PART I: CONTENTS Page SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 5 FABRICATED RUBBER PRODUCTS INDUSTRY History 7 Future Trends 8 DIVISIONS OF THE INDUSTRY Tires and Tire Products 8 Canvas and Waterproof Footwear 13 Belts 17 Hose 17 Sponge and Rubber Products 23 Mechanical Goods 26 Wire and Cable 26 COST OF SOLID WASTE .