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Parker revises quarterly earnings forecast downward
Added: 29 Mar 2005
Cleveland, Ohio--Parker Hannifin Corp. revised its third-quarter earnings forecast downward to $1.0…

Shanghai Auto show begins April 22
Added: 29 Mar 2005
Shanghai, China--The 11th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (AUTO Shan…

Simopec sales, profits rise on strong demand
Added: 29 Mar 2005
Beijing--Sinopec, the Chinese petrochemicals company said sales for the 12 months to December 2004 …

US firm recalls condoms, pregnancy tests
Added: 29 Mar 2005
Michigan, US--US-based Harmony Brands is recalling condoms sold under the Lover brand and pregnancy…

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Added: 29 Mar 2005
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Pirelli shifts China joint venture talks to RoadOne Tyre
Added: 29 Mar 2005
Milan, Italy--Pirelli SpA has initiated talks with China's RoadOne Tyre Co. Ltd. covering a joint v…

ISP to boost emulsion SBR capacity 88% at Texas plant
Added: 29 Mar 2005
Wayne New Jersey--International Specialty Products Inc. plans to nearly double capacity for emulsio…

PolymerLatex raising SBR latex prices
Added: 24 Mar 2005
Marl, Germany-PolymerLatex GmbH & Co. KG is raising prices for its range of SNR latexes by Euro 140…

Pirelli approves corporate results
Added: 24 Mar 2005
Milan, Italy-- Pirelli & C has released its official year-end figures. The company said it sold €…

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Added: 24 Mar 2005
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AirBoss' sales, earnings rise in 2004
Added: 24 Mar 2005
Newmarket, Ontario --Spurred by increased volume in its rubber compounding business and growth of i…

British Vita succumbs to equity group TPG's fourth offer
Added: 24 Mar 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
London-Texas Pacific Group has finally succeeded in its bid to buy UK-based …

Freudenberg-NOK Takes Top Honors in RMA Safety Awards
Added: 22 Mar 2005
Plymouth, Michigan -- Freudenberg-NOK was honored once
again by the US-based Rubber Manufacturers As…

D/C may close Smart yet
Added: 22 Mar 2005
By Jens Meiners, Automotive News Europe
All options remain on the table for Smart, including a closu…

Sibur to restructure tyre business prior to sale -- report
Added: 22 Mar 2005
Moscow--SIBUR has reportedly said it is in the process of restructuring its tyre activities with th…

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Added: 22 Mar 2005
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Sartomer to boost Norsolene prices
Added: 22 Mar 2005
Exton, Philadelphia --Sartomer Co. said it will boost prices of its Norsolene hydrocarbon resins ce…

Trelleborg Group consolidates loans with new €1200 million facility
Added: 21 Mar 2005
Trelleborg, Sweden--The Trelleborg Group has raised a new syndicated loan with a counter value of â…

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Added: 21 Mar 2005
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Lanxess reports earnings, increased sales for '04
Added: 21 Mar 2005
Leverkusen, Germany --Lanxess AG reported solid earnings and improved sales for 2004, according to …