| Truck cap producer closing in Dexter
Astro Manufacturing Co. has quietly merged its truck cap manufacturing operations in Dexter with its facility in Texas, said John Evans, the Swisher Commercial broker facilitating the sale of the property. "They just closed the operation down in Michigan. They just don't need the capacity," Evans said. The company still has a retail operation on Jackson Road - Astro Truck Accessories Inc. - but its manufacturing operations have been consolidated. The building is 38,084 square feet, which includes 2,594 square feet of office space. The facility sits on 3.08 acres on North Lima Center Road. Astro Manufacturing produced fiberglass truck caps in Dexter since 1972. Swisher is trying to sell the property for $1.2 million.
Knaack Manufacturing Launches Truck Drive-Away Promotion
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL - Knaack Manufacturing has launched its WEATHER GUARD Work Truck Drive-Away promotion in which the grand prize winner will receive a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contest will run through Monday, Oct. 1, 2007. The truck is upfitted with various WEATHER GUARD storage equipment and accessories, including an aluminum saddle box, two aluminum lo-side boxes and an ATR ladder rack with accessory side rails, all of which has a total value of over $2,700. The grand prize winner will be announced at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, which will be held from Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 to Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. Participants can enter the contest via online at www.weatherguard.com/tundradriveaway .
What's legal — what's not
Since the first car was built there have always been added accessories to personalize each vehicle. The rage used to be white wall tires but today aftermarket accessory options are endless.Trends like aftermarket lights, window tint and truck lifts are popular with drivers of all ages. While these accessories are fun and help drivers display their unique personalities, the accessories, if not used properly, can be hazardous to everyone on the road.Capt. Tim Hull, director of the Public Education Division for the Missouri State Highway Patrol, said that many of the aftermarket options are not only illegal but also dangerous."Lights are one of the biggest problems I come across." Hull said. "Different colors or candle powers can really be dangerous."Hull said that many people don't know that simple things like colored lights and tint can be misleading and unsafe."Lights on the front can only be clear and amber and lights on the back can only be red and amber," Hull said.
G. Chambers Williams III: Four-wheeling safari
The small Colorado River town, surrounded by majestic red rock formations, abandoned uranium mines, spectacular canyons and two national parks, attracts visitors year-round, most of whom come with their own four-wheel-drive vehicles suitable for negotiating the scores of off-road trails. And for those who like to do their four-wheeling in large groups, the annual Easter Jeep Safari is just the thing. Held during a nine-day period each year leading up to Easter, the safari attracts thousands of off-road-driving aficionados. During the event, especially the last four days — Thursday through Sunday — the trails are crowded, the motels are full and the nearby campgrounds are swamped with tents, trailers and motor homes. Some people like the big crowds and the camaraderie of four-wheel-drive folks that the Easter event brings.
Federal officials recover stolen wedding dresses
Federal authorities have recovered $3 million worth of wedding dresses and accessories stolen in Scottsdale in November from the Oregon-based charity Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday its agents recently found the stolen apparel inside a trailer attached to a truck crossing from Mexico into Arizona in Nogales. More details on the recovery of the dresses are expected on Tuesday at a press conference in Nogales.
The charity takes new dresses donated by shops and manufacturers and sells them at a discount at bridal shows across the country. Profits help grant the dying wishes of cancer victims, such as giving families one final vacation together before their loved one passes.
More than 1,000 missing bridal gowns and wedding accessories were last seen inside a 40-foot trailer attached to a truck that was reported stolen Nov. - Pre owned luxury cars for sale
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