Automakers

Bye-bye, Budd: Supplier to shut historic plant

The facade of Budd's 87-year-old Detroit plant is a replica of Philadelphia's Independence Hall. the steeple can be seen in the distance. (JOHN SOBCZAK)
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By:
Robert Sherefkin
May 22, 2006 05:00 AM
This Budd's for automakers

Sales for the fiscal year ended Oct. 1, 2005

ThyssenKrupp Automotive Group: $10 billion

ThyssenKrupp Budd: $2.5 billion

Source: ThyssenKrupp Budd

ThyssenKrupp AG is moving to cut growing losses at its North American automotive operations.

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