ESPRIT CAM News On-Line from DP Technology Corp.
ESPRIT 2001 Now Shipping DP Technology Now Shipping Third Major CAM Software Release in 12 Months New features focus on cycle time optimization for Milling, Turning and Wire-EDM. http://www.dptechnology.com/Press_Releases/03-30_E2001.htm Mold Shop Cuts Programming Time in Half by Using ESPRIT Switching to a CNC system ... Continue reading
Global Technovations Appoints Michael Pietrangelo to Board of Directors
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--April 16, 2001--Global Technovations, Inc. (AMEX:GTN) or ("GTI") today announced the appointment of Michael Pietrangelo to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pietrangelo will bring his 30 years of consumer products acquisitions and merger expertise to GTI. Mr. Pietrangelo is currently Of Counsel for ... Continue reading
J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Reports Revenues and Earnings for the First Quarter of 2001
LOWELL, Ark.--April 16, 2001--J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., announced first quarter 2001 net earnings of $1.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of 5 cents, compared with 2000 first quarter earnings of $5.0 million, or 14 cents per diluted share. The Logistics segment contributed approximately 4 cents per sh ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif.--April 16, 2001--The equivalent of more than 1 million pounds of food to feed the hungry was collected throughout the country by employees and retail partners of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. (Mitsubishi Motors) for distribution by America's Second Harvest through their national network of food ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--April 16, 2001-- Bringing College a Cool Kind of Caring College students will soon get an extra-sweet incentive to abandon their books for about an hour. The socially-conscious confectioners at Ben & Jerry's are tantalizing taste buds with free ice cream at 26 college and university campuses across the countr ... Continue reading
TRW's FBCB2 System Tested at U.S. Army's Division Capstone Exercise
FORT IRWIN, Calif.--April 16, 2001--In the Army's largest exercise to date to determine the system and force effectiveness of the TRW-developed FBCB2 (Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below) software, the 4th Infantry Division from Fort Hood, Texas, returned to the National Training Center, four years after the ini ... Continue reading
Rush Enterprises Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
Rush Enterprises Inc. , which operates the largest network of Peterbilt heavy-duty truck dealerships in North America, John Deere construction equipment dealerships in Texas and Michigan, and three of the largest farm and ranch superstores (D&D) in America, today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. ... Continue reading
Wireless Markets Positioned for Rapid Growth In Telematics
Often viewed as the Holy Grail for wireless data products and services, the transportation industry may be finally ready to live up to its billing. Recent advances in electronics coupled with improved economics, expanding network coverage and evangelistic success stories have the transportation industry positioned for ... Continue reading
LEBANON VALLEY OUTLAW SHOW ATTRACTS WIDE VARIETY OF FANS APRIL 17, 2001 WEST LEBANON, NY - Nestled in a valley in the picturesque western Berkshire mountains one would expect to find old historical bed and breakfast's, antique shops filled with rare 19th century furniture and heirlooms and a fine five star restaurant. ... Continue reading
ADVISORY/Student Techs Square-Off in State Finals of Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest
-- WHAT: Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Contest WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2001 (Hands-on Competition starts @ 9 a.m.) WHERE: Space Center Houston 1601 NASA Road 1 Houston, TX 77058 WHY: The 30 best high school automotive technicians in Texas will square-off in the state finals of the 2001 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Con ... Continue reading
ARKONA Announces Customized Reporting Features with Complete Support for Crystal Reports
SALT LAKE CITY--April 17, 2001-- New Integration with Crystal Reports Gives Clients the Ability to Get Customized Reports Quicker and Easier and Build Customized Reports Themselves ARKONA(R) Inc. (OTC:ARKN), a technological leader in fully integrated dealer management solutions, Tuesday announced new enhanced reporting ... Continue reading
CSAA Corrects Utah's Change in Statewide Gas Price; Up 6 Cents Sted Up 14 Cents
In BW0537, (CA-CSAA) Double-Digit Increase in Gas Prices for Northern California Motorists, AAA Reports, 13-cent Jump Since Mid-March; Price is Highest Since Last November, the change in gas price for Utah should read xxx up 6 cents (sted up 14 cents). The current gas price of $1.50 is correct. ... Continue reading
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings
