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Tennant Defends Cleaning Tech. After Rival Sues

Alfred KŠrcher GmbH & Company has sued Tennant Company over claims made about its ec-H2O cleaning technology, but Tennant President and CEO Chris Killingstad called the accusations "baseless" and said his company will vigorously defend itself, its technology, and its advertising.

Target Finalizes Canada Real Estate Deal

The Minneapolis-based company has selected a total of 189 leases it plans to buy from Canadian retailer Zellers; it intends to open between 125 and 135 Target stores in Canada and sell the remaining leases to other retailers or landlords.

Belgian Medical Co. Opens Subsidiary in Rochester

Cardio3 BioSciences-which develops regenerative and protective therapies for the treatment of heart disease-hopes the new subsidiary will support its clinical and development activities in the United States and bolster existing ties with Mayo Clinic.