Chris Sweeney

Formerly of @RubberNews, always writing stories. Follow me @CSweeney1686 to connect.

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

Hey everyone! I've found that managing two twitter accounts has become cumbersome. So I'm joining them together. If you'd like to continue to follow my work or stay in touch, please follow me at @CSweeney1686.

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

To my #RubberIndustry friends: If you're still looking to connect, please follow me @CSweeney1686 as that is now my primary account. I've merged accounts together so I only have to manage one.

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

@CBrady_RDACS @CSweeneyCT Thanks Chuck!

[Nick Bunkley @nickbunkley]

Final numbers: U.S. light-vehicle sales declined 1.3% in 2019 to 17,108,156 -- the industry's 7th-strongest year ever and 5th consecutive year topping 17 million. The only times auto sales have been 17M+ are 2000-01 and 2015-present.

[Erin Pustay Beaven @EBeavenCrain]

Apparently, hiding rubber ducks on cruise ships is a thing. Who knew? @CSweeneyRPN explores the trend in his latest #WackWorldRPN blog. https://t.co/qVJ9U3FK5Q

[Wooster Fighting Scots @WoosterSports]

Hey, @SportsCenter! You'll definitely want this MONSTER one-handed slam by @Danyonhempy for #SCTop10 tonight & tomorrow!

We'll even give you an assist with the pronunciations:
College of Wooster (WUH-ster)
Danyon Hempy (DAN-yin HEMP-ee)

#GoScots #d3hoops #NCACMBKB

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

Hubner to divest #automotive segment to Gotec, story via @RubberNews #RubberIndustry #AutoIndustry https://t.co/0Cn8dQ5nc7

[Dustin P. Walsh @dustinpwalsh]

Adient CEO Doug DelGrosso is an intense man. Robotic in his approach. To some he's a bringer of pain, cutting jobs & furloughing corporate employees during the holidays. To others, he's doing the necessary steps to return the company to profitability.

https://t.co/JC1JKpEe46

[Vince Bond Jr. @VinceBond86]

.@UAW provides an update on @FiatChrysler_NA negotiations. The union says there are difficult issues to resolve and that there have been a "few outside distractions."

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

When a fire claimed its manufacturing site, Southern Michigan Rubber rebuilt. Now it shares lessons learns from the process. My story from @RubberNews #RubberIndustry https://t.co/smZCzWJXvh

[LSR World @lsrworld]

MR Mold moving to larger site in California https://t.co/akJXgUDf4D via @plasticsnews

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

.@NexenTireUSA christens its U.S. technical center with ribbon cutting celebration, story by @reifenmensch #RubberIndustry #TireIndustry #AutoIndustry #Automotive https://t.co/vQBJXUnFMy

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

If you missed yesterday's Hose #Manufacturing Conference, here are five highlights from the event per @EBeavenCrain. Also be sure to follow @bmeyerRPN for updates from today's happenings. #RubberIndustry https://t.co/gTf8BbJFOG

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

#GoScots

[Wooster Fighting Scots @WoosterSports]

.@CoWWSoccer is going to Wheaton (Ill.) to face Case Western Reserve in the first round of the NCAA DIII Championships on Friday! #d3soccer #goscots #ncacwsoc

[Jim Bianchi @jamesbianchi]

Check out our recent #MeetTheMedia featuring @alexa_stjohn, @Automotive_News #technology #mobility & #supplier reporter. Learn more about the stories she covers here: https://t.co/CXiqDv1ZHy #PR #autonomousvehicles

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

Tigerpoly to expand #Ohio #manufacturing site to serve #automotive market, story by @RubberNews correspondent Mike McNulty. #RubberIndustry #AutoIndustry https://t.co/nO6v3l4FM8

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

Hexpol's Tracy Garrison to leave the company at the end of 2019, per @RubberNews #RubberIndustry #CustomMixing https://t.co/E2IXGi3miW

[Jim Bianchi @jamesbianchi]

ICYMI – @Automotive_News #technology #mobility & #supplier reporter @alexa_stjohn has a passion for industry & business reporting. Read more about her journalism career here: https://t.co/CXiqDv1ZHy #PR #MediaRelations

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

#BREAKING: @CooperStandard discloses restructuring effort in response to #automotive market pressures, including the shutdown of 10 #manufacturing facilities. My story via @RubberNews #RubberIndustry #AutoIndustry #BreakingNews https://t.co/9pMMkUTwV1

[Chris Sweeney @CSweeneyRPN]

Arlanxeo to close #EPDM #manufacturing plant in #Texas, story by @RubberNews reporter Miles Moore. #RubberIndustry https://t.co/HbcXzT49BW