REGION

REGION

RTI International, banks
reach credit deal

WEATHERSFIELD — RTI International Metals said it has entered into an agreement with a group of six banks establishing a $240 million revolving credit facility. The agreement has a five-year term expiring in 2012. RTI said the money will be used to help fund a new $300 million plant that it plans to build in Mississippi and $100 million in planned plant upgrades. The credit agreement replaces an existing $90 million credit facility that was set to mature in May 2008.

NATION

Pontiac Vibe complaints
being investigated

WASHINGTON — The government is investigating complaints that the front power windows on the driver and passenger sides of some Pontiac Vibes shattered as they were being raised or lowered. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a posting on its Web site Monday that it had received 15 complaints about window shattering on 2003 and 2004 Vibes. Three other complainants said they heard a popping or cracking noise and were concerned the window may shatter.

From Vindicator staff and wire reports