Saturday, December 1, 2007
Warszawskie wieżowce / skyline
Międzywojenna Warszawa
Warsaw future skyline
Warszawa przyszlosci
Lady Pank - Stacja Warszawa
Warszawa, Warsaw, Varsovie - film about city
Husaria Skrzydlata Kawaleria
Warsaw future skyline
Warszawa przyszlosci
Lady Pank - Stacja Warszawa
Warszawa, Warsaw, Varsovie - film about city
Husaria Skrzydlata Kawaleria
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Steve Norris was one of the co-founders of The Carlyle Group in Washington, D.C. serving as President of its management company from inception in 1987
Steve Norris was one of the co-founders of The Carlyle Group in Washington, D.C. serving as President of its management company from inception in 1987 to 1996. He will be Chairman of Stephen Norris & Co. Capital Partner's Investment Committee and will principally focus on sourcing of investment opportunities and investment strategy, as well as structuring and negotiating investments and exits from investments.
Mr. Norris was involved in the decision-making process in essentially every major Carlyle investment decision from its beginning as a $105 million fund that made investments of more than four times that amount through extensive use of co-investors and strategic partners. Those investments yielded an annual return on investment in excess of 40%. He also served on the boards of directors of major Carlyle portfolio companies. He was actively involved in recruiting all of Carlyle's current senior partners and played a major role in recruiting President George W. Bush to serve as a director of one of its portfolio companies and in enlisting former Secretary of State James Baker III and former Secretary of Defense Frank C. Carlucci to be senior partners of Carlyle.
Mr. Norris acted as a principal financial advisor to Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud of Kingdom Holding Company, in structuring and negotiating the re-capitalization of Citibank, which returned over $15 billion in profits on about $590 million of equity invested. He also advised or played a key role in other Kingdom Holding Company investments. He was appointed by former president George H.W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as one of five governing members of the $100 billion Federal Retirement System Thrift Investment Board.
Since 1997, Mr. Norris, and certain members of his team, have worked on a number of investments including real estate investments in Europe and the United States. They were involved in amongst others the privatization of Thompson CSF, the recapitalization of Suez, the acquisition of portions of Credit Foncier's real estate portfolio in Paris by the German firm of IVG, the formation of Nomura's (London) bid for a Dutch mortgage bank, the offer by a major Saudia Arabian investment firm for Lamborgini in Italy, and the formation of a bid by Leucadia International's for the Labouchere Bank in Holland. He also negotiated and structured investments in Synxis Corporation, which was backed by George Soros and Mr. Norris, and MARC Global Holdings.
Alex Bajan
CEO
www.RAQport.com Inc.
2004 North Monroe Street
Arlington VA 22207
Alex@raqport.com
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Mr. Norris was involved in the decision-making process in essentially every major Carlyle investment decision from its beginning as a $105 million fund that made investments of more than four times that amount through extensive use of co-investors and strategic partners. Those investments yielded an annual return on investment in excess of 40%. He also served on the boards of directors of major Carlyle portfolio companies. He was actively involved in recruiting all of Carlyle's current senior partners and played a major role in recruiting President George W. Bush to serve as a director of one of its portfolio companies and in enlisting former Secretary of State James Baker III and former Secretary of Defense Frank C. Carlucci to be senior partners of Carlyle.
Mr. Norris acted as a principal financial advisor to Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud of Kingdom Holding Company, in structuring and negotiating the re-capitalization of Citibank, which returned over $15 billion in profits on about $590 million of equity invested. He also advised or played a key role in other Kingdom Holding Company investments. He was appointed by former president George H.W. Bush and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as one of five governing members of the $100 billion Federal Retirement System Thrift Investment Board.
Since 1997, Mr. Norris, and certain members of his team, have worked on a number of investments including real estate investments in Europe and the United States. They were involved in amongst others the privatization of Thompson CSF, the recapitalization of Suez, the acquisition of portions of Credit Foncier's real estate portfolio in Paris by the German firm of IVG, the formation of Nomura's (London) bid for a Dutch mortgage bank, the offer by a major Saudia Arabian investment firm for Lamborgini in Italy, and the formation of a bid by Leucadia International's for the Labouchere Bank in Holland. He also negotiated and structured investments in Synxis Corporation, which was backed by George Soros and Mr. Norris, and MARC Global Holdings.
Alex Bajan
CEO
www.RAQport.com Inc.
2004 North Monroe Street
Arlington VA 22207
Alex@raqport.com
Tel1: 703 528-0114 or Tel2: 703 652-0993
Toll Free: 1800 695-6200
Fax:703 940-8300
Cell: 703 944-6937
The Carlyle Group has added three senior pros for its Central and Eastern European
The Carlyle Group has added three senior pros for its Central and Eastern European private equity team, based in Warsaw. They are: Janusz Guy, managing director, formerly a managing director with Spectra Holding; Piotr Nocen, director, former partner with 3TS Capital Partners; and Aleksander Kacprzyk, director, formerly with McKinsey & Co.
PRESS RELEASE
Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group today announced that three senior private equity professionals have joined its Central and Eastern European team based in Warsaw, Poland. Janusz R. Guy, Managing Director, Aleksander Kacprzyk, Director and Piotr Nocen, Director, will join the team established by Managing Director, Ryszard Wojtkowski, in August 2007.
Janusz R. Guy, Managing Director, comes to Carlyle from a variety of Senior Executive assignments with global and international businesses. Most recently he was a Managing Director at Spectra Holding, a privately held holding company with majority interest in large pharmaceutical companies in Poland and CEE region. Prior to this Mr Guy was Vice President of IVAX Pharmaceuticals, the sole shareholder of Polfa Kutno, which Mr Guy led through a successful restructuring process as President and CEO. Mr Guy has also held General Director positions at Diageo, Benckiser N.V. and The Coca-Cola Company. Mr. Guy gained his MBA in International Business from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Aleksander Kacprzyk, Director, joins from a prominent investment firm in Poland where he was Investment Director. Prior to this Mr. Kacprzyk was with McKinsey & Co where he worked on projects in the manufacturing, consumer goods, financial institutions, transportation and pharmaceutical sectors. Mr. Kacprzyk has an MBA from Sloan School of Management at MIT.
