News from elsewhere on the web 31/Mar/06

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Rubber continues to stagnate The Hindu Business Line (India)

Potholes Ahead for Global Tire Makers Business Week (US)

After the layoffs, Michelin reinvests Globe and Mail (Canada)

Domestic tyre manufacturers grow up quickly CE.cn (China)

Tire giants come to tap China's service market Shanghai Daily (China)

The perils of tyre-changing Biz Community (South Africa)

Goodyear workers to down tools Fin24 (South Africa)

Goodyear [India] turns active on cheap tag Sify (India)

Amtel selects Oracle's E-business suite Press release (Russia)

Thai's Afet To Trade Latex In Futures Market Bernama (Malaysia)

Latex International: Expect big gains in visco, latex bedding shipments Furniture Today (UK)

Unseasonal tapping of rubber yield Economic Times (India)

Michelin finally ready to meet Chinese 'without worry' Automotive Business Review (China)

Startup of General Mechanical Rubber Goods Plant in Krasnoyarsk Postponed Again RIC FIS News (Russia)

Retired Dow scientist recognized for work with synthetic rubber Midland Daily News (US - Michigan)

Skills dearth a threat to nontyre rubber industry Engineering News (South Africa)

New rubber plant to boost African exports Engineering News (South Africa)

ODOT won't extend studded tire season KTVZ.com (US - Oregon)

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Vehicle tires tailored for specific needs and benefits CorrieTandem (Canada)

Fatal garda crash jury calls for review of tyre standards Irish Examiner (Ireland)