Cooper Tire Announces Agreement to Form Joint Venture With Shandong Chengshan Tire
Oct 27, 2005
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that an agreement has been reached for Cooper Tire to obtain 51% ownership in Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Passenger Tire Co. Ltd. and Cooper Chengshan (Shandong) Truck Tire Company, Ltd. This agreement also includes a 25% ownership position for Coop ... Continue reading
Composite '55 Chevy Replica Burns up the Road with Reichhold Resins
Oct 27, 2005
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--Oct. 27, 2005--If you're a classic car fan, then you'll love the latest creation from John Bohannon at Bohannon Concepts in Cookeville, TN. John has developed an all composite '55 Chevy S-S which is a lightweight, retro version of the original Chevy shoebox. Finding an actual '55 Chevy wit ... Continue reading
Cummins Reports Most Profitable Quarter Ever on Strong Sales and Improved Margins
Oct 27, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Oct. 27, 2005--Cummins Inc. powered to its most profitable quarter ever, today reporting third quarter net income of $145 million, or $2.90 per diluted share, on sales of $2.47 billion. Sales were strong across the entire business and the Company's gross margins rose to their highest levels in more than ... Continue reading
Goodyear Achieves Record Sales, Highest Quarterly Net Income
Oct 27, 2005
- Net income reaches $142 million, up 274 percent - Sales surpass $5 billion, record for any quarter - Total segment operating income increases 21 percent to $330 million - $10 million third quarter impact from hurricanes, tire plants return to normal production levels AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 27 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Reports Strong Increase In Third Quarter Earnings
Oct 27, 2005
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 27 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today reported a 42.7 percent increase in net earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005 compared to the same period last year, driven primarily by increased sales of its fire truck chassis and new sales of military vehicles chassis. The Charlotte, Mich.-ba ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2005
ITASCA, Ill.--Oct. 27, 2005--Midas, Inc. reported net income of $1.5 million--or $0.09 per diluted share--for the third quarter ended Oct. 1, 2005, after special items related to the company's exit from exhaust manufacturing and distribution. During the third quarter, Midas recorded restructuring charges of $1.5 millio ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland--Oct. 27, 2005--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c26345) has announced the addition of Replacement Van Tires: Global Industry Guide to their offering. The Replacement Van Tires: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the rep ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2005
TROY, Mich. October 27, Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that only a handful of people know what new vehicles will look like in 2009. But automotive paint supplier PPG Industries Inc. already has a good idea what colors those vehicles will be. Blue will get more popular in the next four years as more dramatic ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2005
Ford Racing Performance Parts announces three performance packs for upgrading 2005-2006 Mustang GT coupes and convertibles. ‘FR1 – Power Pack', ‘FR2 – Drag Pack’, and ‘FR3 – Handling Pack’ add credible performance gains in both acceleration and handling. Ford Racing ̵ ... Continue reading
Mercedes Adds iPod Integration To CLK Models
Oct 27, 2005
Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on October 26, 2005 at 1:20 PM CST A while back we brought you a complaint we had with Mercedes not offering iPod integration in all of their models (you can find our long-winded rant here). Our complaint was based on the fact that although Mercedes offers iPod integration in many of the ... Continue reading
WIX Filters Announces New HD Air Filter Media Pleating System
Oct 27, 2005
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com ALockhart@wwlcreative.com WIX Filters Announces New HD Air Filter Media Pleating System Embossing technology maximizes filtration media surface, maintains low air flow restr ... Continue reading
Microheat Launches HotShot(r) Wireless,
Oct 26, 2005
Radio Frequency Technology for Heated Washer Fluid System Advancement to heated windshield cleaning launches at SEMA Show, Booth 12760 LAS VEGAS, NV, November 1, 2005 - Microheat, Inc. introduces HotShot Wireless, a radio frequency upgrade to HotShot, the revolutionary hot washer fluid windshield cleaning and de-icing ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results
Oct 26, 2005
-- Net sales for the quarter reached a record $123.2 million -- Logistics Segment achieved record net sales of $41.8 million -- Earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.40 exceeded guidance of $0.35-$0.39 DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Oct. 26 -- Aftermarket Technology Corp. , today reported financial results for the ... Continue reading
Yazaki North America Appoints Riku Yazaki as Head of its Components Business Unit
Oct 26, 2005
CANTON, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (Yazaki), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today the appointment of Riku Yazaki as president of its Components Business Unit. Mr. Yazaki is the grandson of Yazaki Corporation founder Sadami Yazaki. George Pe ... Continue reading
Yazaki North America Appoints First Women to Head Ford and DaimlerChrysler Business Units
Oct 26, 2005
CANTON, Mich., Oct. 26 -- Yazaki North America, Inc. (YNA), a leading supplier of vehicle power and data solutions to the automotive industry, announced today the appointments of Colleen Haley and Barbara Long as presidents of its Ford and DaimlerChrysler Business Units, respectively. Their appointments make them the f ... Continue reading
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