New From the Freedonia Group: World Batteries Demand to Exceed US$65 Million in 2008
Oct 14, 2004
CLEVELAND--Oct. 14, 2004--Global demand for primary and secondary batteries is forecast to increase 6.5 percent annually through 2008 to $65.1 billion. Above-average market gains will be recorded in China and other developing countries of Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa/Mideast and Latin America, stimulated by an accelera ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2004
NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--Oct. 14, 2004--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that its subsidiary MAM Software, the UK's leading supplier of automotive aftermarket I.T. solutions, has successfully renewed its appoint ... Continue reading
Part Maker Simplifies Navigation With Touch Screen
Oct 14, 2004
DETROIT, Oct. 14 -- The most difficult part of using an onboard navigation system -- inputting the information for the destination address -- has just become easier to manage. Delphi Corp. is helping to make drivers feel more at ease with the task through its new touch screen navigation systems. Delphi's intuitive disp ... Continue reading
Michelin PAX System Travels to New York Oct. 19-20
Oct 14, 2004
WHAT: A ride-and-drive for PAX System, a new tire-and-wheel technology that has the potential to reduce tire-related accidents and is going mainstream in the U.S. this month. Consider the following statistics: * 23,000 tire related accidents every year -- 535 fatal * 27% of cars and 33% of light trucks/SUVs are driven ... Continue reading
SmarTire's Asian Partner, Hyundai Autonet Launches Jointly Developed Product
Oct 13, 2004
New Tire Pressure Monitoring System Designed for Korean and Japanese Markets RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 13 -- SmarTire Systems Inc. (OTCBB: SMTR) announced today that its Korean partner, Hyundai Autonet (HACO) has officially launched its jointly developed tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for the Korean and Japanese marke ... Continue reading
Collins & Aikman Announces Executive Appointments
Oct 13, 2004
TROY, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Collins & Aikman Corporation today announced the following executive assignments and appointments: Bryce Koth has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Koth was the company's Vice President-Finance & Controller and head of tax. Prior to coming to Colli ... Continue reading
KYOSAN DENSO MANUFACTURING KENTUCKY Celebrates Mt. Sterling Grand Opening
Oct 13, 2004
Bluegrass Music, Sake-Barrel Ceremony Kick Off New Facility Start MT. STERLING, Ky., Oct. 13 -- Kentucky traditions combined with an ancient Japanese ceremony gave a decidedly international flair to today's grand opening of Japan-based KYOSAN DENSO MANUFACTURING KENTUCKY, LLC (KDMK). In addition to speeches, a ribbon-c ... Continue reading
Media Advisory: "Women Are Customers, Too!" Seminar
Oct 13, 2004
The "Women Are Customers, Too!" Seminar is aimed at service advisors and independent service center personnel and explores the significance of women as vehicle owners, their purchasing power and input on the automotive service business. The seminar takes place on November 5 from 1:30 - 4:45 p.m. at the Flamingo Las Veg ... Continue reading
AutoZone to Attend Upcoming Investor Conference
Oct 13, 2004
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 12 -- AutoZone, Inc. , today announced it will be attending the Fifth Annual SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Consumer "Un-Conference" on Tuesday, October 19, 2004. As of August 28, 2004, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 3,420 AutoZone stores in 48 states plus ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Names Paul Meunchen Group Leader for Automotive Application Engineering Group
Oct 13, 2004
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Sika Automotive has announced that Paul Meunchen will join their Automotive Application Engineering group as a Group Leader. In this role, Paul will be responsible for managing all of the design, validation and testing activities for the General Motors customer group. He will work clo ... Continue reading
RKI, Inc. Releases New Truck Storage Box for Flat Bed Trucks
Oct 12, 2004
HOUSTON, Oct. 12 -- RKI adds a top opening storage box to its construction contractor product line. New features include top opening box along with drop down storage units. The new UST-Series truck boxes carry the same Lifetime Warranty as the rest of the RKI product line. UST-Series truck boxes are available in heavy- ... Continue reading
Some Crave 'Shoes' That Look Fast
Oct 12, 2004
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 12 -- Selling tires to people who actually anticipate buying a set is easier than selling snowshoes to Eskimos. The strategy, according to Dunlop tire marketers, is to find people who get an adrenaline rush from buying stylish "shoes" for their dream machines. The trick is selling them "shoes" that pr ... Continue reading
Steel Begins to Regain Market Share in Automotive Steel Wheels
Oct 12, 2004
New Designs, New Materials, and Lower Cost Overcome Aluminum's Advantages DETROIT, Oct. 12 -- Steel wheels, once facing a rapid decline in use, are making a strong comeback as automakers realize they can save up to $100 per vehicle without sacrifice to quality or performance. DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Com ... Continue reading
Exide Technologies Announces Upcoming Departure of CEO
Oct 12, 2004
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--Oct. 12, 2004--Exide Technologies , a global leader in stored electrical-energy solutions (the "Company"), today announced that Craig H. Muhlhauser, its President and Chief Executive Officer, will leave the Company on or prior to April 1, 2005. Concurrently, the Company announced that its Board of ... Continue reading
Visteon Names Kenneth B. Woodrow to Board of Directors
Oct 12, 2004
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Visteon Corporation announced that Kenneth B. Woodrow was elected to Visteon's Board of Directors at a meeting on Oct. 6. Woodrow will serve on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ... Continue reading
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