Dana Corporation Projects Support New Fuel-Cell Initiative
Company Involved in More than 50 Active Fuel Cell Projects Worldwide TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- With fuel-cell development moving to the forefront of the nation's environmental consciousness, Dana Corporation engineers continue to apply their manufacturing and technical expertise to this promising energy solution. Dana Ch ... Continue reading
Die-Cast John Deere Tractor Named a 'Toy of the Century' by the Toy Industry Association
GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Feb. 5 -- The Die-Cast John Deere Tractor produced in 1947 by The Ertl Company (now Racing Champions Ertl ) has been named to the Toy Industry Association's "Century of Toys" list of the one hundred top toys produced in the 20th century. According to Peter Henseler, President of Racing Champions Ertl, ... Continue reading
FastenTech, Inc. Announces Plan to Issue $175 Million Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5 -- FastenTech, Inc. announced today that it plans to issue $175 million of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011. The notes will be issued in a private placement and are expected to be resold by the initial purchasers to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. The ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Homes Makes a Splash at One of The Industry's Most Prestigious Trade Shows
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Feb. 5 -- Fleetwood Homes, a leading producer and retailer of manufactured housing, today reported its success at this year's Louisville Manufactured Housing Show, a premier industry event held at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center on January 16-18, 2003. An estimated 4,000 retailers, builders, de ... Continue reading
LYNNFIELD, Mass.--Feb. 5, 2003--GreenMan Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: GRN) today announced its intent to open a new high-volume tire processing facility southeast of Nashville in LaVergne, Tennessee. GreenMan will operate the facility under a new wholly-owned subsidiary, GreenMan Technologies of Tennessee, Inc. Management ... Continue reading
Land Rover Boosts Business with Cognos
- Leading automotive manufacturer deploys Cognos enterprise-wide to navigate acquisition challenges - BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 5 -- When Land Rover Deutschland was acquired by Ford's Premier Automotive Group in 2000, they faced a number of difficult challenges. Top priorities included rebuilding the entire IT infrastruc ... Continue reading
nCode International Achieves ISO 9001: 2000
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 5 -- nCode International, the leading global provider of durability simulation software, services and systems, has achieved certification to ISO 9001: 2000 in all of its locations worldwide. ISO 9001 is an international quality standard that recognizes a company's capability for reliable deliver ... Continue reading
Outwit, Outdrive, Outlast: Reality Shows Drivers Need Tools to Be Survivors, AAA Says
ORLANDO, Fla.--Feb. 5, 2003--Can you tell when you are exhibiting signs of rage while driving? How do you know when your elderly parent should stop driving? What three hurdles should teenagers clear before learning to drive? AAA answers these questions and more in its new book, "Driving Survival," by Jim MacPherson. AA ... Continue reading
Payless Car Rental System, Inc. Opens Three Major Airport Locations
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--Feb. 5, 2003--Moving toward the company goal of doubling the number of franchise locations by 2004, Payless Car Rental System, Inc. recently opened three franchise locations servicing major international airports. These include Oakland International Airport, Lambert St. Louis International Airport ... Continue reading
WOODBURY, N.Y.--Feb. 5, 2003--Research Frontiers is pleased to announce that one of its independent directors, Victor F. Keen, has increased his investment in Research Frontiers through a private placement. Mr. Keen purchased 25,000 shares of common stock at $6.60 per share which was the closing price of Research Front ... Continue reading
Winn-Dixie Drops Green Flag on DAYTONA 500(R) Collect & Win
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 5 -- Building on the success of its inaugural 2002 program, Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. has once again teamed up with Daytona International Speedway and the DAYTONA 500 for the 2003 DAYTONA 500(R) Collect & Win promotion. Featuring over 35 brands and more than 300 SKUs, the purchase-driven DAYTONA ... Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS FROM THE MACS COOLANT PANEL
Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide 23rd Annual Convention and Trade Show Reality Check 2003 Hosts First Ever Coolant Symposium (LANSDALE, PA)-February 4, 2003- The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide held its 23rd annual convention and trade show, Reality Check 2003 at the Marriott New Orlean ... Continue reading
