Walkout Planned at Nokian Tyres Facility
Tyres & Accessories – Angry workers at the Nokian Tyres factory in the company’s Finnish hometown are scheduled to stage a one-day walkout on Sept. 23. According to Petri Sorvali, chief shop steward at the factory, the walkout will be held in protest against the company’s restructuring programme. The company has been transferring manufacturing operations
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Michelin Wants Stoke Manufacturing to Continue Despite Downturn
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Continental Launches Indian Electronics Hub, Considers Manufacturing Unit
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Pirelli Carlisle Cuts 60 Manufacturing Jobs
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Expanding Reach: Kumho Aims High With First U.S. Manufacturing Plant
Kumho Aims High With First U.S. Manufacturing Plant