Midas Completes Uni-Select Agreement in Canada; Reports Progress on AutoZone Transition in U.S.
Jul 18, 2003
ITASCA, Ill.--July 17, 2003--Midas, Inc. has reached final agreement with Uni-Select, Inc. (TSX:UNS) of Boucherville, Quebec, Canada, calling for Uni-Select to distribute automotive parts to Midas' 230 automotive service shops and other customers throughout Canada. The companies had signed a letter of intent in April. ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Results
Jul 18, 2003
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--July 17, 2003--Earl Scheib, Inc. (AMEX:ESH) reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2003. Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 were $12,120,000, a decrease of 9.4% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002 net sales of $13,374,000. This decrease resulted ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2003
TROY, Mich.--July 17, 2003--GlobalAutoIndustry.com and U.K.-based Network Recruitment Partnership have partnered to form a new company providing global recruitment solutions. The new company, Network Global Recruitment, relies on Network Recruitment Partnerships' extensive global recruiting experience in automotive eng ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2003
PITTSBURGH--July 17, 2003--PPG Industries reported today second quarter net income of $152 million, or 89 cents a share, which includes aftertax charges of $7 million, or 4 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the current value of the company's obligation under its previously reported asbestos settlement agree ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Introduces Online Order Management System For North American Aftermarket Distributors
Jul 17, 2003
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 17 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation has introduced an online customer service system that enables North American vehicle parts distributors to enter and manage product orders through the company's popular FMeConnect global Web portal. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/DETH025LOGO ) ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Sales and Earnings for Second Quarter and First Half of 2003
Jul 17, 2003
ATLANTA--July 17, 2003--Genuine Parts Company reported sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2003. Larry Prince, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced today that sales totaling $2.15 billion were up 1% compared to the second quarter of 2002. Net income was $90 million, compared ... Continue reading
Made2Manage Systems Reports Profit for Second Quarter and First Half of 2003
Jul 17, 2003
INDIANAPOLIS--July 17, 2003--Made2Manage Systems Inc. , a leading provider of comprehensive enterprise business systems for small and midsize manufacturers and distributors, today reported a profit for the second quarter and for the first half of 2003. For the quarter ended June 30, 2003, net income was $342,000 or $.0 ... Continue reading
Crutchfield to Sell KVH TracVision A5 and Live Satellite TV for Cars Nationwide
Jul 17, 2003
MIDDLETOWN, R.I.--July 16, 2003-- Largest Direct Marketer for Consumer Electronics to Expand TracVision A5 Sales Beyond Traditional Retail Dealer Network Getting live satellite TV in your car became even more convenient following today's announcement that Crutchfield Corporation, the country's largest catalog and on-li ... Continue reading
Delco Remy International Announces Three New Executive Appointments
Jul 16, 2003
ANDERSON, Ind., July 16 -- Delco Remy International's OE (Original Equipment) Business President Richard L. Stanley has named three executive leaders to new roles. Paul J. Newport has been named the senior vice president of Global Operations for Delco Remy. In his new assignment, he is responsible for the direction and ... Continue reading
Laker's Radio Announcer Mychal Thompson Comes on Board of Sports Wheels, Inc. Bling-Bling
Jul 16, 2003
VANCOUVER, Wash.--July 16, 2003--Sports Wheels, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SSWH), is extremely pleased to announce that former NBA great and first overall pick in the 1978 draft Mr. Mychal Thompson has been added to the advisory committee. Mr. Thompson will bring extensive credibility and high-level contacts to the company as S ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Third-Quarter EPS of $2.00 Up 8%
Jul 16, 2003
MILWAUKEE, July 16 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today reported that for its third quarter of fiscal 2003: -- Diluted earnings per share increased 8% to $2.00 from $1.85 for the third quarter of fiscal 2002; and, -- Sales increased 13% to $6.0 billion from $5.3 billion last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
Midas Selects DDB Chicago as Advertising Agency Partner
Jul 16, 2003
ITASCA, Ill.--July 15, 2003--Midas, Inc. has selected DDB Chicago, Inc., as its lead national advertising agency following a two-month review. DDB will be responsible for advertising creative and production and will partner with Midas on strategy, research and marketing integration for the Midas system of nearly 1,700 ... Continue reading
Vetronix Recognized As Industry Leader In Remote Vehicle Diagnostics Systems
Jul 16, 2003
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--July 15, 2003-- New Allied Business Intelligence Study On Fleet Management Systems Cites Vetronix As Providing Superior Diagnostic Data Capabilities Vetronix Corporation, a leading provider of advanced automotive diagnostic equipment and telematics solutions, was recognized in Allied Business Int ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2003
HAMILTON, Bermuda--July 15, 2003-- 3,000 Institutional Investors Use 24 Criteria to Score Top Retailer's Performance Capital markets intelligence firm, Brendan Wood International (BWI), today released 2nd quarter results from its proprietary Shareholder Confidence World Watch program. This ongoing intelligence program ... Continue reading
AutoZone Hooks Up with G3 Boats and Yamaha Motor Corporation
Jul 15, 2003
Summer Boat Sweepstakes Begins at Over 3,000 AutoZone Locations Nationwide MILWAUKEE, July 14 -- AutoZone Inc. will give away a bass fishing boat, motor and trailer worth over $21,000 as a part of its new national marine battery promotion and sweepstakes. AutoZone is the sole distributor of Duralast(R) batteries and a ... Continue reading
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