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Hewlett-Packard Co., the No. 2 workstation maker, lost some market share last year in the $15-billion industry because of product transition problems, according to market research firm International Data Corp. in Massachusetts. Twenty-eight-year HP veteran Chris Christopher was named general manager of the workstation division. . . . Torrance-based AlliedSignal Inc.’s aerospace unit said it received a $100-million order to supply GE Capital Aviation Services with auxiliary power units and avionics.