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EMKA Program 6000 Toggle Latches for Commercial and Specialist Vehicles
EMKA’s latest Commercial Vehicles catalogue has toggle latches in stainless steel to suit the demands of use on board trucks, motorhomes, caravans, and emergency vehicles. The program includes wires, links and spring arms with padlockable options. - May 09, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Technology, People & Product Mix Key to Res Manufacturing's First Century
Although Res Manufacturing has completed a very successful first century, it hasn't been a history without challenges. Constant throughout the company's history, however, have been its dedication to a vibrant corporate culture, business and market expansion and the most sophisticated technology and facilities. - May 08, 2013 - Res Manufacturing
Gates Corporation Receives Four NCMA Awards
Gates Automotive Aftermarket Recognized for “Best In Class” Electronic Catalog Data Excellence by Customers and Peers. - May 02, 2013 - Gates Corporation
With SmartTOP on Mercedes-Benz SLK It is Now Possible to Close All 4 Windows While the Top is Down
Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars brings in the convertible season 2013 with a feature previously considered impossible. Effective immediately the rear windows can be raised on the Mercedes SLK R172 while the top is in the down position. By factory it is only possible to raise them with the convertible top in the up and closed position. - April 20, 2013 - Mods4cars
World Leader in Intercompany Netting Software Gives Free Workshop in Stockholm
In this workshop you will hear how other companies use intercompany netting to save money, reduce risk and increase efficiency if intercompany settlement by using a netting system. - April 19, 2013 - Coprocess
Gates Corporation Releases PolarSeal® II Clamp Assortment, a Portable, Easy-to-Use A/C Barrier Hose Assembly Kit
The Gates PolarSeal II kit provides all the necessary tools to build in-field A/C barrier hose assemblies in a versatile repair system. - April 18, 2013 - Gates Corporation
New EMKA 1325 Cabinet Locking System to IP65 Launched at Hannover
EMKA’s innovative new IP65 swinghandle system for cabinets and enclosures – the 1325 swinghandle - takes modular flexibility to a new level. Designed specifically for electrical/electronic cabinets, the 1325 enables lock selection even after installation with a complete range of inserts to match common industry requirements. - April 10, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
CNG One Source Inc. of Pennsylvania Acquires Emission Solutions Inc. of McKinney, Texas
CNG One Source Inc. of Pennsylvania recently acquired Emission Solutions Inc of McKinney, Texas. For years Emission Solutions Inc has been the leader in natural gas vehicle technology for medium and heavy duty trucks. CNG (compressed natural gas) and LNG (liquefied natural gas) are the future... - April 05, 2013 - CNG One Source
RemoteKEY Convenience Add-on Module Offered by Mods4cars for BMW 1 and 3 Series
Effective immediately, automotive aftermarket specialist Mods4cars offers a convenience module for 1 series and 3 series BMW. The add-on kit provides extra functionality and useful features. Amongst other things it is possible to open and close the windows and the sunroof with the original key fob remote and one-touch commands. - April 04, 2013 - Mods4cars
New EMKA 1317 IP65 Vandal Resistant Swinghandle for Mechanical or Electronic Access Control
EMKA’s new 1317 swinghandle is vandal resistant and intended for outdoor use for mechanical or electronic access control. It offers up to IP65 protection and has a grey anti-graffiti coating. - March 27, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Gates Corporation Launches New Carbon Drive™ Website Highlighting the Lifestyle Advantages of Bicycle Belt Drives
The new site was created to build brand awareness and demonstrate that Carbon Drive™ belt systems make cycling cleaner, easier, and more fashionable. - March 22, 2013 - Gates Corporation
Gates Corporation Releases 748 New Automotive Aftermarket Parts
