Publications
Publications
- March 1969 (Revised January 2000)
- HBS Case Collection
Industrial Products, Inc.
By: Joseph L. Bower and John W. Rosenblum
Abstract
Involves the decision of whether to construct a new plant in another part of the country for a line of fire protection equipment. Capital funds set aside for the construction are blocked by Fireguard's continued record of substantial operating losses and divisional pressure for better departmental earnings. Also describes the market potential for this new product.
Keywords
Decision Choices and Conditions; Factories, Labs, and Plants; Capital; Construction; Financing and Loans; Expansion; Business Earnings; Markets; Product; Manufacturing Industry
Citation
Bower, Joseph L., and John W. Rosenblum. "Industrial Products, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 369-019, March 1969. (Revised January 2000.)
