Honda Expects to Set Record in Export of Soybeans Sent to Japan in Containers for Spare Parts
Apr 18, 2005
MARYSVILLE, Ohio April 18, 2005; James Hannah writing for the AP reported that Honda Motor Co. expects to set an export record this year -- in the soybeans it returns to Japan in containers that arrived in the U.S. filled with spare parts. In the shadow of its Marysville auto plant, the company processes 550 bushels of ... Continue reading
Bandag, Incorporated Reports 1st Quarter EPS
Apr 16, 2005
Bandag, Inc. Flash Results (Numbers in Millions, Except Per Share Data) Q1 2005 Q1 2004 Net sales $186.6 $173.5 Net earnings $6.0 $4.0 Diluted earnings per share $0.30 $0.20 Shares outstanding - diluted 19.7 19.7 MUSCATINE, IOWA, April 15 -- Bandag, Incorporated today reported consolidated net earnings of $6.0 million, ... Continue reading
Giant Motorsports Revenue for '04 Year-End Increases 74% Over Year-End '03
Apr 15, 2005
SALEM, Ohio, April 15 -- 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, today announced record financial results for its year ended December 31, 2004. Revenue for the year was $79.9 million ... Continue reading
Rubber Company Helps NASCAR Teams Match Engines to Tracks
Apr 15, 2005
FORT WORTH, Texas, April 15 -- Each NASCAR racetrack rolls out unique demands on race engine setups, so NASCAR teams turn to Goodyear Engineered Products and its lineup of automotive belts to help optimize performance. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "Last week, many teams used mechanical c ... Continue reading
Telematics and In-Car Technology Mostly for Big City Dwellers
Apr 15, 2005
ENCINITAS, Calif.--April 15, 2005--Drivers in America's biggest cities use Stolen Vehicle Tracking, In-Vehicle Navigation, and Monitored Telematics systems more often than those in rural areas, according to the recently released Telematics Profile Report from MetaFacts and the Telematics Research Group (TRG). "Car thef ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Reports Record First Quarter Results
Apr 15, 2005
ATLANTA--April 15, 2005--Genuine Parts Company reported record sales and earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.3 billion were up 7% compared to the first quarter of 2004. Net income for the quarte ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Why the Electronics Industry is Coming to the Aid of Auto Makers
Apr 15, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 14 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15789 ) has announced the addition of Automotive Systems Convergence to their offering One of the biggest challenges facing today's auto industry is resolving the conflict of meeting customer expectation - generally interprete ... Continue reading
Leading Technology Organizations Recognize NAVTEQ Traffic
Apr 15, 2005
NAVTEQ Traffic Credited With Powering Award Winning Product, XM NavTraffic CHICAGO, April 14 -- NAVTEQ , a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, has been recognized for its role in enabling XM Satellite Radio's award winning XM NavTraffic(TM) product with its NAVTE ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports First Quarter Net Income Per Share Up
Apr 15, 2005
CLEVELAND--April 14, 2005--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced net income per share of $1.19 for the first quarter of 2005, an increase of 40 percent over net income per share of $.85 in the first quarter of 2004. Sales in the quarter were a record $2.65 billion, 19 percent above the s ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review and Forecasts for OE Absorbers
Apr 15, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland, April 14 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15719 ) has announced the addition of Global Market Review for OE Shock Absorbers - Forecasts To 2010 to their offering. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH ) The global shock absorber market is techni ... Continue reading
Linamar Announces Intent to Establish First Chinese Facility
Apr 15, 2005
GUELPH, Ontario--April 14, 2005--LINAMAR Corporation (TSX:LNR) is pleased to announce the signing of an Agreement with the City of Wuxi in the province of Jiangsu, China. The Agreement outlines a commitment on the part of Linamar to lease a facility from the city immediately. It also details the plan of the company to ... Continue reading
New DuPont Technology Gives Auto Safety Glass a New "Look"
Apr 14, 2005
Bob, the fifth of 7 releases. Note at close specifies where high-res images can be downloaded. Yours truly, Francis Lieder PRISM North America 313-583-8105 Contact: Carole Davies Bruce McLaughlan DuPont Automotive PRISM Public Relations Tel: 248-583-8112 Tel: 313-583-8093 Fax: 248-583-4556 Fax: 313-583-8084 carole.a.da ... Continue reading
Innovative Engine Part for Toyota Generates Fuel Savings
Apr 14, 2005
Bob, the 7th of 7 DuPont releases. Yours truly, Francis Lieder PRISM North America 313-583-8105 Contacts: Carole Davies Bruce McLaughlan DuPont Automotive PRISM public relations Tel: 248-583-8112 Tel: 313-583-8093 Fax: 248-583-4556 Fax: 313-583-8086 carole.a.davies@usa.dupont.com bmclaughlan@prismteam.com TROY, Mich., ... Continue reading
Toyota Unveils Beefed-Up Wireless System With On-Star Like Capabilities and G-Sound
Apr 14, 2005
TOKYO April 14, 2005; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. announced Thursday a beefed up wireless system for cars that can call an ambulance when an air bag opens, play thousands of karaoke tunes and send a mobile phone message when a car door is left unlocked. G-Book Al ... Continue reading
Gentex's SmartBeam(TM) Wins 2005 PACE Award
Apr 14, 2005
ZEELAND, Mich., April 13 -- Gentex Corporation , the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive industry, has received a prestigious 2005 Automotive News PACE Award. The award was presented Monday night in a ceremony at Detroit's Max Fisher Theater in recognition of SmartBeam(TM) ... Continue reading
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