Gates continues to expand its vehicle application coverage with automotive aftermarket SKU additions across its product line, including the release of a new Micro-V® Component Kit and Turbocharger Hose. - March 20, 2013 - Gates Corporation
Car Audio Group’s Domestic Online Retail Sales Boomed in February
With a successful sales campaign, the Car Audio Group’s domestic online retail sales increased a lot in February. - March 17, 2013 - Car Audio Group
Video-in-Motion Unlock Module SmartTV Available for New Mercedes-Benz Convertibles
The SmartTV aftermarket add-on video-in-motion unlock module offered by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars is now available for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class, SLK and SL Convertibles. Video playback while the car is in motion can be quickly unlocked and locked with a key combination on the multifunction steering wheel. This allows passengers to enjoy the full functionality of the onboard DVD and TV entertainment system. - March 14, 2013 - Mods4cars
Gates Corporation to Attend Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2013 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition
Gates will show fleet managers and other attendees its PIC Gauge™ Belt Wear App, FleetRunner® Hi-Temp Straight Coolant Hose, and PowerClean™ Flush Tool. - March 13, 2013 - Gates Corporation
New Program 3000 Single Point Electronic Latch from EMKA
EMKA’s new Program 3000 single point electronic latch offers fully concealed latching with remote access control and logging and is ideal for cabinet security such as street furniture. - March 13, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
SmartTOP Convertible Top Add-on Kit for Audi A5 Convertible Receives Price Reduction
Aftermarket automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars has permanently lowered the price for the SmartTOP add-on top controller for Audi A5 convertibles. The kit now sells for 249 Euros + tax. It allows convenient and fully automatic one-touch top operation as well as top operation from the original factory key fob remote. Additionally it extends the range for remote operation. - March 02, 2013 - Mods4cars
New EMKA Rod Control System is Smoother and Quicker
The new EMKA Rod Locking System for specialist cabinets comprises a complete rod locking solution based around the new 1325 Swinghandle paired with the 1121 precision rod control module which provides stabilised rack and pinion activation. - March 01, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Gates Corporation Launches New Automotive Racing Performance Website
The Gates Racing Performance Muscle (RPM) website provides information about Gates advanced performance products and creates interaction among automotive enthusiasts. - February 23, 2013 - Gates Corporation
Gates Corporation Announces New G-Force™ C12™ Continuously Variable Transmission Belt
The automotive aftermarket leader introduces the first ever drop-in carbon tensile cord CVT belt for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility vehicles (UTVs), and snowmobiles. - February 16, 2013 - Gates Corporation
BMC Racing Team Receives New Belt Drive Lifestyle Bikes for 2013 Season. Only UCI ProTeam with an Official Commuter Bike
Tejay van Garderen and Marco Pinotti, along with BMC staff and mechanics, get belted with Gates Carbon Drive. - February 14, 2013 - Gates Corporation
SmartTOP Convertible Top Add-on Module Now Available for the New Porsche Boxster 981
The SmartTOP convertible top convenience add-on kit offered by Mods4cars is now available for the new Porsche Boxster 981. The aftermarket module allows one-touch opening and closing of the soft top by using the original factory key fob remote. Additionally, the top can be operated with one-touch convenience from the center console switch. - February 14, 2013 - Mods4cars
Würth USA Adds Five New Diesel Additives to Product Line
Würth USA, Inc. (WURTH) a leading provider of top-quality automotive and cargo chemicals, fasteners, electrical supplies and tools, announced the release of five new Diesel Additives to their product line. Designed as an economical way to provide year-round protection, this product offering... - February 10, 2013 - WURTH USA Inc.
