Exxon Mobil Builds New Baton Rouge Plant
ExxonMobil Chemical will start construction next month on a new facility at its Baton Rouge, LA, complex to produce specialty compounded products starting in the second quarter of 2007. The Baton Rouge plant will have the capability to manufacture a broad spectrum of engineered thermoplastic materials for the automotive and consumer products industries. These commercial compounds products include ExxonMobil Chemical’s Performance Polyolefin grades, Santoprene thermoplastic elastomers and other specialty elastomers.
Automakers Rapidly Expanding Energy Partnerships
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers announced that its member companies are involved in more than 25 distinctive partnership programs with fuel providers to expand the alternative fueling infrastructure, conduct research and development, and to get more alternative fueling pumps installed across the country.
EDITORIAL: Blog Lets Chrysler PR Chief Vent on Oil Companies
Thanks to the Internet, people can vent on the auto industry. Now, the auto industry can vent back. That’s what Jason Vines, head of public relations for Chrysler Group, did. Chrysler has a media blog called the Firehouse usually devoted to the automaker’s daily goings on.
AOCA to Hold Annual Convention and Fast Lube Expo in April
The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) will hold its annual convention and fast lube expo — AOCA & All That Jazz — from April 23-26, 2005, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. “Finishing touches are being put on what could be the greatest AOCA convention ever,” said Sue Ackley, president of AOCA. “We’ve added new topics, new speakers, more vendors and more to do on the exhibit floor. New educational offerings include sessions on working with the media and on knowing when to expand or sell your business. A special ‘Day in the Life of a Quick Lube’ video presentation is being compiled to share industry best practices in the realm of customer service.”
Brake Parts Inc. Launches Raybestos Spring Brake 2004 Promotion
Brake Parts Inc. has announced its plans for the Raybestos Spring Brake 2004 promotion, which will run April 1 through June 30. When professional service technicians purchase an open stock order of superior quality Raybestos brand brakes from their participating WDs, they will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of premium items by redeeming points, as well as receive entry forms for the 2004 Spring Brake sweepstakes.