SKILSAW-Inspired Custom Chopper by Paul Jr. Designs Goes Up for Auction!

SKIL Tools Auctions Their PJD Chopper to Benefit Veterans

MT. PROSPECT, IL – August 27, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of “The Saw That Built America,” the Worm Drive SKILSAW, SKIL Tools is auctioning off a custom daily rider chopper that was built to commemorate the milestone. The power tools company partnered with Paul Teutul Jr. and his crew at Paul Jr. Designs to design the chopper along with a second custom show chopper that was unveiled in Las Vegas earlier this year. Thousands of fans viewed the choppers as they toured the western part of the country stopping at over 60 events and most recently were on display at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.

The 10-day auction of the daily rider SKILSAW-inspired chopper will take place beginning September 4 through September 14, 2012, when the chopper will be sold through eBay Motors. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to The Home Depot Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that every veteran has a safe place to call home.

Enthusiasts can bid and receive bid updates at www.SkilsawChopperAuction.com beginning now through the end of the auction. Find additional information on SKIL, the MAG-75 Worm Drive SKILSAW and images of both choppers at www.skiltools.com or by becoming a fan of SKIL on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SKIL. Bidding for this one-of-a-kind, custom chopper begins at $25,000.

About SKIL Power Tools
SKIL Power Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in Mount Prospect, Ill, is a leader in portable electric power tools and accessories serving the consumer do-it-yourself and professional construction markets. Founded in 1924 with the invention of the worm drive SKILSAW, SKIL now delivers a complete line of power tools designed and engineered to help DIYers achieve home project success, while providing professionals durable, cost-conscious tools for the jobsite. For more information about SKIL Power Tools including information on where to buy the products above, visit www.skil.com or call toll-free 877-SKIL-999.

About Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation in North America, was formed in January 2003 when Robert Bosch GmbH combined its North American power tool, accessory and lawn and garden divisions into one organization.  As a manufacturing pioneer with more than a century’s worth of experience, the Bosch name has become synonymous with engineering excellence. With 18,000 employees worldwide and 3,500 in North America, the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is a world leader in the design, manufacture and sale of power tools, rotary and oscillating tools, accessories, laser and optical leveling and range finding tools, and garden and watering equipment.

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Paul Jr., of Discovery Channel’s Hit Series Senior vs Junior American Choppers, to Unveil New Custom Creation in Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – March 2, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® is excited to announce that Paul Teutul, Jr., and the cast of the widely popular reality television show American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior will be in attendance at the upcoming Ultimate Builder Custom Bike United States Championship in Daytona Beach, as part of greater Bike Week festivities. In addition to showcasing a variety of his well-known custom bikes, such as the “Anti-Venom”, “Jared Allen”, “Black Widow”, “Gears of War” and “Build-Off Bike”, Paul Jr. Designs will be debuting an all-new and much-kept-secret project for enthusiasts and fans of the hit show. Cast members of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior will be onsite throughout the week to sign autographs and take photos with fans. The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike United States Championship will be held at the Ocean Center Daytona Beach March 14-17, 2012.

“With the 12-city 2011-2012 Progressive International Motorcycle Shows coming to a very successful close here in Daytona Beach, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the Tour than by hosting the ultimate builder of custom bikes, Paul Teutul, Jr., at our show. His latest custom creation is sure to thrill fans and we’re honored to be a part of it,” said Kerry Graeber, Brand Director, Advanstar Communications. “In addition to Paul and his cast bringing excitement to the show, we’ve got a full four days of excitement planned with the highly anticipated awards ceremony for the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike United States Championship and finale performances from the Smage Bros Stunt Show.”

“We are honored to be a part of the Daytona Beach Ultimate Builder Custom Bike United States Championship Show. In addition to showcasing a variety of our most popular custom bikes for fans, Paul Jr. Designs will be unveiling an all-new custom creation at the show,” said Paul Teutul, Jr., star of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior and creator of Paul Jr. Designs. “This show gives us a great opportunity to connect with our fans, by hosting autograph signings and even giving them an opportunity to be in the audience for filming of American Chopper and we’re looking forward to it.”