Piotr Nocen, Director was previously an Investment Director and Partner at 3TS Capital Partners. Prior to 3TS, Mr. Nocen worked with the Financial Advisory Services team at PwC. Mr. Nocen has experience in the media, telecoms and technology sectors. He has an M.Sc. in Finance and Banking from Warsaw School of Economics (Poland) and is a CFA charterholder.
Ryszard Wojtkowski, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group, commenting on the team expansion, said: "Janusz, Aleksander and Piotr are three fantastic additions to Carlyle's Central and Eastern European team. They bring with them close to 50 years of experience in M&A and company management combined with deep local market knowledge. I am delighted that we have been able to attract such high caliber investment professionals so soon after opening the CEE office."
Daniel A. D'Aniello, Co-Founder and Managing Director, The Carlyle Group, added: "With this new injection of talent into the CEE team, we have created a strong platform for investment in this exciting region. The hiring of Janusz, Aleksander and Piotr fits right into our global strategy of creating regional teams staffed by local professionals, who bring to Carlyle their knowledge and networks in the countries in which we invest."
Alex Bajan
CEO
www.RAQport.com Inc.
2004 North Monroe Street
Arlington VA 22207
Alex@raqport.com
Tel1: 703 528-0114 or Tel2: 703 652-0993
Toll Free: 1800 695-6200
Fax:703 940-8300
Cell: 703 944-6937
PRESS RELEASE
Global private equity firm The Carlyle Group today announced that three senior private equity professionals have joined its Central and Eastern European team based in Warsaw, Poland. Janusz R. Guy, Managing Director, Aleksander Kacprzyk, Director and Piotr Nocen, Director, will join the team established by Managing Director, Ryszard Wojtkowski, in August 2007.
Janusz R. Guy, Managing Director, comes to Carlyle from a variety of Senior Executive assignments with global and international businesses. Most recently he was a Managing Director at Spectra Holding, a privately held holding company with majority interest in large pharmaceutical companies in Poland and CEE region. Prior to this Mr Guy was Vice President of IVAX Pharmaceuticals, the sole shareholder of Polfa Kutno, which Mr Guy led through a successful restructuring process as President and CEO. Mr Guy has also held General Director positions at Diageo, Benckiser N.V. and The Coca-Cola Company. Mr. Guy gained his MBA in International Business from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Aleksander Kacprzyk, Director, joins from a prominent investment firm in Poland where he was Investment Director. Prior to this Mr. Kacprzyk was with McKinsey & Co where he worked on projects in the manufacturing, consumer goods, financial institutions, transportation and pharmaceutical sectors. Mr. Kacprzyk has an MBA from Sloan School of Management at MIT.
Piotr Nocen, Director was previously an Investment Director and Partner at 3TS Capital Partners. Prior to 3TS, Mr. Nocen worked with the Financial Advisory Services team at PwC. Mr. Nocen has experience in the media, telecoms and technology sectors. He has an M.Sc. in Finance and Banking from Warsaw School of Economics (Poland) and is a CFA charterholder.
Ryszard Wojtkowski, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group, commenting on the team expansion, said: "Janusz, Aleksander and Piotr are three fantastic additions to Carlyle's Central and Eastern European team. They bring with them close to 50 years of experience in M&A and company management combined with deep local market knowledge. I am delighted that we have been able to attract such high caliber investment professionals so soon after opening the CEE office."
Daniel A. D'Aniello, Co-Founder and Managing Director, The Carlyle Group, added: "With this new injection of talent into the CEE team, we have created a strong platform for investment in this exciting region. The hiring of Janusz, Aleksander and Piotr fits right into our global strategy of creating regional teams staffed by local professionals, who bring to Carlyle their knowledge and networks in the countries in which we invest."
Alex Bajan
CEO
www.RAQport.com Inc.
2004 North Monroe Street
Arlington VA 22207
Alex@raqport.com
Tel1: 703 528-0114 or Tel2: 703 652-0993
Toll Free: 1800 695-6200
Fax:703 940-8300
Cell: 703 944-6937
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Firm paying staff not to leave Poland
Firm paying staff not to leave Poland
A PRINT management company is offering incentives to Polish employees at its Warsaw operations to retain their skills in Poland and stop them migrating to Britain.
DSR Print Management Ltd, based in Northampton, says it is so delighted with the quality of workmanship and the value for money at its DSR Polska operation it doesn't want employees to leave to look for jobs in other countries.Managing director Mike Naylor said: "We are doing the opposite of most foreign companies with operations in Poland and are paying our staff a premium rate. We set up our operations in Poland three years ago and have an established list of clients which is growing all the time."The Polish staff are exceptionally hard-working with a very high standard of expertise and they deliver fantastic value for money."We want to ensure they are well rewarded in their home country and don't want to join the exodus of Poles who are leaving to look for new opportunities in Europe and the rest of the world."DSR provides print services to a wide range of the most respected and globally recognised brands and has a turnover of more that £45 million a year.DSR Polska's products are playing a key role in the burgeoning Polish consumer market. Other work produced in Warsaw comes to Britain
for the rapidly expanding Polish market here.Mike Naylor said: "Our three main hubs in Continental Europe are in Warsaw, Brussels and Avignon. These provide local support and help us to co-ordinate a close network in more than 20 countries."Our European operations continue to grow, with offices currently being set up in Madrid, Paris, Salzburg and Dubai."There are also talks under way with operations in America."Our overseas operations are a mirror of our operation in the UK and maintain our unrivalled industry-leading standards. It is essential we have the highest quality staff to uphold our ability to give clients our superior levels of service."Our European operations are not simply telephone numbers that divert to a UK hub."The Polish staff rapidly proved their worth and we want to keep them where they are – without running the risk of seeing them dispersed."
A PRINT management company is offering incentives to Polish employees at its Warsaw operations to retain their skills in Poland and stop them migrating to Britain.
