Ford Leader Rules Out Lorain Plant Change
Ford chairman Alex Trotman said at the 53rd Cleveland World Trade Conference that there are no plans to add work to the Lorain Assembly Plant nor to merge Lorain and Ohio plants. He noted Ford will examine all factories and highlighted Ohio’s role with a new aluminum casting plant in Brook Park for the 2000 Lincoln LS engines.
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Ford sees Villager sales drop while Econoline climbs in April
Ford Motor Co reports April totals showing Villager minivan down 87.7 percent from April 1997 and year to date down 39 percent, while Econoline up 2.1 percent for April and 8.5 percent year to date. Overall car and truck sales rose 6 percent. Ford officials expect minivan gains with the 1999 model.
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Recall of half a million Kelly-Springfield tires issued
Akron AP reports more than 594000 Kelly-Springfield tires recalled over sidewall cracks risking air loss. No injuries reported. Brands include Aqua Tour Arizonian Limited Edition Big O Legacy Touring Plus and many others. Cumberland division notified NHTSA April 14.
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Dow slips after four up days as markets weigh rate rise
U S stocks faltered after four sessions of gains as investors locked in profits amid rising rates concerns. The Dow fell 45.09 points to 9147.57 with tech and energy shares showing strength in parts while financials lagged. Major indices including Nasdaq and S&P 500 ended lower as traders eyed Fed policy and bond yields near 6 percent.
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