Infineon Raceway Completes Repaving of Road Course - Morry Goldstein(SCCA) In Saddle Friday
JPEG IMAGE ATTACHED Cutline information: Workers complete the repaving at Turns 1-2 on the road course. Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway (707) 933-3907 Infineon Raceway Completes Repaving of Road Course; Circuit to Receive First Test on Friday SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - One of the final pieces of a co ... Continue reading
Accuride's Cuyahoga Falls Facility Sustains Fire Damage
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Aug. 19, 2003--Accuride Corporation announced that a fire occurred at its aluminum machining and finishing facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on August 14, 2003. The fire was predominantly limited to the ceiling and the building's utility infrastructure with no apparent damage to the machining equipment ... Continue reading
Auto Club: Top Five Tips for Cutting Your Gas Bill Down to Size
LOS ANGELES--Aug. 19, 2003--With gasoline prices spiking through the $2 per gallon threshold, some motorists are looking with despair as they see their gas bills go higher and higher. But according to the Automobile Club of Southern California, there are very simple steps motorists can take to help cut their gasoline b ... Continue reading
Charleston-Area First Response Teams Conduct Full-scale Emergency Preparedness Exercise
FAIRFAX, Va. & CHARLESTON, S.C.--Aug. 19, 2003-- Law Enforcement and First Responder Agencies to Demonstrate Emergency Preparedness Using Critical Incident Response Toolset (CIRT) Xybernaut Corporation today announced its involvement in a joint effort to further develop emergency preparedness and first response procedu ... Continue reading
Chubb Insurance - Canada Endorses NavLynx Tracking System
NavLynx Merger With Zenith Technology Previously Announced TORONTO, Aug. 19 -- NavLynx Technologies (Canada) Inc. is pleased to welcome Chubb Insurance Company of Canada to its growing list of partner insurance companies eager to lower the losses and associated costs resulting from an increase in auto theft across Cana ... Continue reading
Cross-Country Weekend Driving Adventure Comes to Omaha
Bluffs Run Casino to Host Stop of Chrysler Group's Route 2003: An American Road Trip OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 19 -- Thousands of consumers across the United States will have the opportunity to test-drive the entire line-up of Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles during "Route 2003: An American Road Trip" on Saturday, Septembe ... Continue reading
Dayton Parts Selects Datalliance VMI Solution From Enterprise Data Management
CINCINNATI--Aug. 19, 2003--Enterprise Data Management -- Dayton Parts to Use Vendor Managed Inventory to Improve Customer Service and Speed-to-Market -- Quick Implementation of Datalliance Allows Benefits to be Realized in Shortest Amount of Time -- Dayton Parts Manufactures and Distributes Replacement Parts for the He ... Continue reading
Donlar Corporation Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2003 Results
BEDFORD PARK, Ill.--Aug. 19, 2003--Donlar Corporation (OTC: DLRC), a world leader in green chemistry, products and technology, today announced that the Company reported revenue of approximately $1.1 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003, up 12% from revenue reported for the second quarter of 2002. For the ... Continue reading
Energy & Engine Technology Corporation Announces Conference Call to Discuss Corporate Development
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 19 -- Energy & Engine Technology Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: EENT) (EENT) announced that it has scheduled a conference call for Monday, August 25, 2003 with the broker dealer community, analysts and institutions to discuss corporate developments with the Company. Will McAndrew, EENT's CEO, said, "I ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz Names Gregory Kalin as Director of Internal Audit
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: HAYZ) announced today the appointment of Gregory A. Kalin as its Director of Internal Audit. In his new post, Mr. Kalin will have overall responsibility for the Company's global internal audit activities and will report directly to James Y ... Continue reading
Haymaker Appointed as the Seventh and Final Director of Hayes Lemmerz' Board
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: HAYZ) , announced today that George T. Haymaker, Jr. has been appointed to serve as lead director on its board of directors. The appointment represents an addition to the board, increasing to seven the total number of directors at the Comp ... Continue reading
Jacobs' Subsidiary Receives High-Feature Test Facility EPC Contract from General Motors
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Aug. 19, 2003--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that a subsidiary company received a contract for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a unique High Feature Test Facility for General Motors (GM) that will support product development testing. Officials did not disclose ... Continue reading
Johnson Electric Expands North American Automotive Operations
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Johnson Electric today announced the completion of the expansion of its North American operations in Plymouth, Michigan. The new facility supports the company's strategic plan for growth in North America. The expansion more than doubles the facility's current space to 72,000 sq. ft., and pro ... Continue reading
