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Marketwire - Automotive
Marketwire - Automotive
- Common Share Buy Back Program of Uni-Select Inc.
BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Dec. 11, 2008) - Uni-Select Inc. (TSX:UNS) announces today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has accepted its notice of intention to make a normal course issuer bid (the "Notice") to repurchase some of its outstanding common shares through the facilities of the TSX for a period of twelve months ending December 17, 2009. Up to 984,417 common shares, representing approximately 5% of the 19,688,358 common shares of Uni-Select issued and outstanding on December 5, 2008, may be purchased under the normal course issuer bid. Daily repurchases will be limited to 4,366 common shares, other than block purchase exemptions. The common shares will be repurchased by Uni-Select for cancellation. - Programme de rachat d'actions ordinaires par Uni-Sélect Inc.
BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - 11 déc. 2008) - Uni-Sélect Inc. (TSX:UNS) annonce aujourd'hui que la Bourse de Toronto (la "TSX") a accepté son avis d'intention relatif à la mise en place de son offre publique de rachat dans le cours normal des activités d'une partie de ses actions ordinaires en circulation (l'"Avis"), par l'entremise de la TSX pour une période de 12 mois se terminant le 17 décembre 2009. Uni-Sélect pourra acquérir, dans le cadre de son offre de rachat, jusqu'à concurrence de 984 417 actions ordinaires représentant approximativement 5% des 19 688 358 actions ordinaires de Uni-Sélect émises et en circulation en date du 5 décembre 2008. Les rachats quotidiens seront limités à 4 366 actions ordinaires, à l'exception des rachats de blocs faisant l'objet d'une exemption. Les actions ordinaires seront rachetées par Uni-Sélect pour fin d'annulation. - Methode Electronics' Board Approves Dividend
CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - December 11, 2008) - Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a global designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical devices, announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share to be paid on January 30, 2009, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on January 16, 2009.
About Methode Electronics, Inc.
Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is a global designer and manufacturer of electro-mechanical devices with manufacturing, design and testing facilities in the United States, Malta, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, Czech Republic, China, Singapore, the Philippines and India. We design, manufacture and market devices employing electrical, electronic, wireless, radio remote control, sensing and optical technologies to control and convey signals through sensors, interc
- Fresh Ideas Media (Soon to Be Renamed China Auto Logistics Inc.) Launches www.1365car.com Website in Jinan; New Site Already Attracting More Than 12,000 Potential Domestic Auto Purchasers Daily
TIANJIN CITY, CHINA--(Marketwire - December 11, 2008) - Making rapid progress in the nationwide expansion of its website aimed at domestic car buyers and dealers, Fresh Ideas Media, Inc. (OTCBB: FIDM), which expects to soon change its name to China Auto Logistics Inc. (the "Company"), announced today the launch of www.1365car.com in Jinan, the capital city of Shandong, one of the largest provinces in China.
- Wabash National Announces Workforce Reductions at Their Lafayette Facility
LAFAYETTE, IN--(Marketwire - December 10, 2008) - Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) today announced that its Lafayette manufacturing operations will commence an extended holiday shutdown for the period Dec. 22, 2008 through Jan. 5, 2009 at which time certain operations will be re-started. Current plans call for the return of all but 800 associates during the period Jan. 12 through Feb. 3, 2009, with the balance expected to return to their jobs during the second quarter.
- ARI(R) Receives Commemorative Gift From Ford Motor Company
MT. LAUREL, NJ--(Marketwire - December 10, 2008) - Automotive Resources International (ARI), a leading global fleet solutions provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, was presented a gift from Ford Motor Company commemorating their 60-year partnership.
On behalf of Ford Motor Company, John Ruppert, general manager of Ford Commercial Fleet and Government Sales, and Kevin Koswick, director of North American Fleet, presented a framed artwork, "Celebrating Sixty Years of Partnership," that displays more than a dozen Ford car and truck models spanning the last sixty years. The piece was personally signed by William Clay Ford, Jr., executive chairman and Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer, and marks the date of ARI's sixtieth anniversary, October 11, 2008.
- Lydall Performance Materials Launches Arioso(TM), a New Line of High Performance Membrane Composites for Air Filtration Applications
MANCHESTER, CT--(Marketwire - December 10, 2008) - Lydall, Inc. (NYSE: LDL) - Lydall Performance Materials today announced the launch of AriosoT, a new line of high performance air filtration composite media based on Solupor® microporous membranes. These membranes are a new technology platform obtained through the acquisition of DSM Solutech B.V., announced on December 1, 2008.
Arioso composite air filtration media is based on microporous membranes that are composed of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene and manufactured by a patented process. Possessing a structure consisting of a micro-fibrillar, laminar membrane network, Arioso provides exceptionally high filtration efficiency at an extremely low resistance to air flow. "This new media technology is a natural fit with Lydall's ongoing focus to provide customers with the highest level of air filtration performance available," said Patrick Apfeld, V
- Dorman(R) Announces the Launch of New Virtual Tradeshow
COLMAR, PA--(Marketwire - December 10, 2008) - Dorman Products (NASDAQ: DORM) today announced the launch of their new Virtual Tradeshow on the heels of the 2008 AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) Show. This Interactive Tradeshow Experience allows Dorman to deliver its AAPEX booth straight to visitors' computers via an easy-to-use, web-based tool.
The environment creates a virtual experience second only to actually walking through the Dorman booth at AAPEX. Site visitors can navigate Dorman's comprehensive exhibit of new categories, product line expansions, timesaving kits and innovative revenue opportunities. The new Virtual Tradeshow provides wide-ranging product coverage and is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Parry Transit Launches as Demand Soars for Affordable, Alternative Rail
Green, Low-Carbon British Streetcars Run Free of Electric Rail, Propelled by Patented Kinetic Energy Storage System
- EagleRider to Give Away a Three-Day Free Motorcycle Rental and $100,000 in Rental Gift Certificates at the Cycle World IMS Show in Seattle, WA
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - December 10, 2008) - EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental company, will be giving away a three-day free motorcycle rental to one lucky winner at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Seattle, WA, December 12th - 14th at the Qwest Field Event Center.
To enter for your chance to win the three-day free motorcycle rental, simply visit the EagleRider booth (booth # 1239) and complete an entry form. While customers are there, they will also receive one of the 2,000 free $50 rental gift certificates valid towards their next motorcycle rental from participating EagleRider Locations. EagleRider representatives will also be on hand to discuss EagleRider franchise opportunities and new tours including the launch of the Baja California guided and self-drive tour and Vespa scooter rentals.
- Toyota ofrece el espejo retrovisor con videocámara de Gentex en el Toyota RAV4 2009
ZEELAND, MI--(Marketwire - December 10, 2008) - Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), el proveedor lÃder de espejos retrovisores de oscurecimiento automático, anunció hoy el envÃo de su espejo trasero