Sunderland, England (ots/PRNewswire) - - Success of Qashqai Leads to 800 new Jobs - Third Production Shift to be Implemented in Response to Qashqai Demand - Recruitment to Begin for 800 new Staff - Over 130,000 Qashqai Models Sold in Europe Since Launch in March 2007 - A record 353,000 Total Units Produced at Nissan's Sunderland Plant in 2007 - The plant is the UK's Largest Car Producer and ...
Aurora, Canada (ots/PRNewswire) - - Joint Venture Provides Global Support for Korean Automaker Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International Inc. and a leading global automotive metalforming supplier, and its joint-venture partner Shin Young Metal Ind. Co., a Korea-based automotive supplier, today announced a major new-business award ...
Washington (ots/PRNewswire) - A federal judge has ordered the Government of Libya and six of its officials to pay a total of approximately US$6 billion in damages arising from the mid-air suitcase bombing of a French-operated UTA Flight 772, DC-10 wide-body jet. The 1989 attack killed 170 people from Europe, ...
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire) - - New Supply Chain Consolidation Unit Provides Fresh Approach to Customer Servicing CEVA Logistics, the 4th largest global supply chain provider, announced today the appointment of Bill Aldridge to the position of Executive Vice President for its newly created business unit, International Logistics Solutions ...
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands (ots/PRNewswire) - - Kulik Continues Chairing Board of Chinese Joint Venture The Board of Directors of CEVA Group plc. announced today that David G. Kulik, CEVA's Vice Chairman and former CEO, has advised the Company of his retirement, effective February 22nd, 2008. The Company also announced that they have entered into an agreement with Mr. Kulik wherein he will be a consultant to ...
Sydney, Australia (ots/PRNewswire) - (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) - CAE today announced it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately AUD$180 million (CAD$160 million) by the Commonwealth of Australia to provide MRH90 helicopter training systems and services. As the prime contractor, CAE will have overall ...
Zurich (ots) - The Board of Managers and the Shareholders of Gate Gourmet Group Holding LLC have elected Andreas Schmid (50) as a new member of the company's Board of Managers. The Board has also elected Mr. Schmid as the Vice Chairman of the Board and the Lead Independent Manager. David Siegel, Chairman of ...
Montreal, Canada (ots/PRNewswire) - - CAE Will Design and Deliver C-130H and KDC-10 Full-Mission Simulators - CAE Will Provide 15 Years of Maintenance and Support Services (NYSE: CGT; TSX: CAE) - CAE announced today that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (NL MoD) has signed two contracts with a combined value of CAD$60 million ((euro)43 million) for ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - - Sales Reach 100,000 in Nine Months Nissan's compact crossover, the Qashqai has just hit the landmark of 100,000 customer sales in Europe. Sales began in March and the 100,000th customer sale was completed during the last week of November. The UK, Russia and Italy are the Qashqai's three largest markets, with sales at the end of November of 17,554, 15,376 and 10,746 ...
Montreal, Canada (ots/PRNewswire) - SM Group International (SMI) has joined forces with the leading highway infrastructure firm CITIC to participate in a major contract relating to the construction of the western section of the Algerian East-West Highway. This is a highway infrastructure project that senior Algerian public works officials have called "the project of the century." "We are proud to have been ...
Hoofddorp, Netherlands, November 29 (ots/PRNewswire) - - First Release Following Extension of Service Offering - CEVA Third Quarter 2007 Results CEVA Group Plc released its Quarter 3, 2007 Interim Financial Statements today. These statements include the following highlights: - First presentation of results following the EGL acquisition on 2 August 2007 - EBITDA increased to EUR86.9 million from ...
Paris, November 28 (ots/PRNewswire) - LIONAX announces today that it signed an Acquisition Term Sheet with Guanhua Cyber Solutions Co., Ltd. (GCS) to acquire 51% of GCS's total share holding. GCS is the dominant solution designer and provider of Passenger Information System for Public Transportation System including Metro, Hi-Speed Railway Stations, Light Rail, Bus ...
Cranfield, England, November 28 (ots/PRNewswire) - - To Donate Qashqai to Lancaster Farms Young Offenders Institution On Thursday, members of Nissan Motor Co.'s anti-theft engineering group at Nissan Technical Centre Europe will hand over the keys to a Nissan Qashqai to Her Majesty's Young Offenders Institution Lancaster Farms. The donation is part of the company's continued support for the "Nissan Car Crime ...
Trappes, France, November 27 (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co.'s brand new X-TRAIL SUV was awarded four stars out of a maximum five for adult, as well as child, occupant protection by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP). Following the safety lead set by the Nissan Qashqai - which received the highest score for adult occupant protection ever by the independent crash test organization - the ...
