Harris acquires Westronic
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Harris Corp has acquired Westronic Inc to expand its role in the international market for electric power control systems. Westronics is a supplier of automated control systems that focuses on microprocessor-based remote terminals and computers used by utilities and telecommunications companies.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1992
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Southern's fast, furious UK takeover signals shift in market strategies
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Southern Co.'s acquisition of South Western Electricity PLC has prompted electric utilities in the UK to re-invent their marketing strategies to remain competitive. It also shows that US firms are determined to enter foreign markets to cope with the deregulation of the energy industry.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1995
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A lot of shaking going on
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The electric power sector saw a rush of mergers and acquisitions between 1990 and 1995. These have led to cost-containment measures, the entry of off-shore companies in the US market and increased asset transfer between electric utilities and non-utility generators.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1995
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