Oshkosh Truck Appoints Robert Cornog to Board of Directors
May 18, 2005
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 17, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation announced today that Robert A. Cornog has joined the company's Board of Directors. Mr. Cornog is the retired chairman, president and chief executive officer of Snap-On Incorporated. "We're very pleased to welcome Bob Cornog to our Board. We expect his outstanding l ... Continue reading
WebTech Wireless and TireStamp Team to Trial Tire Monitoring Technology
May 18, 2005
KANATA, Ontario & BURNABY, British Columbia--May 17, 2005--TireStamp Inc. today announced that WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WEW) of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada will trial its TireVigil(TM) Tire Monitoring and Asset Management Service for fleet clients. The system provides commercial fleets with mission-crit ... Continue reading
opoc(TM) Engine Generates Significant Interest
May 17, 2005
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16 -- FEV Engine Technology, a recognized world leader in research, design and development of engines and powertrains, is a key player in the development of a new light-weight, high- efficiency diesel concept engine for use in a broad range of military applications. The 2005 SAE World Congress ... Continue reading
Truckers Plan Safety Triple-Header for Memorial Day Drivers
May 16, 2005
Drivers to Offer Common Sense Summer Driving Tips ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 16 -- Signaling the start of the summer driving season, the American Trucking Association's national highway safety program, Share the Road, will sponsor three pre-Memorial Day safe driving events next week. First on tap, Lexington, KY on Tuesday, M ... Continue reading
May 16, 2005
* Best-in-class claims include acceleration, towing, torque, oil change intervals, interior room, largest brakes and GCWR * Built directly for commercial customer use with exceptional upfit, towing and carrying capabilities * Available in regular or Quad Cab(TM) models with 11,000 lb. GVWR and best-in-class carrying ca ... Continue reading
Sports Resorts International, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2005 Results
May 13, 2005
OWOSSO, Mich., May 13 -- Sports Resorts International, Inc. (the "Company") today reported its operating results for the first quarter of 2005. For the quarter ending March 31, 2005, the Company recorded revenue of $3,285,000 as compared to revenue of $4,722,000 for the same period in 2004. For the quarter ending March ... Continue reading
ComEd Demonstrates Environmental Leadership by Investing in Hybrid Vehicles
May 9, 2005
CHICAGO, May 9 -- ComEd is adding a first-of-its-kind hybrid bucket truck and new hybrid SUVs to its fleet, strengthening its leadership position in the use of environment-friendly vehicles. ComEd today demonstrated the new hybrid bucket truck and displayed some of the utility's new Ford Escape Hybrids at the DuPage Cl ... Continue reading
May 5, 2005
DULUTH, Ga.--May 5, 2005--They say that records are made to be broken, and that's exactly what the new Challenger MT800B Series track tractors have done. By taking tractor horsepower and performance to the highest level ever recorded in a production tractor, rated at 510 and 570 gross engine horsepower respectively, th ... Continue reading
Cummins Westport Receives National Partner of the Year Award from U.S. Clean Cities Program
May 3, 2005
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--May 3, 2005--Cummins Westport today announced that it has received the National Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Cities Program. The award recognizes Cummins Westport's leadership in alternative fuel engine development and deployment. Cummins Westpo ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Truck Reports Second Quarter EPS Up 67.7%
May 3, 2005
OSHKOSH, Wis.--May 3, 2005--Oshkosh Truck Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty trucks and truck bodies, today reported that second quarter earnings per share increased 67.7 percent to $1.04 per share, on sales of $672.4 million and net income of $38.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. This comp ... Continue reading
Ford Rouge Factory Tour Celebrates First Year of Operation
May 3, 2005
New Clean Diesel Buses, Special Ford Employee Ticket Prices are all part of the Anniversary Celebration DEARBORN, Mich., May 2 -- The Ford Rouge Factory Tour celebrates its first year of operation. Since opening its doors, the new attraction has hosted more than 200,000 people from around the world. In celebration of t ... Continue reading
2005 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Review
May 2, 2005
Runnin’ With The Big Dogs<br> By Steve Purdy<br> Detroit Bureau <p> “Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch,” was the motto of the first Cannonball One Lap of America Rally – a motto we like to live by. <p> Toyota certainly wasn’t timid about jumping off the porch into the rush of full ... Continue reading
AMSOIL Adds Donaldson Filters for Heavy Duty Applications
May 2, 2005
SUPERIOR, Wis.--May 2, 2005--AMSOIL INC. (www.AMSOIL.com) of Superior Wisconsin announced today that it has made available to its dealer network Donaldson Company, Inc.'s full line of aftermarket Heavy Duty Air, Oil, Coolant, Fuel, and Hydraulic Filters. The advanced technologies from Donaldson filters include such ind ... Continue reading
Quantum Subsidiary Awarded Significant Contract for Parts Distribution for New OEM Vehicle Platform
May 2, 2005
IRVINE, Calif., May 2 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , today announced that its subsidiary, Tecstar Automotive Group, was awarded a major contract to distribute OEM-level parts for a new vehicle platform that will potentially generate up to $25 million in revenues per year. This launch comes on th ... Continue reading
Joe Loughrey Named President and COO of Cummins
May 2, 2005
COLUMBUS, Ind.--May 2, 2005--Joe Loughrey has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Cummins Inc. , the Company announced today. Loughrey has been with Cummins for 31 years during which time he has held a number of leadership positions. Loughrey's move to the position of President is part of a strategic re ... Continue reading
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