By splitting off the equipment business from long distance, company executives say they can eliminate an increasingly difficult conflict.

During the fight, Pennwalt sold off a pharmaceutical division and most of its equipment business.

He also favors farm equipment companies, along with industrial and oil service equipment businesses.

But the equipment business is already in their blood.

It also has a large medical equipment business.

Alliance began seeking ways to apply its marketing strength in the equipment business.

The revamping will separate the equipment business from phone services.

Hardy later declined a job with the Associated Press, and instead began an x-ray equipment business.

Land & Armaments is the world's largest military vehicle and equipment business, with operations around the world.

So, spinning off the equipment business made a great deal of sense.