Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
Jul 26, 2006
MILWAUKEE, July 26 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.28 per common share. The dividend is payable September 29, 2006 to shareholders of record September 13, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030423/JCILOGO ) Johnson Controls has pai ... Continue reading
Friction Hinge For Automotive Industries
Jul 26, 2006
W <http://www.HANAYAINC.COM> WW.HANAYAINC.COM World leader in friction hinges FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: HANAYA, INC. has introduced its line of steel friction hinges for the Laptop Computer, Medical, Aerospace, and Automotive Industries. "We intend to aggressively promote our product line through direct contact with indus ... Continue reading
The Timken Company Reports Record Second Quarter 2006 Results
Jul 26, 2006
CANTON, Ohio, July 26 -- The Timken Company today reported record sales of $1.39 billion in the second quarter, up 5 percent from the same period a year ago. Second quarter net income increased 11 percent to $74.7 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, up from $67.3 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, in the second quar ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Unveils Eighteen Newly-Remodeled Stores
Jul 26, 2006
PHILADELPHIA--July 25, 2006--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced that each of its 18 stores in the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach areas will celebrate Grand Re-Openings beginning Thursday, July 27. The stores, which have und ... Continue reading
Aftermarket Technology Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
Jul 26, 2006
-- Achieves $0.31 Earnings Per Diluted Share from Continuing Operations -- Increases Revenue 23.1% vs. Second Quarter 2005 -- Grows Logistics Revenue by 95.9% vs. Second Quarter 2005 and Adds Three New Customers -- Drivetrain Wins Two New Programs and Extends Chrysler Agreement -- Announces Third Quarter, Revises Full- ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2006
DALLAS--July 25, 2006--Never has there been a niftier way to carry music files, photos and other valuable personal electronic data than with the new Jeep(R) USB Flash Drive and the USB Flash Drive Plus Ink Pen from EDGE Tech Corp (www.edgetechcorp.com), a leading supplier of DRAM and Flash memory upgrades, portable com ... Continue reading
Business Advisory Firm BBK Welcomes Auto Aftermarket Veteran Lou Merz
Jul 25, 2006
CHICAGO, July 25 -- BBK, an international business advisory firm providing financial, strategic and operational services to its clients worldwide, has announced that Lou Merz has joined its Chicago office. Merz brings 40 years of experience in the automotive industry to BBK, having served as a senior level executive fo ... Continue reading
Jul 25, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ind.--July 25, 2006--Cummins Inc. announced today that it has reached a new lease agreement on its Corporate Office Building, 500 Jackson St., that will keep the Company a central part of downtown Columbus for many years to come. The renewal takes effect Aug. 1, 2006. The current lease was scheduled to expire ... Continue reading
Firetide Announces Wireless Mesh/RFID Solution for Automobile Dealerships
Jul 25, 2006
Bob Lewis Dealerships Utilize Firetide Mesh Network and Performance Analytics RFID system for key control and sales tracking LOS GATOS, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., July 25 -- Firetide Inc., a leading developer of wireless mesh networks, today announced the deployment of its wireless mesh technology for the Bob Lewis A ... Continue reading
'Dog The Bounty Hunter' as Spokesperson for Wheel Safe Product Line
Jul 25, 2006
COSTA MESA, Calif.--July 25, 2006--Powerlock International Corp. (Pink Sheets: PWLK) is pleased to announce that the star of A&E Network's highest-rated show, "Dog The Bounty Hunter," Duane "Dog" Chapman, is the new spokesperson for their Wheel Safe product line. Dog filmed a 30-second video news release on Friday, Jul ... Continue reading
2006/2007 Aftermarket eFactbook
Jul 25, 2006
Please cut and paste the folowing URL link into your Web browser: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=12 875346&message_id=196375&user_id=AutoAfterM Dear Aftermarket Industry Executive: With the goal of providing more convenient access to key industry data, AAIA has recently released a ... Continue reading
NK Minda group forays into Automotive Batteries with Fiamm
Jul 24, 2006
New Delhi 24th of July 2006 Minda Industries Limited (MIL) announces its foray into Automotive Batteries in collaboration with FIAMM S.p.A, Italy To invest Rs.40 Crore in setting up Battery Unit at Pantnagar, Uttranchal Minda Industries Limited (MIL), the flagship company of Rs.545 crore NK Minda Group today announced ... Continue reading
Is Live Traffic the Telematics Killer App
Jul 24, 2006
MINNETONKA, Minn.--July 24, 2006--Traffic used to be delivered through AM or FM radio and generally did not tell you anything you did not already know. But this is all changing with satellite-based navigation systems -- many of which are emerging with a radio receiver that gives you traffic reports for your current loc ... Continue reading
iLane(TM) Hands-and-Eyes Free Email Solution for In-Vehicle Use
Jul 24, 2006
WATERLOO, Ontario--July 24, 2006--Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in telematics and automotive safety devices, announces the latest addition to its telematics line: iLane(TM), the "world's first hands-free and eyes-free email solution for in-vehicle use." Based on patent-pending technology, i ... Continue reading
Roadside Assistance Plan to Aid NitroFill Consumers
Jul 22, 2006
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--July 21, 2006--Filling a vehicle's tires with NitroFill(TM) is a great way to increase fuel economy, tire life and safety. Now, there is another important reason for drivers to convert from air to the nation's first comprehensive nitrogen tire inflation program. NitroFill's Roadside Assistance Plan ... Continue reading
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