Nov 16, 2005
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Nov. 16 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) today announced that it has received a contract totaling approximately $1.3M from the United States Display Consortium (USDC) to develop a high-resolution roll-to-roll optical inspection system for flexible web display substrates. This hig ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces New Long-term Global Environmental Policy
Nov 16, 2005
New Policy Expands Environmental Preservation Activities TOKYO, Nov. 16 -- DENSO Corporation recently announced a new long-term environmental policy, "DENSO EcoVision 2015," and its environmental action plans for fiscal years 2006 through 2010, "Environmental Action Plan 2010." DENSO EcoVision 2015 focuses on: * Develo ... Continue reading
Visteon Opens World-Class China Technical Center in Shanghai
Nov 16, 2005
New facility will be center of excellence for automotive interiors and electronics for Asia Pacific region SHANGHAI, Nov. 16 -- Visteon Corporation and Yanfeng Visteon today celebrate the opening of the China Technical Center (CTC) in Shanghai, bringing world-class automotive components development and program manageme ... Continue reading
Ranger Group Launches Organikglass(1) with GE's Lexan(2) GLX Resin for Automotive Glazing Solutions
Nov 15, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 15, 2005--Italy's Ranger Group announced in September that it has chosen GE's Lexan(2) GLX resin to launch its new premium automotive glazing line with the tradename Organikglass(1). GE's Lexan GLX polycarbonate (PC) resin, which provides high impact strength, UV protection, and light weight tha ... Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute and General Motors Launch CMMI
Nov 15, 2005
DENVER, Nov. 15 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and General Motors Corporation, in coordination with the government/industry/SEI CMMI Steering Group, today announced a joint effort to create a new business process improvement model for companies looking to source information technology capab ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Buys Reliable Automotive
Nov 15, 2005
Continues National Expansion Strategy EXETER, Pa., Nov. 15 -- In a continuation of its national expansion strategy, Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the largest distributor and marketer of specialty automotive aftermarket accessories in North America, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to a ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Results
Nov 15, 2005
Achieves Full-Year Income from Continuing Operations, Before Special Items, at Upper End of Guidance Range TROY, Mich., Nov. 15 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its full fiscal year and fourth quarter ended Sept. 30, 2005. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010524/ARVINLOGO ) * In li ... Continue reading
Shortage of Skilled Workforce Will Hit Automakers Hard
Nov 15, 2005
PEORIA, Ill.--Nov. 15, 2005--According to a new survey released today, senior automotive executives say their industry will be particularly hard hit by the looming skilled labor shortage, costing individual companies an average $50 million dollars over the next five years. The research was commissioned by Advanced Tech ... Continue reading
Robert Bosch Corporation: Liedtke Retires, Marks to Become Chairman, President and CEO
Nov 15, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15 -- Bosch today announced Kurt Liedtke (62), chairman, president and CEO of Robert Bosch Corporation since January 2001, will retire effective December 31, 2005. Peter Marks (52), member of the Board of Management of the Bosch Group headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, will succeed Liedt ... Continue reading
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation Canada Reception and Vancouver Section Dinner
Nov 15, 2005
WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 14 -- What: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Foundation Canada reception and Vancouver section dinner When: 5:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005 Where: University of British Columbia (UBC) campus, Graduate Student Lounge Ballroom Why: To celebrate the 100th anniversary of SAE International and ... Continue reading
TEN Technology Introduces New Adjustable Car Dock + Charger for All Apple iPod Models
Nov 15, 2005
TEN's flexibleDock Creates a Secure Display and Charger Station for Any iPod in the Vehicle SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14 -- TEN Technology, maker of the award winning naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Kit for iPod and industry leader in wireless streaming of stereo audio, today announced the availability of its flexibleDock Adjustab ... Continue reading
Metaldyne Announces Executive Personnel Changes
Nov 14, 2005
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 14 -- Metaldyne has announced the following executive personnel changes, effective immediately. Linda Theisen has been named vice president, Quality, Six Sigma and Process, reporting to Chairman, President and CEO Tim Leuliette. In this role, Theisen leads Metaldyne's quality initiatives, Metaldyn ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2005
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 14 -- Further advancing its vision of a gasoline- and emissions-free transportation future, Honda R&D Americas, Inc., in conjunction with technology partner Plug Power Inc., today introduced the Home Energy Station III, which provides heat and electricity for the home as well as fuel for a hydrog ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Takes Step Toward Emergence From Restructuring Proceedings
Nov 14, 2005
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Nov. 14, 2005--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) said that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court overseeing its restructuring proceedings granted the Company the relief necessary to reach another key milestone set out in the UK Settlement Agreement between, among others, Federal-Mogul and the UK Administra ... Continue reading
Dana Corporation Showcases Key Technologies at Fuel Cell Seminar
Nov 14, 2005
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 14 -- Dana Corporation announced today that it will be displaying key fuel-cell innovations at the 2005 Fuel Cell Seminar, which began today and runs through Nov. 18 in Palm Springs, Calif. Featured will be a range of Dana's leading fuel-cell technologies for portable, small stationary, and automotiv ... Continue reading
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