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5.3 Vortec crate engine is now added for online sale at the CrateEnginesforSale.com company. This popular GM V8 motor is now provided to engine buyers, warranty companies and project car builders at a discount price to provide alternatives to dealership MSRP. Miami, Florida (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 General Motors has maintained its lead as the largest automaker in the U.S. due in part to its branding of its engines worldwide. The 1980s developments helped to create the Vortec series and this...

Baltimore Packaging Company, RBL Industries, has recently announced the continuation of efforts to hone the company's capabilities. Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) January 25, 2013 When Robert and Beverly Lipsky, the founders of RBL Industries, consider wooden crates and military packaging they are proud that the product they provide can make a serious difference, while also understanding the constant need for innovation. For this reason, RBL Industries has continued to enhance and overhaul...

NEW YORK and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwi Crate (www.kiwicrate.com/music), the creativity company that delivers fun hands-on learning and activities to kids ages 3-7, has partnered with Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute (www.carnegiehall.org/education) to create a "Making Music" crate designed to introduce young children to the joy of music (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121019/NY96607 ) The "Making Music" crate features two hands-on...

DALLAS, Sept. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Censault, a digital publisher of connected games and applications for mobile devices, announced today its new game, The Crate Escape: Seamus Unleashed, has received wide attention for its addictive, fun game design and appealing characters like Bo Obama, Seamus Romney and Sparky the Dalmatian. The game also continues to get high marks and multiple replays from users around the world. One reason for the rapid popularity of the game is that...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading home furnishings destination Crate and Barrel announces the launch of its national campaign, created by Los Angeles-based agency TBWA\Chiat\Day. The integrated, multi-platform campaign will debut on national primetime television on September 10(th) with a first-look via the brand's social channels in late August. This will be the brand's first comprehensive advertising effort since 2007 and dovetails with the brand's...

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- shopkick, the largest real-world shopping app, today announces the addition of Alexis Rask, veteran of some of Silicon Valley's most successful companies, as the company's new Vice President and General Manager, Brand Partnerships. As the head of shopkick's newest business unit, Rask is tasked with leading and further developing shopkick's relationship with major brands in the CPG, consumer electronics, entertainment, toy/game,...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Crate and Barrel, the leading destination for home furnishings, accessories and decor, announces the launch of its new 3D Room Designer. Developed in partnership with NedSense, the new application will be available at all Crate and Barrel home store locations in the US beginning Wednesday, June 27--with a consumer web and an iPad® version coming soon. The Crate and Barrel 3D Room Designer--winner of the Moxie Award for Best...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwi Crate announced that it has raised seed financing of $2 million. The company, which launched today, operates a subscription-based service that produces and delivers hands-on activities for kids. The products are designed to inspire creativity and curiosity in children, as well as offer convenience for busy parents, by providing all the necessary materials, ideas and instructions for a variety of activities, delivered monthly. The...

NEW YORK, March 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marimekko is continuing to expand its distribution in the United States this year with the opening of a flagship store in Manhattan, a US-based e-commerce site, and extended collaboration with Crate and Barrel. Additionally, Marimekko's objective is to increase its presence in home furnishing stores and new retail partnerships for clothing and accessories. The flagship store, set to open in fall 2011, will be located in a historic building, also...

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel and Finnish textile and design company Marimekko have announced the planned rollout of more than 20 shop-in-shops in Crate and Barrel stores across the U.S. and Canada over the next three years. The launch kicks off this spring with four new shop-in-shop locations: New York (Madison Avenue), Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition, a Marimekko ecommerce 'shop' will be added to the Crate and Barrel...