Attendees to the show on Saturday, March 17, 2012, will have the unique experience to be present during live filming on an episode of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, set to air the following week, on March 26 at 9 p.m. EST, on the Discovery Channel. The Paul Jr. Designs unveil will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, inside the show at the Ocean Center Daytona Beach. Autograph signings by cast members Paul Jr. and his crew will be held throughout the week. Paul Jr. Designs apparel and merchandise will be available for purchase at their booth, #811. Please visit www.motorcycleshows.com/daytona for more information about the autograph signing schedule.

American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior is a reality television show that chronicles the family rivalry between Paul Teutul, Jr., and his custom motorcycle business Paul Jr. Designs and his father, Paul Teutul, Sr. and his  custom motorcycle shop Orange County Choppers. Currently in its third season, American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, airs on the Discovery Channel, Mondays at 9 p.m. Eastern. Check your local listings for more information.

Show Information
The Ultimate Builder Custom Bike United States Championship will be hosted at the Ocean Center Daytona Beach, located at 101 North Atlantic Avenue. The show floor will be open Wednesday, March 14, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Thursday, March 15, 11 am – 7 pm; Friday, March 16, 11 am – 7 pm; Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. As part of the greater Bike Week 2012, there is no cost of admission for the Daytona Beach Motorcycle Show.

About Paul Jr. Designs 
Although, Paul Jr. has always been mechanically inclined, it wasn’t until he was 25 that he realized the depth of his creativity. In 1999, he created the now world-famous logo for Orange County Choppers, a custom motorcycle business he co-founded in upstate New York. With his talent and eye for design, he went on to create some of the most recognizable theme choppers in the world, including the Black Widow Bike, the Fire Bike and the Jet Bike, as well as working with some of the top companies in the world such as Intel, NASA and Gillette. After ten years in the steel business and ten years building custom motorcycles and a brand through OCC, he is taking all he has learned and applying it to his new company, Paul Jr. Designs. For more information, visit www.pauljrdesigns.com.

About Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® 
From New York to California, the 12-city nationwide tour of the Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® offers more than 500,000 consumers and 900 exhibitors from all powersports lifestyle interests an all access pass to the world of motorcycling. The world’s largest traveling powersports event gives enthusiasts of all ages the opportunity to check out the latest gear and aftermarket accessories. The Show also offers hours of entertainment including a thrilling trials stunt show from The Smage Bros, made famous by their top 10 finish in a nationally televised talent competition; a custom bike competition offering over $90,000 in prize money and featuring $20 million worth of motorcycle machinery; information tailored for women riders, learning experiences and more. Show attendees are nine times more likely than the average motorcyclist to purchase a new powersports vehicle and related parts, products, and accessories, offering exhibitors exclusive access to the largest audience of potential buyers. For more information, visit: www.motorcycleshows.com.

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Cepheid Teams With Paul Jr. Designs to Unveil All-New Family of GeneXpert Systems at “Art Meets Innovation” Event

Redesigned GeneXpert Family Expands to Include Two-Module and Infinity-80 Systems

SUNNYVALE, CA – July 26, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Cepheid (NASDAQ: CPHD) today hosted ‘Art Meets Innovation,’ an event teaming Cepheid and Paul Jr. Designs for the unveiling of Cepheid’s redesigned GeneXpert® family of systems at the 2011 American Association of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Lab Expo in Atlanta, GA. The unveiling of the redesigned GeneXpert family also introduces the new two-module and Infinity-80 systems to the product line. The redesigned GeneXpert family utilizes the same proven module and Xpert® test cartridge design as the previous systems. To further highlight the product introductions, a custom motorcycle designed and built by Paul Jr. Designs was also unveiled live to attendees. The innovative bike design captures Cepheid’s unique brand while leveraging the look and feel of the new GeneXpert Systems. The event took place at 10am at Cepheid booth #431.

