Grillworks founder courts fame with unlisted number
Charles Eisendrath, UM professor and inventor of the Grillery grill, has sold about 1,000 units over eight years. The 89 pound all stainless cart uses a V shaped gutter system to baste juices and claims faster, cheaper cooking with wood. He and his wife Julia run Grillworks Inc from Ann Arbor with an unlisted phone number, arguing it helps attract serious buyers including Stephen King and Morley Safer.
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Blake's Asian-infused turnaround at USF&G aims to win
Norman P. Blake Jr., a GE veteran, leads USF&G with a brisk downsizing and redeployment strategy. He cut unprofitable lines, reduced staff by about 30 percent to 8000, and moved to focus on core insurance and related services while reshaping management and compensation.
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Kerrie Burch-DeLuca
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Norman P Blake Jr USF&G chair and CEO profile
Norman Perkins Blake Jr leads USF&G Corp as chairman, president, and CEO since 1990. Born November 8, 1941 in New York, he is married to Karen Cromwell with three children. A Purdue graduate, his career includes GE marketing and planning roles, GE Credit Corp financing, and Heller International CEO from 1984 to 1990.
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Heller International Corp
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Heller
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General Electric Co
Fairfield
Conn
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Erdman predicts US as healthful superpower amid Cold War end
Economist Paul Erdman says recession ends late next year and the United States becomes the healthiest superpower due to low interest rates, low inflation, and strong productivity. He cites potential NAFTA boosts and notes his thriller The Swiss Account explores Swiss Germany WWII ties.
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Cozy Coupe Leads Toy Car Market Despite Mini Van Threat
The Hudson plant produces about 1,000 Cozy Coupes daily, with the car ranking among Little Tikes top five products by dollars and units. Analysts cite its durable, non trendy design and parent approval, while rivals push features like convertibles and sunroofs. Despite strong sales, competition from minivans looms.
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