Kionix, Inc. Launches High-Performance Single and Dual Axis MEMS Accelerometers
ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 19 -- Kionix, Inc., a global leader in high-performance MEMS inertial sensors, today announced general availability of its KXB01 single-axis and KXG11 dual-axis, low-g accelerometers following their selection by several major customers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011112/NYM019LOGO ) ... Continue reading
Magna announces shareholder approval of MI Developments spin-off
Aurora, Ontario, August 19 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today announced that its shareholders have approved the spin-off of MI Developments Inc. ("MID") to Magna shareholders. The transaction was approved by over 97% of the votes cast by the holders of each of Magna Class A Subordinate Votin ... Continue reading
Magna announces shareholder approval of MI Developments spin-off
AURORA, ON, Aug. 19 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) today announced that its shareholders have approved the spin-off of MI Developments Inc. ("MID") to Magna shareholders. The transaction was approved by over 97% of the votes cast by the holders of each of Magna Class A Subordinate Voting Share ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Announces Webcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Aug. 19 -- Miller Industries, Inc. intends to release results for the second quarter of 2003 on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 before the market opens. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call that will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet on: Wednesday, Au ... Continue reading
SCRANTON, Pa., Aug. 19 -- On behalf of Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell, David Yeager, Director of the Governor's Action Team, today participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kemper Auto and Home, which is moving into a larger Lackawanna County facility in a project that will lead to the creation of 20 jobs ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio--Aug. 19, 2003--Roadway Corporation (Roadway) announced that Yellow Corporation (Yellow) and Roadway received second requests for additional information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the proposed acquisition of Roadway by Yellow. Yellow Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Offi ... Continue reading
Stronghold Technologies Announces New Customer Contract with Bingham Toyota
BASKING RIDGE, N.J.--Aug. 19, 2003-- DealerAdvance(TM) "Blew Away" Competition; Vehicle Sales Increased 20% in Two Months Stronghold Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SGHT), the developer of DealerAdvance(TM), an enterprise software system leveraging wireless technologies for the automotive retail industry, today ... Continue reading
Thor to Acquire Damon Corp.; Acquisition Expected to Be Accretive to E.P.S.
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Aug. 19 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today that it had reached an agreement in principle to acquire Damon Corporation, a profitable privately held Elkhart, IN manufacturer of motor homes with sales of approximately $200 million, for approximately $46 million cash. Based on historical results ... Continue reading
Urban Science Roundtable: Plan Needed to Adapt to Block Exemption
FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 19 -- Automakers in Europe need to do a better job of setting realistic standards, clearing away inefficiencies and developing a proactive plan for dealing with change if they are to survive and take advantage of Europe's block exemption rules, according to experts at a roundtable by Urban Scie ... Continue reading
ZADCO Awards Honeywell with $17 Million Contract to Upgrade Automation in Abu Dhabi
PHOENIX--Aug. 19, 2003-- Experion PKS will Maximize Production, Reduce Operating and Maintenance Costs Honeywell Industry Solutions has received a $17 million order from the Zakum Development Company (ZADCO) to supply, engineer, test, commission, and start up an Experion PKS(TM) Process Knowledge System(TM) for the Zir ... Continue reading
Derrick Walker Steps Down from Cart Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 19 -- Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. announced today that team owner Derrick Walker has relinquished his position as a member of the Championship Auto Racing Teams, Inc. Board of Directors, effective immediately. In making his decision, Mr. Walker cited that he was sensitive to the potential fo ... Continue reading
Media Contact: Jason Wise, Havoline Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (704) 500-6121, jwise@ganassi.com <mailto:jwise@ganassi.com> - For Immediate Release - Media Alert WHO: ChevronTexaco/Havoline Racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, Liz Allison WHAT: Special announcement and car unveiling at Bristol Motor Speedway regard ... Continue reading
Navigation Technologies and Iteris Join Forces for Trial of North American Traffic Data Solution
Iteris Traffic Data Powers Four-City Trial CHICAGO, Aug. 19 -- Navigation Technologies, a leading provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless, government and business solutions, and Iteris, Inc., a leading provider of real-time traffic information, are collaborating on a four-city trial of Naviga ... Continue reading
Magna anuncia la aprobación de los accionistas para la cesión de acciones de MI Developments
