Word: mcbean
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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From a big Los Angeles maker of ceramic dinnerware, also confronted by rising Japanese imports that took over a big piece of the U.S. market in 1957. came a refreshing tactic last week. Instead of protesting to the Tariff Commission. Gladding, McBean & Co. (annual sales: $35 million) made a deal with two of Japan's biggest producers-Nippon Toki and Toyo Toki-to become sole U.S. distributors of their products. Gladding. McBean will market the Japanese dishes at prices slightly below its own products...