The acquisition will increase the company's distribution and production capabilities and strengthen its position in the Southeast.

The acquisition of Perkins Engines in 1997 strengthened the company's grip on the market.

Microsoft said the acquisition would strengthen its capacity to provide more compelling personal computer game-playing action.

Such an acquisition would further strengthen Bunge's position as a global player.

She said the acquisition would strengthen American's presence south of the border; the airline is already strong in the Caribbean.

The company said the acquisition would strengthen its position in southern and northern Europe and Africa.

Cisco said the acquisition would strengthen its content networking solutions.

The acquisition will strengthen Lukens's position in the area of higher-quality steel products.

The acquisition strengthened State Street's market leadership and increased total assets under custody to $1.8 trillion.

For Transamerica, based here, the acquisition strengthens its leasing activities.