Ozone savers

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The UK chemical manufacturer ICI will begin production by late 1990 of a chemical hydrofluorocarbon product for refrigeration as a replacement for chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). ICI's 200 million pounds sterling program is several months ahead of its chief international competitor, DuPont, in the race to find environmentally-friendly substitutes for CFCs, which are known to damage the ozone layer. CFCs are being phased out by government regulations, and DuPont is working on a variety of alternatives for CFCs while ICI is concentrating on developing CFC substitutes one product at a time. ICI plans to produce its product internationally by manufacturing hydrofluorocarbons in Europe, the US, and Japan.

Analysis, Product information, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Imperial Chemical Industries PLC, Ozone layer depletion, Chlorofluorocarbons, Hydrofluorocarbons

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The T.I. mafia strikes again

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Compaq Computer, founded in 1982 by former employees of Texas Instruments, is a success in European markets due to the quality of its product, its quality control procedures, and its emphasis on proper distribution. 1989 sales figures are expected to reach $1 billion in Europe and $3 billion world-wide. As in the US, Compaq will only market its high-end machines through reputable, up-scale dealers offering quality service and customer support. Compaq, which enjoys ten percent of the global personal computer market, keeps its competitive edge by fostering technical innovation and by closely monitoring its subsidiaries and dealers.

Management, Europe, Microcomputers, Compaq Computer Corp., CPQ, Marketing, Texas Instruments Inc., company profile

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The last frontier

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Rationalization, acquisitions and foreign ownerships are becoming more popular among Europe's defense contractors as companies and their governments attempt to control tight budgets and high research and development costs. Other factors influencing mergers include: increasing pressure from the United States for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to finance Europe's defense; increasing cooperation and information exchange among European governments; and decreasing tension between the Soviet Union, and the United States and Europe.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers, Defense industry, Europe, Western

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