MILFORD, Iowa--Feb. 5, 2003--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (OTCBB:CYCY), the recognized leader in developing and manufacturing custom-fitting accessories for the all-terrain vehicle (ATV), is pleased to announce the commencement of production for their Perf-form oil filter line of products out of the Company's recent ... Continue reading
Delphi Sees Government Partnerships as Valuable to Innovation
Delphi Supports Research and Development Aimed to Satisfy President's Call For Safe, Secure and Clean Transportation TROY, Mich., Feb. 5 -- As the U.S. government continues to call on corporate America for support in addressing several transportation issues, Delphi Corp. is answering that call with dedicated resources ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Announces 2002 Year-End and Fourth-Quarter Results Webcast
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 5 -- Drew Industries Incorporated (Amex: DW), a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth-quarter results on Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. T ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 5 -- PPG Total Service Solutions recently announced a formal alliance with Bio Reaction Industries to offer the Greencell bio-oxidation system to coatings users and other manufacturers. The patented system can reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and odors generated by the coatings applica ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Declares Quarterly Dividend On Common Stock
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 5, 2003--Rockwell Automation's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 16.5 cents per share on its common stock, payable March 10, 2003 to shareowners of record at the close of business February 18, 2003. Rockwell Automation is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, contro ... Continue reading
Toyota to Build Trucks in Texas
New Plant in San Antonio to Manufacture Full-Size Tundra Pick-up SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 5 -- Toyota has announced that it has chosen a 2000-acre site in San Antonio to build its sixth North American vehicle assembly plant. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. will build approximately 150,000 Tundra full size trucks annua ... Continue reading
Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota Trucks Ready To Cruise Into Chicago
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Feb. 4, 2003--The adventure never ends as the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks get into the groove of the 2003 season at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on February 7-9, 2003. Regarded as the nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports sh ... Continue reading
CARY, N.C.--Feb. 5, 2003--Engineous Software, provider of integration, automation, and design optimization software, and related strategic services, announced today the shipping of iSIGHT 7.1 in North America and Europe. The workgroup networking capabilities in 7.1 is the company's next step toward their enterprise wid ... Continue reading
Fitch Assigns Indicative Debt Ratings To TRW Automotive
CHICAGO--Feb. 5, 2003--Fitch Ratings assigned an indicative rating of 'BB' to the proposed $1.8 billion Senior Secured Credit Facilities, 'B+' to the proposed $1.0 billion Senior Notes Due 2013 and 'B' to the proposed $0.4 billion Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013, to be issued by TRW Automotive Acquisition Corp. to f ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces 4th Quarter and 2002 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA--Feb. 5, 2003--Genuine Parts Company plans to release Fourth Quarter/Year-End Earnings on February 18, 2003. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by CEO Larry Prince and CFO Jerry Nix. The public may access th ... Continue reading
Multimedia Available: Top Administration Officials to Review Hydrogen-Powered Automobile
-- During his State of the Union address, President Bush promised a new national commitment for cleaner air through the development of hydrogen-powered automobiles. Fuel cell system animation available. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?8457 This multimedia ... Continue reading
EASTON, Pa., Feb. 5 -- Paragon Technologies, Inc. (Amex: PTG), a leading deliverer of "smart" material handling solutions, including systems, technologies, products and services, today announced that its Ermanco brand received an order from Oakley Industries Sub-Assembly Division, Inc. for approximately $1.1 million to ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE--Feb. 5, 2003--Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Don H. Davis reviewed the company's fiscal year 2002 business activities and highlighted first quarter results at the company's annual shareowners meeting. The company also reaffirmed its earnings guidance for fiscal 2003, which was outlined in its first qua ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 5 -- Several hundred middle school students from across southeastern Michigan participated in the Michigan Region Future City Competition(TM) held on Thursday, January 23, 2003 at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan. DTE Energy Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund sponsored the program, and the ... Continue reading
