1. ERJ seeks rubber machinery information
London--ERJ is currently seeking information about companies that make machinery for the rubber industry. Each year, ERJ reports on the global rubber machinery business. Part of the research is a su...
31 January 2005
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2. Federal-Mogul expands presence in China
Southfield, Michigan-- Federal-Mogul Corp. is continuing to expand its presence in China by opening a new facility in Qingdao to produce universal joints and chassis products for the aftermarket ind...
31 January 2005
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3. NSG to make glass cord for timing belts in China
Tokyo--Nippon Sheet Glass Co. is building a new factory in Suzhou, China to make glass cords to reinforce rubber belts. The company said it, "will establish a new wholly-owned subsidiary in China to...
31 January 2005
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4. Nissan may move Primera to France from UK
By Paulo Soares de Oliveira, Automotive News Europe
DETROIT – Renault may start building cars for its alliance partner Nissan in France soon
The first move of this kind could be producing the rep...
31 January 2005
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5. Goodyear's latest SUV tyres use aramid reinforcement
Akron--Goodyear is offering SUV tyres reinforced with aramid fibres under the trade name "SilentArmor Technology" This, says the company, delivers a quiet ride that is capable of resisting punctures...
31 January 2005
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6. Helvoet moves into plastics with Philips HTP Automotive buy
Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands - Helvoet Holding has acquired Philips High Tech Plastics Automotive. The takeover strengthens Helvoet's plastics business. Following this transaction Helvoet will contin...
31 January 2005
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7. News from elsewhere on the web
London--The following links showed up in our daily search for news on the web. Readers might be interested to read these news stories.
ERJ editorial staff strongly advises readers to heed the warn...
31 January 2005
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8. Fire at Dannenberg destroys ContiTech production Hall
Dannenberg, Germany--A fire at the Contitech plant here in Dannenberg reportedly destroyed a total of around 1000-m2 of the factory, including one complete manufacturing hall and a test lab. The fir...
31 January 2005
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9. Bridgestone to build 8000 tyres/day BIRD plant in Mexico
Monterrey, Mexico--Bridgestone Corp. has confirmed it is planning to build a new car- and light truck-tyre plant in Monterrey, Mexico. The company released a statement saying it intends to invest ab...
28 January 2005
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10. US tyre shipments up 2.5 percent in 2004
Washington, DC--tyre shipments in the U.S. last year grew about 2.5 percent on economic growth in both the consumer and commercial sectors, the Rubber Manufacturers Association said.
The RMA cited ...
28 January 2005
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