Associated Press writers Eileen Sullivan, Lolita Baldor and news researcher Monika Mathur in Washington, D.

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The Crofts figure Baldor Electric is going for 14 times 2009 earnings and 12 times next year's.

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With some bank loan agreements recently updated, Baldor seems to have escaped the worst of the credit crunch.

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Baldor Electric had a fine day today surging ahead nearly 10% and approaching its 52-week high set in April.

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Baldor and Julie Pace in Washington, and Michael Biesecker in Raleigh, N.

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Baldor, which makes industrial electric motors and other equipment, has seen their stock rise more than 40% now since the beginning of the year.

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In the last nine months, revenue at Baldor has fallen 5%, while sales of NEMA Premiums are up, says Chief Executive John McFarland .

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Baldor, Kimberly Dozier and Richard Lardner contributed to this report.

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Baldor in Washington contributed to this report.

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Baldor contributed to this report.

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Baldor contributed from Washington.

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