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Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Patent for Noncarbonate Electrolytes for Silicon Anodes
Wildcat’s successful US Dept. of Energy project yields granted patent for a noncarbonate electrolyte that outperforms fluoroethylene carbonate based solutions on silicon anodes. - November 06, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
FCA Awards Helm Wear Mopar Branded Merchandising Program
Helm, LLC, a leading service provider of Brand Marketing and Merchandising, Technology Solutions, Publications, and Third-Party Fulfillment solutions, announced today that it has been awarded the Mopar brand merchandising program (www.wearmopar.com). Mopar will become the seventh FCA brand to be... - November 06, 2018 - Helm LLC
Bestop Launches Sunrider for Hardtop for All New Jeep® Wrangler with a Bang
Industry leader unveils limited time, introductory pricing on ultimate Jeep® accessory. - November 05, 2018 - Bestop
Load King Announces New Mechanics Body, Propane Service Body Series
Today, Load King LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck), announced the launch of its new Voyager® Series, a vocational collection of high-performance mechanics bodies designed to serve an array of heavy equipment industries. Within the new Voyager® Series,... - October 31, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
New LEER Concept Cap on Display at SEMA 2018 - Supports Variety of Advanced Access Technologies
LEER, a leader in pickup truck caps and covers, provides a glimpse into its research and design plans by featuring a concept cap at this year’s SEMA Show - booth #35039, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, upper level. Not yet scheduled for production, this cap explores cutting-edge design elements, and includes state-of-the-art access technologies. - October 30, 2018 - LEER
4-Time Jaguar Owner Takes Delivery from Crown Jaguar of First I-Pace in US
Loyal Crown Jaguar customers Mark and Holly Pascarella of Lakewood Ranch, Fla. have purchased the first Jaguar I-Pace in the US, their fourth Jaguar and seventh purchase overall from the luxury dealer. The all-new Jaguar 2019 I-Pace is not yet available for purchase anywhere in the US. - October 26, 2018 - Crown Automotive
North Plainfield Nissan is Opening a Year-Round Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Center
The North Plainfield Nissan Team is proud to announce the opening of the Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Center. The details on the exciting launch and the activities are listed below. Please join. Press Conference – Ribbon Cutting for the Year-Round Child Safety Center on Friday, October 26th, 2018 at 10am. Refreshments will be served. Operation Kidsafe – Kick off Party Center opens to the public Saturday, October 27th, 2018 10am-4pm Food-Fun-Safety and Trunk or Treat - October 25, 2018 - Operation Kidsafe
Gluon Solutions and LG Electronics SVL Partnership Announcement
Gluon Solutions, Inc. is proud to announce a collaborative partnership with the premier OEM technology company LG Electronics SVL to research and develop disruptive products. Gluon hopes that this collaboration will strengthen and increase its adoption in the marketplace. More information will be... - October 24, 2018 - Gluon Solutions, Inc.