DUBUQUE, Iowa--April 17, 2001--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, MARCH 31, ----------------------- ------------------------- 2001 2000 2001 2000 ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Sales $68,441,058 $74,972,094 $205,286,457 $213,076,665 Operating Income $1,098,930 $ ... Continue reading
GP Announces the Launch of Their Learning Resource Management Service Area
TROY, Mich.--April 17, 2001--General Physics Corporation (GP), a subsidiary of GP Strategies , announced the launch of Learning Resource Management (LRM), a training outsource and management service that provides corporate customers a complete learning solution. GP's LRM takes advantage of existing GP learning manageme ... Continue reading
THE FASTEST GIRL IN PHOENIX Fast Facts -- Lynx Racing driver Sara Senske in the Barber Dodge Pro Series support race at the Sun Automotive 200 at Phoenix International Raceway, April 19 - 22 - Senske, 21, is one of the hottest young female drivers in auto racing, and drove two weekends ago in the 'Pro' division of the ... Continue reading
CONCORD, N.C.--April 17, 2001--You are invited to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Speedway Motorsports' 2000 first quarter earnings. The conference call will be Tuesday, May 8, 2001, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. To participate in the conference call, you may dial (800) 446-2782 five t ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa.--April 17, 2001--Teleflex Incorporated will Webcast its first quarter 2001 investor conference call on Thursday, April 19, at 11:15 a.m. (EDT). Management will discuss first quarter results and comment on trends in the company's businesses. To listen to the live audio Webcast, go to the company's ... Continue reading
Texas Gas Prices Show Significant Increase; AAA Texas Monthly Fuel Gauge Report
HOUSTON--April 17, 2001--Gas prices in Texas show a significant increase from only a month ago. The current statewide average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is $1.49, a 16 cents increase from last month's average price of $1.33 a gallon. It is also 11 cents more than last April's average of $1.38 a g ... Continue reading
The Eastern Company Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2001
NAUGATUCK, Conn.--April 17, 2001--The Eastern Company (AMEX-EML) a leading manufacturer of vehicular and industrial hardware, locks, metal castings, coin collection and smart card products, today announced the results of its first-quarter operations. Sales for the first quarter of 2001 increased to $22.7 million, compa ... Continue reading
Viasystems EMS-Harness Division Acknowledged as a Top Supplier By GE Appliances
ST. LOUIS--April 17, 2001--Viasystems Group, Inc. announced today that, based on their fourth quarter performance in 2000, their Harness Division in Mishawaka, Indiana had been acknowledged by GE Appliances to be among their top five suppliers to Bloomington Parts Operation (BPO). "Viasystems EMS-Harness Division is a ... Continue reading
TRW Announces First Quarter 2001 Results
TRW Inc. reported that for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001, net earnings excluding unusual items were $51 million, or $0.41 per share, compared with $152 million, or $1.22 per share, in the prior year. First quarter 2001 sales were $4.2 billion, compared with $4.6 billion in the prior year. First quarter results ... Continue reading
Amtech Systems Inc. is Approved for Trading on the Nasdaq National Market
TEMPE, Ariz.--April 18, 2001--Amtech Systems Inc. Wednesday announced that yesterday it received approval from The Nasdaq Stock Market to list its shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share ("common stock") on The Nasdaq National Market. The company's common stock will begin trading on The Nasdaq National Market ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--April 18, 2001--AutoTrader.com, the leading Internet automotive classifieds destination and marketplace in the United States, today announced the appointment of Dawn McGreevey as director of research and planning, a newly-formed position at the company. McGreevey brings a wide range of expertise to AutoTrader. ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Study Reveals Internet Plays Key Role in Future of Automotive Retail Business
ATLANTA--April 18, 2001-- AutoTrader.com Proven Valuable, Cost Effective Tool; Web Impact Significant to Vehicle Business Ninety three percent of auto dealers who use the Internet for business transactions say their dependence on e-commerce will increase in the future, according to a study released today by AutoTrader. ... Continue reading
GenesisIntermedia.com Receives $15 Million Increase to Existing Credit Facility
LOS ANGELES--April 18, 2001-- GenesisIntermedia.com Inc. (Frankfurt:GIA) today announced that its existing credit facility has been increased by $15 million. The company will draw upon the larger credit facility from time to time to build existing operations, as well as to capitalize on acquisition opportunities in acc ... Continue reading
PPG Certifies Fabricators for Architectural Glass
