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-CSL- Carlisle Completes Acquisition of Dura-Ware

11 April 2000

-CSL- Carlisle Completes Acquisition of Dura-Ware

    SYRACUSE, N.Y.--April 11, 2000--Carlisle Companies Incorporated announced today that it's wholly owned subsidiary, Carlisle FoodService Products has completed its acquisition of Dura-Ware, a manufacturer of commercial cookware and servingware for foodservice and hospitality markets.
    Carlisle is a diversified manufacturer of products serving four major markets: construction materials, industrial components, automotive components and general industry.