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Thailand´s BST Elastomers joins IISRP
Added: 21 Nov 2006
Houston, Texas -- BST Elastomers Co. Ltd. has joined the International Institute of Synthetic Rubbe…
USW walks away from contract talks with Goodyear -- for now
Added: 21 Nov 2006
Akron, Ohio -- The future of formal talks between Goodyear and the United Steelworkers is in limbo …
FDA lifts 14-year ban on silicone-gel breast implants
Added: 21 Nov 2006
Washington, DC -- The Food and Drug Administration has ended a 14-year ban on the sale of silicone-…
Siemens develops wheel motor
Added: 20 Nov 2006
Juergen Pander, Automotive News
Munich, Germany -- To meet future emissions regulations, Siemens VDO…
Ford centre to OK Chinese parts
Added: 20 Nov 2006
James B. Treece, Automotive News
Beijing - Ford Motor Co. plans to invest $27.5 million (220 millio…
Bridgestone revises fundamental mid-term strategy
Added: 20 Nov 2006
ITokyo - Bridgestone Corp has re-issued its notes on the corporation's fundamental mid-term strateg…
USW impugns safety of Goodyear tyres during strike
Added: 20 Nov 2006
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -Â The United Steelworkers' - the union that is on strike against Goodyear…
News from elsewhere on the web 20/Nov/06
Added: 20 Nov 2006
(7 items)London--The following links showed up in our daily search for news on the web. Readers mig…
Apollo's first asymmetric tyre for India uses silica
Added: 20 Nov 2006
Mumbai, India - Apollo Tyres Ltd has launched a premium V-speed rated tubeless car radial tyre for …
Conti may buy Amtel-Vredestein. Russians confirm talks
Added: 20 Nov 2006
Enschede, The Netherlands - Amid speculation by Russian media, Tyre producer Amtel-
Vredestein said…
Pirelli launches 2007 calendar in London
Added: 17 Nov 2006
London - Pirelli has launched its 2007 calendar in London. This year marks a significant change for…
Trelleborg named as 'high leverage innovator'
Added: 17 Nov 2006
New York -Â International consultants, Booz, Allen Hamilton have produced a report into global R&…
Goodyear to offer $1 billion in senior notes
Added: 17 Nov 2006
Akron, Ohio - Goodyear intends to raise about $1000 million by issuing three- and five-year senior …
Bekaert to close steel-cord facility in Tennessee
Added: 16 Nov 2006
Kortrijk, Belgium - NV Bekaert SA said it will will shut down its steel cord plant in Dyersburg, Te…
Goodyear, union talks expected to continue
Added: 16 Nov 2006
Akron, Ohio - Formal talks between Goodyear and the United Steelworkers are expected to continue fo…
Amtel-Vredestein doubles net losses in first nine months
Added: 15 Nov 2006
Enschede, Netherlands - Amtel-Vredestein NV, reported growth in both sales and pre-tax profits for…
European car registrations continue gradual climb
Added: 15 Nov 2006
Brussels, Belgium - Total new passenger car registrations in Europe (EU23 + EFTA) in October 2006 r…
Lanxess continues to generate more cash in Q3
Added: 15 Nov 2006
Leverkusen, Germany - Lanxess AG continues with its strong recovery in the three months to Septembe…
News from elsewhere on the web 15/Nov/06
Added: 15 Nov 2006
(7 items)London--The following links showed up in our daily search for news on the web. Readers mig…
Malaysia's NR production jumps in first nine months
Added: 15 Nov 2006
Kuala Lumpur - Production of NR in Malaysia grew to 966 500 tonnes, compared with 854 200 tonnes in…