PITTSBURGH--April 18, 2001--Architectural glass fabricators at 11 North American locations have been certified by PPG Industries as meeting the glassmaker's strict quality processing standards. They are the charter members of the PPG Certified Fabricator Program, and have passed quality audits at their fabrication loca ... Continue reading
-- With Earth Day just around the corner, the California Fuel Cell Partnership (www.cafcp.org) takes its road show to Los Angeles on April 18, 2001 with a media briefing and ride 'n drive featuring environmentally friendly fuel cell-powered electric vehicles. This will be the first time the Partnership's fuel cell vehi ... Continue reading
SANTEE, Calif.--April 18, 2001--World Transport Authority Inc. (OTCBB:WTAI) is retaining the services of Tribe Investment Partners, a premier Investment Banking Consulting Group specializing in exposure for both the company and their products, strategic relationships, video, TV and Internet forums along with assistance ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--April 18, 2001--YouZoom.com, the first online insurance provider to offer immediate purchase of multiple insurance products, is now available for Washington State residents. Washington drivers now can go online to compare rates and purchase auto insurance online from a local independent agent or broker. "You ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman to Acquire Auto Fabric Operations From Joan Fabrics
Collins & Aikman Corporation announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the automotive fabric operations of Joan Fabrics (Joan), a leading supplier of bodycloth to the automotive industry, and all of the operating assets in Joan's affiliated yarn dying operation, Western Avenue Dyers (WAD). For fi ... Continue reading
Clean-Energy Sector to Grow 28% Annually to $82 Billion by 2010
Investments and Development in Clean Transportation, Water, and Materials Also Seeing Explosive Growth, Says New Report from Clean Edge With clean energy leading the way, clean technology, which already represents a multibillion-dollar market, will grow as much as tenfold over the coming decade, according to a new repo ... Continue reading
SDRC Receives $14 Million Order from Nissan
SDRC announced that Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. is expanding its commitment for SDRC's award-winning I-DEAS(R) software and its market-leading Metaphase(R) software. The $14 million order will be recognized throughout 2001. Nissan will deploy both I-DEAS and Metaphase in three global Nissan Technical Centers located in Japan ... Continue reading
CTS Announces First Quarter Results
CTS Corporation announced quarterly results for sales, net earnings and earnings per share for the first quarter 2001. First quarter sales were $177.0 million compared to $204.5 million in the first quarter of last year. Excluding severance expense of $1.6 million, adjusted net earnings were $3.3 million or $0.11 per s ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--April 17, 2001-- Enhanced On-board Device Combines Stored GPS Geographic Data With Real-time Automatic Vehicle Locating (AVL) Capability Companies are demanding new ways to control operating costs and improve their bottom-line results. In response, Orlando-based FleetBoss Global Positioning Solutions(TM) ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--April 17, 2001--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. welcomed news of a unanimous affirmative determination by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that there is a reasonable indication of material injury to the domestic automotive replacement glass industry due to imports from the People's Republic of China. ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--April 17, 2001--Giving an early jolt to the summer driving season, Northern California motorists experienced a double-digit increase in gas prices over last month, according to AAA's monthly gas survey released today. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded self-serve gas in Northern Californi ... Continue reading
Southern California Gas Prices Up Nine Cents in One Month
LOS ANGELES--April 17, 2001--Southern California average gas prices have climbed nine cents for a second consecutive month, bringing the total increase to 18 cents since mid-February, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's monthly Fuel Gauge report. The Southern California average price for regular u ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--April 17, 2001--Giving an early jolt to the summer driving season, Northern California motorists experienced a double-digit increase in gas prices over last month, according to AAA's monthly gas survey released today. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded self-serve gas in Northern Californi ... Continue reading
Cummins Reaffirms Its Commitment to Meet 2002 Emissions Requirements
COLUMBUS, Ind.--April 17, 2001--In meetings with EPA officials, representatives of Cummins Inc. have confirmed Cummins' commitment to meet the deadline to produce lower emissions engines as outlined in a consent decree Cummins signed in 1998. Four other engine manufacturers also signed similar consent decrees. Based up ... Continue reading
