Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s accrued asbestos liabilities
amounted to US$25,533,000 as of June 30, 2011, compared with
US$24,792,000 as of Dec. 31, 2010, according to a Company report,
on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
July…
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