Energy Conversion Devices Announces Executive Appointments
Jun 6, 2006
Multi-Plant Photovoltaic Expansion Strategy and Increased Development Activities Lead to Organizational Changes ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., June 5 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced several executive appointments in conjunction with its multi-plant photovoltaic expansion strategy, the expected ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. to Host a Media Briefing Tuesday, June 6
Jun 6, 2006
What: Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) will host a media briefing to announce a fundamentally new device with potential to open a whole new field of semiconducting control devices. Stanford R. Ovshinsky will discuss the Ovonic Quantum Control, a unique proprietary all thin-film control device based on his ... Continue reading
Clarion Announces the Promotion of Adam Thomas to Vice President of Marketing
Jun 5, 2006
GARDENA, Calif., June 5 -- Clarion Corporation of America, a leading manufacturer of mobile entertainment systems, announces the promotion of Adam Thomas to Vice President of Marketing. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051212/DEM004LOGO-a ) Adam's increased responsibility encompasses all Marketing activitie ... Continue reading
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx Tire Rated Tops 'Down Under'
Jun 5, 2006
AKRON, Ohio, June 5 -- All-round ultra-performance by Dunlop's award-winning SP Sport Maxx tire has gotten noticed again. This time, accolades are rolling in from Down Under. Wheels magazine, Australia's oldest and biggest-selling new-car bible, named the Dunlop ultra-performance tire as the "best all-rounder" among ni ... Continue reading
Jun 5, 2006
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.--June 5, 2006--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation joins National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) members, seven universities and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a new Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. In addition to $3 million ... Continue reading
SmarTire to Supply Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems to Optima Bus Corp.
Jun 5, 2006
SmarWave(TM) TPMS Improves Vehicle Safety and Performance RICHMOND, British Columbia, June 5 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMTR) announced that Optima Bus Corporation has selected SmarTire to supply its tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) on its buses, including those units that Optima will manufacture ... Continue reading
Ralf Voss Named Senior Executive Vice President at Hella
Jun 5, 2006
LIPPSTADT, Germany, June 5 -- Ralf Voss has been named senior executive vice president for Hella KGaA Hueck & Company's electrical and electronics division. Voss will be responsible for development and manufacturing of driver- assistance systems, as well as body electronics. He also will coordinate the division's NAFTA ... Continue reading
LKQ Corporation Acquires an Aftermarket Business and Two Recycled Parts Businesses
Jun 5, 2006
CHICAGO, June 5 -- LKQ Corporation today announced that it has acquired an aftermarket business and two recycled parts businesses with aggregate 2005 revenue of approximately $20 million. Terms of these transactions were not disclosed. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20051017/LKQLOGO ) We believe these busin ... Continue reading
Powerlock International Corp. Retains Entertainment Mogul Jeff Wald
Jun 5, 2006
COSTA MESA, Calif.--June 4, 2006--Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets: PWLK) is pleased to announce an alliance with Jeff Wald Entertainment Inc. to increase brand awareness and add major national distribution channels for the Power Lock anti-theft device. Rick Fass, president of Powerlock International Corp., s ... Continue reading
Labor Negotiations Cease with CAW Local 1941
Jun 4, 2006
TROY, Mich., June 4 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that a tentative agreement was not reached with the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) Local 1941 union bargaining committee at the Tilbury, Ont., Canada Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) facility, prior to the expiration of the contract which occurred at midnight. As a ... Continue reading
DuPont Opens Korea Technology Center to Serve Electronics, Automotive and Construction Markets
Jun 2, 2006
WILMINGTON, Del., June 2 -- DuPont today announced the opening of the DuPont Korea Technology Center to support the research and development needs of fast-growing major industries in Asia, including electronics, automotive and construction. The DuPont Center is located on the campus of the Korean Institute of Science & ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2006
Andretti Joined His Grandfather, Father and Uncle in Being Named the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Father-Son Duo, Marco and Michael Andretti Take Second and Third Place at Indy 500; Tony Kanaan Rounds Out Top Five With Fifth Place Finish for Andretti Green Racing PLANO, Texas, June 2 -- UGS Corp., a leading provider of ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2006
THE HARBOUR REPORT By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Detroit â June 1, 2006 â âIn-plant quality improvement is driving productivity gains at most North American auto plants,â and âthe manufacturing productivity gap among North American automotive manufacturers is smaller than eve ... Continue reading
Lear Corporation Names Marina Williams Chief Diversity Officer
Jun 2, 2006
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 2 -- Lear Corporation today named Marina Williams chief diversity officer, effective immediately. She will report directly to Lear President and Chief Operating Officer, Doug DelGrosso and maintains a coordinating responsibility with Lear Vice Chairman, Jim Vandenberghe. As chief diversity offic ... Continue reading
Denver RTD to Retrofit an Additional Ten Hybrid Electric Mall Shuttle Buses
Jun 2, 2006
FREDERICK, Colo., June 1 -- UQM Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:UQM) , a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an order from the Denver Regional Transportation District ("Denver RTD") for UQM(R) generators and motor controllers to retrofit an additional ten hybrid electric mall shu ... Continue reading
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