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• Supplier sees its growth in convertibles.(Suppliers)(Wilhelm Karmann GmbH)(Brief article)

  - 2007-01-15

  Byline: James B. Treece The convertible business is seen as a way to lead Wilhelm Karmann GmbH out of its troubles. "Our focus is to balance the company,'' said Chairman Peter Harbig. "The biggest growth will be in the roof system...

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• Chairman: Market leadership in U.S. is key.(Suppliers)(Wilhelm Karmann GmbH)

  - 2007-01-15

  Byline: James B. Treece Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, which builds convertibles and cars for other carmakers, has high hopes for its North American operations. "In our growing strategy for roof systems, we see three main markets,'' said Karmann Chairman Peter Harbig. ...

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• Coachbuilder Karmann expects business to rebound.(News)(Wilhelm Karmann GmbH)

  - 2006-07-17

  Byline: Jens Meiners German supplier Wilhelm Karmann GmbH is optimistic that its business soon will rebound from drastic declines in revenue and production. "Because of the life cycle of the cars we build, we are currently in a downturn. But we...

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• Chrysler mulls future of Crossfire sports car.(News)(Wilhelm Karmann GmbH)

  - 2005-09-26

  Byline: Rick Kranz Chrysler group executives are weighing the future of the slow-selling Chrysler Crossfire. At issue is whether the two-passenger sports car will be redesigned and assembled in North America or merely fade into the sunset when its assembly contract...

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• Family-owned Karmann is optimistic about success of Chrysler Crossfire.(News)(Wilhelm Karmann GmbH)

  - 2003-08-25

  Tradition-rich German coachbuilder Karmann is optimistic about the future after battling through hard times. The Osnabr?ck company went through a difficult period in the mid-1990s but is now adding 1,000 workers after winning some prestige contracts. One of Karmann's...

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• New Chrysler built on Mercedes "crossover" line.(News)(Wilhelm Karmann GmbH builds Chrysler Crossfire)(Brief Article)

  - 2003-06-16

  Byline: Alex Graham Coachbuilder Wilhelm Karmann began building the new Chrysler Crossfire at its plant in Osnabruck, Germany, in April. Karmann also builds the new Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet at Osnabruck. The Crossfire is made on the line that was used for the previous-generation CLK...

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• Karmann could double Crossfire output.(News)(Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Chrysler Crossfire)

  - 2003-04-28

  Byline: Rick Kranz The German coach builder that assembles the Chrysler group's Crossfire is prepared to double production of the sporty coupe if it is a big sales hit. The two-seat, rear-wheel-drive 2004 Crossfire is produced by Wilhelm Karmann GmbH in...

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• German firm enters convertible business. (Wilhelm Karmann GmbH)

  - 1997-01-13

  A German automotive-parts company quietly is building a Detroit presence for what could be a challenge to the home-grown convertible-top industry. Wilhelm Karmann GmbH has begun staffing its U.S. operations office in Livonia with 25 designers and engineers in a move to get involved early ...

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• Convertible specialist rolls out retractable rigid roof. (Wilhelm Karmann GmbH's Open View rigid retracting roof system for sport utility vehicles)

  - 1997-01-13

  Wilhelm Karmann GmbH has unveiled its new Open View rigid retracting roof system for sport utility vehicles. The system features three transparent plastic panels that retract into a compartment behind the rear bench seat. Karmann technical development VP Wolfgang Thurow says that the new system will enable the company to...

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