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, November 27 (ots/PRNewswire) - On Thursday November 29, at 14:00 CET, CEVA's Chief Executive Officer John Pattullo and its Chief Financial Officer Stuart Young will present CEVA's third quarter 2007 results. After the presentation CEVA's CEO and CFO will answer questions. Bondholders, analysts and potential investors are invited to ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - - Project investment estimated at US$ 500 million Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today signed a binding Master Co-Operation Agreement (MCA) for the formation of three joint venture companies supporting the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business. The agreement was signed in Chennai today by Mr. R. ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Valeo has received the top prize for innovation in the category "Methods and Processes" at the 2007 Best Innovator awards ceremony, organized by the consultancy A.T. Kearney in partnership with the economic daily "Les Echos". The Best Innovator awards recognize the best practices in innovation management from among 700 companies with sales of over 300 million euros. "We are honoured ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - - Revenue Up 11.7%, Strong Global Sales Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, as well as second-quarter performance. In the six months through September, net income after tax totalled 212.4 billion yen (US $1.78 billion, euro 1.31 billion), down 22.5% compared with the same period last year due mainly to ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - Following today's meeting of its Board of Directors, Valeo presented its consolidated accounts for the third quarter 2007. in millions of euros 3rd quarter 9 months (unaudited) 2007 2006(i) change 2007 2006(i) change Total operating revenues 2,245 2,153 +4.3% 7,251 7,174 +1.1% Gross margin 340 322 +5.6% 1,111 1,112 -0.1% ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced today the completion of its acquisition of ATLET AB on 16th through its subsidiary, Nissan Forklift Europe B.V., following approval from the European Commission. Mr. Toshio Aoki, General Manager of Industrial Machinery Division at Nissan Motor, is appointed as new chairman of the board at ATLET while Mr. Keiji Ikeda of Nissan Motor is appointed as new CEO ...
Paris (ots/PRNewswire) - At the Equip'Auto International Grands Prix awards ceremony held last night, Valeo (OTC:VLEEY) won the Gold Award for its e-Valve system in the "Engineering and Advanced Technology" category and the Silver award for the guideo driving assistance system in the "Aftermarket and ...
Cranfield, England (ots/PRNewswire) - How far can the average customer drive a Nissan QASHQAI on one tank of fuel? The entire length of the UK and more if they drive economically. Seven test drivers from the Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, proved this recently when they took turns piloting a 1.5dCi QASHQAI from Land's End on the southwest coast of England to John O'Groats on the ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. will introduce the world's first Around View Monitor, which offers the driver a bird's eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings in real-time. In Japan, the Around View Monitor will debut in the new Elgrand, scheduled for introduction at the end of this month. The technology will also be offered to the U.S market on the all new Infiniti EX35 scheduled for launch this ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will present four show vehicles that incorporate new and exciting ideas for future models at the upcoming 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The four concept cars include the "Pivo 2," which presents a new connection between car and driver, with an "always enjoyable, everywhere convenient" state-of-mind; and "Round Box," a youth-oriented compact convertible that provides occupants ...
Tokyo (ots/PRNewswire) - - Pivo 2 Concept Turns Heads and Itself in Tokyo Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today unveiled the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Pivo 2 builds on the popularity of the first Pivo, shown at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show. Powered by advanced Compact Lithium-ion Batteries and featuring a unique rotating cabin - meaning no reverse gear required - the first Pivo became a cult hit at shows ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe sold a total of 62,798 vehicles (1)in September 2007, an increase of 18.1% compared to the same period last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached 422,069 units. This is the six consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The strongest markets were the UK, Russia, Germany, France, Italy and Spain. COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS - ...
Sunderland, England (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan's Sunderland Plant is to create 180 new permanent posts to help meet demand for its latest model. The Qashqai, launched in March 2007, has already sold more than 70,000 units across Europe. And in July GBP2.4 million was invested in the plant to boost production of the hatchback/SUV crossover by 20%. Now 180 manufacturing staff, currently working at the plant on fixed-term temporary contracts, will be offered full-time ...
We send you the letter to the shareholders of Jungfraubahn Holding AG including the half yearly balance: Dear Shareholders Interlaken (ots) - We welcomed 264'000 guests to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe in the first six months of the year (previous year 232'000). Due to this fact we were able to compensate the drop in sales from winter business by the middle of the year. At CHF 6.6 million, the semester result is ...
Trappes, France (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Europe reported total sales of 36,570 vehicles (1) in August 2007, an increase of 6% compared to the same month last year. Total year-to-date sales have reached 359,271 units. This is the fifth consecutive month in which Nissan sales in Europe have been higher year-on-year. The strongest performers were Russia, Ukraine, the Nordic region, Belgium, Austria and Italy. ...
Gothenburg, Sweden (ots/PRNewswire) - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today concluded an agreement, through its subsidiary, Nissan Forklift Europe B.V., with the shareholders of Atlet AB to acquire a 100% stake in the Swedish warehouse equipment manufacturer. "Atlet is the ideal partner for us to reinforce our position as a major player in the global material handling market thanks to their high quality products, which complement our existing product line-up," said Toshio ...