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EVERETT, WA (MARKET WIRE) Fluke Corporation, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement technology, has released a new catalog of Fluke accessories that vastly expands the functionality and value of Fluke test tools.

HOUSTON, TX (MARKET WIRE) Gulf Ethanol Corporation (PINKSHEETS: GFET) announced today that it has taken delivery of its cellulosic preprocessing system at its new R&D facility. Testing of the machine will begin this week.

LAFAYETTE, IN (MARKET WIRE) Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) today awarded four students with scholarships that, combined, represent a total award of up to $32,000. Scholarships were presented at an awards ceremony held this afternoon at the company's headquarters in Lafayette, Ind.

LAFAYETTE, IN (MARKET WIRE) Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) today announced it will conduct a conference call to review and discuss its second quarter results on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Wabash National is scheduled to release its results on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, after the close of the financial markets.

TEMPE, AZ (MARKET WIRE) This summer, SafeWaze Fall Protection Systems, a division of Aearo Technologies, Inc., is teaming up with AC Tool Supply, Inc. to provide its full line of fall protection / fall arrest systems to its customers in North America. With the instant success following AC Tool Supply's grand opening this May, this should prove to be a healthy move for both companies.

PARSIPPANY, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Avis Budget Group, parent company of Avis Rent A Car and Budget Rent A Car, today announced an alliance with Carbonfund.org, one of the leading international non-profit organizations providing carbon offset solutions to individuals and businesses. This alliance will enable Avis Budget Group to offer its corporate and retail customers a variety of carbon offset options to enable them to minimize the environmental impact of their daily, weekly or monthly vehicle rentals.

LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) Teens in Southern California have a new tool to help them become safe and knowledgeable drivers with a comprehensive guide published by the Automobile Club of Southern California. Released in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the state's Graduated Driver License (GDL) law this month, the booklet is intended to help novice drivers learn the basics of driving, owning and maintaining a car.