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Michelin to Construct New OTR Plant in Brazil

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(Akron/Tire Review) Groupe Michelin has announced plans to build a new OTR tyre plant in Brazil near its existing tyre plant in Campo Grande.

The new plant, scheduled to begin producing tyres in the second half of 2007, will produce 25- to 49-inch tyres. Initial capacity will be 40,000 tons, according to Michelin, while long-range capacity could reach 55,000 tons.

Michelin said in a statement that the new plant will help it better serve its North and South American OTR customers.

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