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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
Tole…

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 scheduleâ€
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 …