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NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Old World Industries, LLC announced today the hire of Bryan Emrich as vice president of marketing. Emrich will shape the strategic marketing direction as the company focuses its time and resources on expanding the PEAK family of products in the automotive and heavy duty marketplaces worldwide. "As Old World Industries enters the next phase of growth, we are committed to hiring and retaining the most qualified and experienced talent,"...

TROY, Mich., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo has won a 2012 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award for its VisioBlade® wiper system featured on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. The company earned the industry honor for the wiper blade's innovative delivery of fluid directly ahead of the sweeping blade surface through channels and holes integrated to the blade. This allows nearly unobstructed vision of the road during window surface...

BROADVIEW, Ill., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MS -- A clean windshield is an asset in all seasons. As we finish wiping away the last remnants of snow and ice, we get ready to deal with the heavy downpours of spring; and then, depending on where we live, for the dust blowing on a hot, dry summer's day. And, of course, there is always the dirt that flies in from the road, construction areas and dry fields. Throw in a jumble of dead bugs and you can see why keeping your car's...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers who protect their driving safety by purchasing qualifying new ANCO® wiper blades in February or March can receive rebates of up to $20 from Federal-Mogul (NASDAQ: FDML). Federal-Mogul is offering a $15 rebate on each qualifying purchase of a pair of premium ANCO Contour® all-season wiper blades. A $10 rebate is available per pair of new ANCO Profile(TM) wiper blades, and the company is offering a $5 rebate per pair of ANCO...

GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the hottest to coldest and wettest to driest, 2011 brought extreme weather. And predictions for a severe winter indicate more extreme weather is coming. Extreme weather takes a toll on a vehicle, including wiper blades. Age and use take an obvious toll, but extreme heat and non-use can also impact blade performance. Worn and damaged blades chatter, squeak, streak and smear instead of effectively wiping water away, reducing your...

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- It's gift-giving crunch time so if you're still struggling with what to give a loved one, family member or friend this holiday season, the perfect present may be related to vehicle safety. Tire pressure gauges, ice scrapers, emergency kits, windshield wipers or the Car Care Guide, published by the non-profit Car Care Council, are ideal for any drivers on your list. "These small and relatively inexpensive items play a big...

TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Scrubblade, the ultimate high-performance wiper blade, has received the Popular Mechanics 2011 SEMA Editor's Choice Award during the 2011 SEMA and Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) held in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111114/CG06414) Scrubblade was selected by the Popular Mechanics editor's choice edgingout industry behemoths like Bosch, Rain-X, Trico and PEAK, to win the award for its...

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Wiper Systems markets. The global market for Wiper Systems is projected to reach US$7.75 billion by the year 2017, primarily driven by increase in automotive production, especially in developing markets such as China and India, technology developments and new product innovations. Growing awareness about the need for replacing wiper blades at regular intervals and the huge untapped demand for rear wiper blades also augur well for...

GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- From the hottest to coldest and wettest to driest, 2011 brought extreme weather. And predictions for a severe winter indicate more extreme weather is coming. People in the Northeast were treated to a taste of winter for Halloween, with a nor'easter dropping 32 inches of snow, leaving a million people without power and taking down nearly 1000 trees in Central Park. That storm came after New York saw the snowiest January 2011 on record, had a...

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the days get shorter, it's a bright idea to make sure your vehicle's lights and wipers are working properly so you can be seen by others and your visibility is not compromised, advises the Car Care Council. "Lights and wipers play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can't see or be seen," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "From the driver's seat you may not notice a...