41.   Companies lay off workers, close plants and shut franchises.

42.   Con Edison had known for two decades that the generator was faulty, but had not replaced it because that would have meant closing the plant for a time.

43.   Concerned about nuclear contamination of the Irish Sea, the Irish and Danish governments have said they would discuss joint action Monday to press for closing the plant.

44.   Companies that close plants must work with local authorities to devise redevelopment plans for any industrial area they leave.

45.   Consolidation can only improve the profit picture, as merged companies close older plants and eliminate administrators.

46.   Dasa said a decision on closing the plant depends on the outcome of talks with local government.

47.   Despite the protests, Renault did close the plant.

48.   Dean and Rowe said the agreement calls for New England Electric to remain responsible for decommissioning costs when the nuclear plants are permanently closed.

49.   Degussa has closed a plant in Hanau, Germany, and plans staff cuts in Germany and Brazil, Bufe said.

50.   Delphi has sold and closed several plants in the last two years, as GM continues to focus more on making cars instead of automotive parts.