GNB Technologies Announces Sponsorship of World Championship Fishing.Business Editors/Lifestyle & Outdoor Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2000 Stowaway(R) Battery Line a Top Performer for Pro Team 2000 GNB GNB Guinea-Bissau (ISO Country code) GNB Good News Bible GNB Group of Notified Bodies GNB Gram-Negative Bacillus GNB Grenoble, France - St Geoirs (Airport Code) GNB Global Networked Business Technologies (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :PDLPY) rides the wave of popularity in the world of professional angling by signing on its premium Stowaway battery line as a sponsor of World Championship Fishing (WCF See Windows Communication Foundation. ). The Stowaway line joins an elite group of sponsors, including Chevy Trucks, Pennzoil Marine, Ford and title sponsor Lowe's. Led by pro Ron Shuffield, the Stowaway Team Triton/Johnson boat, powered by Stowaway, will participate in all B.A.S.S. 2000/2001 tournaments. Mr. Shuffield has amassed $750,000 in all-time B.A.S.S. winnings with four career B.A.S.S. Tournament wins and 24 Top 10 B.A.S.S. Tournament finishes. GNB will also supply Stowaway batteries to all other Triton-sponsored anglers, including Stephen Browning, Shaw Grigsby, Davy Hite, Gary Klein This article is about the bicycle designer. For other people of the same name, see Gary Klein (disambiguation). Inventor Gary Klein can be considered an innovator of the oversized tube aluminum bicycle, which is now a fixture in the cycling market. , Roland Martin Roland Martin can refer to at least two individuals:
Formed in 1999, WCF is designed to attract a new audience to the sport with more visual competition, excitement and fan interaction. An elite group of 18 of the world's best B.A.S.S. pro fisherman compete in a unique B.A.S.S. sanctioned three-day tournament format consisting of fishing, pit rows and boat racing. The winner of each WCF tournament is determined by the cumulative weight of bass caught in three days of fishing plus the time in the boater's challenge. The fishing portion of the tournament accounts for 60% of the total score and the boating, 40%. The competitive, made-for-television events are broadcast on Fox Sports Net, the first national network built from America's most-watched regional channels with a total reach of 80 million sports enthusiasts. Payouts of $230,000 per event are set for the five WCF tournaments scheduled for the 2000 season. "The Stowaway line, with its starting, deep cycle and dual purpose batteries for virtually every marine application, is a perfect fit for the cutting-edge sport fishing concept of WCF," said Chuck Fowler, Specialty Product Manager at GNB Technologies, which also manufactures Champion(R) automotive, heavy duty and industrial batteries. "Both look to experience-based innovation to drive interest." The premium line up includes the Stowaway Tournament(TM) Series Batteries. The new Tournament Dual Purpose and Tournament Starting batteries offer extra starting power and extra staying power as well as a number of exclusive, extra-tough features ideal for all different kinds of anglers in the marine environment. The Stowaway Tournament Dual Purpose battery provides 900 marine cranking amps and 205 minutes of reserve capacity -- giving the angler more time on the water. It supplements the ever-popular Stowaway 850 and 675 dual purpose batteries. GNB developed this battery to meet the requirements of small-to mid-size fishing boats. Sales of these boats, with limited interior space, have increased by 10% over the last several years. The Stowaway Tournament Starting battery, with 950 marine cranking amps and 115 minutes of reserve capacity, offers maximum starting power. This premium design, incorporating a state-of-charge indicator, meets the demands of new higher-power marine outboard motors needing 750 CCAs or more to start the engine. Other features complete the Tournament Series' unique, advanced designs for the target market, including:
-- The patented, silver-enriched AG-9 Alloy(TM) construction
reduces water consumption by three to 10 times versus
conventional alloys.
-- Thicker positive grid wires deliver improved shelf life,
minimum grid corrosion, increased charge retention and
longer battery life.
-- Quick-connect stainless steel stud terminals allow for
additional accessory attachments and increased
applications. They also fight corrosion and minimize power
loss with improved contact from increased surface area.
-- Direct-path intercell connectors create efficient circuit
paths that lessen internal resistance and create more
usable power.
-- A special venting system dissipates fumes, protecting
against corrosion.
