Automotive Service News

From Nov. 9 LSR Group is under trading in RTS, as it was informed. The authorized financial adviser is FC Region; Deutsche Securities - market maker. via AK&M

“The powerful business management tools, flexible and familiar components and many personalization features of Microsoft Dynamics GP are transforming the way we manage Midas' corporate finance and other business systems.”

Posted by Steven Bink on November 8 2007, 3:57 PM Filed under: Dynamics Worldwide auto-services leader applauds flexibility, familiarity and personalization of Microsoft's midmarket segment business software ... via Bink.nu

“We are excited about the prospects for future growth at United Road Services”

The company's fleet includes more than 1,100-owned carriers and owner operators, supported by 2,500 carrier partners operating from 34 terminals. via PR-inside.com

“It was important to us to work with a firm that brought more than just product knowledge, because we deal with multiple currencies, and our finances have a high level of complexity”

IDT Consulting, a leading provider of business technologies that help companies harness the power of information, announces the completion of phase one of a new financial management system for Midas Inc. via TMCnet

“I saw a furry caterpillar (in Alabama), going to be a rough winter :)”

"Don't catch a falling knife." Thus commandeth the old saw . But if people weren't tempted to catch cutlery in the first place, there'd be no need for this little bit of investing wisdom, would there? The idea ... via Fool.com

“Because of the mutual respect we have for each other, we sat down, voiced our opinions regarding this form of marketing, and came to a very amenable decision for all parties.”

"Our outside advertising agency had purchased keyword internet advertising on the Lehman's and LaMettry's names. via PR-inside.com

“Profit improvements and expense reductions in other parts of our business offset the decline of $1 million in worldwide franchise royalties”

Automotive services company Midas Inc. said Thursday its third-quarter earnings grew 25 percent on cost reductions and a slight sales improvement. via Canadian Business Magazine

“NGA plays such an important role in supporting the Intelligence and Defense communities, we are happy to collaborate on such a critical analysis tool.”

SSS Research announced it is working with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to provide key software as part of its NGA Earth eGeoInt project. via Daily Herald

Chemical maker DuPont on Tuesday posted a larger profit for the third quarter on agricultural and nutritional products in Latin America and the company boosted its full-year outlook. via Canadian Business Magazine

MDS Inc.'s Nordion unit, a global provider of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals, has signed a 17-year supply contract with Rosenergoatom, operator of Russia's nuclear power plants. via CANOE

“We have a long-standing relationship with Mitchell and know that not only do they have the right product to support our operating practices, they also have the service and personnel infrastructure to back the product up in the years to come.”

SAN DIEGO, Calif. True2Form Collision Repair Centers has selected Mitchell's ABS Enterprise as its preferred body shop management system of choice for use in all of its 38 collision repair center locations. via Motor Age

“Manufacturers recognize the importance of the independent repair industry and remain committed to ensuring that consumers have the option of having their vehicles serviced by the repairer of their choice.”

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers and the Automotive Service Association today marked the 5th anniversary of a the very successful, voluntary ... via Automotive

Auction Direct USA, the used vehicle outlet in Victor, has entered into a five-year partnership with Monro Muffler Brake Inc. via Democrat & Chronicle

St. Petersburg-based construction firm LSR Group and Gazmetall, the iron ore and steel firm controlled by billionaire Alisher Usmanov, are considering initial public offerings on the London Stock Exchange, The ... via Customer Interaction Solutions

The 19 Craven Tire & Auto and Valley Forge Tire & Auto Centers stores purchased by Monro Muffler Brake Inc. via Modern Tire Dealer

“The facility will continue to fill out our service in the Midwest”

American Tire Distributors Inc. plans to open a distribution center in Kansas City, Mo., in December. via Modern Tire Dealer

“The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals.”

Has the regard for the family pet changed from the safety of a home, security of a fenced-in yard or kennel and the pleasurable walk on a leash to that of a "free-range" culture? Because of our lack of ... via Rocky Mount Telegram

“This can result in flat spots where the wipers may skip or not clear the glass as effectively.”

Starting Oct. 1, Belle Tire Distributors Inc. will offer auto windshield replacement and repair at its Michigan locations. via Modern Tire Dealer

AirTran Airways, BFS Retail and Commercial Operations, LLC, OfficeMax and Princess Cruises Select ArcSight PCI Protection Suite to Safeguard Cardholder Data and Enforce PCI Compliance London, UK 26th September ... via Customer Interaction Solutions