Onan Power Generators Again Receives High Customer Satisfaction Marks
Aug 22, 2005
Annual Survey Reveals RV Customers Pleased with Onan Products and Services MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 22 -- Onan, the industry leader in RV power generation products and services, announced that for the fourth year in a row, the company has received high marks from consumers on its customer satisfaction survey. Completed each y ... Continue reading
Small Business Owners Will Suffer Without 'Right to Repair Act'
Aug 22, 2005
Major Associations Support Act to Keep Marketplace Competitive BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22 -- Passage of the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act is critical toward ensuring both the economic well being of the small businesses that comprise the independent vehicle repair industry and the affordability and convenience of ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2005
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 19 -- Piloti Inc., the premier driving shoe manufacturer, announces the release of its Limited Edition Bob Bondurant Signature DTM shoe available only at the Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, AZ. The Bondurant DTM is constructed of rich baseball glove leather, is SF ... Continue reading
Super High Technology Stirs High Auto Buyer Interest
Aug 19, 2005
Back to the Future with Super High-Tech Gadgets, Part II By Frank Giovinazzi, Contributing Editor AIADA AIADA Infiniti’s Lane Departure Warning system emits a light beep when the vehicle strays from its intended path. Acura’s HandsFreeLink technology lets you use a mobile phone in the RL, TL and MDX vehicle ... Continue reading
ECD Ovonics' Battery Subsidiary Grants Patent License to Intellect Battery Co. of China
Aug 18, 2005
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD Ovonics) announced today that its subsidiary, Ovonic Battery Company, Inc. (Ovonic Battery), has entered into a patent license agreement in connection with its proprietary nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology with Intellect Battery Co. Lt ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Tire Inflation System Improves Vehicle Performance, Gas Mileage...and Environment
Aug 17, 2005
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--Aug. 17, 2005--N2Revolution, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer that develops environmentally friendly automotive solutions, today announced the official launch of PurigeN98, its flagship product designed to improve energy efficiency, safety and the environment, Wednesday, September 14, 2005. PurigeN98 is ... Continue reading
Champion Parts Reports Continued Profitability for Second Quarter and Six Months on Higher Sales
Aug 17, 2005
HOPE, Ark., Aug. 17 -- Champion Parts, Inc., remanufacturer of automotive parts, today announced net income for the second quarter ended July 3, 2005 of $256,000, or $0.07 per share, compared to $322,000, or $0.09 per share for the same period in 2004. Net sales increased 17% to $5,995,000, compared to $5,124,000 in 20 ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Reports Record Second Quarter Financial Results
Aug 17, 2005
SALEM, Ohio, Aug. 17 -- Giant Motorsports Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: GMOS) , implementing a national roll up strategy with a "big box" destination business model in the motorcycle and powersports industry, published its June 30, 2005 financial results: * Reports 2nd Q '05 Sales of $35.8 million vs $22.7 million in 2nd Q '04 ... Continue reading
Eaton Completes Purchase of Tractech Holdings, Inc.
Aug 17, 2005
CLEVELAND--Aug. 17, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced today it completed the purchase of Tractech Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer of specialized differentials for the commercial and specialty vehicle markets. The transaction was announced July 15, 2005. Eaton purchased Tractech ... Continue reading
Exide Awarded Battery Supply Contracts by German Army
Aug 16, 2005
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--Aug. 16, 2005--Exide Technologies (www.exide.com), a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions, announced today that it has been awarded two battery supply contracts by the German Army. Exide will supply approximately 15,000 units of its maintenance-free NATO bloc batteries to the German Army ... Continue reading
Pioneer OEM Navigation System Offered in Seven 2006 Ford Vehicle Models
Aug 16, 2005
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Aug. 16, 2005--Pioneer Automotive Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of mobile entertainment products to the auto industry, was selected by Ford as the supplier of its next-generation, DVD-based navigation and entertainment system for selected Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The advanced ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Announces Record Second Quarter Sales
Aug 15, 2005
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 15 -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., today reported record second quarter sales. The company posted revenue of $489.1 million, up over $4 million compared to the second quarter of 2004. The number benefited from an $18 million currency impact. Unaudited R ... Continue reading
Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2005 Results
Aug 15, 2005
KINGSTON, Pa., Aug. 15 -- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. announced today that net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2005 increased $2.1 million, or 1.9%, to $112.4 million as compared to $110.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004. Net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2005 increased $2.0 mi ... Continue reading
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE ANNOUNCES NEW ADDITION TO BLIZZAK FAMILY OF WINTER TIRES
Aug 15, 2005
NASHVILLE , Tenn. (August 15, 2005) – Does severe winter weather keep you trapped indoors? Not anymore. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has announced the newest member of the Blizzak family of winter tires, the Bridgestone® Blizzak™ Revo1 with UNI-T® Technology. The Blizzak Revo1 tir ... Continue reading
Lumileds Lighting Poised to Accelerate Advances in Solid-State Lighting Technology
Aug 15, 2005
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Aug. 15, 2005--Lumileds Lighting is uniquely positioned to accelerate solid-state lighting technology advancements as a result of the agreement for Royal Philips Electronics to purchase Agilent Technologies' interests in the company. "Throw away last weeks charts that show expectations for LED perform ... Continue reading
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