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Substantial Q4 loss sends Trelleborg into red for the year

Added: 11 Feb 2009

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Trelleborg, Sweden -- The global slowdown combined with a maelstrom of negativ…

Nokian records static sales, profits in 2008, despite poor Q4

Added: 11 Feb 2009

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Nokian, Finland -- Nokian Tyres plc has reported steady increases in sales and…

Schaeffler fails to find investment partner for Conti

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Herzogenaurach, Germany -- Schaeffler Group has issued a statement saying it i…

News from elsewhere on the web (11 Feb 2009)

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Medical gloves boost Ansell's first-half profits

Added: 11 Feb 2009

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Richmond, Australia -- Ansell Ltd has reported solid profit growth for the six…

Silverline to distribute for Cooper in the UK

Added: 11 Feb 2009

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Melksham, UK -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, has appointed Warwick-based Silv…

Chevrolet Volt to get Goodyear Fuel Max tyres as OE

Added: 11 Feb 2009

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Chicago -- The new Chevrolet Volt -- an electric-powered passenger car -- is t…

Pirelli recalls 1600 Metzeler motorcycle tyres in US

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Washington DC -- Pirelli Tire LLC is voluntarily recalling 1615 Metzeler ME880…

Pat Brown retires from Cooper, joins Dealer Strategic Planning

Added: 11 Feb 2009

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Virginia Beach, Virginia -- Dealer Strategic Planning Inc. (DSP) has added Pat…

Carlisle transportation unit in red for Q4

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Charlotte, North Carolina -- Carlisle Cos. Inc.'s Transportation Products divi…

Bridgestone revises forecasts yet again - this time upwards

Added: 10 Feb 2009

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Tokyo -- Bridgestone Corp. has issued yet another revised its forecast for the…

Hankook postpones plans for sixth factory

Added: 10 Feb 2009

By Vera Linsalata, ERJ staff

Los Cabos, Mexico -- Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. has postponed plans to const…

Conti picks Setzer as interim head of tyre unit

Added: 10 Feb 2009

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Hanover, Germany -- Continental AG has selected Nikolai Setzer, currently exec…

Hexpol says sales were up in 2008, but slowdown continues

Added: 10 Feb 2009

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Malmö, Sweden -- Hexpol has announced strong sales growth for the year ended …

ETRA announces 16th European Conference on Tyre Recycling

Added: 10 Feb 2009

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Brussels -- ETRA (European Tyre Recycling Association) is to hold its annual …

Toyo rolls out cost-saving measures

Added: 10 Feb 2009

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Tokyo -- Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. will reduce staffing, cut spending and op…

4th Asia Rubber & Tire Markets set for Singapore

Added: 10 Feb 2009

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Singapore -- The 4th Asia Rubber & Tire Markets conference is to be held in Si…

Advanced ID says auto industry in 'meltdown'

Added: 10 Feb 2009

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Calgary, Alberta -- Advanced ID Corp, which makes and sells RFID chips to the …

News from elsewhere on the web (10 Feb 2009)

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Toyo revises outlook after losses in Q3

Added: 10 Feb 2009

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Tokyo -- Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. fell into the red on an ordinary and net …