The new Firestone Industrial Products installation will provide over 100 jobs in the Turrialba area. This Costa Rican plant joins six other air spring production facilities strategically located around the world.

Air springs are cylinders of rubber-reinforced fabric, used in industrial applications and the construction of vehicles such as dump trucks. The springs offer high load capacity, are low maintenance, have a long life and are corrosion resistant.

Source: Firestone Industrial Products

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