News From USW: Labor Board Charges Continental Tire With Unlawfully Relocating Charlotte Production
Jul 6, 2006
PITTSBURGH--July 5, 2006--News From USW: The United Steelworkers (USW) received notification today from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that complaints were issued against Continental North America (CTNA) for unlawfully relocating its Charlotte, North Carolina production. The NLRB charged the company with ref ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Announces Reorganization of Sales Management Team
Jul 6, 2006
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--July 5, 2006--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that it has reorganized its sales management team to further drive quick customer response and identification of opportunities throughout the sales organization. As a portion of the reorganization: -- Tony Pape was named Vice President of Truck OEM S ... Continue reading
View Leading Players in the Global Lubricants and Greases Market (2004): Ranked by Sales Revenue
Jul 6, 2006
DUBLIN, Ireland--July 5, 2006--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39116) has announced the addition of "Lubricating Oils and Greases - Global Strategic Business Report" to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Lubricating Oils & Greases in Millions of Gallons. The ... Continue reading
Clarion Enhances Driver Experience with Speech Interface From SVOX and Asahi Kasei
Jul 6, 2006
MORFELDEN-WALLDORF, Germany & ZURICH, Switzerland--July 5, 2006--Today, SVOX and Clarion announced that the text-to-speech product SVOX Automotive in combination with Asahi Kasei's speech recognition product VORERO has been integrated into Clarion's new European aftermarket navigation products MN668HD, VN868HD and NAX9 ... Continue reading
Peggy Fisher Takes the Helm at TireStamp
Jul 6, 2006
KANATA, Ontario, July 5 -- TireStamp's Chairman and CEO Scott Feagan is pleased to announce that Peggy J. Fisher has accepted the position of President of its US operations effective immediately. Peggy is recognized as North America's leading independent truck tire and wheel expert. For the past 20 years Peggy has held ... Continue reading
X-Rite Completes Acquisition of Amazys Holding AG and Expand Global Color Market Through Innovation
Jul 5, 2006
GRANDVILLE, Mich.--July 5, 2006--X-Rite, Incorporated , a global leader offering color measurement technology solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Amazys Holding AG for a purchase price of CHF 77 per share plus 2.11 shares of X-Rite, Incorporated stock for each Amazys share. The total purchas ... Continue reading
Jul 5, 2006
RACINE, Wis.--July 5, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in designing and developing heating and cooling solutions for the agriculture, automotive, truck, heavy-duty and industrial markets, announced today it has signed a contract to supply exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers representing $45.0 mil ... Continue reading
Altair Nanotechnologies Receives Initial Order for Electric Car Batteries
Jul 5, 2006
RENO, Nev.--July 5, 2006--Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. , a leading supplier of ceramic nanomaterials and high-power battery systems technology, today announced that it has received a $750,000 initial order for its fast charge, high powered batteries from Phoenix Motorcars, an early leader in the effort to mass produce ... Continue reading
Europe's Leading Online Tire Dealer Opens New Shop in Canada
Jul 3, 2006
HANOVER, Germany, July 3 -- Delticom AG, Europe's leading online tire dealer, has opened its new bilingual shop in Canada, offering about 60 tire brands and more than 10,600 tire types under www.tires-easy.ca. This is Delticom's second shop for the American market. The company has already a special U.S. domain under ww ... Continue reading
Volvo Monitors Car Owners' Concerns
Jul 3, 2006
GOTHENBURG - July 3, 2006: Almost everybody worries about car security issues. But the reasons differ from country to country. Surveys requested by Volvo Cars clearly highlight the situations that concern car owners. âTheft of the car is the main concern of Swedes, whereas most Brazilian owners fear personal assau ... Continue reading
Avis Lube Service Olympics to Benefit USO Program
Jun 30, 2006
ARLINGTON, Va., June 30 -- Avis Lube Fast Oil Change Centers, a member of the Kent Companies, is holding its annual Avis Lube Service Olympics at its Midland, Tex., location, 4705 N. Midkiff Road, July 2 at 1:00 p.m. Proceeds from this year's competition, which will last throughout the summer, will benefit USO Operatio ... Continue reading
Consumers Should Hit (and Inspect) the Brakes before Driving Off to Vacation
Jun 30, 2006
ATLANTA--June 30, 2006--According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, neglected vehicle maintenance leads to more than 2,600 deaths and nearly 100,000 disabling injuries each year. And at a highway cruising speed of 65 mph, vehicles travel more than 95 feet per second. Even with excellent reac ... Continue reading
Largest Lexus Dealer Now Offering the Nitrogen Tire Inflation Gas in All New Vehicles
Jun 30, 2006
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--June 30, 2006--N2Revolution, Inc., which develops and manufactures environmentally friendly automotive solutions, is pleased to announce that it has completed development of a specialty application for its flagship nitrogen tire inflation system, PurigeN98(TM), on behalf of JM Lexus. In the agree ... Continue reading
MotorSports Emporium Settles Lawsuit; MSEP Obtains Exclusive Ownership Rights to GS610.com Web Site
Jun 30, 2006
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--June 30, 2006--MotorSports Emporium Inc. (OTCBB: MSEP) announced today a settlement agreement has been established between MSEP and Michael G. Wachholz. David Keaveney, president and CEO of MotorSports Emporium, commented, "MSEP is pleased with the terms of the settlement. We gain ownership of the GS ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Executive Appointments
Jun 30, 2006
DETROIT, June 30 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), today announced the following executive appointments effective July 1, 2006: John J. Bellanti has been appointed vice president, Manufacturing Services, Capital Planning & Cost Estimating. Bellanti has worked at four of AAM's manufacturing facilities. He be ... Continue reading
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