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GATE has Appointed Chapin Manufacturing Exclusive Distributor for CFValves(TM) Used on Backpack and Compression Sprayers in North America (Popularity:  )
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GATE LLC and Chapin Manufacturing announced today that they have entered an exclusive distribution agreement for CFValves(TM). As of May 1, 2009, Chapin will become the exclusive distributor in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico for all CFValves(TM) used on backpack and compression sprayers and on ATV-mounted spray equipment.In conjunction with this new agreement, GATE LLC is launching the next generation of its CFValve(TM). The new CFValve(TM) provides enhanced performance and ...
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German Supreme Court Decision Upholds Validity of Key Ranpak Patent (Popularity: )
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Ranpak Corporation announced today that on February 19, 2008 the Federal Supreme Court in Germany fully rejected a nullity complaint filed by Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH, Germany on February 28, 2002. This action upheld the validity of Ranpak's European patent EP 0 677 379. The decision of the Federal Supreme Court is final and not subject to appeal. Ranpak intends to use this favorable decision to continue to pursue its pending ...
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Goodyear and NASCAR Extend Agreement (Popularity: )
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) and NASCAR today jointly announced they have signed an extended agreement for Goodyear to continue as the exclusive tire used in NASCAR's top three racing series for the next five years. The agreement through 2012, naming Goodyear the "Exclusive Tire Supplier" of NASCAR's NEXTEL Cup Series, the NASCAR Busch Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, was signed here in front of ...
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Goodyear and USW Reach Tentative Agreement On New Labor Contract (Popularity: )
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) and the United Steelworkers (USW) have reached tentative agreement on a new master contract covering about 10,300 employees at seven tire plants in the United States. The Union is expected to schedule ratification votes at all plants in the coming days."We are pleased that we have reached an agreement that accomplishes Goodyear's bargaining goals and helps secure the future for its U.S. ...
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Goodyear Comments on Venezuelan Currency Devaluation (Popularity: )
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On January 8, 2010, the Venezuelan government announced the devaluation of its currency (the bolivar fuerte) and the establishment of a two-tier exchange structure.The official exchange rate has been devalued from 2.15 bolivar fuerte to each U.S. dollar to 4.30, except in the case of essential goods, for which the rate is 2.60. Some of the tires and raw materials The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) imports into ...
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Goodyear Hosts High School Interns as Part of Racing and Diversity Program (Popularity: )
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As the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR's three largest series, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) kicked off its second year of hosting race weekend interns for the Goodyear Racing and Diversity Program, an initiative the company started to provide high school students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the many career paths offered through the sport of NASCAR. The program, offered in six areas including Daytona Beach, ...
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Goodyear Introduces DuraSeal Technology in Line-haul Trucking (Popularity: )
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) announced today that it has adapted its revolutionary self-sealing commercial tire technology on a broader scale for use on long-haul trucks. The new Unisteel G316 LHT line-haul trailer tire featuring DuraSeal Technology allows semi-trucks to continue operating after a tire is punctured by road debris up to 1/4-inch diameter in the repairable tread area, greatly reducing vehicle downtime and service calls. The ...
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Goodyear Moves to Align Capacity with Weak Industry Demand (Popularity: )
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) is taking another important step in its efforts to align North American production capacity with weak industry demand.The company's consumer tire plant in Union City, Tenn., will move from a continuous operating schedule to a five-day, three-shift operation on July 6.In early May, United Steelworkers (USW) members at the plant ratified a local labor agreement that permits the schedule change. Approximately 550 ...
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Goodyear Reminds Drivers: As Temperature Drops, So Does Tire Inflation (Popularity: )
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Gone is the heat of summer, replaced by cool nights and mornings. Soon, many areas of the country will be faced with consistently chilly, even sub-freezing temperatures. This time of year serves as a reminder that a drop in tire inflation pressures corresponds with the falling thermometer readings. Goodyear experts explain that air pressure in a tire typically goes down 1-2 pounds for every 10 degrees of temperature change. "Odds ...
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Goodyear Tires Selected for 2009 Toyota Corolla and Matrix (Popularity: )
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A variety of tires from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have been selected as original equipment fitments for several models of the popular Toyota Corolla and Matrix. The 2009 Corolla and Matrix will come standard with the following Goodyear tires, depending on the specific vehicle model: P195/65R15 Eagle LS-2; P205/55R16 Eagle RS-A; P215/45R17 Eagle RS-A; and P215/45R18 Eagle F1 All Season. These announced selections represent among the first original ...
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