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Pirelli features on world's fastest production car
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Frankfurt, Germany -- Pirelli said it is equipping the Brabus E V12 Biturbo, the world speed record…

Conti introduces tyre for 2006 World Cup tournament
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Frankfurt, Germany -- As sponsor of the soccer world cup being held in Germany in 2006, Continental…

Conti announces long-life timing belts at IAA
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Frankfurt, Germany -- "With a whole series of innovations, in the last two years ContiTech has sign…

Conti talks grip at the IAA
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Frankfurt, Germany -- Continental AG has a large presence at the IAA, the bi-annual motor show in F…

Goodyear launches Fortera with TripleTred technology
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Akron, Ohio--Goodyear has introduced its new Fortera sport-utility vehicle tyre featuring TripleTre…

Dow Corning launches silicone coatings for latex catheters
Added: 3 Nov 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
Shenzen, China-At Medtec China 2005 in Shenzhen, Dow Corning revealed that i…

Tiny, low-cost keyboard-based computer is ideal for tough conditions
Added: 3 Nov 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
Boston, Massachusetts-Ampro Computers Inc. and White Electronic Designs Corp…

Birla re-structures Indian Rayon activities
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Mumbai, India -- The Aditya Birla Group is restructuring its activities, including the Indian Rayon…

Mitsuboshi's US belting unit upgrading with Chronos control
Added: 3 Nov 2005
By Liz White, ERJ staff
Nottingham, UK-Belting maker MBL [USA] Corp. is carrying out a major contro…

Bridgestone commercialises support-ring runflat system
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Brussels -- Bridgestone Corp. has introduced a support-ring runflat system, "based on technical col…

Pirelli doubles H1 profit, expects improvement for full year
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Milan, Italy -- Pirelli & C SpA has announced its results for the first six months of 2005. The co…

Michelin scores high in latest US JD Power study
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Westlake Village, California -- The Michelin brand ranks highest in original equipment tyre satisfa…

Imerys reports little change in sales, profits in first six months of 2005
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Paris -- Imerys, the industrial minerals group has reported both sales and profits for the first si…

Cabot says Louisiana plants operating at full capacity; warns on Q4 profit
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Boston, Massachusetts -- Cabot Corp. has said that all employees and their families at its two Loui…

Michelin threatens to quit F1; FIA responds with insults
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Spa Francorchamps, Belgium -- Michelin has threatened to pull out of the 2007 Formula 1 Racing seas…

Dow raising prices for Engage, Affinity and Nordel product lines
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Horgen, Switzerland--Dow Europe GmbH is to increase prices by up to 100 Euro per tonne across Europ…

Dana Corp. to supply drivetrain, sealing systems for 2006 Explorer
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Toledo, Ohio --Dana Corp. will supply seals and gaskets, as well as the front axle assembly and dri…

Rubber industry responds to Katrina (Sept 12)
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Steelworkers union contributes $100,000 to Hurricane Katrina relief
Pittsburgh, Pennysylvania--The U…

Phelps Dodge green-lights Columbian plant in Brazil
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Marietta, Georgia --Columbian Chemicals Co. has been given the green light to build a $67 million c…

Columbian Chemicals' cancels force majeure provision for La. carbon black site
Added: 3 Nov 2005
Marietta, Georgia --Columbian Chemicals Co. said operations at its Centerville, Louisiana, carbon b…