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Auto industry grapples with multiple forces shaking up business
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DETROIT—It's an exciting time to be in the automotive industry, but that also means there's plenty of uncertainty to go around.
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DETROIT—It's an exciting time to be in the automotive industry, but that also means there's plenty of uncertainty to go around. |
$DETROIT—It's an exciting time to be in the automotive industry, but that also means there's plenty of uncertainty to go around. |
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Bridgestone to expand Tennessee truck tire plant
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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.
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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. |
$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. |
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Coker Tire CEO Wade Kawasaki, investor group take ownership of company
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—A group of Coker Group executives, led by President and CEO Wade Kawasaki, has partnered with Irving Place Capital to acquire the supplier of collector car and motorcycle tires and wheels.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—A group of Coker Group executives, led by President and CEO Wade Kawasaki, has partnered with Irving Place Capital to acquire the supplier of collector car and motorcycle tires and wheels. |
$CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—A group of Coker Group executives, led by President and CEO Wade Kawasaki, has partnered with Irving Place Capital to acquire the supplier of collector car and motorcycle tires and wheels. |
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New technology may separate ethylene from ethane more efficiently
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SAN ANTONIO—Researchers are finding unusual ways to cut the production cost for ethylene.
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SAN ANTONIO—Researchers are finding unusual ways to cut the production cost for ethylene. |
$SAN ANTONIO—Researchers are finding unusual ways to cut the production cost for ethylene. |
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Photos: Semperit expands Czech hose plant
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VIENNA—The Semperit Group invested $30.4 million in an expansion at the Semperflex Optimit location in Odry, Czech Republic.
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VIENNA—The Semperit Group invested $30.4 million in an expansion at the Semperflex Optimit location in Odry, Czech Republic. |
$VIENNA—The Semperit Group invested $30.4 million in an expansion at the Semperflex Optimit location in Odry, Czech Republic. |
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Toyoda Gosei expands in China with acquisition of Hubei Rock
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KIYOSU, Japan—Toyoda Gosei is purchasing a majority stake in Hubei Rock Rubber and Seal Technology to strengthen its automotive parts business in China.
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KIYOSU, Japan—Toyoda Gosei is purchasing a majority stake in Hubei Rock Rubber and Seal Technology to strengthen its automotive parts business in China. |
$KIYOSU, Japan—Toyoda Gosei is purchasing a majority stake in Hubei Rock Rubber and Seal Technology to strengthen its automotive parts business in China. |
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Continental completes NVH footprint with Cooper Standard deal
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NOVI, Mich.—Continental's Vibration Controls business has agreed to acquire Cooper Standard's Anti-Vibration Systems business for $265.5 million, subject to closing conditions and antitrust approval in the relevant countries.
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NOVI, Mich.—Continental's Vibration Controls business has agreed to acquire Cooper Standard's Anti-Vibration Systems business for $265.5 million, subject to closing conditions and antitrust approval in the relevant countries. |
$NOVI, Mich.—Continental's Vibration Controls business has agreed to acquire Cooper Standard's Anti-Vibration Systems business for $265.5 million, subject to closing conditions and antitrust approval in the relevant countries. |
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DuPont to build $80 million plant in China
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ZHANGJIAGANG, China—DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers is investing more than $80 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang that will produce "compounded high-end engineering plastics and adhesives."
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ZHANGJIAGANG, China—DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers is investing more than $80 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang that will produce "compounded high-end engineering plastics and adhesives." |
$ZHANGJIAGANG, China—DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers is investing more than $80 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang that will produce "compounded high-end engineering plastics and adhesives." |
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Japan's auto makers wonder how to go more 'local' under USMCA
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TOKYO—North America's auto makers face a new reality of sourcing vehicle content under the free-trade deal agreed to by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. But for Japan's auto companies, the moment is particularly worrisome.
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TOKYO—North America's auto makers face a new reality of sourcing vehicle content under the free-trade deal agreed to by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. But for Japan's auto companies, the moment is particularly worrisome. |
$TOKYO—North America's auto makers face a new reality of sourcing vehicle content under the free-trade deal agreed to by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. But for Japan's auto companies, the moment is particularly worrisome. |
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BKT plans $100 million investment for U.S. tire plant
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MAHARASHTRA, India—Off-highway tire manufacturer Balkrishna Industries is budgeting $100 million for the plant it is planning to build in the U.S.
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MAHARASHTRA, India—Off-highway tire manufacturer Balkrishna Industries is budgeting $100 million for the plant it is planning to build in the U.S. |
$MAHARASHTRA, India—Off-highway tire manufacturer Balkrishna Industries is budgeting $100 million for the plant it is planning to build in the U.S. |
