MECELEC

French thermoplastics and composites converter still having difficulties / Further plant closure

FAURECIA

French OEM supplier refocuses after acquisition spree / Growth in China and North America targeted

AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

Southern Europe's auto industry loses out in the crisis / Expert prophesies "long-term damage" / 25% of suppliers may not survive the crisis / Germany's Center for Automotive Research issues world market forecast

FAURECIA

Sora Composites' automotive activities acquired / New US joint venture with Rush Group