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Super Bowl XLIV: Autodesk Software Helps Post Houses Score Commercial Work

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 22:48:00 UT

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Every year during the Super Bowl, global brands premiere commercials that showcase the best visual effects and animation in television advertising — for over 15 years, much of this creative work has been shaped with Digital Entertainment Creation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK). A majority of this year’s most popular spots, according to the USA Today poll, were created with certain Autodesk Media & Entertainment software. “Au

Learning Tree Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 21:05:00 UT

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Learning Tree International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRE) announced today its revenues and results of operations for its first quarter of fiscal year 2010, which ended January 1, 2010. Revenues for the quarter ended January 1, 2010 were $32.5 million, a 14% decrease from the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Learning Tree reported income from operations for the quarter of $3.9 million, compared to income from operations of $2.7 million for the same quarter of fiscal 200

etc. (Easy Transitional Cabinetry) Joins ThorSport Racing for Daytona

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:45:00 UT

NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Expo Holding, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:EXPH - News), ThorSport Racing has joined forces with Easy Transitional Cabinetry for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ season-opening NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway scheduled for Friday February 12, 2010. etc. and its EasytoInstall.com website will be the primary sponsor of the No. 98 Chevrolet driven by Landon Cassill and share co-primary status with Curb Records’ recording artist an

Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 18:00:00 UT

COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 17.5 cents per share, payable March 1, 2010 to shareholders of record on February 19, 2010. About Cummins Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and el

Latest Recall Will Address Toyota Prius Brake Problem and Others; Edmunds.com Comments

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:56:00 UT

In the latest in a string of quality control problems, Toyota has recalled its 2010 Prius hybrids and its 2010 Lexus HS 250h models.

Gloucester Township, N.J., Contracts with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. as Partner for Intersection Safety Program

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:28:00 UT

American Traffic Solutions, Inc. awarded contract with Gloucester Township, N.J.

Myers Industries Announces Date for Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:26:00 UT

AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced the date for the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held Friday, April 30, 2010, at 9 a.m. Eastern time, at the Louis S. Myers Training Center, located at 1554 South Main Street in Akron. The Company’s Board of Directors set March 10, 2010, as the record date for shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at the annual meeting. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufactu

Research and Markets: Supplying Ford - OEM's Role Explored

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:00:00 UT

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7e7a26/supplying_ford_2) has announced the addition of the "Supplying Ford - 2nd Edition" company profile to their offering. A compelling product line-up, a renewed focus on its core brand and the misfortunes of its main competitors have surely helped Ford, the only carmaker not to request US government financial support, to weather the gloomy business environment which saw the bankruptcies of its cross-tow

CC-Link IE Extends 1 Gb Industrial Ethernet to the Field Device Level

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:10:00 UT

The CC-Link Partner Association announced today the release of CC-Link IE Field Network, a 1 gigabit (Gb) Industrial Ethernet field network that offers manufacturers improved data flow.

TomTom Expands into Morocco

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 15:10:00 UT

AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TomTom (AEX:TOM2), the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today announces that it is expanding into Morocco. TomTom is entering the market with two products: the mid-range TomTom XL (including maps from Morocco and Europe) and the entry-level TomTom Start (including maps from Morocco). The products will be distributed by MCI, a leading distributor in Africa, and sold through major consumer electronics retailers across Morocc

Hexion Specialty Chemicals to Build Cardura™ Monomer Plant in Onsan, Korea

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:46:00 UT

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., today announced that its board of directors has approved construction of a manufacturing plant in Onsan, Korea, to produce Cardura™ monomer, a Versatic™ Acid derivative used as a key raw material in environmentally advanced paints and coatings. The plant will be constructed within an existing Hexion manufacturing complex in Onsan to produce Cardura monomer, which is a glycidyl ester derivative of Versatic Acid 10. Car

Sprinter Vans Now Available for Purchase at Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:24:00 UT

CUTLER BAY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The most versatile and technologically advanced commercial vehicle on the road can now be purchased at Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay. Sprinter Vans, designed and powered by Mercedes-Benz, beat the competition in payload capacity, cargo capacity, side door opening area and rear door opening area. The van also has standard interior standing height. “Formerly called ‘Dodge Sprinter Vans,’ the products we have bring Mercedes-Benz

European Union Approves Patent on Cyclone Power Technologies’ Green Engine

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 UT

European Union grants patent on Cyclone's green, steam engine.

Permanent General Assurance Corporation Saves Over $100,000 Annually with Mimecast Unified Email Management Solution

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 14:00:00 UT

Mimecast announced that Permanent General Assurance Corporation estimates it saved over $100,000 by implementing the company’s unified email management solution.

Nuance Voice Control for Automotive Powers Speech for Leading QNX CAR Application Platform

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

Nuance and QNX Software Systems announce that Nuance Voice Control for Automotive is powering the connected speech capabilities of the QNX® CAR application platform.

Edmunds.com Reports on Automakers’ Top 2010 Super Bowl Commercials: Hyundai, Audi and Kia Traffic Soar

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

Edmunds.com has noted a significant boost in site traffic for Hyundai, Audi and Kia since the automakers’ advertising ran during yesterday’s Super Bowl.

Navistar Pursues Natural Gas for MaxxForce 13 Engines

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navistar, Inc. (NYSE: NAV) has signed a concept development agreement with Clean Air Power Ltd. (AIM: CAP) to develop Navistar’s MaxxForce® 13 big bore engine to run on natural gas and clean diesel fuel for the North American market. “This agreement supports Navistar’s strategy of product leadership, offering our customers differentiated products merging the unique skills of Clean Air Power in natural gas combustion and the knowledge Nav

Automotive Dealers Rely on OPENLANE’s iDEAL Program for More Efficient and Profitable Operations

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:00:00 UT

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced a number of significant new features to its iDEAL dealer-consigned program. OPENLANE’s iDEAL program provides independent and franchise dealers with the ability to market their vehicles to a nationwide network of more than 25,000 buying dealers while still offering cars for retail sale on their lots to maximize s

NAVIGON Announces iPhone App Update with 3D Terrain Views, Social Media Integration and Intelligent Routing

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:30:00 UT

NAVIGON AG today announced a significant update for its iPhone navigation app, MobileNavigator. The update adds in-app Connection to Facebook and Twitter, Panorama View 3D and NAVIGON MyRoutes.