1. Bridgestone launches Blizzak Nordic winter tyre
Brussels -- Bridgestone’s Blizzak Nordic is a new studless tyre range developed, says the company, specifically to meet the toughest performance demands of Northern Europe’s winter climate. This new...
31 March 2006
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2. EPA offer grant for large truck energy efficiency study
Washington DC --The US Environmental Protection Agency has earmarked up to $350 000 for a grant to evaluate energy saving and emission reduction strategies for long-haul trucks.
According to the ...
31 March 2006
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3. ISOPA honors Urethanes Technology editor and publisher
Maastrict, Netherlands )-- Urethanes Technology Editor David Reed and Publisher Paul Mitchell have been recognised for their "exceptional contributions" to the polyurethanes industry by ISOP...
31 March 2006
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4. Kraton building polyisoprene latex plant
Houston, Texas -- Kraton Polymers LLC is building a polyisoprene latex plant in Paulinia, Brazil, to help it meet strong demand for the material from medical and consumer products industries.
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31 March 2006
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5. SEC ends Goodyear accounting practices probe
AKRON (March 29)--The Securities and Exchange Commission has terminated its investigation, launched in November 2003, into accounting practices at Goodyear, according to the company.
The SEC’...
31 March 2006
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6. Pirelli inaugurates truck/bus tyre plant in Brazil
Gravatai, Brazil--Pirelli & C. SpA has inaugurated production of radial truck and bus tyres at its newest plant, in Gravatai, which will supply primarily Brazil and other South American markets....
31 March 2006
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7. Goodyear issues slew of press releases about carbon fibre in tyres
Akron, Ohio -- Coinciding with the US launch of its latest tyre, Goodyear's Eagle for drivers of high-performance touring automobiles, Goodyear has issued a series of press releases touting the use...
31 March 2006
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8. News from elsewhere on the web 31/Mar/06
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 March 2006
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9. Trelleborg buys Australian docks systems company
Stockholm, Sweden -- Through its Trelleborg Engineered Systems business area, Trelleborg has acquired Melbourne, Australia-based company Harbour & Marine Engineering Pty Ltd, with operations in syst...
31 March 2006
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10. Lewis-Goetz buys Goodall Rubber from Trelleborg
Tockholm, Sweden -- Through its Trelleborg Engineered Systems business area, the Trelleborg Group has agreed to sell the operations in US subsidiary Goodall Rubber Company for SEK 205 M (Euro 21.8 m...
31 March 2006
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