New Issues Prove Hard Times Lift for Davis Firm
In a Chicago interview, J Morton Davis of D H Blair discusses a rebound in the new-issue market after a mid year slump. He criticizes overpricing and underwrites pricing discipline, highlighting V ictor Technology Biogen Cetus and XOIL as cautionary examples and detailing Blair's 210 percent gain on 54 offerings since 1979.
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Davis
Davidowitz
Dah-Vid-O-Witz
D-H. Blair
Fortune Systems
Kolff Medical
Biogen
Cetus
Abrahamson & Co
D.H. Blair
L.F. Rothschild Unterberg Towbin
EF. Hutton
Rothschild’s
Hutton’s
Merrill Lynch
Standard & Poor
Blair
Accutest
Biocell
Entron Inc Builds Custom Caddies for Disabled Kids
Elyria's Entron Inc specializes in made to order pediatric wheelchairs for severe neurological disorders and muscular diseases. The 37-employee firm, housed at 147 Rady Court, aims for niche leadership with Safety Travel Chair products selling at about $500 and up. The company, founded in 1974 by William Pivacek, grew from Invacare roots and now competes with larger manufacturers seeking mainstreamed children’s lines.
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Elyria
Invacare Corp
Lorain County
Kenneth J. Murphy
Entron Inc
Rady Court
Entron
William Pivacek
Invacare
Lorain
Safety Travel Chairs
Pivacek
Daisy
Kenneth Murphy
Entron, Inc
Midway Mall
Cedar Point
Geauga Lake Park
Kings Island
C-T
John Kenney
Fewer store Santas in San Francisco Santa program downsizing
AP reports Western Temporary Services says demand for Santa Clauses is down 60 percent as stores cut back on Santa displays to make room for merchandise. Jenny Zink notes tighter racks and empty rooms mean fewer Santa slots and smaller toy departments.
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San Francisco
St. Nick
Jenny Zink
Santa Program
Western Temporary Services
Santa
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