DSR Print Management Ltd, based in Northampton, says it is so delighted with the quality of workmanship and the value for money at its DSR Polska operation it doesn't want employees to leave to look for jobs in other countries.Managing director Mike Naylor said: "We are doing the opposite of most foreign companies with operations in Poland and are paying our staff a premium rate. We set up our operations in Poland three years ago and have an established list of clients which is growing all the time."The Polish staff are exceptionally hard-working with a very high standard of expertise and they deliver fantastic value for money."We want to ensure they are well rewarded in their home country and don't want to join the exodus of Poles who are leaving to look for new opportunities in Europe and the rest of the world."DSR provides print services to a wide range of the most respected and globally recognised brands and has a turnover of more that £45 million a year.DSR Polska's products are playing a key role in the burgeoning Polish consumer market. Other work produced in Warsaw comes to Britain
for the rapidly expanding Polish market here.Mike Naylor said: "Our three main hubs in Continental Europe are in Warsaw, Brussels and Avignon. These provide local support and help us to co-ordinate a close network in more than 20 countries."Our European operations continue to grow, with offices currently being set up in Madrid, Paris, Salzburg and Dubai."There are also talks under way with operations in America."Our overseas operations are a mirror of our operation in the UK and maintain our unrivalled industry-leading standards. It is essential we have the highest quality staff to uphold our ability to give clients our superior levels of service."Our European operations are not simply telephone numbers that divert to a UK hub."The Polish staff rapidly proved their worth and we want to keep them where they are – without running the risk of seeing them dispersed."
Patron Acquires Ultimat Vodka Poland
Patron Acquires Ultimat Vodka Poland
The Patron Spirits Company, worldwide exclusive importer and marketer of the fast-growing Patron tequila brand, has acquired the global distribution rights to the Ultimat vodka portfolio from New York-based Adamba Imports International
Ultimat is an ultra-premium vodka crafted from a blend of three different vodkas -- potato, wheat and rye (the only vodka on the market that combines all three). It is triple distilled and bottled in Poland, and currently available in major markets worldwide, including the U.S. Ultimat is created using a sophisticated distillation and filtration process that produces the cleanest, smoothest vodka possible.
The Ultimat portfolio includes Ultimat 80 proof, Ultimat Black Cherry and Ultimat Chocolate Vanilla. All three are beautifully packaged in eye-catching crystal decanter bottles, and currently retail for approximately US $50 (750ml).
"The similarities between the Ultimat and Patron brands are striking," says Ed Brown, president and CEO of the Las Vegas-based Patron Spirits Company. "Ultimat vodka and Patron tequila are both leading ultra-premium brands, meticulously handcrafted to be the best quality, best tasting spirits in their category. We are honored to add this incredibly produced and beautifully packaged vodka to our growing portfolio of top-shelf spirits."
Financial details of the transaction between the privately held Patron Spirits Company and Adamba Imports were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Patron will acquire Adamba's worldwide rights to the Ultimat brands.
"Ultimat was first introduced in 2002, and in that short time we have seen remarkable gains in its popularity. Over the past five years, sales of Ultimat have increased at about 20 percent annually, and are forecasting to continue this climb," says Adam Bak, president of Adamba Imports. "Ultimat vodka is undoubtedly at the cusp of becoming the next hot spirits brand, and to take it to this exceedingly competitive level, the people to do it are the highly experienced and committed industry experts at The Patron Spirits Company."
The Patron Spirits Company will begin offering Ultimat to its domestic, international and duty free distribution partners starting immediately.
"Like Patron in the early 1990s, Ultimat is very much still in its infancy, and we see tremendous potential to increase awareness and build this brand across the globe," adds Brown.
In addition to Ultimat and Patron, The Patron Spirits Company's portfolio also includes Pyrat, an ultra-premium Caribbean rum blended in the British West Indies island of Anguilla.
Earlier this year, The Patron Spirits Company also introduced an extension to its Patron tequila collection with the launch of Gran Patron Burdeos, a limited-production anejo tequila that is racked in hand-selected French Bordeaux barrels. The portfolio also includes Gran Patron Platinum tequila (triple-distilled, small-batch silver tequila), Patron Silver tequila (smooth, soft and light tequila without an oak flavor), Patron Anejo tequila (blended and oak-aged for a minimum of 12 months), Patron Reposado tequila (blended to incorporate the fresh, clean taste of Patron Silver, with a hint of the oak flavor found in Patron Anejo), Patron Citronge (extra-fine orange liqueur), and Patron XO Cafe (blend of ultra-premium tequila and the natural essence of fine coffee).
For more information about The Patron Spirits Company and its range of fine spirits, please visit http://www.patronspirits.com/
Ultimat is an ultra-premium vodka crafted from a blend of three different vodkas -- potato, wheat and rye (the only vodka on the market that combines all three). It is triple distilled and bottled in Poland, and currently available in major markets worldwide, including the U.S. Ultimat is created using a sophisticated distillation and filtration process that produces the cleanest, smoothest vodka possible.
The Ultimat portfolio includes Ultimat 80 proof, Ultimat Black Cherry and Ultimat Chocolate Vanilla. All three are beautifully packaged in eye-catching crystal decanter bottles, and currently retail for approximately US $50 (750ml).
"The similarities between the Ultimat and Patron brands are striking," says Ed Brown, president and CEO of the Las Vegas-based Patron Spirits Company. "Ultimat vodka and Patron tequila are both leading ultra-premium brands, meticulously handcrafted to be the best quality, best tasting spirits in their category. We are honored to add this incredibly produced and beautifully packaged vodka to our growing portfolio of top-shelf spirits."
Financial details of the transaction between the privately held Patron Spirits Company and Adamba Imports were not disclosed. Under the agreement, Patron will acquire Adamba's worldwide rights to the Ultimat brands.
"Ultimat was first introduced in 2002, and in that short time we have seen remarkable gains in its popularity. Over the past five years, sales of Ultimat have increased at about 20 percent annually, and are forecasting to continue this climb," says Adam Bak, president of Adamba Imports. "Ultimat vodka is undoubtedly at the cusp of becoming the next hot spirits brand, and to take it to this exceedingly competitive level, the people to do it are the highly experienced and committed industry experts at The Patron Spirits Company."
The Patron Spirits Company will begin offering Ultimat to its domestic, international and duty free distribution partners starting immediately.
"Like Patron in the early 1990s, Ultimat is very much still in its infancy, and we see tremendous potential to increase awareness and build this brand across the globe," adds Brown.
In addition to Ultimat and Patron, The Patron Spirits Company's portfolio also includes Pyrat, an ultra-premium Caribbean rum blended in the British West Indies island of Anguilla.