Badger Truck Center Recognized as Top Privately Held Business with Deloitte Wisconsin 75 Award
Badger Truck Center wins Deloitte 75 Award 14 years running. - October 20, 2018 - Badger Truck Center
Broward Motorsports Dominates Jet Ski- Personal Watercraft World Championships
Top jet ski, personal watercraft race team dominates world championships and rider Chris MacClugage becomes the winningest racer of all time, while 13-year-old protegee asserts himself in adult men's class of Sport-Spec racing division of the IJSBA, ProWatercross, and P1-AquaX racing circuits. This team, it's racers and owner are the team to watch. - October 19, 2018 - Broward Motorsports
Dan Perkins Subaru Partners with Connecticut Humane Society Through Subaru Loves Pets Initiative
Milford Subaru dealership Dan Perkins Subaru joins forces with Connecticut Humane Society to raise money and encourage animal welfare awareness. Through the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, Subaru retailers across the country are collecting money and pet supplies to donate to animal organizations in... - October 18, 2018 - Dan Perkins Subaru
ProcurePort Shines in Prestigious Digital Procurement Industry Report
Global digital transformation consultation leader, Capgemini, finds ProcurePort to be an “All Star” digital procurement solution. - October 16, 2018 - ProcurePort
The Latest Innovation from Horizon Packs Quite a Punch in High Power Fuel Cell Stacks
Scientists at Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies announce a breakthrough in ultra-thin, high performance graphite bipolar plate technology, laying the foundation to power next generation automotive Fuel Cells. Bipolar plates play an important role in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells, as they... - October 16, 2018 - Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
SCU Custom Truck Seat Covers Now Being Sold on Amazon Prime
Seat Covers Unlimited now offers custom truck seat covers through Amazon Prime. You can now purchase your favorite truck seat covers through this highly convenient online platform. - October 15, 2018 - Seat Covers Unlimited
Custom Truck One Source to Premiere Posi-Plus Cable Placer at Cable-Tec Expo 2018
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) will premiere the newest addition to their telecommunications portfolio, the Posi-Plus Linerunner 700 Cable Placer, at the 2018 Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta, Georgia on Oct. 22 through 25. Custom Truck will display the Linerunner 700 and Linerunner 800 Cable... - October 15, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
Leesburg FL Ford Dealership Welcomes Snowbirds Back to Florida
Key Scales Ford Offers Free Test Drives on New and Pre-Owned Vehicles - October 14, 2018 - Key Scales Ford
Shirley A. Brannon Recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Shirley A. Brannon of Martinsburg, West Virginia has been recognized as a Woman of Empowerment by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of automotive repair services for trucks and for inventing. - October 13, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Damian Lillard Comes to Longview for Dick Hannah Toyota’s Threes 4 Threes Fundraising Event
October 14th is the official date for Dick Hannah Toyota’s 5th Annual Threes 4 Threes fundraiser in Longview, WA featuring Damian Lillard, the point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard will be shooting three-point shots and each three-point shot completed will trigger a donation... - October 13, 2018 - Dick Hannah Dealerships
Estron Chemical Announces Grand Opening of New Innovation and Technology Center
Estron Chemical is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its new Center for Innovation and Technology located in Calvert City, KY. - October 09, 2018 - Estron Chemical
Custom Truck One Source to Display Oil and Gas Equipment at Permian Basin Show
Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) will display several pieces of equipment at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, Texas, on Oct. 16 through 18, 2018. The equipment displayed in booth OS308 will include cranes, vacuum excavators, and track equipment, and will highlight the... - October 08, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
NEXT Future Transportation Joins Public Finance Thought Leadership Discussion – Contributes Perspective on the Adoption of Autonomous Vehicles
NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), the world’s leading modular-electric vehicle company, is pleased to join municipal finance leaders – from public sector issuers to investors, investment bankers, municipal advisors, rating agencies, buyers and bond counsels to discuss... - October 04, 2018 - NEXT Future Transportation
The First Zero Emissions Blue Bird All American School Buses Delivered to Multiple California School Districts by A-Z Bus Sales
A-Z Bus Sales, Inc., a leading provider of transportation solutions, successfully delivered seven new All Electric - All American zero emissions school buses built by Blue Bird to multiple school districts in Southern California this past week. These buses were funded by South Coast Air Quality... - October 02, 2018 - A-Z Bus Sales Inc.
All Saints Academy Gives Fans a Chance to Win a 2018 Ford F-150
The All Saints Academy football team will be offering fans a chance to win a 2018 Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4x4 through a partnership with Polk County truck dealership Kelley Lakeland. The truck has been customized to include upgraded wheels and tires, a 6” lift kit, and Katzkin leather... - September 28, 2018 - Kelley Lakeland
NEXT Future Transportation Announces Autonomous Parcel Delivery Solution - Introduces the World’s First Modular Mobile Parcel Locker
Silicon Valley autonomous transportation startup identifies final-mile parcel delivery as an opportunity to enhance the customer experience, while creating significant supply chain improvements to traditional operating models. - September 27, 2018 - NEXT Future Transportation
Shift Marketing Named One of Fastest Growing Canadian Companies in 2018
Shift Marketing was named one of the 500 fastest growing Canadian companies in 2018 by Canadian Business. Although the company is proud of this news, we are committed to continually pushing the boundaries for automotive digital customer experiences. - September 26, 2018 - Shift Marketing Studio Inc.
