FINDLAY, Ohio (Sept. 25, 2008) — Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has curtailed production at all its North American facilities because of continuing raw materials shortages in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, according to Curtis Schneekloth, Cooper director of investor relations.
Schneekloth said the company is dependent on its suppliers' ability to supply raw materials. He said Cooper will try to maintain industry-leading fill rates during this period.
Cooper expects production to resume at least at some level at its facilities on Sept. 29, Schneekloth said.