MATAMOROS, Mexico (April 19)—ITT Industries Inc.'s Cannon division has teamed with Mexico's Siltech to open a rubber keypad factory in Matamoros. The newly constructed 40,000-sq.-ft. plant will boost the division's North American keypad production and technical capabilities, a spokesman said. The facility, which opened April 9, is operated by a skilled work force provided by Siltech, the spokesman said. Cannon's Chinese business is supplying equipment and technology and its U.S.-based operation will provide marketing support. The factory will eventually employ about 300.
ITT, Siltech open Mexican plant
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