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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, September 18, 2007

BUSINESS BRIEFS
Water products distributor signed

Advertiser Staff

Wataire International Inc. said it has signed John Norcross Construction LLC as its new Hawai'i distributor for water-generating products.

"With drilled water wells being very expensive and often ending up with marginal quality and supply, the Wataire atmospheric water generators offer JNC a practical solution to opening up acreage development," said John Norcross, in a news release put out by Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Wataire.

"I feel this product could open the floodgates for land development for us and others in similar climates around the world which have a limited water supply."


GROCERY WHOLESALER SALE APPROVED

Shareholders of Associated Grocers Inc., a grocery wholesaler whose markets include Hawai'i and Guam, approved the sale of the company to Unified Western Grocers of Los Angeles.

Seattle-based Associated Grocers said the vote allows the creation of a $4 billion wholesale grocery company that will have the size and scale to enhance the competitiveness of independent grocers.


HARDEE'S ADDS HAWAIIAN SANDWICH

Hardee's restaurants, a Mainland chain with 1,905 locations, is trying to add a bit of Hawai'i to its menu.

The company has introduced its Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich, a charbroiled chicken breast covered with teriyaki sauce and festooned with a slice of grilled pineapple, melted Swiss cheese, red onion, lettuce and tomato.

The Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich is offered for a limited time only and will be sold at participating Hardee's restaurants for $3.79.