Fidelity Holdings Reports Year-End Results
KEW GARDENS, N.Y.--April 18, 2001--Fidelity Holdings, Inc. d/b/a The Major Automotive Companies, Inc. -- Gross Profits Increase to a Record $49.9 Million from $33. 4 Million -- Pre-tax Income From Continuing Operations $2.7 million versus $1.7 Million -- Net Loss from Discontinued Operations $22.4 million Fidelity Hold ... Continue reading
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio (Radio Show)
KARNAC.com Racin' Talk Radio Show ... Continue reading
RALLY: Ford Focus to star in Rally of Germany
April 18, 2001 FORD FOCUS TO STAR IN RALLY OF GERMANY BERLIN - Ford announced today (Tuesday) that it will be entering two Ford Focus RS WRC rally cars on the ADAC Rallye Deutschland in July. Ford's French ace Francois Delecour will pilot his regular 'RS' branded car while Austrian star Raimund Baumschlager will drive ... Continue reading
CART provides financial guidance for 2001 and announces a share repurchase
April 18, 2001 DETROIT - Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. today provided financial guidance for 2001, as follows. The Company estimates that: ** Total revenues expected to be approximately $75 - $78 million ** Pre-tax profit for the year expected to be approximately 32% of total revenues ** EPS expected to be appro ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Hamilton looks to pick up the pace at Talladega
April 18, 2001 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Picking up the pace after a rare weekend off, the NASCAR Winston Cup Series heads to Alabama for this weekend’s Talladega 500—the second time this season teams will battle with restrictor plates on their engines. . Last year, the Square D Racing Team posted its highest fini ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Sadler ready to gamble at Talladega . . along with the rest of the field
April 18, 2001 Elliott Sadler has no illusions going into Talladega this weekend. He has only one thing in mind when he talks about Sunday's race - getting through it. The Virginia driver left Martinsville tenth in points and hopes to come out of Alabama still in the top-ten. ELLIOTT SADLER, -21- Motorcraft Ford Taurus ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Kenseth gaining momentum heading to Talladega
April 18, 2001 "Finishing 6th at Martinsville gave us the momentum we need to get this program back to where we should be -- running up front. We've had so many freak things happen to us this year that were beyond our control. We were running good in Daytona and a shock mount broke. We were great in Atlanta and had a m ... Continue reading
RACING HISTORY: The great cars of racing: Ford Mustang
April 18, 2001 DEARBORN, Mich. - If ever there was a car that appeared in the right place at the right time, Mustang was it. The Mustang was born 37 years ago today in 1964 ... and it was born to race. In the early sixties, Ford and the other American automakers were "officially" out of racing. Racing was - and still i ... Continue reading
NHRA names Franco director of youth and education services
April 18, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. - Marc Franco has been named director of youth and education services for the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), it was announced today. In his new position, Franco will be responsible for managing all aspects of the NHRA's Youth and Education Services program, including coordination o ... Continue reading
NHRA: Neilson named NHRA Pacific Division Director
April 18, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. - Charlie Neilson has been named Pacific Division Director (Division 7) for the National Hot Rod Association, it was announced today by Len Imbrogno, NHRA director of sportsman racing and member tracks. In his new position, Neilson, 41, will manage the competition at the 21 NHRA-member f ... Continue reading
NHRA: Prolong super lubricants continues sponsorship of Northwest Nationals
April 18, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. - Prolong Super Lubricants, a worldwide leader in car-care products and automotive lubricants, has signed a one-year contract extension with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to continue their primary sponsorship of the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Seattle International Raceway. The ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Four former winners; 94 cars entered for 85th Indianapolis 500
April 18, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, April 18, 2001 - Indianapolis 500 champions Eddie Cheever Jr., Buddy Lazier, Arie Luyendyk and Al Unser Jr., along with notable drivers Michael Andretti, Gil de Ferran, Scott Goodyear and Sam Hornish Jr. headline an all-star field entered for the 85th running of the Greatest Spectac ... Continue reading
NHRA: 'The Fast Lane: The History of NHRA Drag Racing' hits bookstores nationwide
April 18, 2001 GLENDORA, Calif. - To honor its 50th anniversary, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has teamed up with ReganBooks to deliver "THE FAST LANE: The History of NHRA Drag Racing" to bookstores throughout the United States. The 230-page retrospect, features full-color photographs with extraordinary insig ... Continue reading
