Who knew?

[SaturnIonVue]

"Automotive Trivia
From RockAuto December Newsletter:

What do Airtex, Autolite, Fram and Prestone all have in common?

A. All have ties to New Zealand
B. All were founded more than 75 years ago
C. All are owned by the same parent company

Answer: D. All of the above (These famous automotive manufacturers are now part of UCI-FRAM AutoBrands, which is a part of New Zealand's Rank Group Limited)"

The global economy in action. Sure was a surprise to me!

 

[Silk]

Graeme Hart, New Zealand's richest man. A former panelbeater and tow truck driver, he keeps a very low profile, makes no waves, no controversy. Has a place on Waiheke Island, so did the former richest man in NZ - so did I.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graeme_Hart