U.S.-Based Wholesale Vehicle Auction Giant, Auto Auction Mall, Establishes Local Presence in Lagos, Nigeria
Extends services to the West African region with primary hub in Lagos, Nigeria Car dealers and users to enjoy local customer support and assistance with wholesale vehicle purchases. - September 25, 2018 - Auto Auction Mall
Load King Announces New 60-Ton Lowboy Trailer
Today, Load King LLC, the iconic manufacturer of trailers and specialized equipment, announced its LK503/605 SS SF 60-Ton Lowboy, the newest addition to the OEM’s trailer and equipment portfolio. - September 25, 2018 - Custom Truck One Source
Sound Auto Wholesalers Opens New Facility in Branford, Connecticut
Sound Auto Wholesalers has opened a second facility at 139 West Main St. in Branford, CT, which will service as it's main office. The original location one mile away at 14 Frontage Rd. in East Haven will remain in operation and will serve primarily as a display and storage facility for additional... - September 25, 2018 - Sound Auto Wholesalers
Key Scales Ford Announces 2018 Ford F-150's New Pricing
Leesburg Ford Dealer Launches Newest Sales Incentive. - September 19, 2018 - Key Scales Ford
President Electronics USA Introduces the "BILL FCC" CB Radio
Ultra compact Bill FCC CB radio is loaded with features such as Weather Channels, 7 Color Display, USB charging socket, and much more. - September 18, 2018 - President Electronics USA
Automotive Agile PEP 2018 Mastering Complexity to Foster Innovation
The Automotive Agile PEP is an international business event on the integration of agile principles, methods as well as practices into hardware and software development processes in the automotive industry. From November 25.–27, 2018 the interactive conference in Berlin will see the leading automotive Hardware Developers, Product Development Experts, Project & Process Managers, Engineering & R&D Managers the daily challenges and approaches on integrating “agile” into automotive R&D. - September 13, 2018 - we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Expands Electrolyte Additive Technologies Available for License
New additives enable increased lithium-ion cycle life, coulombic efficiency and thermal stability. - September 11, 2018 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
RV Sales Growing Nationally and Locally in Southaven, MS
A recreational vehicle industry forecast predicts 2018 will be another record year for RV production and 2019 will be even greater. The RV Industry Association said, in a news release, that the forecast expects 505,900 units will be shipped to RV dealers this year, capping nine straight years of... - September 11, 2018 - Southaven RV & Marine
Dormakaba Signs 6-Year Enterprise AMS Contract with GyanSys
GyanSys Inc. (“GyanSys”), a leading IT services provider, and dormakaba have signed a 6-year Enterprise Application Management Support (AMS) contract to support dormakaba’s current diverse array of IT systems primarily running on SAP, Salesforce, and Microsoft Platforms. Remo... - September 07, 2018 - GyanSys Inc
B-TEC Systems Reduce Utility Bills with Infrared
B-TEC Systems explain how short wave infrared can save thousands on fuel bills. - September 07, 2018 - B-TEC Systems Inc.
ABM Chooses Inugo’s Frictionless Parking Solution for San Diego Parking Lots
Inugo, a universal parking solution provider, has announced that their frictionless parking technology will be used for ABM Industries’ 18 downtown parking lots in San Diego, California. ABM’s decision to use Inugo’s innovative parking system promises improvement in customer... - September 06, 2018 - Inugo
Kerigan Marketing Associates Makes 2018 Inc. 5000 List
Inc. magazine today revealed that Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc. is No. 4,673 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. - September 06, 2018 - Kerigan Marketing Associates, Inc.
