Owens-Illinois, Inc. recorded asbestos-related payments of
US$33 million during the three months ended March 31, 2011,
compared with US$34 million during the three months ended
March 31, 2010.
Current asbestos-related liabilities were US$170 million as of
both March 31, 2011 and…
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