“We’ve taken the most innovative testing platform on the market and made it even more compelling with a smaller footprint, 21st century design aesthetics, and additional system configurations,” said John Bishop, Cepheid’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our new GeneXpert Infinity-80 system is stacked with features that make it the industry’s highest throughput, most efficient, and easiest to use molecular diagnostic system, all in the same size footprint as the existing Infinity-48. Further highlighting the introduction of these significant new products is the brilliant work of Paul Jr. Designs, leading innovators in their field, who have delivered a spectacular work of art exceeding our expectations.”

The live Art Meets Innovation unveiling event was also filmed for the popular Discovery Channel show American Chopper. The two-part episode featuring Cepheid and the new GeneXpert Systems is expected to air in the fourth quarter of this year.

“We are exceptionally proud of this bike and what it represents for Cepheid and the molecular diagnostics industry,” said Paul Teutul Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Paul Jr. Designs. “Cepheid’s products are literally saving lives with the most innovative technology available. The bike is a great tribute to Cepheid’s products, people, and their collective mission of transforming healthcare with accurate, fast, and easy-to-use molecular diagnostics.”

Cepheid’s new one, two, four, and sixteen module GeneXpert Systems will begin shipping August 1st, 2011. The GeneXpert Infinity-80 is expected to be available to the European market in the fourth quarter of this year and to the US market in the first half of 2012. Meanwhile, the proven GeneXpert Infinity-48 System will continue to be available to customers who want the only fully automated, high throughput molecular system available today. For more information on the new systems, please visit www.genexpert.com or www.cepheidinnovation.com.

About Cepheid

Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) is a leading molecular diagnostics company that is dedicated to improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing, and marketing accurate yet easy-to-use molecular systems and tests. By automating highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, the company’s solutions deliver a better way for institutions of any size to perform sophisticated genetic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases. Through its strong molecular biology capabilities, the company is focusing on those applications where accurate, rapid, and actionable test results are needed most, such as managing infectious diseases and cancer. For more information, visit http://www.cepheid.com.

About Paul Jr. Designs

Although, Paul Jr. has always been mechanically inclined, it wasn’t until he was 25 that he realized the depth of his creativity. In 1999, he created the now world-famous logo for Orange County Choppers, a custom motorcycle business he co-founded in upstate New York. With his talent and eye for design, he went on to create some of the most recognizable theme choppers in the world, including the Black Widow Bike, the Fire Bike and the Jet Bike, as well as working with some of the top companies in the world such as Intel, NASA and Gillette. After ten years in the steel business and ten years building custom motorcycles and a brand through OCC, he is taking all he has learned and applying it to his new company, Paul Jr. Designs. For more information visit http://www.pauljrdesigns.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are not purely historical regarding Cepheid’s or its management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations and strategies for the future, including those relating to planned new product releases, product performance and future market opportunities. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from the company’s current expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as those relating to: unforeseen manufacturing problems; uncertainties in the regulatory review process for new products; customer and market acceptance of our products; the failure of products to perform as fast or as accurately as expected, whether due to manufacturing errors, defects or otherwise; the impact of competitive products and pricing; and underlying market conditions worldwide. Readers should also refer to the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Cepheid’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2010 and in its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

All forward-looking statements and reasons why results might differ included in this release are made as of the date of this press release, based on information currently available to Cepheid, and Cepheid assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement or reasons why results might differ.

SOURCE: Cepheid

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Cadillac-Inspired ‘American Chopper’ Auction Ending

Proceeds will add to more than $500,000 brand has raised for CureDuchenne

DETROIT, MI – July 22, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – As the auction for the two Cadillac design-inspired custom motorcycles from the “American Chopper” series comes to a close, one winner will be certain – CureDuchenne, the national non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne, the most progressive and lethal form of muscular dystrophy.

The auction already has bids in excess of $150,000 for the two custom-built motorcycles. Bidding continues until the auction closes at 5:50 p.m. EDT on July 31. The auction proceeds will be added to more than $500,000 that Cadillac has helped the organization raise since last September.