Aurora, Canada, August 19 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A, MG.B; NYSE: MGA) ha anunciado hoy que sus accionistas han aprobado la cesión de acciones de MI Developments Inc. ("MID") a los accionistas de Magna. La transacción fue aprobada por el 97% de los votos de los poseedores de las acciones de Clase A y Clas ... Continue reading
Car for the Cure: MBUSA Builds CLK500 Cabriolets To Raise Funds For Women's Cancer Initiative
Over $1 Million Expected Through Sale of 2004 Cabriolets for Saks Fifth Avenue's KEY TO THE CURE SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 19 -- In conjunction with the launch of its all-new 2004 CLK Cabriolet which was unveiled to the media today in Santa Barbara, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced that it has produced a special v ... Continue reading
Lenexa, Kansas, August 19 -- La Administración sobre Alimentos y Fármacos ha llevado acabo una inspección general de los sistemas basados en las instalaciones de investigación de los Servicios Farmacéuticos Lenexa de EaglePicher en junio de 2003. La ausencia de cualquiera de las 483 observaciones, la forma utiliza ... Continue reading
Visteon Corporation Names Kimberly Welch Vice President of Corporate Communications
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Visteon Corporation has named Kimberly A. Welch, vice president, Corporate Communications, effective August 18, 2003. In this position, she has global responsibility for the corporation's communication function including the development of communication policy and strategy, executive and emp ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Launches New-Generation CLK Cabriolet
Sporty Four-Seat Convertible Features Knockout Styling and High-Tech Comfort SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Mercedes-Benz, the only automaker that has offered uninterrupted availability of convertible vehicles since the 1950s, is introducing its next-generation CLK Cabriolet to the U.S. market. Based on the stylish ... Continue reading
Auto Club Gives Top Five Tips for Cutting Your Gas Bill Down To Size
SAN DIEGO--Aug. 19, 2003--With gasoline prices nearing $2 per gallon, motorists are seeing their gas bills go higher and higher. But according to the Automobile Club of Southern California, there are very simple steps motorists can take to help cut their gasoline bill down to size. "Anyone can save on gasoline if they ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds' Networkcar(TM) Granted Patent for Internet-based Smog Test
Continuous emissions monitoring system has positive environmental implications. SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19 -- Networkcar, a Reynolds and Reynolds company , announced today that it has been awarded a patent titled, "Wireless Diagnostic System for Characterizing a Vehicle's Exhaust Emissions" by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Off ... Continue reading
Takagi-Barron Nazareth Pre-Race Notes/Quotes
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Short Oval Time for Takagi, Giaffone's Sub Barron, at Nazareth Pre-Race Notes/Quotes - Firestone Indy 225 - Aug. 22-24, 2003 Nazareth Speedway - Nazareth, Pa. - 1-Mile Tri-Oval Round 13 of 16 on the 2003 IRL IndyCar Series T ... Continue reading
Hastings Manufacturing Reports Second-Quarter Results
Canadian Acquisition Boosts Sales; Company Targets Cost-Reductions in North American Operations HASTINGS, Mich., Aug. 19 -- Hastings Manufacturing Co. (AMEX:HMF) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. The Hastings, Mich.-based piston ring manufacturer and engine-products specialist reported ... Continue reading
College Students to Compete in Automotive Aluminum Design Challenge
Detroit's College for Creative Studies and Pasadena's Art Center College of Design 'Join' Forces in Competition; Top Auto Designers and Reporters to Judge PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Aug. 19 -- From the famed 18th green at the 53rd annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, aluminum industry officials announced the "2003 Auto ... Continue reading
Shane Lewis To Race For ARC In Speed World Challenge
Shane Lewis Signed to Race for ARC in SPEED World Challenge JUPITER, Fla., August 19, 2003 – Shane Lewis has been signed to drive for ARC Racing at two upcoming races in the SCCA Pro Racing Speed World Challenge Championships. The Jupiter, Florida-resident was asked to drive ARC Racing’s Mazda Protégé ES ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Union Considers Strike To Get 24% Wage Hike
SEOUL August 19, 2003; Dow Jones reports that the union at GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co., the South Korean car making affiliate of General Motors Corp. , is considering a strike to press for a 24.3% wage hike, said a GM Daewoo spokesman Tuesday. About 10,000 unionized workers at GM Daewoo will vote Thursday on whethe ... Continue reading
Syncata Corporation Garners Top Supplier Award for 2003
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Aug. 19, 2003--American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Koichi Amemiya along with President and Chief Operating Officer Koichi Kondo recently presented the company's "Premier Partner Award" for excellence in quality, value and customer service to Syncata Corporation of El ... Continue reading
A Weak Battery Can Ruin School, Holiday Travel
Replace Old Batteries, Peek Under the Hood ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 19 -- If you're still driving around with an old or weak battery under your vehicle's hood, consider yourself lucky that it hasn't stranded you -- yet. Whether it's carpool day and you're responsible for delivering the children to school on time, or your chi ... Continue reading
