Peggy Fisher Takes the Helm at TireStamp
Jul 6, 2006
KANATA, Ontario, July 5 -- TireStamp's Chairman and CEO Scott Feagan is pleased to announce that Peggy J. Fisher has accepted the position of President of its US operations effective immediately. Peggy is recognized as North America's leading independent truck tire and wheel expert. For the past 20 years Peggy has held ... Continue reading
CARB Level 2 Diesel Particulate Reactor(TM) & TempMax(TM) Demonstrated on School Bus Fleet
Jul 5, 2006
CONCORD, Ontario--July 5, 2006--Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. (ESW) (OTCBB:ESWW) announced today the release of a report by M.J. Bradley & Associates, Inc. (MJB&A) documenting the retrofit of 44 school buses operated by Camptown Bus Lines, a Newark, New Jersey School Bus fleet operator with ESW's proprietary C ... Continue reading
X-Rite Completes Acquisition of Amazys Holding AG and Expand Global Color Market Through Innovation
Jul 5, 2006
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--July 5, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated , a global leader offering color measurement technology solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Amazys Holding AG for a purchase price of CHF 77 per share plus 2.11 shares of X-Rite, Incorporated stock for each Amazys share. The total purchas ... Continue reading
Jul 5, 2006
RACINE, Wis.--July 5, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions for the agriculture, automotive, truck, heavy-duty and industrial markets, announced today it has signed a contract to supply exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers representing $45.0 mil ... Continue reading
Altair Nanotechnologies Receives Initial Order for Electric Car Batteries
Jul 5, 2006
RENO, Nev.--July 5, 2006--Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. , a leading supplier of ceramic nanomaterials and high-power battery systems technology, today announced that it has received a $750,000 initial order for its fast charge, high powered batteries from Phoenix Motorcars, an early leader in the effort to mass produce ... Continue reading
Automotive Engine Expert Dr. Helmut Endres Joins International Engine Group
Jul 5, 2006
MELROSE PARK, Ill.--July 5, 2006-- New Vice President of Engineering to Help Lead Key Unit Toward International Truck and Engine Corporation's Bold Growth Goals International Truck and Engine Corporation today announced the appointment of Dr. Helmut Endres, an acknowledged expert in automotive engine development and st ... Continue reading
Nissan and Renault Plan Integration with GM
Jul 5, 2006
TOKYO, July 5, 2006; Reuters reported tyhat Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA are looking at three main areas of potential cooperation with General Motors Corp. -- parts procurement, environmental and safety technology, the Nihon Keizai business daily reported on Wednesday. The Nihon Keizai said Nissan and Renault would ... Continue reading
Visteon Participates in SAE Alternate Refrigerant Symposium
Jul 3, 2006
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Michigan, July 3 -- Visteon Corporation's global commitment to develop safe and reliable climate control solutions for the automotive market was demonstrated with two test vehicles at the 2006 SAE Automotive Alternate Refrigerant Systems Symposium, June 27-29 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Visteon featured ... Continue reading
Ford vehicles keep cool under pressure through innovative testing.
Jul 1, 2006
Dearborn June 30, 2006; Summer heat can weigh heavily on a vehicle. However, improvements in design and engineering led by programs such as Fordâs Heat Protection and Underhood Temperatures (HPUT) department have ushered in a new era of heat management in cars and trucks. In the past, it was not uncommon to see ca ... Continue reading
GenTek Inc. Announces Agreement To Acquire The Assets Of The Precision Engine Products Corp.
Jul 1, 2006
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--June 30, 2006--GenTek Inc. announced today that it has executed a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Precision Engine Products Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Stanadyne Corporation of Windsor, CT. Precision Engine Products is dedicated principally to the manufacturing of hydraulic lash ad ... Continue reading
Consumers Should Hit (and Inspect) the Brakes before Driving Off to Vacation
Jun 30, 2006
ATLANTA--June 30, 2006--According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, neglected vehicle maintenance leads to more than 2,600 deaths and nearly 100,000 disabling injuries each year. And at a highway cruising speed of 65 mph, vehicles travel more than 95 feet per second. Even with excellent reac ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
Jun 30, 2006
DETROIT, June 30 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), today announced the following executive appointments effective July 1, 2006: John J. Bellanti has been appointed vice president, Manufacturing Services, Capital Planning & Cost Estimating. Bellanti has worked at four of AAM's manufacturing facilities. He be ... Continue reading
Visteon Showcases Technology at SAE Alternate Refrigerant Symposium
Jun 30, 2006
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 30 -- Visteon Corporation's global commitment to develop safe and reliable climate control solutions for the automotive market was demonstrated with two test vehicles at the 2006 SAE Automotive Alternate Refrigerant Systems Symposium, June 27-29 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
Turbine Truck Engines Inc. Announces New Renderings of 540 hp Engine Release
Jun 30, 2006
DELAND, Fla.--June 30, 2006--Turbine Truck Engines Inc. (TTE) (OTCBB:TTEG) released new conceptual renderings of their 540hp prototype "Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine" (DCGT) engine on their web site (www.turbinetruckengines.com) today. TTE released nine renderings of the new prototype that is currently under constructio ... Continue reading
Nielsen Sports(TM) Highlights the Value of Brand Location During Indy 500
Jun 30, 2006
On-Board Cameras Take Lead Position in Providing Brand Exposure NEW YORK, June 29 -- Nielsen Sports(TM) today released the results of its Sponsorship Scorecard(TM) service evaluating the effectiveness of sponsor-placed media during the 2006 Indianapolis 500. The data demonstrate that a brand's location had a significan ... Continue reading
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