Coachmen Industries, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend; Appoints New Board Member
ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 5 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.06 per share regular quarterly dividend. The dividend will be distributed on March 13, 2003 to shareholders of record as of February 20, 2003. Coachmen Industries has approximately 16.0 million shares of com ... Continue reading
TTTech to Demonstrate Time-Triggered Protocol at SAE World Congress And in a Seminar and Workshop
Time-Triggered Vs. Event-Triggered Communication Ideally Suited for Automotive Safety-Relevant Applications TUCSON, Ariz., Feb. 5 -- TTTech Computertechnik AG, the leading supplier of time-triggered technology and software, will give the North American automotive community a detailed insight into its Time-Triggered Pro ... Continue reading
Wrenchead Inc. Selected by Parts Plus To Provide Comprehensive Ecommerce Solution For Membership
Wrenchead Central Solution Will Integrate All Members Electronically To Create The Aftermarket's First Truly Integrated Program Distribution Group WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 5 -- Wrenchead, Inc., the leader in Ecommerce Enabling Software and Electronic Catalog solutions to the Automotive Aftermarket industry, today annou ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Southland Drivers Need Sharp Skills to be Highway Survivors
LOS ANGELES--Feb. 5, 2003--Can drivers tell when they're exhibiting signs of rage? When should an elderly parent stop driving? What steps should teen-agers take before learning to drive? AAA answers these questions in its new book, "Driving Survival, How to Stay Safe on the Road," by Jim MacPherson, a licensed master d ... Continue reading
City CarShare Arrives at UC Berkeley
Community-Based Car-Sharing Organization Offers Affordable Program To University, Saves Students, Faculty & Staff Thousands of Dollars BERKELEY, Calif., Feb. 5 -- Today City CarShare expanded its operations with the opening of two locations on the University of California at Berkeley campus. City CarShare is a communit ... Continue reading
Nissan and UTC Fuel Cells Will Develop Fuel Cell Technology
TOKYO and SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Feb. 5 -- Nissan Motor Co. and UTC Fuel Cells (UTCFC), a part of United Technologies Corporation's UTC Power unit, today announced the signing of an agreement to jointly develop proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell technology. Under terms of the agreement, Nissan will obtain rights t ... Continue reading
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited Announcement
HONG KONG, Feb. 5 -- The following was released today by Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited : Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) Update On Legal Proceedings Reference is made to the announcements made by the Company dated 23, 27 and 29 January 2003, r ... Continue reading
Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Presented by Toyota Trucks Ready To Cruise Into Chicago
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Feb. 4, 2003--The adventure never ends as the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows(R) Presented by Toyota Trucks get into the groove of the 2003 season at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on February 7-9, 2003. Regarded as the nation's oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports sh ... Continue reading
Rouge Industries Posts Fourth Quarter Loss of $7.4 Million
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 5 -- Rouge Industries, Inc. reported a net loss of $7.4 million, or $0.33 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2002. This loss includes a one- time charge of $4.5 million resulting from the sale of the Company's 11% joint venture interest in TWB Company, L.L.C., a laser welding facility. Shipments ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2002 Results
2002 Full Year Revenue Reaches a Record $1.1 Billion TULSA, Okla., Feb. 5 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , today announced results for the full year 2002. Total revenue for 2002 was $1.13 billion, a 7.9 percent increase over 2001. Net income for 2002 was $46.8 million, or $1.88 per diluted share, which includ ... Continue reading
GM Funds Collaborative Research At U-M
FOR RELEASE: February 5, 2003 DETROIT- General Motors Corp. and the University of Michigan today announced that GM will give the U-M more than $10 million in grants for joint research and development programs, and educational enhancement. GM will fund two Collaborative Research Laboratories (CRL) at the U-M, providing ... Continue reading
BMW WilliamsF1 Team - Barcelona Test Summary
If the following text-only file is not easily readable, particularly any tables of numbers, try enlarging this window since every line has a forced end and there is no word-wrap. Otherwise, this report will look and print better from the following PDF file: http://www.sportssystems.com/applib/PDFload.cfm?file=/email /f ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells 2000 and Fuel Cell Today Ask: Where's the Hydrogen?