Earlier this year, The Patron Spirits Company also introduced an extension to its Patron tequila collection with the launch of Gran Patron Burdeos, a limited-production anejo tequila that is racked in hand-selected French Bordeaux barrels. The portfolio also includes Gran Patron Platinum tequila (triple-distilled, small-batch silver tequila), Patron Silver tequila (smooth, soft and light tequila without an oak flavor), Patron Anejo tequila (blended and oak-aged for a minimum of 12 months), Patron Reposado tequila (blended to incorporate the fresh, clean taste of Patron Silver, with a hint of the oak flavor found in Patron Anejo), Patron Citronge (extra-fine orange liqueur), and Patron XO Cafe (blend of ultra-premium tequila and the natural essence of fine coffee).
For more information about The Patron Spirits Company and its range of fine spirits, please visit http://www.patronspirits.com/
Vodka UltimaThe ultimate premium vodka experience। We integrated the world�s most exclusive vodkas, Ultimat, Grey Goose, and Krol together in a grand basket sure to make the holiday or New Year one to be remembered. Ultimat vodka was the world�s first ultra-premium vodka: a perfect blend created from three exact percentages of potato, wheat, and rye each contributing their own character. Grey Goose, the world�s best tasting vodka, is made from the finest French wheat and natural spring water that undergoes champagne limestone filtration. And introducing, from the birthplace of vodka, the super premium, Krol vodka which is distilled four times to give it a remarkably smooth taste and uses 100% Polish rye and pure mountain spring water. This vodka lover�s basket is combined with Hamilton House Sugar Cookies, Casse-Croute de Cheddar, Sweet Cherub Caramel Cookies, La Croquante Bruschetta Bites, California Pantry Smoked Almonds, Lanzetti Beef Salami, Golden Walnut Shortbread Cookies, Baca Chocolate, Bella Campagna Green Olives and Lanzetti Citrus Sours. To make this gift complete, a shaker, two maritini glasses, strainer, jigger, bottle opener, a martini accessory carrying case and a romantic candle are also included.
Fortis may outsource factoring to Cap Gemini Poland
Fortis may outsource factoring to Cap Gemini Poland
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - Belgo-Dutch bancassurer Fortis NV will outsource the processing of incoming bills from suppliers, known as factoring, to Cap Gemini in Poland, Belgian daily De Standaard reports.
'If we do outsourcing, it's related to a very limited number of people, in specific activities, and always for non-core activities,' she said.
The report said the move would create 90 full-time jobs in Krakow, but cut 60 posts in Belgium.
The report also said Fortis may outsource its cash center service to peer Dexia SA.
Tackaert said that before any decisions are made, Fortis always consults with social partners such as trade unions.
Cap Gemini Krakow declined to comment.
BRUSSELS (Thomson Financial) - Belgo-Dutch bancassurer Fortis NV will outsource the processing of incoming bills from suppliers, known as factoring, to Cap Gemini in Poland, Belgian daily De Standaard reports.
'If we do outsourcing, it's related to a very limited number of people, in specific activities, and always for non-core activities,' she said.
The report said the move would create 90 full-time jobs in Krakow, but cut 60 posts in Belgium.
The report also said Fortis may outsource its cash center service to peer Dexia SA.
Tackaert said that before any decisions are made, Fortis always consults with social partners such as trade unions.
Cap Gemini Krakow declined to comment.
Monday, October 22, 2007
3M to Acquire Unifam Sp. z o.o.
3M to Acquire Unifam Sp. z o.o.
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Unifam Sp. z o.o., a manufacturer of cut-off wheels, depressed center grinding wheels and flap discs. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Unifam supplies conventional bonded wheels and flap discs used to cut and grind materials such as metallic sheet, rod, pipe and welds, for markets that include metalworking, shipbuilding, heavy equipment manufacturing and construction. Unifam currently produces products for 3M that feature 3M’s Cubitron Abrasive Grain, a ceramic aluminum oxide mineral designed to deliver a higher cut rate and longer life in demanding production environments.
“Abrasives made with Cubitron grain have exceptional durability and improved cutting efficiencies. Adding Unifam allows us to expand and build on our understanding of how we can apply Cubitron technology in even more products beyond the current offering,” said Chris Holmes, vice president and general manager, 3M Abrasive Systems Division. “In addition to strong technical synergies, we also see manufacturing opportunities with Unifam.”
“Investing in a local company from the industrial sector expands our product portfolio and will allow us to better support our customers’ growth in Europe and beyond,” added Jose Del Solar, managing director, 3M Poland.
“The acquisition of Unifam by 3M is very important because 3M brings its technology, expertise and global reach to our already strong reputation and will continue to build our business throughout the world,” said Jacek Lasota, president, Unifam.
Complementary acquisitions such as this support both 3M’s core business and growth strategy to expand into adjacent markets. Unifam employs approximately 95 people at its facility in Skomielna, Poland. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.
3M Abrasive Systems Division is 3M’s “heritage business,” upon which the company was founded in 1902. 3M's brands are recognized around the world, making the company a leading abrasives supplier to manufacturers of medical, electronics, aerospace, automotive and thousands of other products. 3M abrasive technologies and brands, including Cubitron, Scotch-Brite, and Trizact, mean customers can trust 3M to provide quality, innovative products and solutions for virtually every purpose – from cutting and grinding to finishing and polishing.
About Unifam Sp. z o.o.
Since 1994, Unifam has offered cut-off wheels, depressed center grinding wheels and flap discs to domestic as well as foreign markets. Manufacturing headquarters are located in Poland. With the use of computer controlled processes, the most modern machines available, and an experienced workforce, Unifam delivers world class product to many satisfied customers.
About 3M – A Global, Diversified Technology Company
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company’s customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation.
3M, Cubitron, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M.
Contacts
3MStephen Sanchez, 651-737-5967 (Media)Matt Ginter, 651-733-8206 (Investors)Bruce Jermeland, 651-733-1807 (Investors)or3M PolandIlona Gajewska, + 48 22 739 60 24 (Media)
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Unifam Sp. z o.o., a manufacturer of cut-off wheels, depressed center grinding wheels and flap discs. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Unifam supplies conventional bonded wheels and flap discs used to cut and grind materials such as metallic sheet, rod, pipe and welds, for markets that include metalworking, shipbuilding, heavy equipment manufacturing and construction. Unifam currently produces products for 3M that feature 3M’s Cubitron Abrasive Grain, a ceramic aluminum oxide mineral designed to deliver a higher cut rate and longer life in demanding production environments.
