News By Topic: Parts Manufacturers

News From USW: Mass Market Tire Segment Hurt by Low-Cost Imports

Jul 12, 2006

PITTSBURGH--July 11, 2006--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) acknowledged receiving notice today from BFGoodrich of the company's intent to reduce production by some 30 to 40 percent at its Opelika, Ala. plant beginning in the fourth quarter of 2006. The USW and BFGoodrich are currently engaged in master con ... Continue reading

RacinSoles #1 shoe insole in Motorsports

Jul 11, 2006

For More Information contact: Paul W. Joiner III Ideas & Images, Inc. 816-305-0450 www.ideasimages.com Kemenah gets SOLE! RacinSoles that is! July 10, 2006 (Richmond, IN) It was announced today that RacinSoles the #1 shoe insole in Motorsports will team up with Chad Kemenah beginning at this weeks Brad Doty Classic at ... Continue reading

Automation Alley Announces Sixth Annual Awards Gala Call for Nominations

Jul 11, 2006

TROY, Mich., July 11 -- Automation Alley, which drives the growth and image of Southeast Michigan's technology economy, announced it is now accepting nominations for its Sixth Annual Awards Gala. The Gala will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, September 22 at the General Motors Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Mich. The ... Continue reading

Federal-Mogul Snags Honda Quality Management Award

Jul 11, 2006

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--July 11, 2006--Honda of The UK Manufacturing Limited recognized Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) with one of four Quality Management Awards presented recently at the automaker's annual manufacturing supplier meeting in Droitwich SPA, United Kingdom. Federal-Mogul was honored for the quality of ... Continue reading

Cummins Increases Dividend, Announces Share Re-Purchase

Jul 11, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 11, 2006--Cummins Inc. Board of Directors today approved a 20 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend paid on common stock to 36 cents per share, up from 30 cents per share. The dividend is payable on September 1 to shareholders of record on August 18. The Board also authorized the Company ... Continue reading

Applications Open for 2007 Automotive News Pace Award

Jul 11, 2006

Suppliers' 'Academy Award for Automotive Innovation' DETROIT, July 11 -- Automotive suppliers seeking a competitive edge can demonstrate industry excellence with a 2007 Automotive News PACE Award. Applications for the 13th annual program, recognizing innovation, technological advancement and business performance, are b ... Continue reading

The 12th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition Hopes to Reach a New Peak Next Spring

Jul 11, 2006

SHANGHAI, China, July 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The 12th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2007), will be held in Shanghai New International Exhibition Center from April 22 to 28, 2007. Since its initiation in 1985, Auto Shanghai is the earliest international trade auto show ... Continue reading

The Car Security Market Increased by 8% in the Top Five European Countries.

Jul 11, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 11, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39286) has announced the addition of Car Security in Europe 2006 to their offering. Car Security in Europe 2006: Car Security Systems Worth 132,7 Millions - 2005 The value of the car security systems market in the Europe To ... Continue reading

UQM Technologies to Develop Electric Wheel Motors for Aircraft Ground Support Equipment

Jul 11, 2006

FREDERICK, Colo., July 11 -- UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a $749,000 Phase II contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop electric wheel motors for aircraft ground support vehicles under the Small Business Innovation Researc ... Continue reading

Cragar Industries Licenses CRAGAR Brand to Disc Brake Company, Power Stop

Jul 11, 2006

PHOENIX--July 11, 2006-- Addition of High-Performance Brake Products for Domestic Cars, Trucks and SUVs Broadens Reach of Famed CRAGAR(R) Brand in $31.5 Billion Automotive Aftermarket Segment Global Entertainment Corp. (AMEX: GEE), a company engaged in sports management, arena and related real estate development, facil ... Continue reading

The Car Racks Market in Europe Accounted for 257 Million Euros - an Increase of 4.5%

Jul 11, 2006

DUBLIN, Ireland--July 11, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39289) has announced the addition of Car Racks Europe - Top 5 2006 to their offering. As GDP grows citizens have more disposable income to spend in leisure activities as well as in holidays. Moreover as "ecotourism" and oth ... Continue reading

International Training Association Recognizes General Motors-Raytheon Initiative

Jul 11, 2006

GARLAND, Texas, July 11, 2006 -- The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) has recognized General Motors (GM) Service Operations with an ASTD Excellence in Practice Award. The award recognizes GM's Service Technical College, a comprehensive learning initiative that for the past six years has delivered trai ... Continue reading

NAVTEQ Announces Licensing Agreement With LandSonar

Jul 11, 2006

Contract Names LandSonar as a Supplier for Traffic Speed Patterns CHICAGO, July 11 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, today announced a new product licensing agreement with LandSonar(TM). LandSonar is a leading supplier of network delivered pre ... Continue reading

MOPAR TO ANNOUNCE 2006 MoPOWERED ENGINE BUILDER CHALLENGE CHAMPION

Jul 11, 2006

NEWS RELEASE July 10, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM MOPAR CONTACT: Misha Geisert J.R. Thompson Company (317) 432-4110 _MoparPR@aol.com_ (mailto:MoparPR@aol.com) MOPAR TO ANNOUNCE 2006 MOPOWERED ENGINE BUILDER CHALLENGE CHAMPION DURING MOPAR MILE-HIGH NATIONALS Center Line, Mich. — When Mopar set out to ... Continue reading

Gates Corporation to Unveil New Fuel Saving Technology

Jul 11, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lynea Hansen July 10, 2006 (303) 579-8794 GATES CORPORATION INTRODUCES NEW ENERGY SAVING PRODUCT LINE Gates Unveils Three Products That Increase Fuel Efficiency and Reduce Emissions Denver, CO - Gates Corporation, long known as the largest non-tire rubber company in the world, announces t ... Continue reading