Praxair to sell gases to Chinese solar cell maker AP (November 23, 2009) SHANGHAI (AP) - Praxair Inc.'s Chinese unit has signed a multiyear agreement to sell gases that MAGI Solar Energy Technology Co. will use to make solar cells and modules, Praxair announced Monday.
Peet's raises offer for Diedrich to $265M AP (November 23, 2009) EMERYVILLE, Calif. (AP) - Coffee chain retailer Peet's Coffee & Tea Inc. said Monday it has raised its offer for the wholesale roaster and distributor Diedrich Coffee Inc. by about 24 percent to $265 million.
Carrier acquires 3 British controls businesses AP (November 18, 2009) FARMINGTON, Conn. (AP) - Carrier Corp., which makes heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, said Wednesday it has acquired three building management control businesses of the i2S Group, a British company.
Stanley sees cost savings in Black & Decker deal AP (November 03, 2009) CHICAGO (AP) - Tool makers Stanley Works and Black & Decker Corp. are betting that together they can wring out more profit and better position themselves for a housing market recovery than they could apart.