“Abrasives made with Cubitron grain have exceptional durability and improved cutting efficiencies. Adding Unifam allows us to expand and build on our understanding of how we can apply Cubitron technology in even more products beyond the current offering,” said Chris Holmes, vice president and general manager, 3M Abrasive Systems Division. “In addition to strong technical synergies, we also see manufacturing opportunities with Unifam.”
“Investing in a local company from the industrial sector expands our product portfolio and will allow us to better support our customers’ growth in Europe and beyond,” added Jose Del Solar, managing director, 3M Poland.
“The acquisition of Unifam by 3M is very important because 3M brings its technology, expertise and global reach to our already strong reputation and will continue to build our business throughout the world,” said Jacek Lasota, president, Unifam.
Complementary acquisitions such as this support both 3M’s core business and growth strategy to expand into adjacent markets. Unifam employs approximately 95 people at its facility in Skomielna, Poland. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to customary closing conditions.
3M Abrasive Systems Division is 3M’s “heritage business,” upon which the company was founded in 1902. 3M's brands are recognized around the world, making the company a leading abrasives supplier to manufacturers of medical, electronics, aerospace, automotive and thousands of other products. 3M abrasive technologies and brands, including Cubitron, Scotch-Brite, and Trizact, mean customers can trust 3M to provide quality, innovative products and solutions for virtually every purpose – from cutting and grinding to finishing and polishing.
About Unifam Sp. z o.o.
Since 1994, Unifam has offered cut-off wheels, depressed center grinding wheels and flap discs to domestic as well as foreign markets. Manufacturing headquarters are located in Poland. With the use of computer controlled processes, the most modern machines available, and an experienced workforce, Unifam delivers world class product to many satisfied customers.
About 3M – A Global, Diversified Technology Company
Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company’s customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation.
3M, Cubitron, Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M.
Contacts
3MStephen Sanchez, 651-737-5967 (Media)Matt Ginter, 651-733-8206 (Investors)Bruce Jermeland, 651-733-1807 (Investors)or3M PolandIlona Gajewska, + 48 22 739 60 24 (Media)
Friday, September 28, 2007
PolyOne Dedicates New Color Manufacturing Plant in Poland
PolyOne Dedicates New Color Manufacturing Plant in Poland
September 27, 2007: 10:58 AM EST
CLEVELAND, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation , a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today dedicated a new color concentrates manufacturing facility in Kutno, Poland, to serve rapidly growing regional markets in Eastern Europe.
The new plant is centrally located in Poland, with easy access to all major industrial regions and proximity to the main Berlin-to-Moscow transportation route. It is PolyOne's second manufacturing facility in Eastern Europe. The Company opened its first facility in Gyor, Hungary, in 1998.
Approximately 100 invited guests attended the dedication ceremony, among them customers, suppliers, regional and national dignitaries, and PolyOne employees. At the ceremony, PolyOne Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen D. Newlin cited the new plant as another example of PolyOne's specialization and globalization strategy.
"Today's dedication reaffirms PolyOne's commitment to specialization and globalization in support of our customers worldwide," Newlin said. "Our new state-of-the-art Kutno facility expands our capacity to offer quick, convenient access to specialized materials, services and solutions for both locally based and multinational customers who are establishing manufacturing sites in this rapidly growing region."
The plant is designed for PolyOne's color products, but can be expanded to handle other PolyOne products. The facility will include a laboratory to develop and test products to customer specifications, and meets the strictest safety and environmental standards, including food contact and health care applications.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2006 annual revenues of approximately $2.6 billion, is a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered in northeast Ohio, PolyOne has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and joint ventures in North America and South America. See www.polyone.com for additional information on PolyOne.
September 27, 2007: 10:58 AM EST
CLEVELAND, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation , a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today dedicated a new color concentrates manufacturing facility in Kutno, Poland, to serve rapidly growing regional markets in Eastern Europe.
The new plant is centrally located in Poland, with easy access to all major industrial regions and proximity to the main Berlin-to-Moscow transportation route. It is PolyOne's second manufacturing facility in Eastern Europe. The Company opened its first facility in Gyor, Hungary, in 1998.
Approximately 100 invited guests attended the dedication ceremony, among them customers, suppliers, regional and national dignitaries, and PolyOne employees. At the ceremony, PolyOne Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen D. Newlin cited the new plant as another example of PolyOne's specialization and globalization strategy.
"Today's dedication reaffirms PolyOne's commitment to specialization and globalization in support of our customers worldwide," Newlin said. "Our new state-of-the-art Kutno facility expands our capacity to offer quick, convenient access to specialized materials, services and solutions for both locally based and multinational customers who are establishing manufacturing sites in this rapidly growing region."
The plant is designed for PolyOne's color products, but can be expanded to handle other PolyOne products. The facility will include a laboratory to develop and test products to customer specifications, and meets the strictest safety and environmental standards, including food contact and health care applications.
About PolyOne
PolyOne Corporation, with 2006 annual revenues of approximately $2.6 billion, is a leading global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions. Headquartered in northeast Ohio, PolyOne has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and joint ventures in North America and South America. See www.polyone.com for additional information on PolyOne.
Bank of America to sell Polish food industry giant?
Bank of America to sell Polish food industry giant?
Created: Friday, September 28. 2007
Argan Capital, the fund created by Bank of America to manage the Polish producer of juices and deep-frozen vegetables, Hortex, may well sell the company for 300 million euro.
Prospective buyers of the brand, highly popular not only in Poland but also in Russia, are said to be numerous.
They include Pepsi Co, British investment fund Lion Capital, as well as Polish food producers Maspex and Hoop.
Hortex is a rapidly developing company, last year it had total revenues of 730 million.
Hortex now has a 12% share of the juice market, and 53%-share of the deep-frozen vegetables
Created: Friday, September 28. 2007
Argan Capital, the fund created by Bank of America to manage the Polish producer of juices and deep-frozen vegetables, Hortex, may well sell the company for 300 million euro.
