Describes the development of a successful corporate strategy based on the acquisition and the subsequent consolidation of the low-tech manufacturing companies. Starting with the history of the company and discuss current business segments, business goes on to detail innovation corporate headquarters in strategy development and operations. Key synergistic opportunities because of acquisitions and the question of long-term value creation in acquisition-oriented firms. Special attention is paid to systems and procedures established for the implementation of the corporate strategy. "Hide
by David J. Collis, Toby Stuart Source: HBS Premier Case Collection 26 pages. Publication Date: January 2, 1991. Prod. #: 391095-PDF-ENG
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