Comprehensive Research Reveals Seven Performance Drivers for Success in Automotive e-business
SEATTLE--Aug. 19, 2003--The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of e-business software and services to the automotive retail market, today announced the results of its 11-month study of 1,200 top-performing automobile dealerships. Cobalt found that while dealerships shared similar challenges in e-business they used wide ... Continue reading
UAW Committee Reviewing Goodyear's Latest Offer
CINCINNATI August 18, 2003;(AP) -- The United Steelworkers union said Monday it was examining the latest offer from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after a weekend of all-night contract bargaining sessions. "There's a proposal now that the committee is reviewing. It's just part of the ongoing bargaining," said union spokesm ... Continue reading
Engineered Products Division of Quanex Corporation Opens West Coast Facility
HOUSTON, Aug. 18 -- Quanex Corporation announced today that its Engineered Products division is opening a facility located in Hood River, Oregon to support its HOMESHIELD product lines based in Chatsworth, Illinois. Engineered Products will fabricate and assemble parts for window manufacturers in Oregon and other Weste ... Continue reading
<<ADESA Canada eBusiness Update.doc>> Hi Everyone, Attached is a news release on ADESA Canada's eBusiness initiatives. For further information on this news, please call. ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation Names Two New Directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 18 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation announced today the appointment of Harold E. Layman and Jorge G. Castro to its Board of Directors. Mr. Layman served as President & CEO of Blount International, Inc., and in several other executive capacities with the worldwide manufacturing and NY ... Continue reading
CONTACT: Justin Anderson > (704) 348-9400 > Cell: (517) 927-3614 > Fax: (704) 348-9444 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 18, 2003 CORRECTION CORRECTION CORRECTION In the release distributed earlier today, titled: "TRANS-AM FIELD READY FOR ŒLONG¹ SUMMER DAY AT ROAD AMERICA," Cliff Ebben was incorrectly identified as readying ... Continue reading
Lenexa, Kansas, August 19 -- -- La Food and Drug Administration a mené une inspection générale des systèmes du centre de recherche d'EaglePicher Pharmaceutical Services à Lenexa en juin 2003. L'absence de quelconque des 483 observations, le formulaire utilisé par la FDA pour communiquer le non-respect des normes ... Continue reading
AMA/Chevy Trucks U.S. Motocross Championship Round 9: Millville, MN August 17, 2003 Carmichael Hot In Millville Sitting on the starting line at round nine of the AMA U.S. Motocross Championships in Millville, Minnesota, there was a lot for Ricky Carmichael to think about. The series had just come off a three-week hiatu ... Continue reading
Benson on Fuel Mileage, Bristol
Benson on Fuel Mileage, Bristol If there is ever a chance fuel mileage won’t be a factor in a NASCAR Winston Cup race then it is Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway where the frequent cautions on the half-mile concrete high banks allow plenty of opportunity for pitting under yellow. Fuel mileage is becoming ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Responds to Dana Complaint
TROY, Mich., Aug. 18 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today issued the following statement in response to a complaint filed in Lucas County, Ohio late last week by Dana Corporation . This statement was delayed as a result of the power outages on Thursday and Friday in the Northeast and Midwest sections of the country. We believe ... Continue reading
DURA Extends Tender Offer for Methode Electronics Class B Shares to September 2, 2003
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 18, 2003--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , today announced that it has extended its tender offer to purchase, through its wholly owned subsidiary, MEI Investment Corp., all of the outstanding Class B shares of Methode Electronics, Inc. for $50.00 per share. The offer, originally scheduled to ... Continue reading
Notes from the Silver Crown Race at Springfield
News & Notes-Tony Bettenhausen 100 at Illinois State Fair Springfield, IL August 18, 2003-The visit of the USAC Weld Racing Silver Crown cars to the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the 43rd Tony Bettenhausen Memorial 100 was a rousing success for many, not the least of which was Lincoln, Indiana pilot Dave Darland. Darl ... Continue reading
Historic Truck Race August 23 at DuQuoin State Fair!!
Trucks Rumble For First Time at DuQuoin! DuQuoin, IL August 18, 2003-For the first time in history a racing truck will take center stage on the DuQuoin State Fair “Magic Mile” dirt oval, as the Automobile Racing Club brings it’s Lincoln Welders truck series to the DuQuoin State Fair for a historic fai ... Continue reading
Lenexa, Kansas, 19. August -- Die US-Gesundheitsbehörde (Food and Drug Administration - FDA) führte im Juni 2003 eine generelle, systembasierte Inspektion der in Lenexa ansässigen Forschungsstätte der EaglePicher Pharmaceutical Services durch. Kein einziger Mangel wurde auf dem Formblatt "484 - Observations", mit d ... Continue reading
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