Ecuador Freedom to Provide 21st Century Medical Access on Its Motorcycle Tours
Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental Adds Medical Consultation Services Through MultiDoctores. - September 06, 2018 - Ecuador Freedom Bike Rental
TFC Title Loans' New Los Angeles Location
TFC Title Loans announce that they have moved into an amazing new suite at 3055 Wilshire #530 Los Angeles, CA 90010. - August 31, 2018 - TFC Title Loans
Los Angeles’ National Drive Electric Week Event “Charge Up LA!, an Electric Vehicle Event
The electric vehicle community comes together to inspire, educate, and connect sustainable consumers for “Charge Up LA!, an Electric Vehicle event. - August 27, 2018 - Charge Up LA!
FAXVIN Updates VIN Decoder to Expand Information on 600+ Automotive Manufacturers Worldwide
FAXVIN can now offer vehicle specification data from more than 600 vehicle manufacturers from all over the world with its new upgraded version of VIN decoder. - August 23, 2018 - FAXVIN
TFI Envision Tapped for PEAK® NHRA Track Activation Program
TFI Envision, Inc. was tapped by Old World Industries to bring to life the NHRA Track Activation Program for their PEAK® Coolant products Advertising Campaign. - August 23, 2018 - TFI Envision, Inc.
WyoTech Campus Reopens in Laramie Under New, Local Leadership
With former WyoTech president and alumni Jim Mathis back in the driver’s seat and a new class in session on its Laramie campus, WyoTech has officially returned to its Wyoming roots. “We’re committed to continuing the legacy of WyoTech and making the right decisions to get us... - August 20, 2018 - WyoTech
MetalPress Machinery Announced a New Website in August of 2018
MetalPress Machinery is now offering the latest technology and best value in Hydraulic Trim Presses and Spotting Tryout Presses. Manufacturers worldwide are enjoying the low costs and dependable Hydraulic Trim Presses that they have running in their Facilities. MetalPress Machinery is an... - August 09, 2018 - MetalPress Machinery
Bryan Hawker Offers Forecast and Future Outlook for BKH Holdings Group Inc
BKH Holdings Group Inc., has announced further plans for continued growth and corporate expansion in the multi-brands market it serves. BKH Holdings Group, Inc., is an American multinational company that is highly diversified in a variety of markets with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. It... - August 08, 2018 - BKH Holdings Group
Azdel Onboard Provides Lightweight, Cost Effective Insulation and Helps Prevent Indoor Air Pollutants for RVing Families
Hot days and warm nights are ideal for RV camping and enjoying outdoor recreation. Keeping the air conditioner well maintained, while parking in shaded spots may help RVing families beat the heat. Consider the insulation value of materials used in RV construction as summer is the season when many... - August 02, 2018 - Hanwha Azdel
Ikon Midstream Comes Up with the New Fuel Terminal for Laredo, TX
Under the direction of their CEO Rhett Kenagy, Ikon Midstream LLC opens the first privately held fuel terminal in Laredo, TX. Ikon Midstream sells NOM-16 Gasoline and ULSD for the Mexico Markets. - August 01, 2018 - Ikon Midstream LLC
Fix Auto Announces 6 New Locations
Fix Auto USA announces its continued expansion with the addition of six franchise locations, bringing Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 132. The additional locations expand Fix Auto’s geographic footprint in multiple markets including: Las Vegas, Northern California, and... - July 27, 2018 - Fix Auto USA
Run's Done Rolls Out Custom Logo Program for Running Retailers, Running Clubs, Event and Race Directors
Run’s Done™ (www.runsdone.com), the creator of a towel car seat cover designed for runners and active lifestyle enthusiasts, launches a custom logo program for race directors, event directors, running clubs, and running retailers. “We’ve had great success selling our... - July 24, 2018 - Run's Done
Off Road Hall of Fame Inductee and Land Use Warrior Joins ModernJeeper Group
Del Albright to be Worldwide Ambassador and Brand Leader for ModernJeeper’s Media and Event Activities. - July 20, 2018 - Metalcloak