstrate ALGOR V16.1 at the fifth annual Solid Edge(R) Asia Pacific Reseller Conference 2005, being held from February 21 - 24, 2005 in Hainan Island, China. The conference brings Solid Edge ... Continue reading
AXCESS Introduces Portable RFID Reader for Automatic Identification and Inventory
First Application Provides Patient Tagging Solution for Creative Healthcare Inc. DALLAS, Feb. 17 -- AXCESS International Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AXSI.OB), a leading provider of Active Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems, announced today the addition of a portable RFID reader to its ActiveTag(TM) product lin ... Continue reading
Cobra Electronics Announces Next Generation of Marine Product Line
Evolution of Handheld and Fixed Mount Radios Highlight 2005 Offerings at the Miami International Boat Show CHICAGO, Feb. 17 -- Cobra Electronics , a leading manufacturer of marine products, announced today at the 2005 Miami International Boat Show a national rollout of entry-level and professional-grade marine products ... Continue reading
PLANTATION, Fla.--Feb. 17, 2005--Dtomi, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Dtomi") (OTCBB:DTOI), announced today that, consistent with its focus of bringing innovative, value-differentiated products and services to market, it has entered into discussions with three potential acquisition candidates. John Haddock, Dtomi's CEO ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Exhibition at 2005 Miami Boat Show
PLANO, Texas, Feb. 17 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announced today that its subsidiary, BMZ Generators Technology, will be an exhibitor (Booth No. 4326) at the Miami International Boat Show from February 17 - 21, 2005. BMZ will also be in the Anchor Manufacturing booths (No. I ... Continue reading
Hawk to Present at the Roth Capital Partners 17th Annual Growth Stock Conference
CLEVELAND--Feb. 17, 2005--Hawk Corporation (AMEX:HWK) will be presenting on Wednesday February 23, 2005 at the 2005 17th Annual Growth Stock Conference hosted by Roth Capital Partners. This annual event is the largest in the nation for emerging growth companies. The conference will highlight approximately 220 companies ... Continue reading
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Feb. 17, 2005-- Precision Optics Deliver Crisp Images; Ultra-lightweight, Slim, Foldable Form Provides Maximum Portability Olympus, one of the main sponsors of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One racing team, proudly announces the Ferrari Speed View 8x21 binoculars, the first Olympus binoculars to be offic ... Continue reading
Ostara Corporation Announces Acquisition of Catalyst Solutions LLC.
WERNERSVILLE, Pa.--Feb. 17, 2005--Ostara Corporation (OTC:OTRC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired through a stock swap transaction 100% interest in Catalyst Solutions, LLC. (Catalyst). Catalyst was a minority owned subsidiary of Ostara's DBC Systems Inc. Catalyst uses DBC System's Data Mining and Deep Crawlin ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company's board of directors today declared a regular second quarter Class A common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, payable April 8, 2005, to shareholders of record as of March 22, 2005. The company also announced that new President and CEO, Finbarr J. O'Neill ha ... Continue reading
Amerigon Names Millennium Plastics Its 'Supplier of the Year'
Chihuahua, Mexico-Based Contract Manufacturer Selected for Overall Quality, Delivery, Service DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it has selected Millennium Plastics Technologies, LLC ("Millennium") of Chihuahua, Mexico as the Company's Supplier of the Year for 2004. An award certific ... Continue reading
ARCADIS Pledges Tsunami Support in Form of Village Reconstruction
DENVER--Feb. 17, 2005--ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD) is pleased to formally announce its corporate commitment to aid and assist tsunami victims in South Asia. Steve Blake, chief executive officer of ARCADIS in the United States, today announced a company-wide program to adopt and reconstruct two villages in Sri Lanka. ARCA ... Continue reading
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Feb. 17, 2005--The Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies continues its commitment to making auto insurance easier by becoming one of the first auto insurers to enable customers to sign purchase documents electronically via computer - making the process of purchasing a policy online eas ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive L.P. Announces Planned Issuance of Senior Notes in Private Offering
MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 17 -- Capital Automotive REIT (the "Company") and its operating partnership, Capital Automotive L.P. (the "Partnership"), today announced that the Partnership plans to close a private offering of $175 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes in February and March 2005. It is expected tha ... Continue reading
Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck and EB Games in Search of Dallas' Best Pick-Up Spots
Dallas Residents Invited to Nominate Their Favorite Pick-Up Spots for a Chance to Win a New 2005 Dodge Dakota 'Key to the Best Pick-Up Spots' Nominations Collected Online at www.DodgePickUpSpots.com and EB Games Stores AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Dodge and EB Games are conducting a city-wide search to identify the ... Continue reading
Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck and EB Games in Search of Houston's Best Pick-Up Spots
Houston Residents Invited to Nominate Their Favorite Pick-Up Spots for a Chance to Win a New 2005 Dodge Dakota 'Key to the Best Pick-Up Spots' Nominations Collected Online at www.DodgePickUpSpots.com and EB Games Stores AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Dodge and EB Games are conducting a city-wide search to identify the ... Continue reading
