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Bridgestone advertises retread system with snakes

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Brussels -- Bridgestone Retread Systems is introducing a new promotional programme for its retreadi…

You can use your iPod underwater-with Otter's rubber lined case

Added: 3 Nov 2005

By Liz White, ERJ staff

Fort Collins, Colorado- Otter Products llc has extended its OtterBox for iPo…

Dana Corp. to supply drivetrain, sealing systems for redesigned Explorer

Added: 3 Nov 2005

By Liz White, ERJ staff

Dana Corp. to supply drivetrain, sealing systems for redesigned Explorer

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Pirelli gains exclusive OE fitment on Audi RS4 range

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Milan, Italy -- Pirelli is to supply all Original Equipment tyres for the new Audi RS4 range, the n…

BRMA issues guidance on runflat tyres

Added: 3 Nov 2005

London -- The UK federation of rubber manufacturers (BRMA) has issued a statement giving guidance o…

MTI-Leewood to supply Airbus A380 crew-rest compartments

Added: 3 Nov 2005

By Liz White, ERJ staff

Mississauga, Ontario-Silicone elastomer and foam processor MTI-Leewood has g…

Kumho Tire confirms plan to build factory in China

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Changchun, China--Kumho Tire Co. Inc. has confirmed that it intends to build a passenger tyre plant…

NAHAD cancels meetings slated for New Orleans

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Annapolis, Maryland--The National Association of Hose & Accessories Distribution cancelled its Manu…

Solvay to hike TPO, TPV prices

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Auburn Hills, Michigan--Solvay Engineered Polymers Inc. will raise prices Oct. 1 for its thermoplas…

Performance Fibers says China expansion is “ahead of schedule”

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Colonial Heights, Virginia -- Performance Fibers says the expansion of its Polyester industrial fib…

BASF to raise prices for high-solids styrene butadiene polymers for tyre uses

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Florham Park, New Jersey-BASF Corp. has raised prices in the US and Canada on all its Butonal brand…

Delphi says new TPO slush skin cheaper than spray TPU

Added: 3 Nov 2005

By Liz White, ERJ staff

Troy, Michigan-Delphi Corp. has created a new skin for instrument panels, co…

Wacker to launch silicone foams and silicone-based TPEs

Added: 3 Nov 2005

By Liz White, ERJ staff

Munich, Germany-Wacker is set to unveil new solid silicone foams at the Faku…

GDX appoints Thursfield as new executive chairman, ceo: Rowlett becomes advisor

Added: 3 Nov 2005

By Liz White, ERJ staff

Farmington Hills, Michigan-GDX Automotive has appointed David Thursfield, cu…

Toyota creates roundtables to gain supplier feedback in US

Added: 3 Nov 2005

By Greg Migliore, Automotive News

Detroit, Michigan -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America Inc.…

All Pumped Up (Michelin's museum in Clermont-Ferrand)

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Larry Edsall / Autoweek

Andre and Edouard Michelin certainly were a remarkable and talented set of b…

NIBA moves convention to Phoenix, Arizona, changes date

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Waukesha, Wisconsin -- The US-based belt association NIBA, has re-scheduled its annual gathering fo…

Lexington Precision closes Georgia plant; moves production to Ohio

Added: 3 Nov 2005

New York--Lexington Precision Corp. has closed its LaGrange connector seals plant in Lagrange, Geor…

Matador sells TBMs to Triangle Huasheng

Added: 3 Nov 2005

Puchov, Slovak Republic -- Matador Machinery has announced that it has won an international tender …

Mike Roney moves from Goodyear to Bunzl

Added: 3 Nov 2005

London -- Mike Roney, CEO of Goodyear Dunlop Tires Europe BV has announced his intention to become …