-- The structurally reinforced polypropylene container
resists rough water shock damage for maximum vibration
resistance.
For traditional power and dependability, the new Stowaway Deep Cycle and Starting battery lines are unbeatable for quick starts, trolling (1) Surfing, or browsing, the Web. (2) Posting derogatory messages about sensitive subjects on newsgroups and chat rooms to bait users into responding. (3) Hanging around in a chat room without saying anything, like a "peeping tom." and RV applications as well as powering multiple boating accessories such as lights and fish-finders. The Stowaway Deep Cycle marine batteries offer up to 160 minutes of reserve capacity and incorporate the Cycle Span(TM) Oxide chemistry that extends battery cycle life by providing superior discharge and recharge. In addition to similar benefits of the Tournament Series line, these deep cycle batteries A deep-cycle lead-acid battery is designed to deliver a consistent voltage as the battery discharges. In contrast, starter batteries (e.g. most automotive batteries) are designed to deliver sporadic voltage spikes. contain glass-mat separators that prevent shorting and protect the plates for increased cycle life. For deep cycle applications, these extra-thick plates outlast out·last tr.v. out·last·ed, out·last·ing, out·lasts To last longer than. outlast Verb to last longer than Verb 1. two to four car batteries. The Stowaway Starting marine batteries fit any charging system -- regulated or unregulated -- and feature up to 650 marine cranking amps and 85 minutes of reserve capacity. Special envelope separators protect the active material from vibration damage, and more plate area provides maximum amps to start engines fast. Like all of GNB's other products, the Stowaway batteries are made with recycled lead and plastic and are virtually 100 percent recyclable. GNB is an industry leader in recycling spent batteries and manufacturing new batteries with recycled materials. For the nearest retailer, consumers should call 1-800-289-4627. The 2000 WCF Tournament schedule: --------------------------------- Aug. 4-6 Monroe, La. Ouachita River Ouachita River formerly Washita River River, southwestern Arkansas and eastern Louisiana, U.S. Rising in the Ouachita Mountains, it flows southeast to join the Red River after a course of 605 mi (973 km). Its lower reaches are known as the Black River. Aug. 11-13 Mt. Vernon, Ill. Rend Lake Rend Lake is an artificial Southern Illinois lake in Franklin and Jefferson Counties near Benton, Illinois. Its elevation is 403 feet (123 m) above sea level. Rend Lake is a reservoir, created when the United States Army Corps of Engineers dammed the Big Muddy River. Sept. 1-3 Richmond, Va. James River James River or Dakota River River in the U.S. rising in central North Dakota and flowing southeast across South Dakota. It joins the Missouri River about 5 mi (8 km) below Yankton after a course of 710 mi (1,140 km). Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Mobile, Ala. Mobile Delta Oct. 27-29 Louisville, Ky. Taylorsville Lake Taylorsville Lake is a 3,050-acre artificial lake or dam located mainly in Spencer County, Kentucky.[1] Construction by the United States Army Corps of Engineers started in 1974, and flooding began in 1983. The total cost of the lake was $103 million. Editor's note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : GNB Technologies is an integrated provider of power technology products. It manufactures and recycles lead-acid batteries for the automotive, recreational boating, farm, heavy duty truck, electric utility, industrial electric vehicle, photovoltaic The generation of voltage by a material that is exposed to light in the visible and invisible ranges. See photoelectric and photovoltaic cell. , lift truck, railroad, telecommunications and uninterruptible power supply See UPS. (hardware) Uninterruptible Power Supply - (UPS) A battery powered power supply unit that is guaranteed to provide power to a computer in the event of interruptions in the incoming mains electrical power. markets in more than 50 countries. GNB Technologies is wholly owned by Pacific Dunlop Limited of Melbourne, Australia (Nasdaq: PDLPY), which is traded as an ADR ADR - Astra Digital Radio . GNB can be found on the Internet at www.gnb.com. (R)Champion is a registered trademark of Federal-Mogul Corporation. Distributed by GNB Technologies. (R)Stowaway is a registered trademark of GNB Technologies Inc. (TM)Cycle Span is a trademark of GNB Technologies, Inc. (TM)AG-9 Alloy is a U.S. Patent. |
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