FAIRFAX, Va.--Feb. 17, 2005--ExxonMobil and GE Consumer Finance today announced the launch of new ExxonMobil Consumer and Business Credit Cards. The new cards will provide enhanced cardholder benefits that deliver improved credit card security and flexibility. GE Consumer Finance will issue new cards to over 7 million ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Sensor Systems Reaches Agreement with QS 9000 Manufacturer
DRAPER, Utah--Feb. 17, 2005--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) today announced they have reached a Cooperative Agreement with a qualified automotive manufacturer to produce Bend Sensor(R) applications for the automotive industry. Automobile manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers require all manufactured parts to ... Continue reading
Gabriel Technologies Tightens Security for Nation's Largest Wabash Trucking Trailer Dealership
OMAHA, Neb.--Feb. 17, 2005--Gabriel Technologies Corp (OTCBB:GWLK), founders of the WAR-LOK(TM) transportation security product line, has signed an agreement with Wick's Truck Trailers, the nation's largest Wabash Trailer dealership, giving Wick's distribution rights for the WAR-LOK(TM) t-Series (trucking). In addition ... Continue reading
Lear Announces First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's first-quarter 2005 financial results and related matters on Friday, April 22, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To participate in the conference call: * Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 * International calls 1-706-679-3323 The audio re ... Continue reading
Luxury Automaker BMW North America Selects Vocus Software to Manage Its PR Efforts
LANHAM, Md., Feb. 17 -- Vocus, Inc., the global leader in on- demand software for public relations and government relations, announced today that BMW of North America has selected Vocus software to manage its PR needs. Headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, BMW North America is a subsidiary of BMW, the only manuf ... Continue reading
MarineMax Announces Pricing of Common Stock Offering
CLEARWATER, Fla.--Feb. 17, 2005--MarineMax, Inc. today announced the pricing of the public offering by MarineMax of 1,000,000 shares of its common stock and by a certain stockholder of 1,861,200 shares of common stock at $32.75 per share. The shares are being offered through J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Raymond Jame ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 17, 2005--Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. ("MPA") (OTC:MPAA), a leading provider of remanufactured alternators and starters for the automotive aftermarket, announced today it did not file its Form 10-Q for the third fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2004 by February 14, 2005, the due date for this re ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2004 Results
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 17, 2005--Myers Industries, Inc. today reported that net sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2004 set a quarterly record of $221,415,871, an increase of 25 percent from the $176,507,020 reported in 2003. Excluding favorable foreign currency translation of $4.4 million and contributions of ... Continue reading
* Limited-edition Dodge Ram draws inspiration from winged 1969 Dodge Charger race car * Dodge dealers to take delivery of first 75 production Dodge Ram Daytona models in ceremonial parade lap at Daytona International Speedway AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Building on its storied legacy of power and performance, Dodge ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Fourth Quarter and 2004 Results
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced a 31.5 percent increase in fourth quarter net sales, but lower net earnings due to higher material costs and strategic investments at its emergency vehicle subsidiaries. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom motorhome chassis, fire truck chas ... Continue reading
Remy and Johnson Electric - Sign Strategic Agreement
ANDERSON, Ind., Feb. 17 -- Remy International, Inc., ("Remy") and Johnson Electric Holdings Limited ("Johnson Electric") based in Hong Kong, announce the signing of a strategic cooperative agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Johnson Electric will supply Remy with components, motor assemblies and support servic ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Financial Results
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 17 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today reported fourth quarter 2004 sales of $3.2 billion, an increase of 7% over the prior year quarter, and net losses of $62 million, or $(0.63) per share, compared to net losses of $1 million or $(0.01) per share during the same period a year ago. (Logo: htt ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Feb. 17, 2005--UPS today announced the arrival of the moment race fans have been waiting for - Dale Jarrett, driver of the Robert Yates Racing #88 UPS Ford Taurus, has agreed to race the UPS delivery truck in the fifth installment of the popular "Race the Truck" advertising campaign. What began as a way to cre ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Shareholder Election Results
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Shareholders of The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today approved the re-election of four board members, each to a three-year term. Re-elected were Stephanie W. Bergeron, Dr. David E. Fry, Richard H. Grant III, and Ira D. Hall. Shareholders also approved a non-employee director stock compensatio ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Receive Diversity Awards
Company-wide Commitment to Diversity & Engineering Excellence Showcased MILWAUKEE, Feb. 17 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. will be awarded the U.S. Black Engineer Supplier Diversity Award during The Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Annual Conference, February 17-19, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland. Johnson Controls Proje ... Continue reading
