Finally, in 2011, Intel's cajoling - and $300million helping hand - persuaded manufacturers to give it a go.

Their objective was to persuade manufacturers and distributors to stop supplying the store with merchandise.

It was in this period that the agency persuaded manufacturers of birth-control pills to give detailed information about possible side effects.

It had the further effect of persuading manufacturers to provide automatic devices.

Upon starting a company in 1962, she persuaded manufacturers to produce colored sheets and towels.

Thus far, however, Mr. Roscoe said he has had no luck in persuading manufacturers to adopt his idea.

Hoffman's abilities extended to persuading manufacturers to offer products better suited to the American market.

And a few other companies are attempting to persuade cell-phone carriers and manufacturers that consumers will prefer their solutions instead.

He was unsuccessful in his attempts to persuade manufacturers of automobiles and trains to use polarized glass in windshields.

They travel endlessly to persuade skeptical manufacturers to come on board.