INDY 500: Indy winners Unser Jr., Lazier, and Cheever test at Speedway
April 18, 2001 INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis 500 winners Al Unser Jr., Buddy Lazier and Eddie Cheever Jr. turned laps at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today as private testing intensified in preparation for the 85th Indianapolis 500-Mile Race on May 27. Two-time "500" runner-up Scott Goodyear and rookie Casey Mears als ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Interview with Michael Waltrip
April 18, 2001 (Has winning the Daytona 500 changed your life and/or made it more hectic?) "No, not overly (hectic) I don't think. Everything's pretty much normal. The season has a way of making things get back to normal. You have to show up at the race, prepare for it, and then of course test - and that's what we're d ... Continue reading
SCCA: Archer returns to Speedvision GT in Corvette
April 18, 2001 HITCHCOCK-Grand Sport Racing and Bobby Archer Motorsports have announced that 1999 SCCA Pro Racing Speedvision World Challenge GT Champion Bobby Archer will drive the No. 08 Grand Sport Racing/KB Enterprises Chevrolet Corvette C5 at Mosport International Raceway, May 20. While the Archer name is synonymo ... Continue reading
Northern Light IRL: Productive first Indy test for Scott Goodyear and new Ininitii engine
April 18, 2001 Indianapolis, IN - Cheever Indy Racing teammates Eddie Cheever Jr. and Scott Goodyear turned a total of 153 incident-free laps in the team's #51 Excite@Home Infiniti machines at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Monday as private testing intensified in preparation for the 85th Indy 500 on May 27. For Goody ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Jeff Green realizes risk associated with racing at Talladega
April 18, 2001 Jeff Green On Talladega: Jeff Green, 2000 NASCAR Busch Series Champion and driver of the No. 10 Nestlé Nesquik Ford Taurus, knows there are risks involved when racing at superspeedways like Talladega. "There is definitely a risk to superspeedway racing," said Green. "When you start stacking people up si ... Continue reading
ASA: Butch Miller Holds Lead Heading into Hawkeye Downs Opener
April 18, 2001 PEDNLETON, Ind. -- Heading into the April 28 Iowa 300 at Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Butch Miller saw his point lead drop to just 17 points following a ninth place finish at South Boston Speedway and 2000 Pat Schauer Memorial Rookie of the Year , Joey Clanton, become his closest challenger. Clanton jumped fr ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Keller looks to Talladega with confidence
April 18, 2001 Back to the Superspeedway... Keller hopes he turned his superspeedway luck around this season at Daytona International Speedway. Keller finished seventh in the first race of the season and picked up his first top-10 finish at a superspeedway. Couple his top 10 at Daytona with his second-place finish last ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Defending champion Gordon's strategy is to stay up front at Talladega
April 18, 2001 TALLADEGA, Ala. - Jeff Gordon's strategy will be to stay up front as long as possible when the NASCAR Winston Cup Series visits Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday for the Talladega 500. Gordon, who will drive a special DuPont/Pepsi paint scheme during the race, does not see an advantage as the defending c ... Continue reading
April 18, 2001 2001 ARCA RE/MAX SERIES DRIVER POINT STANDINGS After Event #2, PFG Lester 150, Nashville Superspeedway, 4-13-01 POS NAME POINTS 1 Kimmel, Frank 475 2 Robinson, Shawna 410 3 Belmont, Andy 335 4 Jarrett, Jason 330 5 Kirby, Stuart 325 6 Swaim, Mike 315 7 Steele, Tim 300 8 Weber, Chuck 280 9 Cooksey, Joe 255 ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Dodge teams hope legacy at Talladega Superspeedway paves way for success
April 18, 2001 TALLADEGA, Ala. - For Dodge Motorsports, Talladega Superspeedway holds a special place in the auto manufacturer's record books. Dodge hopes to add a new entry to the ledger this weekend at the Talladega 500. "Talladega Superspeedway is a very special place for Dodge," said Bob Wildberger, Senior Manager, ... Continue reading
NASCAR WCUP: Robert Yates speaks on Talladega
April 18, 2001 Robert Yates, owner of the No. 28 Texaco Havoline and No. 88 UPS Tauruses, is off to one of his best starts since becoming a full-time multi-car owner in 1996. Through eight races this season drivers Dale Jarrett and Ricky Rudd have combined for three wins, seven top-five and 12 top-10 finishes, includin ... Continue reading
NASCAR BGN: Greg Biffle finds early succes in the Busch Series
April 18, 2001 Greg Biffle took the checkered flag for the first time in his Busch Series career, capturing Saturday's Pepsi 300 at Nashville Superspeedway. Biffle won in just his eighth race, and closed the gap to points leader Kevin Harvick in the championship race as he led 133 of the 225 laps around the concrete ov ... Continue reading
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