Gates Partners with Specialized and SRAM on World Bicycle Relief Project
Every purchase of a Source Two bicycle with Gates Carbon Drive and Automatix shifter results in the donation of a bike to rural health workers in Africa. - January 26, 2013 - Gates Corporation
SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Mercedes-Benz SL R231 Now Available
The aftermarket convertible top module offered by automotive electronics specialist Mods4cars is now available for the new Mercedes-Benz SL R231. It allows drivers to open and close the top while the car is moving at slow speeds with the touch of a button. Additionally the top can be operated from the original key fob remote with one-touch convenience. A custom designed plug-and-play wiring adapter is part of the kit. - January 24, 2013 - Mods4cars
Gates Corporation Introduces New FleetRunner® Hi-Temp Straight Coolant Hose for Heavy-Duty Applications
The leader in Fleet and Heavy-Duty solutions announces a new high-temperature, peroxide-cured EPDM coolant hose that outperforms more expensive silicone and sulphur-cured EPDM hose alternatives. - January 23, 2013 - Gates Corporation
Hear the Sirens Roar: BFP Firefighters Underwent Training to Operate PH Government’s Rosenbauer-MAN Fire Trucks
The government has taken one step closer towards being better prepared at handling disasters as 26 veteran firefighters from the Bureau of Fire Protection went under training on how to properly operate PH government’s newly purchased Rosenbauer – MAN fire trucks. The 26 fire fighters... - January 22, 2013 - MAN Automotive Concessionaires Corporation
New EMKA Compression Latch Offers Visual Security
This new vibration proof compression latch from EMKA UK with visual indication of open/closed status is ideal for use in railway and road transport applications, as well as for cabinet installations. - January 18, 2013 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
London Underground Celebrates 150 Years
As London Underground celebrates its 150th anniversary, Croylek Limited pays tribute to the world's oldest underground network and looks at how Croylek products has helped in improving the safety of underground trains. - January 12, 2013 - Croylek Limited
SmartTOP USB Support and Update Software Now Available for Mac OS
The SmartTOP add-on convertible top controllers offered by aftermarket automotive specialist Mods4cars all come equipped with a standard USB port. This port allows customers to connect the product to their computers or laptops and quickly update the module firmware or configure the different user programmable options. Updates are available free of charge for the life of each product. The software program is now available not only for Windows but also for Mac OS. - January 09, 2013 - Mods4cars
SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Mercedes-Benz SL R231 Roadster Available January 2013
The aftermarket SmartTOP convertible top controller offered by Mods4cars will be available in January for Mercedes-Benz SL R231. It enables opening and closing of the convertible top with one-touch operation while driving at slow speeds. Top and windows can also be controlled from afar with a simple key sequence on the original factory key fob. A custom designed plug and play wiring adapter ensures simple installation. - December 26, 2012 - Mods4cars
Croylek Limited at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition 2013
Croylek Limited, a leading supplier of electrical, mechanical and thermal insulation materials, will be exhibiting at the Southern Manufacturing & Electronics Exhibition in February 2013. The exhibition, which will be held at FIVE, Farnborough, is one of the UK’s largest regional... - December 20, 2012 - Croylek Limited
Hardware for Electrical Cabinets
EMKA have increased their range of high quality hardware for electrical cabinets including new swinghandles, bolt-on and weld-on hinges, transparent covers up to large glazed windows or instrument frames, and vulcanised sealing gasket frames. - December 20, 2012 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for the New Porsche Carrera Convertible Now Available
The add-on SmartTOP convertible top controller designed by aftermarket automotive specialist Mods4cars for the new Porsche Carrera Convertible (991) is in stock available for order effective immediately. The module allows opening and closing the top at slow speeds with just a short tap on the console switch. Additionally the top can be operated from the factory key fob remote, without the need to hold a button down. A plug and play wiring adapter makes installation as easy as possible. - December 13, 2012 - Mods4cars
Roller Shoe for Flat Locking Rods
New Roller Shoe from EMKA for flat rod enclosure systems has a smooth operation and quick installation to standard 3mm x 14mm rods. - December 06, 2012 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
SmartTOP Convertible Top Module for Mercedes-Benz SLK, CLK & SL with Added Function
