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European tyre sales advance in 2003
Added: 26 Jan 2004
By Patrick Raleigh, ERJ On-line news editor
Vitry-sur-Seine, France-The European market for new and …
Michelin reaffirms 10-percent target
Added: 26 Jan 2004
By Sylviane de Saint-Seine, Automotive News Europe.
Paris-Michelin CEO Edouard Michelin said the Fre…
Carter machinery business reborn
Added: 26 Jan 2004
By Patrick Raleigh ERJ On-line news editor
Rochdale, UK-Carter Brothers (Rochdale) Ltd's rubber mach…
Study: Markets in China, central Europe will continue to boom
Added: 26 Jan 2004
From Automobilwoche
Munich, Germany-Asia and Central Europe will have explosive growth in new-car r…
China softening its auto trade policy
Added: 26 Jan 2004
By Alysha Webb, Automotive News
Shanghai, China-Chinese policymakers appear to have heeded calls fro…
Parker Hannifin income rises 49 percent in second quarter
Added: 26 Jan 2004
Rubber & Plastics News
Cleveland, Ohio-Parker Hannifin Corp. reported net income of $55.8 million in…
Anticipated tyre launch sends Goodyear stock price higher
Added: 26 Jan 2004
Rubber & Plastics News
Akron, Ohio-The price of a share of Goodyear stock closed 21 Jan above $10 fo…
Bridgestone to hike prices
Added: 26 Jan 2004
Rubber & Plastics News
Tokyo-Rising costs of natural rubber and other raw materials have spurred Bri…
Silicone parts maker targets Airbus
Added: 26 Jan 2004
By Patrick Raleigh, ERJ ON-line news editor
Mississauga, Ontario-Magnifoam Technology International …
US advances tyre aging bill
Added: 26 Jan 2004
Rubber & Plastics News
Washington-US Senator Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, has introduced a package of five h…
Michelin indicates location for Apollo JV
Added: 23 Jan 2004
Michelin and Apollo have narrowed down the location of their joint venture tyre plant in India. The…
IISRP announces dates, registration for Annual meeting in Warsaw
Added: 23 Jan 2004
The International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers (IISRP) has launched its registration web…
Ameripol Synpol terminating pension plans
Added: 23 Jan 2004
From Rubber & Plastics News
Beaumont, Texas-Ameripol Synpol Corp. is terminating employee and retire…
PolyOne to take pre-tax charge on divestment plans
Added: 23 Jan 2004
From Rubber & Plastics News
Cleveland, Ohio-PolyOne Corp. will take a pre-tax charge of $130 million…
Israel to set up silica plant for tyres, ceramics
Added: 23 Jan 2004
A group of investors is planning to invest $50 million to set up a silica factory in Dimona, Israel…
Brazilians hope condom factory will help save rainforest
Added: 22 Jan 2004
A new condom plant in the Brazilian town of Xapuri will require the production of latex from local …
Goodyear claims 'Assurance' tyre may help it recover
Added: 22 Jan 2004
Goodyear is keeping the wraps on its new 'Assurance' tyre, but leaks claim it is likely to offer si…
Kentucky chemical firms concerned over butadiene, chloroprene emissions
Added: 22 Jan 2004
Increasingly tight emissions limits in the US are causing headaches for chemical producers based in…
Rogers to close Windham plant
Added: 22 Jan 2004
From Rubber & Plastics News
Rogers, Connecticut-Rogers Corp. will close its Windham, Connecticut, pl…
EC clears Koch to purchase Invista
Added: 22 Jan 2004
By Patrick Raleigh ERJ On-line news editor
Brussels-The European Commission has approved Koch's plan…
