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The History of Labor Day - Thanks From TACH To The Working Men And Women

The History of Labor Day - Thanks From TACH To The Working Men And Women

Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means "Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man ... Continue reading

The History of Labor Day - Thanks From TACH To The Working Men And Women

The History of Labor Day - Thanks From TACH To The Working Men And Women

Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means "Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays of the year in any country," said Samuel Gompers, founder and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. "All other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with conflicts and battles of man ... Continue reading

The Tire Rack To Distribute Praxis Advanced Suspension System

The Tire Rack To Distribute Praxis Advanced Suspension System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariellen Fagan McCullough Public Relations (330) 244-9980 Email: mariellen@mcculloughpr.com THE TIRE RACK TO DISTRIBUTE PRAXIS ADVANCED SUSPENSION SYSTEM AKRON, Ohio (August 29, 2003) - The Praxis Advanced Suspension system for the Subaru WRX is now available through The Tire Rack, the n ... Continue reading

Pickups Plus Obtains Additional Financing

Pickups Plus Obtains Additional Financing

CINCINNATI--Aug. 28, 2003--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS) a leading retailer and franchiser in the $30 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessories industry, announced today that in addition to the $180,000 convertible debenture it recently received it has also signed an equity line of credit for up to $2,000,000 of ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan's Analysis Of The European In-Car Infotainment Market; Infotainment Revolution In Top Gear

Frost & Sullivan's Analysis Of The European In-Car Infotainment Market; Infotainment Revolution In Top Gear

LONDON--Aug. 27, 2003--The automotive industry is bracing itself for an onslaught of major car manufacturers offering integrated infotainment functions, transforming the humble dashboard into the lively hub of next-generation car information, navigation and entertainment systems. The drive towards the infotainment visi ... Continue reading

Sika Industry Introduces Polyurethane Adhesive Super Kits For Auto Glass Replacement

Sika Industry Introduces Polyurethane Adhesive Super Kits For Auto Glass Replacement

'All-in-One' adhesive kit for convenience, ease-of-use and reduced liability MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 26 -- Sika Industry Auto Glass Replacement Group introduces new Sika Super Kits which combine their fast- curing one-component polyurethane Autoglass adhesives with Sika Aktivator Pads and all new Sika 206 Stix in ... Continue reading

Pickups Plus, Inc. Appoints Executive Management Team

Pickups Plus, Inc. Appoints Executive Management Team

CINCINNATI--Aug. 26, 2003-- The Board of Directors named Merritt Jesson, Chief Executive Office & Chairman and Sean Hayes, Director of Business Development Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS) today announced it has appointed Merritt Jesson as Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board of Directors. In addition, Sean H ... Continue reading

From Automotive Parts and Accessories to Total Lifestyle Support, AUTOBACS SEVEN CO., LTD., Launches First U.S. Mega Store in Stanton, CA

From Automotive Parts and Accessories to Total Lifestyle Support, AUTOBACS SEVEN CO., LTD., Launches First U.S. Mega Store in Stanton, CA

STANTON, Calif., Aug. 20 -- On Thursday, August 28, 2003, AUTOBACS SEVEN CO., LTD., a publicly traded company on the Tokyo, Osaka and London stock exchanges, is opening its first U.S. SUPER AUTOBACS "Car-Life" mega store in Orange County, California. AUTOBACS SEVEN is Japan's largest automotive aftermarket parts and ac ... Continue reading

Tenneco Automotive Receives CIO 100 Award

Tenneco Automotive Receives CIO 100 Award

Company Recognized for Excellence in Business Performance Through IT Management FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Aug. 19 -- Tenneco Automotive is a winner of the prestigious CIO 100 Award from CIO Magazine. The 2003 CIO 100 Award recognizes organizations around the world that excel in positive business performance through resourcefu ... Continue reading

A Weak Battery Can Ruin School, Holiday Travel

A Weak Battery Can Ruin School, Holiday Travel

Replace Old Batteries, Peek Under the Hood ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 19 -- If you're still driving around with an old or weak battery under your vehicle's hood, consider yourself lucky that it hasn't stranded you -- yet. Whether it's carpool day and you're responsible for delivering the children to school on time, or your chi ... Continue reading

Pacer Wins Popular Mechanics Magazine Editor's Choice Award For the Second Year in A Row

Pacer Wins Popular Mechanics Magazine Editor's Choice Award For the Second Year in A Row

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Aug. 18 -- For the second year in a row Pacer Technology executives returned home from the annual National Hardware Show with the coveted award from Popular Mechanics magazine. The well-know magazine among professionals and do-it-yourselfers tagged the Company's new Anchor-Tite(TM) Permanent P ... Continue reading

Motorcar Parts & Accessories Announces First Quarter Results

Motorcar Parts & Accessories Announces First Quarter Results

TORRANCE, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2003--Motorcar Parts & Accessories, Inc. (Internet billboard: MPAA) is pleased to announce its operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, the first quarter of its 2004 fiscal year. Net income for the quarter was $680,000 or $0.08 per share versus $1,971,000 or $0.25 per share for ... Continue reading

ABRA's Becker Named I-CAR Instructor of the Year

ABRA's Becker Named I-CAR Instructor of the Year

MINNEAPOLIS--Aug. 14, 2003--ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a national damaged vehicle repair company, announced today that Mitch Becker was named I-CAR's North Central Regional Instructor of the Year. The award was presented at the I-CAR International Annual Meeting, where Becker was one of several I-CAR certified instructors ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Announces Senior Executive Promotions

Advance Auto Parts Announces Senior Executive Promotions

ROANOKE, Va., Aug. 14 -- To lead the continued growth of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , the nation's second largest retailer of automotive parts, four senior executive promotions were announced today by Larry Castellani, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Jim Wade, President, has been assigned the responsibility for the ... Continue reading

Earl Scheib Announces It Has Closed a $10 Million Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Foothill

Earl Scheib Announces It Has Closed a $10 Million Credit Facility with Wells Fargo Foothill

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Aug. 13, 2003--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) today announced that it has closed a $10 million secured revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Foothill. Chris Bement, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated that, "We continue to focus our efforts to serve the best interests of our sharehold ... Continue reading

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