Burnfield two come aboard
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UMECO is acquiring GRP, which distributes plastic products. UMECO is an engineering firms which distributes aerospace parts and which has appointed Brian McGowan as chairman and Clive Snowdon as chief executive. The GRP acquisition was organized by the retiring boss, George Metcalf, and will cost 9.2 million pounds sterling to be funded by a share issue. The company is likely to seek further acquisitions which could include Ling Dynamic Systems.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Requiem for a lightweight: the Northrop F-20 strategic initiative
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Northrop Corp's recently discontinued F-20 program is analyzed in terms of the firm's historical strategic initiative. The program's demise also is discussed with respect to defense contracting, international trade, and government procurement, as well as global competition in aerospace.
Publication Name: Strategic Management Journal
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0143-2095
Year: 1990
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Aero Inventory
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Aero Inventory has enormous market potential, though the market is undeveloped and the company has yet to achieve solid profits.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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