Leveraging the iconic Cadillac brand equity, the Discovery Channel’s “American Chopper” series pit the highly competitive father-and-son duo Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul Teutul Jr. in a contest to design and build the best Cadillac design-inspired chopper.

Over the months, the show has featured visits from Duchenne kids at the facilities of Orange County Choppers and Paul Jr. Designs, and the General Motors Technical Center, where the final choppers were unveiled last June.

“You guys captured all of the design cues we work so hard in the studio to create and you’ve put it together in a very expressive way,” GM Vice President of Global Product Design Ed Welburn said at the unveiling. “The fact that they both look very different but are both very obviously Cadillac-inspired is very cool because it shows the breadth of Cadillac design.”

Cadillac’s partnership with CureDuchenne began in September 2010 in preparation for Super Bowl XLV. Cadillac donated ad space during the latter part of the NFL and college football seasons and auctioned Super Bowl tickets to raise nearly $500,000 to benefit CureDuchenne. That was followed by a Cadillac-sponsored auction and satellite radio ad campaign with Justin Bieber.

“Cadillac’s support has been nothing short of incredible,” said Debra Miller, president and CEO of CureDuchenne. “They have put CureDuchenne on the national radar in this country and that has helped mobilize a volunteer base that all want the same thing as we do – to find a cure for this devastating disease.”

Duchenne is the most prevalent form of muscular dystrophy, affecting one in every 3,500 male births around the world. Approximately 20,000 boys and young men are living with the disease in the United States, many of whom will not survive their teenage years.

The CureDuchenne organization directs its resources to peer-reviewed research programs that have greatest potential to provide treatments and cures for the current generation of Duchenne boys.

“Their organization has an entrepreneurial spirit that Cadillac is drawn to as a brand,” said Don Butler, vice president for Cadillac marketing.  ”They are not afraid to create their own path of innovation toward new solutions and technologies.”

Paul Teutul Sr.’s Cadillac-inspired chopper features a 160-hp diamond-cut and polished S&S wedge motor, large Brembo brakes, an angular frame, handlebars and lighting, and a centered rear exhaust similar to the CTS Coupe. The bike also features other Cadillac design cues, including a V-Series mesh tank area (containing a nitrous-oxide system), V-series badges and a CTS clock on the center tank.

“The wheels, lights, grilles are identical to the car,” Paul Sr. said during the unveiling. “Because the CTS-V has a 560-hp supercharged engine, we made the air cleaner into a ‘super-charged’ intake and added fuel injection.”

By contrast, Paul Jr.’s chopper has a more fluid design, blending curves around angular chevron design accents, side pipes and black diamond paint with Cadillac V-Series insignia. It also has a Crazy Horse motor, air suspension, large yellow V-inspired brake calipers, and taillights and trunk badges from a CTS sedan on the wide rear fender.

“When we were asked to build a bike for Cadillac, we immediately gravitated toward the CTS-V. It’s exactly what we do with motorcycles” said Paul Jr. “The CTS-V has the lines, the power, the looks, so a lot of our design cues were pulled from the CTS-V.”

Paul Jr.’s cycle is the favorite among fans with more than 138,000 members joining his Facebook page and bids for his chopper topping $110,000. Bids for Paul Sr.’s chopper have topped $50,000 with almost 10,000 Facebook members.

About CureDuchenne

CureDuchenne, a national nonprofit organization located in Newport Beach, Calif., is gaining international attention for its efforts to raise funds and awareness for Duchenne – a devastating and lethal muscle disease in children. One in every 3,500 male births results in a child being afflicted with the disease. Over 300,000 boys and young men are living with the disease worldwide, and many will not survive their teenage years.

About Cadillac

Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. In recent years, Cadillac has engineered a historic renaissance led by artful engineering and advanced technology. More information on Cadillac can be found at media.cadillac.com.

