|
|
Article: Broken Arrow-based R.L. Hudson to buy Grand River Rubber & Plastics
- Article from:
- THE JOURNAL RECORD
- Article date:
- November 16, 2006
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright 2006 THE JOURNAL RECORD. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
R.L. Hudson & Co. has announced plans to buy Grand River Rubber &
Plastics.
Grand River, based in Ashtabula, Ohio, makes lathe-cut seals,
extruded rubber products and drive belts. Terms of the agreement
were not disclosed.
For Broken Arrow-based R.L. Hudson, the acquisition adds U.S.-
based manufacturing capabilities, new products and access to new
markets.
No employment changes are expected in Ashtabula or Broken Arrow.
Grand River's current management will remain in place. Grand River
has 215 employees represented by the United Steelworkers union. ...