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Article: R.L. Hudson's step into U.S. production looks like a good call.(Opinion)(R.L. Hudson & Co, Grand River Rubber & Plastics Co)(Company overview)
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- Rubber & Plastics News
- Article date:
- November 27, 2006
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Pardon the football analogy, but R.L. Hudson & Co. is pulling a reverse with Grand River Rubber & Plastics Co.
Rather than shift rubber goods production to China, which circumstances are forcing many North American companies to do, R.L. Hudson-essentially a marketer and distributor in the U.S. of rubber goods made abroad-is becoming an American manufacturer for the first time by acquiring Grand River.
R.L. Hudson has fostered an innovative business plan for a number of years, one based on the reality of the marketplace.
Founded in 1980 by Rick Hudson, the firm designs and distributes molded rubber and plastic components, hose, seals and O-rings ...