NON TIRE

Jrlon adds rubber manufacturing

PALMYRA, N.Y.—Jrlon knew one day it would have to break into the world of rubber manufacturing. That time is now.

AUTOMOTIVE

Automotive sales decline impacts suppliers

DETROIT—Lower-than-expected production at auto plants in all major global markets, especially China and Europe, dinged some big suppliers' third- quarter results and outlooks.

AUTOMOTIVE

Auto imports security probe has suppliers worried

DETROIT—The U.S. Department of Commerce's unresolved Section 232 national security investigation into automotive imports is worrying some suppliers who believe it could lead to product price increases, especially for parts and materials they must ...

TIRE

Michelin recalls 377 tires in Canada

LAVAL, Quebec—Michelin North America (Canada) is voluntarily recalling 377 Michelin CrossClimate replacement SUV tires.

TIRE

Bridgestone to expand Tennessee truck tire plant

MORRISON, Tenn.—Bridgestone Americas is planning to break ground later this year on an expansion that will increase capacity at its Warren County, Tenn., truck/bus tire plant by about 8 percent.

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Lehigh expands sales team in Spain

BARCELONA—Lehigh Technologies has hired Anton de Castro as the latest member of its commercial sales and marketing team in Spain.

SUPPLIERS

Proto Labs CFO focused on prioritizing new opportunities

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.—John Way said he's always been "kind of a numbers person," which led him to his current career and role as chief financial officer of Proto Labs Inc.

INTERNATIONAL

Latexco to expand westward with Phoenix manufacturing facility

LAVONIA, Ga.—Latexco U.S. unveiled plans for a new western production facility during an open house celebrating its recently completed expansion to its Lavonia facility Nov. 8.

INTERNATIONAL

Polyurethane machinery firm celebrates 40 years in U.S., shows off $4 million expansion

CRANBERRY TWP., Pa.—About 55 Cannon employees from around the world gathered in a Pittsburgh suburb to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Italian polyurethane equipment maker's division, Cannon USA, and see its 26,000-sq.-ft. expansion.

SUPPLIERS

New Products: Grieve 350-degree bench oven

ROUND LAKE, Ill.—Grieve's new 350-degree Fahrenheit bench oven is used for curing the plug on end of long cables.

INTERNATIONAL

Imerys Performance Additives to implement 'substantial' price increase

TOULOUSE, France—Imerys Performance Additives Division is introducing a "substantial" price increase on its talc, mica and wollastonite-based materials beginning in January or as contracts allow.