There is a book about the first merger mania (Geneen and ITT, Ricklus, Rockwell, etc.) It was published in the late 60's early 70's. The title is "Welcome to our conglomerate, You're Fired" A chapter is devoted to the Rockwell, Collins take over. Jim > > Then when Rockwell bought the company for one year's gross sales, Art > opened a management consulting company.