DUESSELDORF, Germany, KAWASAKI, Japan and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 17 -- NEC Electronics today announced the availability of the V850ES/Dx2(TM) 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) for the automotive market. The V850ES/DG2(TM) and V850ES/DJ2(TM) MCUs are ideal for driver information systems such as instrument clusters that ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Build Second Assembly Plant in India
- New Plant Will Add Additional Annual Capacity of 150,000 Units - SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 17 -- Hyundai Motor Co. has announced it will build a second assembly plant in India. Hyundai Motor Co. Chairman and CEO Chung Mong-Koo made the announcement during an inspection tour of the company's manufacturing complex in th ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--Feb. 17, 2005--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular $.05 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid April 1, 2005, to shareholders of record as of March 4, 2005. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, ... Continue reading
Volvo to sponsor East India clipper's China trip
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Feb. 17, 2005; Volvo has decided to become a partner in the East India clipper Gotheborg III and sponsor the ship's trip to China. Volvo is providing financial support for the trip, which will be used to market the Volvo brand in China and throughout Asia. The East India clipper will also have an exci ... Continue reading
Honda to Unveil New Civic and Showcases Technological Innovation at Geneva Salon
Tokyo (JCNN) - Honda Motor will unveil what the next-generation Civic for the European market will look like and the all-new Legend saloon at the Geneva Motor Show that starts on March 1. The Honda Legend European Prototype will include the world's most advanced four-wheel drive, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system ( ... Continue reading
Dodge Charger Quotes from Daytona
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 Ray Cooper Daytona International Speedway. Clear!Blue Gatorade Duel Advance Material. 704-975-3232 Six Chargers in Top 10 in Final Practice Session Jeremy Mayfield led the way in the No. 19 Dodge Dealers/UAW Dodge Charger as six Dodge drivers posted top-10 speeds in Wednesday's final Cup practi ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Announces Completion of $87.8 Million Private Placement of Common Stock
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that it has completed the $87.8 million private placement of its common stock previously announced on February 10, 2005. ECD Ovonics sold 5,090,000 shares of common stock at a price of $17.25 per share to 65 institutional i ... Continue reading
AAA and University of Michigan Health System Launch 'Booster Seat Story' for Young Children
Sammy the Squirrel makes booster seats fun DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 16 -- In a collaborative effort designed to appeal to young children, AAA and the University of Michigan Program for Injury Research and Education (UMPIRE) have authored a color storybook and a coloring book that promote booster seat use among child passe ... Continue reading
Potential Benefits to Spur Uptake of Wireless Sensor Networks Despite Initial Technical Roadblocks
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Feb. 16, 2005--Due to their easy deployment at extremely low costs, wireless sensor networks, compared to wired networks, are gradually gaining a foothold across several industry verticals such as building and industrial automation. However, companies need to ensure that applications that work effect ... Continue reading
John Terech Promoted to Director, Commercial Development; David Marquette Promoted to Program Planning Manager DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Amerigon Incorporated today announced that it has promoted two experienced members of its product management team to help the Company keep pace with expected growth in future progra ... Continue reading
Cycle Country Announces Major Supply Chain Acquisition
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 16, 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 it has reached an agreement in principle to purchase Simonsen Iron Wor ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Results
Same Store Sales Grew 9.7% for the Fourth Quarter ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 16 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive parts, today announced record revenue and earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2005. Fiscal 2004 included 52 weeks of operations compared to 53 weeks in fisc ... Continue reading
Chevy Notes - Daytona Practice, Feb. 16
Contact: Nancy Wager GM Racing Communications cell: (727) 415-3109 For more information: media.gm.com CHEVROLET NOTES & QUOTES NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES DAYTON A 500 PRACTICE DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY February 16, 2005 KYLE BUSCH, NO. 5 KELLOGG'S CHEVROL.ET MONTE CARLO: "I won the ARCA race here last year. The 150' ... Continue reading
Ballard Power Systems Announces Significant Advances in Fuel Cell Stack Technology
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Feb. 16, 2005--Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLD) announced today significant progress in three areas crucial to the commercialization of automotive fuel cell stack technology- freeze start capability, durability and cost reduction - without compromising performance. Ballard scientists and eng ... Continue reading
Lowrider Magazine 2005 Tour Rolls into Phoenix on March 6
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kim Milman (818) 992-4353 LOWRIDER MAGAZINE 2005 TOUR ROLLS INTO PHOENIX MARCH 6, 2005 Arizona State Fairgrounds hosts award-winning custom cars, nationally recognized entertainment and dramatic competitions as thousands celebrate the Lowrider culture ANAHEIM, CA (February 2005) - Amazing ... Continue reading
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