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EPDM use declines in N American roofing market

Added: 31 Mar 2005

Rosemont, Illinois--The US National Roofing Contractors' Association has carried out an online surv…

India allocates Rs 1590 million to rubber plantation

Added: 31 Mar 2005

New Delhi, India--India's Cabinet has approved spending of Rs1590 million (Euro 28 million) to supp…

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Added: 31 Mar 2005

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Conti reports booming sales, profits for 2004

Added: 31 Mar 2005

Hannover, Germany--Continental AG has reported record sales and earnings for the 12 months to Decem…

Trelleborg to buy tunnel seals assets of VIP-Heinke

Added: 31 Mar 2005

Trelleborg, Sweden --Trelleborg AB has agreed to buy certain assets related to tunnel seals from UK…

Hi-Tech Rubber owner buys PU moulding firm

Added: 31 Mar 2005

Anahein, California--A holding company for Hi-Tech Rubber Inc. has acquired Inland Technologies Inc…

Participate in web seminar on RFID implementation

Added: 30 Mar 2005

Toronto , Canada--Internet facilitator, XTalks is hosting another on-line discussion about RFID on …

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Added: 30 Mar 2005

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Latex ears go boldly where no man has gone before -- That's Illogical!

Added: 30 Mar 2005

Cyberspace--A pair of latex prosthetic ears worn by actor Leonard Nimoy in his role as Mr Spock in …

Goodyear's Engineered Products adds track unit

Added: 30 Mar 2005

Akron, Ohio--Goodyear has transferred its rubber track operation to its Engineered Products divisio…

Parker revises quarterly earnings forecast downward

Added: 29 Mar 2005

Cleveland, Ohio--Parker Hannifin Corp. revised its third-quarter earnings forecast downward to $1.0…

Shanghai Auto show begins April 22

Added: 29 Mar 2005

Shanghai, China--The 11th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (AUTO Shan…

Simopec sales, profits rise on strong demand

Added: 29 Mar 2005

Beijing--Sinopec, the Chinese petrochemicals company said sales for the 12 months to December 2004 …

US firm recalls condoms, pregnancy tests

Added: 29 Mar 2005

Michigan, US--US-based Harmony Brands is recalling condoms sold under the Lover brand and pregnancy…

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Added: 29 Mar 2005

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Pirelli shifts China joint venture talks to RoadOne Tyre

Added: 29 Mar 2005

Milan, Italy--Pirelli SpA has initiated talks with China's RoadOne Tyre Co. Ltd. covering a joint v…

ISP to boost emulsion SBR capacity 88% at Texas plant

Added: 29 Mar 2005

Wayne New Jersey--International Specialty Products Inc. plans to nearly double capacity for emulsio…

PolymerLatex raising SBR latex prices

Added: 24 Mar 2005

Marl, Germany-PolymerLatex GmbH & Co. KG is raising prices for its range of SNR latexes by Euro 140…

Pirelli approves corporate results

Added: 24 Mar 2005

Milan, Italy-- Pirelli & C has released its official year-end figures. The company said it sold €…

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Added: 24 Mar 2005

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