School Transportation News Magazine | November 2009
[Industry Connections] Industry
has the right products to meet our goals as a corporation.” In other Navistar news, the truck and
engine manufacturer reported a third- quarter loss well below Wall Street expec- tations, as truck demand plunged amid the weak economy. Te company’s shares lost $3.67, or 8 percent, to $45.68 in pre- market electronic trading. Navistar has also introduced a new
Navistar launched MaxxForce TV in September hosted by Joe Elmore of Spike TV’s “Horsepower.”
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America became an approved paint supplier for IC Bus in a multi-year agree- ment. Ray Vargocko, supply manager of purchasing and logistics for Navistar Inc., said, “Our goals include continu- ous cost reduction initiatives, improved process efficiencies and continued cus- tomer satisfaction. We feel AkzoNobel
online entertainment channel. Custom- ers will be able to learn about Navis- tar’s MaxxForce brand engines with the launch of MaxxForce TV, an online chan- nel devoted entirely to trucks and engines that can be viewed at
www.stnonline. com/go/355. Te inaugural series, “Maxx IQ,” is a game show hosted by Joe Elmore, host of the television show “Horsepower TV” on the Spike Network. In each fast- paced segment, Elmore tests the engine smarts of drivers at truck stops and other locations across the country for a chance to win cash and prizes.
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completed the acquisition of the com- bined operations of Jordan Transporta- tion, Inc., and related companies based in Butler, N.J. Te transaction and clos- ing was contingent upon meeting certain conditions and receiving various consents and renewals, which have been obtained. Management expects the deal to be im- mediately accretive to shareholders of its common stock. Jordan is the company’s 35th acquisition since inception and will add over 135 vehicles, annualized rev- enues of $7.2 million and two locations to STA’s operations in New Jersey.
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