Prospective buyers of the brand, highly popular not only in Poland but also in Russia, are said to be numerous.
They include Pepsi Co, British investment fund Lion Capital, as well as Polish food producers Maspex and Hoop.
Hortex is a rapidly developing company, last year it had total revenues of 730 million.
Hortex now has a 12% share of the juice market, and 53%-share of the deep-frozen vegetables
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Sobieski Vodka, Poland's #1 Premium Vodka, Enters U.S.
Sobieski Vodka, Poland's #1 Premium Vodka, Enters U.S. Market to Overthrow the Tyranny of Overpriced Vodka
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Sep 27,2007-Sobieski Vodka is being introduced at a time when the vodka "wars" are raging. In 2006 alone, 60 brands of vodka were introduced by marketers seeking to capitalize on the category's explosive growth, according to Adams Beverage Group.
27/09/07 Named after Poland's King Jan III Sobieski who saved Europe from the rampaging Ottoman Empire, Sobieski Vodka is entering the U.S. market to overthrow overpriced vodkas. The #1 premium vodka in vodka's birthplace of Poland, and the world's 7th bestselling and fastest growing international spirits brand makes no compromises on quality and exemplifies the height of Polish craftsmanship and authenticity. Building on a noble heritage, Sobieski Vodka is produced exclusively from the revered Dankowski rye at a distillery dating back to 1846. It is coming to market at a competitive price to dispel the notion that consumers have to spend a king's ransom to get premium quality vodka.
With a suggested retail price of $10.99 for a 750 ml bottle and $19.99 for a 1.75 liter bottle, Sobieski Vodka will be available this fall in major retail stores throughout the U.S. Its smoothness and crisp character can be equally appreciated chilled neat, on the rocks or mixed in cocktails, making it a perfect addition to the home bar.
"It's time vodka drinkers knew the truth about vodka," said Chester Brandes, President and CEO of Imperial Brands, Inc., which is the sole importer of Sobieski Vodka and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Belvedere S.A. "Consumers are spending between $30 to $60 a bottle for so-called super- premium vodkas. In essence, they are paying for fancy packaging and bloated marketing costs. It's time to get back to basics with an honest, premium vodka at a price that won't make consumers' heads swim. Sobieski Vodka delivers unparalleled quality at an affordable price."
Sobieski Vodka is being introduced at a time when the vodka "wars" are raging. In 2006 alone, 60 brands of vodka were introduced by marketers seeking to capitalize on the category's explosive growth, according to Adams Beverage Group. Vodkas have been launched in a staggering number of flavors and are being distilled from untraditional ingredients, like grapes. In this cluttered marketplace, companies are resorting to marketing gimmicks that focus on image rather than what's in the bottle itself. As a result, consumers have become confused as to what exactly vodka is and why they are paying astronomical prices that seem unrelated to what is in the bottle.
"Sobieski Vodka can go head-to-head against competitors' vodkas that charge double or triple the price. We welcome consumers to taste Sobieski Vodka and decide for themselves," added Brandes.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Dollar in weakest position against Polish zloty in 11 years
Dollar in weakest position against Polish zloty in 11 years
Created: Thursday, September 20. 2007
Another wave of dollar sell-offs, which could be observed on the currency market Thursday morning, has also influenced the dollar to zloty exchange rate, which after 9 a.m. reached a rock-bottom 2.6803 zloty, making it the lowest since 3 June 1996.
Thursday's US currency sell-off is still a consequence of the Tuesday decision made by the American Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which lowered the rate of federal funds by 50 base points.
In the coming hours the USD/PLN exchange rate should follow closely the changes on the Eurodollar market.
An increase of this pair will lead to a further strengthening of the Polish zloty, say analysts.
Today’s strengthening of the Polish zloty against the dollar is accompanied by a stabilization of the EUR/PLN exchange rate.
Forex - US Dollar Edges Down Against Polish Zloty [USD/PLN]
9/13/2007 4:12:30 AM The US dollar moved slightly higher against the Polish zloty in the early deals on Thursday and hit as high as 2.7193 by about 2:15 am ET. However, the pair lost ground thereafter and reached 2.7100 at about 4:10 am. The US August Retail sales data is expected tomorrow.
Forex - Dollar Mixed Against Southeast Asian Currencies []
9/13/2007 4:00:58 AM The U.S. dollar showed a mixed performance against the Southeast Asian currencies on Thursday. During the early deals, the U.S. dollar drifted lower against its Singapore and the Malaysian counterparts and touched the new multi-day lows, but it advanced versus the Hong Kong dollar. However, the dollar reversed the trends shortly. Against the Thai Baht, the dollar moved sideways.
On the other hand, the dollar traded in a loose range versus the Indonesian Rupiah, but it dropped against the Philippine Peso and the South Korean Won. Against the Indian Rupee, the dollar largely moved sideways during the session.
The U.S. monthly budget statement for August and the initial jobless claims are expected later in the morning.
In the early Asian deals on Thursday, the U.S. currency weakened versus the Singapore dollar. After touching a low of 1.5108 by about 9:40 pm ET Wednesday, the Greenback partly bounced back and then moved sideways. As of now, the pair has been trading near 1.513.
The U.S. currency showed choppy trading against the Hong Kong dollar in the early Asian deals on Thursday. However, at about 8:25 pm ET Wednesday, the Greenback made a sharp spike higher and thus the pair climbed from 7.7871 to 7.7915 within an hour. Soon after, the pair lost ground and it is currently trading near 7.789.
During the Asian deals on Thursday, the U.S. dollar moved between 34.24 and 34.26 versus the Thai Baht. At about 12:15 am Eastern Time, the dollar slid briefly and touched 34.23. But the pair reversed the losses thereafter and moved sideways. As of now, the pair is trading at 34.26.
The U.S. dollar edged lower against the Malaysian Ringgit during the early Asian session on Thursday and hit a low of 3.4835 at 8:30 pm ET Wednesday. Thereafter, the dollar gained ground and fetched 3.4955 by about 2:05 am ET, before it declined again. Currently, the pair has been trading near 3.487.
In the early Asian deals on Thursday, the U.S. dollar held steady at 0.9421 versus the Indonesian Rupiah. However, the dollar slipped by about 9:05 pm ET, but it rebounded soon after and entered a loose range limited between 0.9405 to 0.9421.
