Noble International applies for Chapter 11 protection.

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Together with some of its US units, Noble International Ltd (NASDAQ: NOBL), a Michigan-based auto parts maker, has made voluntary filings for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

The company said that bankruptcy was the best option for all interested parties as the big three US …