Harris Seeks Turnaround for Parks Sausage Co in Baltimore
Franco Harris, who bought Parks Sausage Co. in Baltimore six months ago for 17 million, faces tough restructuring as the firm loses money and a key contract. He pivoted to external production with Jimmy Dean and RAPA to cut costs while trying to restore distribution and sales.
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GM China contract signals joint auto venture in Shanghai
The China Daily Business Weekly reports GM and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp plan a $1 billion joint venture to build 100,000 mid-sized cars yearly in Shanghai. The State Council approved the plan. Foreign Trade Ministry approval pending. At least 40 percent of parts to be sourced domestically.
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GM recalls 390000 cars over wiper switch defect
General Motors said it will recall about 390000 cars including 1994 95 Pontiac Grand Prix 1995 4 Buick Regal and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme plus 1995 Chevrolet Lumina and Monte Carlo. Some switches may have a strained or separated power feed wire causing intermittent wiper and washer operation. No accidents reported. Customers will be mailed notices to visit dealers for free repairs.
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Reico Kitchen & Bath opens Frederick retail outlet
Reico Kitchen & Bath, a cabinet and countertop distributor, opened a new Frederick store in the McCain Center at 4 S. McCain Drive. The showroom offers cabinets countertops and the RCA Home Theater package though it is not an authorized RCA dealer. The Frederick location serves Frederick Carroll and Washington counties and parts of West Virginia with designer assistance and next-day Merillat cabinet line delivery. The store hours vary by day with a weekend closing and a listed contact number 631-1400.
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Molten Metal stock falls amid Lockheed JV rumors
Molten Metal Technology Inc shares slid about 9 percent after rumors that Lockheed Martin is dropping out of the M4 Environmental LP venture with Molten, which the CFO denied. He said talks are ongoing and a formal update may come by month end. The stock has tumbled 27 percent since March 5, closing at 9.12 on Nasdaq. Molten aims to commercialize catalytic extraction processing to recycle waste into reusable products.
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Lockheed
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Dow Jones News Service
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