Tower Automotive Announces Leadership Changes in Its International Operations
Apr 27, 2006
NOVI, Michigan, April 26 -- Tower Automotive (OTC Bulletin Board: TWRAQ.PK) today announced that Dr. Gyula Meleghy, currently the president of Europe and South America for Tower Automotive, and Vincent Pairet, currently president of Asian Operations for Tower Automotive, will switch positions effective July 1, 2006. Dr ... Continue reading
OmniVision Expands Automotive CameraChip(TM) Family
Apr 27, 2006
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 26 -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. , a world leading supplier of CMOS image sensors, today launched its OV7949, the newest member of its automotive CameraChip family. The OV7949 is a new high-performance, highly-integrated analog CMOS image sensor based on OmniVision's proprietary OmniPixel(TM ... Continue reading
Noble International Posts First Quarter 2006 EPS of $0.22
Apr 27, 2006
WARREN, Mich., April 26 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") posted earnings of $3.1 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. These results are in line with management's guidance provided at the end of 2005. Noble's results for the quarter include the costs of ... Continue reading
Technology Prohibiting Drinking and Driving May Come Sooner Than First Thought
Apr 26, 2006
Wasgington DC April 26, 2006; The AIADA newsletter reported that use of ignition interlock devices which prohibit a car from starting if a driver has had too much alcohol is starting to catch some momentum. New York state legislators are considering whether to require the devices on all cars and trucks by 2009, and aut ... Continue reading
XPEL Products Protect Grand Prix Masters Series Race Cars
Apr 26, 2006
- Team Drivers Include Mansell, Prost, Fittipaldi, and Cheever - SAN ANTONIO, April 26 -- XPEL Technologies Corp. (TSXV: DAP.U) announced today, that through its U.K.-based Distributor Paintshield, Ltd., it has teamed with the Grand Prix Masters Series ("GPMS"), providing GPMS Members with computer-cut Paint Protection ... Continue reading
Technology Research Corporation Announces Acquisition of Recreational Vehicle Product Line
Apr 26, 2006
CLEARWATER, Fla.--April 26, 2006--Technology Research Corporation (TRC), , today announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Automated Engineering Corporation (AEC), dB Technologies, Inc. (dB Tech) and David Bailey, principal shareholder of dB Tech, to acquire AEC's Recreational Vehicle (RV) product li ... Continue reading
Tower Automotive Announces Leadership Changes in Its International Operations
Apr 26, 2006
NOVI, Mich., April 26 -- Tower Automotive (BULLETIN BOARD: TWRAQ.PK) today announced that Dr. Gyula Meleghy, currently the president of Europe and South America for Tower Automotive, and Vincent Pairet, currently president of Asian Operations for Tower Automotive, will switch positions effective July 1, 2006. Dr. Meleg ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Reports First Quarter 2006 Results
Apr 26, 2006
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 26 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. , today reported revenues of $229.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006, up 50.5 percent compared to $152.4 million in the prior-year period. Operating income for the first quarter was $25.5 million, a 52.7 percent increase, compared to $16.7 m ... Continue reading
Autoliv Opens Electronics Plant in China
Apr 26, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--April 26, 2006--Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today opened its fifth plant globally for safety electronics and its eighth manufacturing facility in China. The new facility, which is located in Shanghai, will primarily produce airbag control units, both for the growing Ch ... Continue reading
The Future of European Passenger Car Braking and Stability Control Systems
Apr 26, 2006
LONDON, April 26 -- In trying to achieve technology refinements, cost and reliability are emerging as major challenges for the launch of advanced braking systems. With respect to stability control systems, low customer awareness, perception and willingness to pay are likely to be critical growth restrains. While effici ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Automotive, Reports Record 2006 First Quarter Results
Apr 26, 2006
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--April 25, 2006--O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. ("O'Reilly" or "the Company") today announced record revenues and earnings for the first quarter of 2006, representing 50 quarters of record revenues and earnings for O'Reilly since becoming a public company in April 1993. Net income for the first quarter ende ... Continue reading
Apr 26, 2006
SHANGHAI, China, April 25 -- Key Safety Systems, Inc. ("KSS") -- a leader in global automotive safety systems and components -- has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Chery Automobile Company (Chery), located in Wuhu city of the Anhui Province in P.R. China. This MOU sets forth a framework for both KSS and ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Names Paul Ryznar as Vice President of Manufacturing
Apr 26, 2006
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 25 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that it has named Paul Ryznar as Vice President, Manufacturing. Mr. Ryznar will report to James R. Metzger, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. The Production Technology and Machine Building Division at E ... Continue reading
Delphi, Visteon and Denso - 'Leaders in Auto Parts Manufacturing'
Apr 26, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--April 25, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35839) has announced the addition of Automobile Parts and Accessories Manufacture - Industry Profile to their offering. Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: The automobile parts manufacturing industry, with more t ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand to Join DaimlerChrysler Flexible Fuel Lineup for 2007
Apr 25, 2006
* Company plans to sell more than 250,000 FFVs in MY2007 * Will expand to nearly 500,000 in 2008 * Nearly 1.5 million DaimlerChrysler FFVs already on the road * Ethanol, Biodiesel Are 'Homegrown Solution' to Nation's Energy, Environment, Security Issues, Chrysler Group CEO Tom LaSorda Tells Renewable Fuels Association ... Continue reading
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