SOURCE: General Motors

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‘Art Meets Innovation’ Event Teams Cepheid with Paul Jr. Designs for Unveiling of New Products at 2011 AACC/ASCLS Meeting

SUNNYVALE, CA – June 29, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Cepheid (NASDAQ: CPHD) today announces ‘Art Meets Innovation,’ an innovative teaming of Cepheid and Paul Jr. Designs for the unveiling of new Cepheid products at the 2011 American Association of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Lab Expo, to be held in Atlanta, GA. this July 24-28. At ‘Art Meets Innovation,’ a Cepheid themed project designed and built by Paul Jr. Designs will be unveiled live alongside Cepheid’s new products. The event will take place at 10am on July 26th at Cepheid booth #431.

“Cepheid is the ideal company for us to work with — they have revolutionary technology, their products are impacting people around the world, and they are the fastest growing company in their industry,” said Paul Teutul Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Paul Jr. Designs. “We are excited to be a part of telling their story as they unveil these new products.”

Additionally, the ‘Art Meets Innovation’ unveiling event will be filmed live for inclusion on the popular Discovery Channel show American Chopper. The two-part episode featuring Cepheid is expected to air in the fourth quarter of this year.

“As the leading innovator in the Molecular Diagnostics market, we thought that it would be interesting and exciting to team with the leading innovator in creative design in his particular field through our engagement with Paul Jr. Designs. It’s an unexpected but perfect way to highlight our vision, innovation and creativity, associated with our new product offerings to be unveiled at the AACC/ASCLS meeting,” said John Bishop, Cepheid’s Chief Executive Officer. “We believe these unveilings will truly capture our company and brand like no other before it, along with the additional benefit of the expected halo effect of the Discovery Channel’s worldwide reach.”

Following ‘Art Meets Innovation,’ the Paul Jr. Designs project will play a key role in helping Cepheid promote its new products throughout the United States. Running updates on Cepheid’s promotional efforts can be found at www.cepheidinnovation.com or by following the company on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cepheidnews.

About Cepheid

Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., Cepheid (Nasdaq: CPHD) is a leading molecular diagnostics company that is dedicated to improving healthcare by developing, manufacturing, and marketing accurate yet easy-to-use molecular systems and tests. By automating highly complex and time-consuming manual procedures, the company’s solutions deliver a better way for institutions of any size to perform sophisticated genetic testing for organisms and genetic-based diseases. Through its strong molecular biology capabilities, the company is focusing on those applications where accurate, rapid, and actionable test results are needed most, such as managing infectious diseases and cancer. For more information, visit http://www.cepheid.com.

About Paul Jr. Designs

Although, Paul Jr. has always been mechanically inclined, it wasn’t until he was 25 that he realized the depth of his creativity. In 1999, he created the now world-famous logo for Orange County Choppers, a custom motorcycle business he co-founded in upstate New York. With his talent and eye for design, he went on to create some of the most recognizable theme choppers in the world, including the Black Widow Bike, the Fire Bike and the Jet Bike, as well as working with some of the top companies in the world such as Intel, NASA and Gillette. After ten years in the steel business and ten years building custom motorcycles and a brand through OCC, he is taking all he has learned and applying it to his new company, Paul Jr. Designs. For more information visit http://www.pauljrdesigns.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are not purely historical regarding Cepheid’s or its management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations and strategies for the future, including those relating to planned new product releases, product performance and future market opportunities. Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from the company’s current expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties such as those relating to: unforeseen manufacturing problems; uncertainties in the regulatory review process for new products; regulatory developments and practices regarding testing levels; customer and market acceptance of our products; the failure of products to perform as fast or as accurately as expected, whether due to manufacturing errors, defects or otherwise; the impact of competitive products and pricing; potentially lengthy sales cycles in some markets; reimbursement rates for the products; and underlying market conditions worldwide. Readers should also refer to the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Cepheid’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2010 and in its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

All forward-looking statements and reasons why results might differ included in this release are made as of the date of this press release, based on information currently available to Cepheid, and Cepheid assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement or reasons why results might differ.

