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CNH, Kobe Steel, Kobelco form alliance LAKE FOREST - CNH Global NV said Thursday it has signed a global alliance with Kobe Steel Ltd. and Kobelco Construction Machinery Company Ltd., a manufacturer of hydraulic excavators. The alliance was created to develop, produce and sell crawler excavators around the world.

Having received all necessary government approvals, the parties signed the final agreements in Tokyo. CNH, a Lake Forest- based maker of tractors and construction equipment, said the new excavator technology allows it to be more competitive in today's agricultural and construction markets. CCH acquires BNA product lines RIVERWOODS - CCH Inc. said Thursday it had acquired the assets of the BNA Medicare/Medicaid Program Library from the Bureau of...