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WATERBURY—The Republican-American purchased a Glunz & Jensen K&F ProVision Alliance punch bender.

WATERFORD—In anticipation of its 100th anniversary next year, the marketing communications firm of Joseph Merritt & Co. has moved its New London operation, Merritt Graphics, into a state-of-the-art facility here. The entrance/lobby has been transformed into an industry store, where more than 150 graphic images—including outdoor scenes, vehicle graphics, cartoon characters, trade show booths and motion graphics displays—depict the many ways customers can market their products.