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Key Plastics COO likes eastern Europe; Region possibly more attractive than China, says Nelson.(Suppliers; Tim Nelson; Chief Operation Officer)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe, August, 2004 by Miel, Rhoda

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Byline: Rhoda Miel

The head of a US supplier says eastern Europe is a potentially more attractive investment location than China, the world's fastest-growing auto market.

"If you read the statistics and look at the comparisons ... there's as much to be said for eastern Europe as there is for Asia," said Tim Nelson, president and chief operating officer of Key Plastics.

Nelson says the region's selling factors are its intellectual property protection and regulatory stability.

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Automotive Industry

Key Plastics COO likes eastern Europe; Region possibly more attractive than China, says Nelson.(Suppliers; Tim Nelson; Chief Operation Officer)(Brief Article)

Automotive News Europe, August, 2004 by Miel, Rhoda

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