Strategic Connections Inc. becomes SCI
Sep 24, 2008
TORONTO, Sept. 23 -- Strategic Connections Inc, a leading provider of retail process solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that the Company name has been changed to SCI Ltd. Said Chris Cawston, President & CEO of SCI, "the changing of the Company name represents our desire to brand the Company as the o ... Continue reading
MT Series for car seat memory position sensor applications
Sep 24, 2008
MT Series for car seat memory position sensor applications In automobile seat applications the seat may be linearly movable, either manually or automatically via electromechanical means, on an associated track assembly. A sensor provides a signal representative of the position of the seat for several purposes, e.g. to ... Continue reading
Jig-A-Loo USA Continues Growth Expansion Nationwide at 3,200 Advance Auto Parts Stores
Sep 24, 2008
- Company Pushes to Become 'Official Lubricant' of the Automotive Industry - MONTREAL, Sept. 23 -- The makers of Jig-A-Loo, the world's first and only product to combine a lubricant and water repellent in one can, announced today that it has added Advance Auto Parts to its growing list of U.S. retailers. Consumers can ... Continue reading
GMAC Insurance Offers Unique Child Seat Replacement Benefit
Sep 23, 2008
Insurer Explains Proper Restraint Procedures, Highlights Common Child Safety Misconceptions WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 23 -- In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21 - 27, GMAC Insurance today announced a unique benefit to its customers, now offering child seat replacement in the event of a crash to ensure chi ... Continue reading
Volvo Aero Services and Boeing Extend Partnership Agreement
Sep 23, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Aero Services Corp and The Boeing Company have extended a marketing and distribution partnership agreement, originally established in 1999, for an additional 10 years. Within the agreement, Volvo Aero Services will continue to provide multiple asset management services to suppo ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2008
BRUSSELS, Belgium and HANOVER, Germany, September 23 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. ( http://www.wabco-auto.com/), a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today will introduce OnGuardMax(TM) at the IAA 2008 trade show, as the company spotlights its breakthrough technology to assist ... Continue reading
Aaron Equipment Company, Inc. Gets Latest Revved-Up, Custom-Built Bike from Orange County Choppers
Sep 23, 2008
BENSENVILLE, Ill., Sept. 23 -- The newest custom bike has been unveiled from Orange County Choppers, the star bike builders of TLC's hit show American Chopper. The bike was created for Aaron Equipment Company, Inc., headquartered in Bensenville, Ill. near Chicago. Aaron is an international buyer, seller and trader of u ... Continue reading
Allison Expands Global Market Leadership in Parallel Hybrid Drives for Buses
Sep 23, 2008
Success in North America leads to Increased Sales in Europe as Transit Operators Address High Fuel Costs and Environmental Concerns INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 23 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, continues to be a dominan ... Continue reading
Fleetguard Self-Cleaning Air Pre-cleaners Offer Maximum Protection and Minimal Maintenance
Sep 23, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn.Sept. 23, 2008 - Cummins Filtration , the leader in filtration, exhaust, coolant and fuel additive technology for all engine-powered systems, provides state-of-the-art technology with Fleetguard® Self-Cleaning Precleaners that extend air filter life, improve engine performance and lower maintenance e ... Continue reading
User-Convenient Vehicle Electronics are Centerpiece of Convergence 2008
Sep 23, 2008
DETROIT, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Making sure electronic features are "user-friendly" is the focus of Convergence 2008, the world-class transportation electronics conference hosted by Chrysler and set for Oct. 20-22 at Cobo Hall in Detroit. Today's consumers are increasingly comfortable with technology, and ... Continue reading
Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Bids to Acquire Arrow Speed Warehouse Assets at Auction
Sep 23, 2008
CONTINUES PRUDENT INVESTMENT IN THE BUSINESS EXETER, Pa., Sept. 22 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., a leading distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket accessories and equipment in North America, today announced it has bid to acquire certain operating assets of Arrow Speed Warehouse, a leading distribu ... Continue reading
Visteon to Present at Deutsche Bank 2008 Leveraged Finance Conference on Sept. 24
Sep 23, 2008
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 22, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading supplier of automotive systems and technology, will participate in the Deutsche Bank 2008 Leveraged Finance Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. Visteon's presentation is scheduled for 9:55 a.m. Mountain St ... Continue reading
Record Upsurge in State's Child Safety Seat Usage Marks Child Passenger Safety Week
Sep 23, 2008
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 22 -- The California Office of Traffic Safety released figures today which show a record setting rate of children riding in car safety seats. The 2008 rate of 94.4 percent of children under age five in child safety seats is a big jump of 6.7 percentage points over the 2007 rate of 87.7 percent ... Continue reading
Safe Kids USA Unveils Vehicle Safety Program for Preteens
Sep 22, 2008
Research shows families understand safe behavior but don't always practice what they preach WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safe Kids USA is unveiling a new vehicle safety program for preteens called the Safest Generation during Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21 to 27. The program, available in loca ... Continue reading
Ferro and Nanofilm Form Partnership for Sales of Nano-Coatings into Glass and Ceramic Industries
Sep 22, 2008
CLEVELAND--Ferro Corporation and Nanofilm today announced that they have reached an agreement whereby Ferro will market Nanofilmâs unique range of nano-coatings to the global glass and ceramic markets. This new relationship combines Ferroâs extensive sales network and leading performance materials supplier po ... Continue reading
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