Stockwell Rubber has adapted well to market changes

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Philadelphia, Penn.-based Stockwell Rubber Company Inc., which was founded 81 years ago, has reported an increase in revenues from $6 million to $9 million. Stockwell, which uses silicone rubber and neoprene to produce products used to keep electronics and packaging dry, will expand its plant to 40,000 square feet.

RUBBER AND MISC. PLASTICS PRODUCTS, Rubber Products, Rubber Product Manufacturing, Stockwell Rubber Company Inc.

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One-time charges bring loss to Advanta

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Advanta Corp. announced that regulatory changes affected its second-quarter earnings, and would lower its expectations for 2001. The financial-services firm posted a net loss of $192.7 million for the quarter.

Consumer Lending, Personal credit institutions, Pennsylvania, Consumer Finance Institutions, Consumer finance companies, Advanta Corp., ADVN

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Vlasic reports a drop in sales, net income; but the Cherry Hill firm pointed to growth in pickle and frozen-foods lines

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The 13% rise in Vlasic pickle sales and a 4% rise for Swanson frozen foods may be due, in part, to the $34 million ad campaign the company ran. But overall, Vlasic Foods International reported that sales fell 19% in its fiscal first quarter; profits fell 41%.

Pickles, Sauces, Salad Dressings, Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing, Condiments, Vlasic Foods International Inc.

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