The SmartTOP add-on module for Mercedes-Benz SLK type R171, CLK type A209 and SL type R230 allows the convertible top to be opened and closed while driving with a one touch function. The top can also be operated from the original key fob. Now Mods4cars has added an additional function to their product: The window positions after top operation can be programmed. - December 01, 2012 - Mods4cars
New EMKA Compression Swinghandle for Caravans and Specialist Vehicles
Compact vibration-proof swinghandle from EMKA is ideal for the storage and access doors of caravans, gen sets, power packs and other specialist vehicles with light weight cladding. - November 25, 2012 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
VEXTEC Awarded Two Patents for Virtual Life Management Technology Applications in Electronic Devices
VEXTEC has been awarded two patents which protect its intellectual property related to using probabilistic, material modeling technology to determine durability of electronic devices and accelerate product development. - November 22, 2012 - VFA Engineering Group
High Speed Dust Cap from EMKA for Quarter-Turn Locks
EMKA’s Program 1000 dust cap for quarter-turn locks installed on high speed trains. - November 15, 2012 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
SmartTOP Roof Module for the New Porsche Carrera 991 Convertible Available from December 2012
The SmartTOP convertible top add-on module for Porsche Carrera 991 Convertible offered by Mods4cars will be available beginning December 2012. With this module installed, the convertible top can be opened and closed while driving at slow speeds by just tapping the switch once. Thanks to the remote one-touch function one key press on the original key fob is all that is required to activate the top operation. The specially developed plug-and-play wiring adapter guaranteed an easy installation. - November 15, 2012 - Mods4cars
Gates Corporation and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Name Brett Conner Technician of the Year
Out of more than 150,000 automotive service professionals, Conner earned top honors in the Master Automobile & L1 Technician category. - November 14, 2012 - Gates Corporation
Gates Belts to Power 2013 FIRST Robotics Competition
Gates Corporation will supply belts and sprockets to replace chains typically used in the international competition. - November 08, 2012 - Gates Corporation
Greaves Corp Appoints Representative in Western Pennsylvania
Greaves Corp appointed a manufacturers’ representative to serve electrical distributors in the western Pennsylvania and West Virginia territory. Greaves appointed Electric Component Sales which is headquartered in Allison Park, PA, and can be reached at 412-487-3434 or... - November 08, 2012 - Greaves Corp
WIRED Article Cites VLM to Improve Product Design & Reliability
VEXTEC's Virtual Life Management is featured in this moth's Wired magazine as a way for manufacturers to bring new products to market quicker, cheaper and with greater reliability. - November 04, 2012 - VFA Engineering Group
EMKA’S Program 1000 Compact Compression Latch
The 1000 program compact compression latch from EMKA is ideal for enclosure manufacturers who require a vibration-resistant locking solution to suit small enclosures. - November 02, 2012 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
MAT Holdings, Inc. Signs Agreement to Acquire Gabriel® Shocks to Bolster Its Automotive Offering
MAT Holdings, Inc., a global manufacturer and distributor of products in the automotive, hardware, and power equipment sectors, announces it has reached a definitive agreement with OpenGate Capital, LLC, a private investment and acquisition firm in Los Angeles, CA and its portfolio company, Auto... - November 01, 2012 - MAT Holdings Inc.
Gates Corporation’s PIC Gauge Belt Wear App Now Available for Android™ Smartphones
Gates Parts Image Capture (PIC) Gauge Belt Wear App is now available on both iPhone® and Android™ smartphones. - October 31, 2012 - Gates Corporation
Mods4cars Offers the SmartTOP Module for BMW 3 Series Convertible, Z4 Roadster and Mini Convertible
Roof top modules offered by Mods4cars are now also available for the BMW I-Bus types BMW 3 Series Convertible type E46, Z4 Roadster E85 and Mini Convertible type R52. The aftermarket convertible top module allows opening and closing the roof while driving at slow speeds with just one key press. Additionally the convertible top can be used from a distance from the original key fob. - October 27, 2012 - Mods4cars
EMKA 1121 Lock Cam Ramp
Self-adhesive lock cam ramp from EMKA UK for standard lock installations with metal cams, for use in electrical/electronic enclosures and cabinets. - October 26, 2012 - EMKA (UK) Ltd.
Gates Corporation Enhances NaviGates Online Automotive Parts Catalog
Gates expands its successful NaviGates interactive parts catalog by providing instant access to Gates product information on the Web. - October 26, 2012 - Gates Corporation