Brazil’s auto parts industry is on its way to investing $1 billion in 2005 as originally planned at the start of the year, according to the local union representing the sector, known as Sindipeças, business daily Valor Econômico reports.

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The figure means a 60% increase from what was invested in 2004.


The investments come in the wake of strong domestic sales.

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