111.   Hobart had been marketing Yaskawa-built welding robots in North America, but wanted to expand that business.

112.   However, with a slowing economy, many manufacturers and retailers are scaling back expectations and planning to expand business less aggressively.

113.   His goal was to expand the business through acquisitions and adding customers.

114.   Hydro-Mill said the sale will help it expand business at the unit.

115.   ICN has already committed vast amounts of money to expand its businesses.

116.   In an effort to expand the business, Frette has hired Cristina Azario, formerly of Donna Karan, as its creative director to oversee all design.

117.   In fact, it figures it can gain double-digit growth in the next two years simply from working more aggressively to expand that business.

118.   In May, Bridas said it was seeking a partner to help expand its business.

119.   In the private sector, companies are encouraged to borrow and invest in modernizing equipment, expanding businesses and creating jobs.

120.   Instead of a merger, Salomon will look to expand its business by hiring more personnel in the U.S.