July 23, 2008
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Chicago Pneumatic has introduced the CP7300RK/CP7300RKM, a kit featuring the CP7300R 1/4-inch reversible mini air drill with 13 drill bits and Jacobs chuck bit. The 13 drill bits, in either metric or standard, are the most common sizes for removing rivets.
July 23, 2008
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ABRA Auto Body & Glass, a damaged vehicle repair company, has opened its fifth repair shop in the city.
July 23, 2008
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Probe Manufacturing, Inc., an electronics manufacturing company, has launched a new strategic direction focused on design, manufacturing and marketing of products that use renewable energies, increase efficiency and reduce negative environmental effects.
July 23, 2008
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WESTCHESTER, Ill. — Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. has launched I-Pay Services, an on-line solution available through the IAA Auction Center that allows qualified, licensed buyers to pay for vehicles online in real-time.
July 23, 2008
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Ficosa International, an automotive systems and components maker, and OMRON Corporation, a vehicle electronics maker, have created a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize driver assistance technology for the automotive industry
July 23, 2008
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The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) will hold its Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser at 6 p.m. on July 25 at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, Calif. During the eveining, the association will pay tribute to the 2008 SEMA Hall of Fame inductees and raise funds for children's charities, Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp.
July 23, 2008
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Despite the dismal state of the economy and the dire prediction of financial analysts, O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. has reported increased sales and gross profits for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. The company says sales are up 9.4 percent to $704 million, while gross profits are up 10.4 percent — all improvements from the previous year.
July 23, 2008
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Coulomb Technologies has developed a complete solution targeting plug-in vehicles including Extended Range Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles. Coulomb?s ChargePoint? Network includes public charging stations, a consumer subscription plan and utility grid management technology for electric utility companies to smooth electrical demands on the grid.
July 23, 2008
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BEDFORD, Texas — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) recently hosted three more Service Information Workshops in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Willow Grove, Pa., to educate shop owners and technicians about the availability of service information to automotive repair shops.