Against the Philippine Peso, the U.S. dollar declined in the early Asian deals on Thursday. The pair touched a low of 46.45 at 9:50 pm Eastern Time Wednesday. The dollar then traded in a loose range and the pair has been currently trading near 46.6.
After a brief downtrend, the U.S. dollar held steady versus the Indian Rupee during the early Asian deals on Thursday. But by about 10:25 pm ET Wednesday, off 40.20 the dollar strengthened to 40.67. However, the pair edged down thereafter and moved between 40.18 to 40.45.
Drifting lower in the early Asian deals on Thursday, the U.S. dollar fetched 929.30 against the South Korean Won at 9:00 pm ET Wednesday. This was the new 1-month low for the pair. The dollar then partly reversed the losses and held steady at 931.51.
Forex - Dollar Falls Against Slovak Koruna [USD/SKK]
9/13/2007 3:57:51 AM The US dollar drifted higher against the Slovak koruna in the early deals on Thursday. Up from yesterday's close of 24.1860, the pair fetched as high as 24.2330 by about 3:15 am ET. Thereafter, the dollar lost ground and equaled 24.1760 as of 3:50 am against the Slovak koruna
Created: Thursday, September 20. 2007
Another wave of dollar sell-offs, which could be observed on the currency market Thursday morning, has also influenced the dollar to zloty exchange rate, which after 9 a.m. reached a rock-bottom 2.6803 zloty, making it the lowest since 3 June 1996.
Thursday's US currency sell-off is still a consequence of the Tuesday decision made by the American Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which lowered the rate of federal funds by 50 base points.
In the coming hours the USD/PLN exchange rate should follow closely the changes on the Eurodollar market.
An increase of this pair will lead to a further strengthening of the Polish zloty, say analysts.
Today’s strengthening of the Polish zloty against the dollar is accompanied by a stabilization of the EUR/PLN exchange rate.
Forex - US Dollar Edges Down Against Polish Zloty [USD/PLN]
9/13/2007 4:12:30 AM The US dollar moved slightly higher against the Polish zloty in the early deals on Thursday and hit as high as 2.7193 by about 2:15 am ET. However, the pair lost ground thereafter and reached 2.7100 at about 4:10 am. The US August Retail sales data is expected tomorrow.
Forex - Dollar Mixed Against Southeast Asian Currencies []
9/13/2007 4:00:58 AM The U.S. dollar showed a mixed performance against the Southeast Asian currencies on Thursday. During the early deals, the U.S. dollar drifted lower against its Singapore and the Malaysian counterparts and touched the new multi-day lows, but it advanced versus the Hong Kong dollar. However, the dollar reversed the trends shortly. Against the Thai Baht, the dollar moved sideways.
On the other hand, the dollar traded in a loose range versus the Indonesian Rupiah, but it dropped against the Philippine Peso and the South Korean Won. Against the Indian Rupee, the dollar largely moved sideways during the session.
The U.S. monthly budget statement for August and the initial jobless claims are expected later in the morning.
In the early Asian deals on Thursday, the U.S. currency weakened versus the Singapore dollar. After touching a low of 1.5108 by about 9:40 pm ET Wednesday, the Greenback partly bounced back and then moved sideways. As of now, the pair has been trading near 1.513.
The U.S. currency showed choppy trading against the Hong Kong dollar in the early Asian deals on Thursday. However, at about 8:25 pm ET Wednesday, the Greenback made a sharp spike higher and thus the pair climbed from 7.7871 to 7.7915 within an hour. Soon after, the pair lost ground and it is currently trading near 7.789.
During the Asian deals on Thursday, the U.S. dollar moved between 34.24 and 34.26 versus the Thai Baht. At about 12:15 am Eastern Time, the dollar slid briefly and touched 34.23. But the pair reversed the losses thereafter and moved sideways. As of now, the pair is trading at 34.26.
The U.S. dollar edged lower against the Malaysian Ringgit during the early Asian session on Thursday and hit a low of 3.4835 at 8:30 pm ET Wednesday. Thereafter, the dollar gained ground and fetched 3.4955 by about 2:05 am ET, before it declined again. Currently, the pair has been trading near 3.487.
In the early Asian deals on Thursday, the U.S. dollar held steady at 0.9421 versus the Indonesian Rupiah. However, the dollar slipped by about 9:05 pm ET, but it rebounded soon after and entered a loose range limited between 0.9405 to 0.9421.
Against the Philippine Peso, the U.S. dollar declined in the early Asian deals on Thursday. The pair touched a low of 46.45 at 9:50 pm Eastern Time Wednesday. The dollar then traded in a loose range and the pair has been currently trading near 46.6.
After a brief downtrend, the U.S. dollar held steady versus the Indian Rupee during the early Asian deals on Thursday. But by about 10:25 pm ET Wednesday, off 40.20 the dollar strengthened to 40.67. However, the pair edged down thereafter and moved between 40.18 to 40.45.
Drifting lower in the early Asian deals on Thursday, the U.S. dollar fetched 929.30 against the South Korean Won at 9:00 pm ET Wednesday. This was the new 1-month low for the pair. The dollar then partly reversed the losses and held steady at 931.51.
Forex - Dollar Falls Against Slovak Koruna [USD/SKK]
9/13/2007 3:57:51 AM The US dollar drifted higher against the Slovak koruna in the early deals on Thursday. Up from yesterday's close of 24.1860, the pair fetched as high as 24.2330 by about 3:15 am ET. Thereafter, the dollar lost ground and equaled 24.1760 as of 3:50 am against the Slovak koruna
Poland's finance ministry proposes lower than expected 2008 deficit
Poland's finance ministry proposes lower than expected 2008 deficit
09.20.07, 10:53 AM ET
WARSAW (Thomson Financial) - Poland's finance ministry said it would propose a 2008 budget deficit of 28.6 bln zlotys to the cabinet, despite new spending measures passed by parliament this month that it had said would lift the deficit cap to 30 bln zlotys.
'We have finished work on next year's budget act. It can be sent to parliament at the end of September,' Finance Minister Zyta Gilowska told a news conference.
