Marketwire - Repair and Restoration

Electric Car Company, Inc. Will Unveil a 100% Pure Electric Porsche Boxster Conversion November 8-11 at the Limo Digest Show in Atlantic City

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:15:00 EST

Company's Subsidiary, Imperial Coach Works, Will Host the Official Launch Party for the Industry's Premier Event

Mitchell International Acquires Scene Genesis

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Expanded Portfolio Offering Helps Improve Collision Repair Process for Shops, Insurers and Independent Appraisers Through Seamless Information Exchange

European Commission Law Sets Unrealistic Co2 Emission Target for Vans

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

FLINT, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Nov. 6, 2009) - One of the country's leading van insurance providers, Staveley Head, has openly supported the opinion of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) that the tough new law from the European Commission setting a target for van emissions at 175g CO2/km or 42.8 mpg by 2014 is too much too soon. The SMMT states that the industry is committed to a programme reducing CO2 emissions, but feels that the European policy-makers should make the legal framework more supportive and realistic to facilitate a low carbon economy.

Perceptron Appoints Vice President, Commercial Products Business Unit

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:59:00 EST

PLYMOUTH, MI--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Perceptron, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCP) today announced the appointment of Richard Price as Vice President of the Commercial Products Business Unit. Mr. Price will join the Company on November 9, 2009. He comes to Perceptron from Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions Ltd., a supplier of integrated service bay diagnostic and manufacturing test equipment, where he served as Director of North American Operations and Global OEM Account Director, since 2006. Mr. Price's duties included leading the successful global deployment of several commercial hand-held technician tool product lines.

Systems Evolution Announces 4th Quarter Revenue Projections

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:55:00 EST

ADDISON, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Systems Evolution, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SSEV) majority shareholder Highline Hydrogen Hybrids (HHHI) announced today that an interim review of their current business plan and marketing strategy places the Company well ahead of production and sales projections.

Mel Robinson, HHHI's President, made the announcement this week after a review of current market status by the company's board of directors and said, "We are near capacity in SuperCell production and will exceed sales expectations of $600,000.00 for each month of the last quarter of 2009." He further stated that they are expecting to complete the move to the new 385,000 square foot facility in Dumas, Arkansas in early 2010 in order to increase production of HHHI's entire product line.

Group 1 Automotive Acquires BMW Dealership in Mobile, Alabama

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:05:00 EST

HOUSTON, TX--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today reported it acquired the only BMW franchise in Mobile, Ala. The dealership will operate as BMW of Mobile, under Group 1's Eastern Region, and is expected to generate an estimated $37.7 million in annual revenues. BMW of Mobile is located at 3025 Highway 90 West, approximately three miles from Group 1's existing Pat Peck Nissan dealership.

Electric Car Company, Inc. Selected to Receive Grant From Department of Energy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Grant Requires Company to Convert a Diesel Powered Transit Shuttle Bus to a Premium 100% "Pure Electric" Drive-Train

Mercedes-Benz Dealership Deploys AeroScout Wi-Fi Asset Tracking Solution to Optimize Vehicle Logistics and Service Levels

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

Mercedes-Benz of Valencia, Spain Tracks Vehicles Indoors and Outdoors Across Entire Facility to Automate Vehicle Inventory, Increase Staff Productivity and Improve Customer Satisfaction of Its Service Department

Mercedes-Benz-Vertretung setzt die Wi-Fi-Asset-Tracking-L�sung von AeroScout zur Verbesserung der Fahrzeug-Logistik und des Service-Niveaus ein

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

Mercedes-Benz Valencia, Spanien, verfolgt Fahrzeuge im Innen- und Au�enbereich auf der gesamten Anlage, um den Fahrzeugbestand automatisch zu erfassen, die Produktivit�t der Mitarbeiter zu erh�hen und die Kundenzufriedenheit in der Service-Abteilung zu erh�hen

El concesionario de Mercedes-Benz incorpora el sistema de seguimiento de activos AeroScout Wi-Fi para optimizar la log�stica de veh�culos y el nivel de su servicio posventa

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST

Mercedes-Benz de Valencia, Espa�a, hace el seguimiento de los veh�culos situados tanto en el interior como en el exterior de sus instalaciones para tener automatizado el inventario de veh�culos, aumentar la productividad del personal y mejorar la satisfacci�n de los clientes con su departamento de servicios

Clorox Announces Pricing of $300 Million Senior Notes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:00 EST

OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that it has priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.55 percent senior notes due Nov. 1, 2015, in an underwritten registered public offering. The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement Clorox filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Oct. 3, 2007, as amended on Nov. 4, 2009. The offering is expected to close on Nov. 9, 2009, subject to customary closing conditions. Clorox intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to retire commercial paper.

New Color Your Classic(TM) Contest Gives Auto Restorers Chance to Showcase Their "Muscle"

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

Competition to Showcase the Best High Performance and Muscle Cars Featuring Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. Planet Color(R) Barrett-Jackson(R) Collector Color Series

eHydrogen Solutions Issues Stockholder Update on Operations and Progress to Date

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

RENO, NV--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - eHydrogen (PINKSHEETS: BIGD) released today a stockholder update as part of its regular communications to the investing public during the company's transition.

The company has completed filing its Corporate Action request with FINRA.org to effect a change of name and ticker symbol. The company's name will soon be accurately reflected as "eHydrogen Solutions, Inc." and will be issued a new ticker symbol. The change of name and ticker symbol will not affect stockholders' ownership or their ability to trade their stock. Stockholders are not required to take any action on their part.