WASHINGTON & LONDON--Feb. 5, 2003--With Toyota, Honda, GM, Nissan, Ford, Daihatsu, Mazda, and DaimlerChrysler all having hydrogen fuel cell vehicles operating on public roads somewhere in the world and many planning to introduce dozens more this year, people are beginning to stop doubting the validity of fuel cell vehi ... Continue reading
Rose Named Manager of Infineon Raceway Media/Community Relations
Contact: John Cardinale Infineon Raceway (707) 938-8448 X107 Diana Rose Named Manager of Media Relations at Infineon Raceway SONOMA, Calif. (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) ¯ Diana Rose, who has helped coordinate Public Relations efforts at Infineon Raceway since 2001, has been named Manager of Media and Community Relations, racew ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Names Timothy M. Manganello Chief Executive Officer
CHICAGO, Feb. 5 -- The Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. has elected Timothy M. Manganello, 52, to the position of chief executive officer, effective immediately. Manganello succeeds John F. Fiedler, 64, who will remain the company's chairman until his planned retirement later this year. Manganello continues to ser ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 5 -- The Detroit Economic Club (DEC) announced U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham will be the speaker at its February 7, 2003 meeting. Detroit Economic Club President Beth Chappell made the announcement today. Secretary Abraham will unveil the details of President Bush's Energy plan. The meeting wil ... Continue reading
Workhorse Named Leading RV Magazine's `Newsmaker of the Year' for Third Time in Four Years
UNION CITY, Ind.--Feb. 5, 2003--For the third time in its four-year existence, Workhorse Custom Chassis has received a Newsmaker of the Year honor by RV Business, a leading RV industry trade magazine. Workhorse was featured in the January 2003 edition of RV Business as one of 11 important newsmakers in the RV industry ... Continue reading
www.autoshowNY.com: New York Auto Show Unveils Its 2003 Web Site; Expands Online Tickets
NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- This year's New York International Automobile Show may be a few months away, but that hasn't stopped Show producers from unveiling the first debut: http://www.autoshowNY.com. The new Site gives enthusiasts a first look at the cars and trucks that are headed to New York. It also offers one of the mos ... Continue reading
NADA MEETING: Car Salesmen Can Ask Stupid Questions
BY JOHN PORRETTO ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO February 5, 2003: John Porretto writing for the AP reported the questions that can kill a car salesman's chances of selling; Rule No. 1 for car salesmen: Don't ask customers, "May I help you?" It seems harmless enough, but those four words allow the customer to take contr ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Bentley spends $16.5 million in bid to win at Le Mans
LONDON February 5, 2003; Matthew Fletcher writing for Bloomberg reported that Volkswagen AG's Bentley Motors luxury car unit expects to spend more than 10 million pounds ($16.5 million) this year as it puts the finishing touches on a new sports car it wants to win the Le Mans 24-hour race in June. The division of Volks ... Continue reading
Toyota to build pickup plant in San Antonio
TOKYO, Feb 5, 2003; Reuters reports that Toyota Motor Corp. said on Wednesday it would build a sixth North American vehicle plant in San Antonio, Texas, with an eye to boosting its growing sales in the region. Toyota said it would spend $800 million on the plant, which would build 150,000 Tundra pickup trucks a year st ... Continue reading
Giaffone/Takagi Test in the West Fontana Tuesday
Contact: Laz Denes, 256-657-6190 ldenes@monunnracing.com www.monunnracing.com media information Giaffone Tops Charts at Fontana IndyCar Test in the West, Teammate Takagi Fourth in A.M., Seventh in P.M. FONTANA, Calif. (Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003) -- Felipe Giaffone and the #21 Hollywood/Mo Nunn Racing Toyota-Panoz G Force c ... Continue reading
FOR RELEASE: February 3, 2003 World premier At The Geneva International Motor ShowPowerful 2.0 ECOTEC turbo engine delivers supercar performanceFrom zero to 100 km/h in only 4.9 seconds, superb agility and driving dynamics Rüsselsheim. The new Opel Speedster Turbo will celebrate its world premiere at the Geneva Intern ... Continue reading
SPEED-DYNAMICS LAW SECURES A 3RD PLACE PODIUM FINISH IN ROLEX 24
SPEED-DYNAMICS LAW SECURES A 3RD PLACE PODIUM FINISH IN ROLEX 24 HOURS OF DAYTONA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Phoenix, AZ (February 4, 2003) The 24 hours of Daytona have finally ended and once the dust and debris had cleared, Darren Law in his G&W Motorsports BMW powered Picchio, sponsored by RED BULL, USI and VALLEY GROUP, ... Continue reading
The following MACS member requests coverage of the attached new product release. Thank you for your consideration. Marion J. Posen Vice President/Sales and Marketing Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide 225 South Broad St. (P.O. Box 88) Lansdale, PA 19446 215-631-7020 ext. 304 FAX 215-631-7017 You are receiving th ... Continue reading
Ansoft Announces SIMPLORER Power Suite
