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SUBSEQUENT EVENT
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
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SUBSEQUENT EVENT

Titan Italy Earthquake Insurance Settlement
In May of 2012, Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the US owned by Titan and competitors.  The full restoration of the facility is a lengthy project that will continue through 2014.  In April of 2013, Titan reached a preliminary agreement subject to final approval with the insurance companies to settle the claim for 35 million Euros net of deductible and other fees.