SOURCE: Cepheid

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American Chopper Rides the Road to Success

Season Finale Out-Delivers All Broadcast Networks Among Men

June 5, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The first hour of the two-part season finale of AMERICAN CHOPPER: SENIOR VS JUNIOR resulted in huge ratings for Discovery Channel on Monday, May 31. The telecast, Cadillac Build-off , earned a 2.19 HH / 2.00 P25-54 AA%, delivering 3.22 million viewers P2+, making it the #2 primetime cable telecast (excluding sports) among P/M25-54 and P/M18-49 ratings and delivery.

The episode out-delivered all broadcast programs for Monday 5/31/11 among Men 25-54 and Men 18-49 prime including:

• - ABC’s The Bachelorette
• - FOX’s House
• - CBS’s How I Met Your Mother
• - CBS’s Two and a Half Men
• - NBC’s Minute To Win It
• - NBC’s Law & Order: LA

Additionally, the 10PM ET/PT special telecast of SWAMP BROTHERS, No Crocodile Tears on this Farm, earned a .99 HH/ .76 P25-54 AA%, delivering 1.34 million viewers P2+.

Driven by the strong performances from both series, Discovery Channel was the #3 primetime cable network for P/M25-54 and M18-49 ratings and delivery.

This season of AMERICAN CHOPPER: SENIOR VS JUNIOR comes to an end next Monday, June 6 at 9PM ET/PT. SWAMP BROTHERS will continue the season this Friday, June 3 at its regular 10PM ET/PT timeslot. For more information on either series please visit press.discovery.com.

Source: NHI. Live+SD AA(000).

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Renegade Wheels & Paul Jr. Designs

ORANGE, CA – March 1, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – As a new company we are only working with the best vendors in the industry. That’s why I’m excited about the partnership created between Renegade Wheels and Paul Jr. Designs. This endeavor is a unique opportunity to bring my creativity to the many fans that have followed not only the American Chopper Series, but the thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide. Renegade Wheels has been my choice to manufacture our wheel designs for every bike done by PJD.

SOURCE: Renegade Wheels

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FARO Celebrates 30 Years with a Custom Chopper from Paul Jr. Designs

LAKE MARY, FL – January 17, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), the world’s leading provider of portable measurement and imaging solutions, celebrates 30 years in 2011.  With three decades of innovation and helping its customers’ products and processes be the best in the world, FARO celebrated this milestone by having one of their valued customers, Paul Jr. Designs, build a custom FARO-themed chopper. FARO’s motorcycle build will be featured on Discovery Channel’s popular television series American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior premiering January 17, 2011 at 9pm EST.

Like with most custom choppers created by Paul Jr. Designs, the FaroArm was used during the fabrication of this 30^th anniversary bike.  Creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces quickly and efficiently is important for PJD.  Some elements like the gas tank, seat pan and primary cover display the true craftsmanship that goes into every design. All of these have intricate shapes and contours that are difficult to capture or re-create by hand. With the FaroArm they are able to digitize the exact shape and placement of components virtually eliminating the need to trace and create cardboard templates. The data collected with the arm can be immediately imported to the CNC machine or water-jet cutter to produce accurate pieces that will fit perfectly from the start, thus reducing scrap, saving time and boosting overall efficiency.

Watch the fabrication and unveiling of the new FARO custom chopper and get a sneak preview of the next generation FaroArm that will be showcased during this two part episode of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, premiering January 17 and January 24, 2011.  American Chopper: The Series can be seen in over 150 countries through the Discovery Communication Network. Check your local listings for dates and times.

About FARO

FARO develops and markets computer-aided coordinate measurement devices and software. Portable equipment from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement and comparison of parts and compound structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, inventory documentation, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes. They are also employed to generate digital scans of historic sites.

Worldwide, approximately 10,000 customers are operating more than 20,000 installations of FARO’s systems. The company’s global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, Florida, with its European head office in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia/Pacific head office in Singapore. FARO has branch locations in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan.

