But whatever the case, some black leaders soon put pressure on the equipment maker.

They were the first equipment maker to take this approach.

The equipment makers recognize that, but are not happy about it.

American makers of military equipment have been eager to join the race.

Regardless, the largest equipment makers will almost certainly have to change.

Equipment makers found they had to offer financing to customers.

In fact, the equipment makers are likely to report excellent earnings for the rest of 2000, he said.

Most of the other equipment makers have not been as aggressive in their accounting.

At the same time, however, the maker of heavy equipment warned that growth may slow this year.

It was the largest acquisition by a Japanese medical equipment maker at the time.