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Articles in May 2002 issue of Rubber & Plastics News

• Esposito, Caputo run for chairman-elect post
• Pelmor aims to fill industry mixing void
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• ITWC expands Iowa units
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• Hodogaya introduces new polyols
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• Bouncing back; Suppliers, processors see economic upsurge
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• News Digest.
• Snow tires may fail tests.
  by Bruce Davis
• Dealers adding Dunlop brand to tire lineups.
  by Todd Stumpf
• AirBoss diversifies
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• News Digest
• JPS, Trelleborg form alliance for roofing
  by Brad Dawson Rubber
• Guayule finds a niche?
  by Miles Moore
• Workers at Paulstra factory vote to unionize
  by Brad Dawson Rubber
• New PolyOne roller unit keeps global perspective
  by Brad Dawson Rubber
• Akron Equipment to close plant, cut jobs.
  by Brad Dawson
• Specialty tire makers seek testing reprieve.
  by Bruce Davis
• Rubber product trade deficit drops 8.8% in '01
  by Brad Dawson
• Gates restructures hose unit
  by Rachel Wenger Rubber
• Court finds Goodyear liable in crash
  by Miles Moore
• Adhesive offers instant bonding of silicone rubber.
  by David M. Brassard Silicone Solutions
• Culbertson named president; repositioning may be on tap
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• BarrierMed buys packaging firm
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• Walworth's music honors U.S. heroes
  by Sherri Begin Rubber
• Document destruction denied
  by Miles Moore
• Pawling's Smith turns passion into 2nd career
  by Edward Noga Rubber
• Viewing business from both sides of table; PSI enjoys backing of Wacker
  by Bruce Meyer
• Parker Hannifin creates new hose division
  by Rachel Wenger Rubber
• Aragon moves into custom manufacturing
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• Products
• Value added; Federal-Mogul emphasizing manufacturing, engineering
  by Sherri Begin Rubber
• Dow business going global with new site
  by Rachel Wenger Rubber
• Paring down; China Enterprises sells three factories, puts fourth on block.
• Executive summary
• Roller suppliers make case for TPEs
  by Brad Dawson
• Chase U.K. chairman buys piece of Ace unit
  by Brad Dawson Rubber
• Man charged with selling recalled tires
  by Miles Moore Rubber
• PACE local steps up campaign against Conti Carbon
  by Brad Dawson Rubber
• RTG leases RTI's crumb rubber plant in L.A
  by Miles Moore Rubber
• Perma-Flex likes independence
  by Bruce Meyer
• OSHA: Safety, health plan starts with compliance.
  by Brad Dawson
• BIMS improves wet/winter traction for tires
  by Robert R. Poulter
• Breaking all the rules; Brassard shares knowledge, encourages new businesses
  by Bruce Meyer Rubber
• New area; Viking branches out from molding with purchase of Ace Calendering
  by Bruce Meyer Rubber
• Court falters on logic but still gets ruling right
• Rohm and Haas, Omnova form JV
  by Brad Dawson Rubber
• Boston Weatherhead refocuses on making hose
  by Rachel Wenger Rubber
• Lord gains contracts for mounts.
  by Sherri Begin
• New Ansell CEO Boon appointed to firm's board
  by Mike McNulty Rubber
• News in Brief
• Viewing business from both sides of table; GE Silicones covers all bases
  by Bruce Meyer Rubber
• Ryco to hike U.S. presence.
  by Rachel Wenger
• More than one agenda behind tire safety week
• Business climate continues to plague PolyOne
  by Rachel Wenger Rubber
• Executive Action
• Search for domestic NR continues; Guayule seeds to be planted; researchers study sunflowers
  by Miles Moore
• Warehouse improves service for American Biltrite business.
  by Rachel Wenger
• PACE, Conti Carbon battle hits one-year mark
  by Brad Dawson Rubber
• Clean-air permit needed by May 15
  by Miles Moore Rubber
• Goodyear to expand retread unit
  by Bruce Davis
• Manufacturers, suppliers need to trust each other
  by Brad Dawson
• Mazzer expands U.S. role, adds manufacturing.
  by Rachel Wenger
• Toyota in talks to utilize new tire-making process
  by James B. Treece
• Swept under the mat; Economy, high raw material costs contribute to Crossville's demise
  by Sherri Begin
• Improved lathes boost roll-making process.
  by Brad Dawson