SOURCE: FARO Technologies, Inc.

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HAWK Teams With Paul Jr. Designs to Introduce “BioKey for Bikes®”

BOCA RATON, FL – January 11, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – HAWK SYSTEMS, INC. (PINKSHEETS: HWSY) www.hawksystemsinc.com, said today it has completed development of BioKey for Bikes® — a unique fingerprint security product for motorcycles — and said the legendary Paul Teutul Jr. of Paul Jr. Designs through Hawk’s exclusive distribution partner FIST Enterprises has agreed to build the first custom designed chopper featuring the new product.

BioKey for Bikes® is designed to replace the key used to unlock the electrical panel of a motorcycle. It also ignites the electrical panel to allow the end user to push the start button and start the bike. Without his or her fingerprint, there is no electricity running to the bike’s components thus no start capabilities.

Hawk Founder and Director David Coriaty said, “Attracting Paul Jr. Designs to launch our product represents a tremendous opportunity to reach out to millions of Americans that own motorcycles and custom choppers, with a unique, fun and affordable security product that gets the job done.”

Hawk Systems is a designer and developer of biometric products and systems which recently introduced “AUTO PASS 2.0″ for automobiles and has developed BioKey for Bikes® in cooperation with its exclusive distributor FIST Enterprises. FIST President Joseph A. Infante said he was “thrilled” to be working with Paul Teutul Jr. and Paul Jr. Designs and expects the new product will generate tremendous interest and substantial sales beginning Q2 2011.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are predictions based only on current information and expectations that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause future events or results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by the forward-looking statements. Certain of those risks and uncertainties are discussed in the company’s 10Q and 10K filings with the SEC, and include, but are not limited to, market acceptance of Hawk’s planned products and their level of sales, access to the capital necessary to finance and grow the business, a highly competitive environment in the biometric security field that includes numerous large and well established companies much larger than ours, and our ability successfully to deploy our technologies and products to meet the technical demands and market requirements of our customers. Please understand that Hawk Systems does not undertake any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

SOURCE: Hawk Systems Inc.

CONTACT

David Coriaty
(561) 308-7422
www.hawksystemsinc.com

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Avon Motorcycle Tyres Partners with Paul Jr. Designs to Provide Tires for the New Season of American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior

STOW, OH – December 22, 2010 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America has partnered with Paul Jr. Designs to provide motorcycle tires for 13-15 custom built motorcycles to be featured on this season’s American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior. The show, previously broadcast by TLC network, is now on the Discovery Channel beginning December 6, 2010. These all-new action packed episodes featuring the fierce rivalry between father and son will also include the best in custom choppers built by Paul Jr. Designs.

“The Avon team is really excited to work with Paul Jr. Designs on this season’s American Chopper,” said Sukoshi Fahey, Sales & Marketing Manager, Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America. “Paul Jr. is exceptionally well known, even outside the motorcycle world, and we are all looking forward to seeing the amazing custom choppers that he and his team create.”

Paul Jr. got his start in 1999 when he created the well-known logo for Orange County Choppers, a custom motorcycle business he co-founded in New York. He went on to create some of the most recognizable theme choppers in the world, including the Black Widow Bike, the Fire Bike and the Jet Bike. He has worked with some of the top companies in the world such as Intel, NASA and Gillette. For more information about Paul Jr. Designs, visit http://www.pauljrdesigns.com/. For a broadcast schedule for American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior, and to view countless videos, please visit http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/american-chopper/.

About Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America
Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America, based in Stow, Ohio markets and sells Avon brand motorcycle tires in the United States and Canada. Avon motorcycle tires are designed and manufactured for street and racing applications, from ultra wide tires featuring snakeskin effect sidewalls to ultra high-performance sport bike tires. Avon’s long history and heritage of innovation reaches back more than 100 years. Based in Melksham, England, Avon tires are built to perform and are engineered to high standards incorporating the latest in cutting-edge technology. For more information visit http://www.avonmoto.com .

SOURCE: Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America

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