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 4, 2003--Ansoft Corporation today released the SIMPLORER(R) Power Suite, an integrated software package that addresses the rapidly increasing demand for smaller, more reliable power designs in automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation. "The SIMPLORER Power Suite provides a complete design enviro ... Continue reading
Inatome Elected AAA Michigan Board Chairman
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 4 -- Rick Inatome, information systems expert and chairman of Mentor Capital Partners, LLC, was elected for a one- year term as chairman of the board of directors of the 1.7-million-member Automobile Club of Michigan (AAA Michigan) at a board meeting today in Dearborn. William P. Baer, chairman an ... Continue reading
Key Vote for Intersection Safety Passes Indiana Senate 31-19
National Campaign Calls on House of Representatives to Pass S.B. 003 WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- A critical vote today by the State Senate moved Indiana one step closer to allowing red light camera enforcement as a means of improving intersection safety. Sponsored by Sen. Kent Adams (R-Warsaw), cosponsored by Sen. Tom Wyss ( ... Continue reading
LDM Technologies Announces First Quarter Earnings
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 4 -- LDM Technologies, Inc. reports net sales for its first quarter ended December 22, 2002 (first quarter 2003) were $108.3 million, an increase of $12.9 million, or 13.6%, from the first quarter of fiscal year 2002. The increase in net sales was the result of product launched from the Compan ... Continue reading
Rostra Unveils New Distributor Sales Support Program
Attached is a new press release and photo from Rostra Precision Controls, Inc. Please respond by email for a hi-res version. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO RECEIVE EMAILED PRESS RELEASES: You may reply to this email to remove yourself from our list IF YOU PREFER TO RECEIVE OUR NEWS VIA REGULAR MAIL PLEASE INDICATE THAT AS WELL ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind.--Feb. 4, 2003--Starcraft Corporation , announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a 5% stock dividend to be issued on March 7, 2003, to shareholders of record as of February 21, 2003. The Company currently has approximately 4.5 million common shares outstanding. "Our Directors determined that ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Operating Results
FREDERICK, Colo., Feb. 4 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, reported today operating results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2002. Operations for the third quarter resulted in a net loss of $1,273,335 or $0.07 per common share on total revenue of $3 ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Standardizes Retiree Benefits Plans
TROY, Mich., Feb. 4 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced modifications to the health care benefit plans for roughly 5,500 ArvinMeritor retirees in the United States. The changes implemented also modify the medical plan available to 4,500 of ArvinMeritor's 12,000 active U.S. employees when they retire. This action is d ... Continue reading
FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 4 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures electric motors, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Baldor's Board of Directors met on Monday, February 3, 2003. R. S. Boreham, Jr., Baldor's Chairman, today made the following announcements. Cash Dividend . ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Continues Growth Strategy; Acquires Dollar Canada Master Franchise
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 4 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the acquisition of the master franchise rights to the Dollar Rent A Car brand in Canada from Dollar Rent A Car (Canada) Ltd., part of the Skylink group of companies. This acquisition of the master franchise rights in Canada is a strategic ele ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Winter RoadShow Web-Cast Scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2003
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 4 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. is web-casting the presentation of its annual investor RoadShow. The presentation will take place on Thursday, February 6th, at 8:00 AM (EST). To access the webcast, log on to http://www.harley-davidson.com . Click on investor relations, then conference calls. Scroll down to t ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4 -- Bankers Integration Group (BIG), which just introduced its new flagship product, BIGFNI(TM), a decisioning engine that allows auto dealers and lenders to decision financing in real time in a matter of seconds, announced it has signed up 747 automotive dealerships to use the new technology. Ted ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- The Board of Directors of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today approved the elimination of the company's quarterly dividend. The dividend decision represents an expected annualized cash flow benefit of approximately $84 million, compared to the previous 12 cents per share dividend rate. "The ... Continue reading
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