NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Taglich Brothers, Inc. announces it has initiated coverage of Williams Controls, Inc. (OTCBB:WMCO).
Williams Controls, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic throttle control systems, and adjustable foot pedals for heavy trucks, transit busses and off-road equipment. Electronic throttle controls send a signal proportional to throttle position to adjust the speed of electronically controlled engines.
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