PDA Selects Mitchell International for Extended Estimating Solutions

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Top Vehicle and Property Appraiser Renews Contract and Expands Relationship to Include WorkCenter(TM) Compliance Manager and WorkCenter(TM) Total Loss Solutions

U.S. Automotive Sector Reinvents Itself, a "Navigating the Currents of Change" Webcast on Industrialinfo.com

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:15:00 EST

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The past two years have certainly not been kind to the automotive sector in the United States. This year has been especially hard on the sector, with automotive sales in the tank, financing almost impossible to obtain, and the federal government stepping in and forcing both General Motors Corporation (GM) (Detroit, Michigan) and The Chrysler Group LLC (Auburn Hills, Michigan) into bankruptcy proceedings. Now both companies have emerged from the proceedings as shadows of their former selves, reborn as new companies and ready to step forward and reclaim their place in the U.S. automotive landscape.

San West Inc. to Launch Advertising Campaign Designed to Increase Revenue Stream and Exposure

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST

Marketing Campaign Includes Giveaway of Flagship Off-Terrain Vehicle and Runner-Up Prizes

e-Merging Technologies, LLC and INFAC Corporation to Terminate Relationship

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:37:00 EST

Managing Global Sales and Engineering Activities

Art Van Furniture and Motown Artists Celebrate 50 Years With Michigan Legends Concert to Benefit Gleaners

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:47:00 EST

Vintage 1959 Corvette Convertible to Be Awarded at Concert

Jeff Burns Named Director of Kenco Toyota-Lift, a Member of the Kenco Family of Companies

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:21:00 EST

CHATTANOOGA, TN--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Kenco Toyota-Lift (www.kencotoyotalift.com) major distributor of materials handling vehicles, equipment and parts, has appointed Jeff Burns Director of Kenco Toyota-Lift (KTL).

According to Gary Mayfield, Kenco Toyota-Lift President, "Prior to his promotion, Jeff held the position of Northeast Regional Manager of KTL and has been serving as interim General Manager of KTL for the last 6 months.

Bio-Clean International Enters Into Letter of Intent to Acquire Clean Energy Company

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Bio-Clean International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: BCLE) announced today that, through its newly established subsidiary, Bio-Clean Energy, Inc., it has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire all of the capital stock of Nipatech Energy, Inc., a California-based company, which is involved in the development of ethanol production facilities in the Philippines.

James E. Shipley, President of Bio-Clean International, stated, "We are excited about this new opportunity. It takes Bio-Clean into a new realm of eco-friendly business opportunities and we expect it to bring significant revenues to the company. In light of our outreach into this new business segment, our Board of Directors intends to change the name of the company to Global Planet Services, Inc. Effectiveness of the change of name will follow shareholder, governmental and regulatory approval of this action

Mitchell Launches New Product Category Into Collision Repair Market

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:36:00 EST

Mitchell RepairCenter(TM) Offers the First Shop Workspace Solution for Repair Shops; a New Class of Collision Software That Includes Free, Downloadable Modules for the Entire Repair Market

Dorman Products, Inc. Announces a Value-Line Opportunity With Their Newly Expanded Automatic Belt Tensioner Program, Now Featuring Idler Pulleys

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:01:00 EST

COLMAR, PA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: DORM) today announced the launch of their newly expanded Automatic Belt Tensioner Program, which now includes Idler Pulleys. This Program offers a value-priced alternative to technicians looking for a way to lower the total cost of Automatic Belt Tensioner repairs to their customers.

Clorox Delivers 23 Percent Earnings Growth in Q1, Driven by Robust Gross Margin Expansion

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

OAKLAND, CA--(Marketwire - November 2, 2009) - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today reported strong earnings growth, driven by robust gross margin expansion and modest volume growth, for its first quarter, which ended Sept. 30.

"We had a great first quarter, especially given the continued challenging economic environment and the impact of weaker foreign currencies," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. "Most of our businesses performed well, and we exceeded our earnings expectations due to strong sales of disinfecting products related to the H1N1 flu pandemic. We also delivered our third consecutive quarter of significant gross margin improvement."

Mitchell Releases Special NACE Edition of Industry Trends Report

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

Study Reveals Unexpected Finding of "Substitution" Effect Resulting in Decreasing Estimate Severity Despite Rising OEM Part Prices

Petty's Garage Now Turning Out Custom Machines

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

NASCAR Facility Sending First Car to Barrett-Jackson Auction for Charity

San West, Inc. Postpones Upcoming Forward Stock Split

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EDT

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - October 30, 2009) - San West, Inc. (OTCBB: SNWT), a Company that designs, manufacturers, sells and repairs off-road vehicles, apparel and accessories, issues update regarding upcoming 5 for 1 forward stock split.

"Due to a delay caused by communication problems between FINRA and a third party in satisfying all regulatory requirements with respect to our proposed five for one forward split which was scheduled to occur on November 2, San West has decided to postpone the effective date of the proposed split until all regulatory requirements have been met. San West notified FINRA of its intent with respect to the proposed forward split on October 9, but was not notified by FINRA of a problem until the afternoon of October 27. As soon as San West became aware of the problem, it took immediate steps to provide all needed information. San West will notify its shareholders of the 'ex-date' of t