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Article: Hutchinson picks French site for auto-hose plant.(Brief Article)
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- European Rubber Journal
- Article date:
- September 1, 1999
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Hutchinson plans to build a new automotive hose plant close to its research centre in Montargis, France. The unit will be on stream in 2000 and will employ around 450 people.
Hutchinson SA has chosen the location for a new $11.5-million automotive hose plant, which, it announced, will employ 450-500 people at Amilly, near Montargis, about 90km south east of Paris.
Scheduled to begin production next year, the facility will produce components for air-conditioning and power steering units for automotive companies worldwide, a spokesperson said. The company also envisages further major expansions over the next few years in line with its view of increasing ...