'After incorporating EU aid and co-funding, the increased family tax break passed by parliament and bigger-than-expected inflows from dividends from state companies, we want to propose a deficit of 28.63 bln zlotys,' she said.
09.20.07, 10:53 AM ET
WARSAW (Thomson Financial) - Poland's finance ministry said it would propose a 2008 budget deficit of 28.6 bln zlotys to the cabinet, despite new spending measures passed by parliament this month that it had said would lift the deficit cap to 30 bln zlotys.
'We have finished work on next year's budget act. It can be sent to parliament at the end of September,' Finance Minister Zyta Gilowska told a news conference.
'After incorporating EU aid and co-funding, the increased family tax break passed by parliament and bigger-than-expected inflows from dividends from state companies, we want to propose a deficit of 28.63 bln zlotys,' she said.
Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo group buys Polish forgings firm Zuo Bomet; weighs investments in India
Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo group buys Polish forgings firm Zuo Bomet; weighs investments in India
19 September 2007
Mumbai: NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo group has acquired a medium-sized Polish company producing a range of forgings for the ship building industry, even as the group announced plans for further investments in India.
"Caparo Plc is pleased to announce the purchase of Zuo Bomet SA, Barlinek, Poland from the Agencja Rozwoju Przemyslu SA and Korporacja Polskie Stocznie SA," the group said in a statement.
Bornet will form part of the Caparo Forging group of companies and will be owned by the UK company, Caparo Engineering Limited.
Caparo group chairman and NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, meanwhile, will take stock of the operations of the group's automobile plants and assess further investment prospects in India during a fortnight-long visit to the country beginning Friday.
Lord Paul will also attend the inauguration of the 120-acre Caparo Industrial Complex at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on October 4.
He will inaugurate the newly set up Caparo School of Excellence in Manufacturing and Materials Technology in Jalandhar, his birthplace.
The Ambika Paul Foundation, a charitable trust, would run the School, in the name of his daughter Ambika who lost her battle with Leukaemia in 1968.
The Caparo group, run by CEO Angad Paul, younger son of Lord Paul, has $1.5 billion turnover. The company operates from over 50 sites in the UK, India, North America, Spain and Poland.
With business interests predominantly in the manufacture of steel, automotive and engineered product, the Caparo group's activities encompass materials testing services, hotels, film distribution and private equity investment.
19 September 2007
Mumbai: NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo group has acquired a medium-sized Polish company producing a range of forgings for the ship building industry, even as the group announced plans for further investments in India.
"Caparo Plc is pleased to announce the purchase of Zuo Bomet SA, Barlinek, Poland from the Agencja Rozwoju Przemyslu SA and Korporacja Polskie Stocznie SA," the group said in a statement.
Bornet will form part of the Caparo Forging group of companies and will be owned by the UK company, Caparo Engineering Limited.
Caparo group chairman and NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, meanwhile, will take stock of the operations of the group's automobile plants and assess further investment prospects in India during a fortnight-long visit to the country beginning Friday.
Lord Paul will also attend the inauguration of the 120-acre Caparo Industrial Complex at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on October 4.
He will inaugurate the newly set up Caparo School of Excellence in Manufacturing and Materials Technology in Jalandhar, his birthplace.
The Ambika Paul Foundation, a charitable trust, would run the School, in the name of his daughter Ambika who lost her battle with Leukaemia in 1968.
The Caparo group, run by CEO Angad Paul, younger son of Lord Paul, has $1.5 billion turnover. The company operates from over 50 sites in the UK, India, North America, Spain and Poland.
With business interests predominantly in the manufacture of steel, automotive and engineered product, the Caparo group's activities encompass materials testing services, hotels, film distribution and private equity investment.
Britons can save up to 70% by going abroad for dental treatment
Britons save thousands on treatment abroad
The Mail on Sunday’s recent investigation into medical tourism revealed that Britons can save thousands of pounds in choosing to have their treatment abroad.
It reported: “35,000 Britons a year travel abroad for dental work, while nearly 60,000 searched online for information on dental tourism in July - up more than 50% on the previous month. 'Dental tourism' is a growing phenomenon, with more Britons combining a flight to a holiday resort with a visit to the dentist.”
Several European countries, but chiefly Hungary, Poland, Turkey or Croatia , or even as far a field as Thailand are all cashing in on the boom because of their low-cost, high-quality dental care.
“Strange as it may sound, it is the perfect holiday for a growing number of Britons who cannot get treatment on the NHS and do not want - or cannot afford - to pay big bills for going private, “ the Mail on Sunday revealed.
“This booming business is a direct result of the difficulty Britons have in finding an NHS dentist since the introduction of new contracts in April 2006 that saw a limit in the number of treatments that dentists could claim for from the NHS. This meant many dentists moved into private practice - leaving a shortfall of more than 2,000 for NHS patients.“
Department of Health figures suggest that the number of people with access to NHS dentists has fallen by 47,000 since 2006.
In 2006, over a million people had no access to NHS dental care and the situation will not be improving.
“According to a survey by medical cash plan provider HSA, about 40% of those questioned believed it was only 'a matter of time' before NHS dentistry disappeared altogether.
“Britons can save up to 70% by going abroad for dental treatment. Dental implants, which cost £2,000 on average to have done in Britain costs only £800 in Poland. There are also huge savings to be made on less expensive procedures. Veneers that cost £500 in the UK are £270 in Hungary, £215 in Poland and £150 in Thailand. Most people opting for treatment abroad combine it with a holiday to help keep down costs.”
The Mail on Sunday’s recent investigation into medical tourism revealed that Britons can save thousands of pounds in choosing to have their treatment abroad.
It reported: “35,000 Britons a year travel abroad for dental work, while nearly 60,000 searched online for information on dental tourism in July - up more than 50% on the previous month. 'Dental tourism' is a growing phenomenon, with more Britons combining a flight to a holiday resort with a visit to the dentist.”
Several European countries, but chiefly Hungary, Poland, Turkey or Croatia , or even as far a field as Thailand are all cashing in on the boom because of their low-cost, high-quality dental care.
“Strange as it may sound, it is the perfect holiday for a growing number of Britons who cannot get treatment on the NHS and do not want - or cannot afford - to pay big bills for going private, “ the Mail on Sunday revealed.
“This booming business is a direct result of the difficulty Britons have in finding an NHS dentist since the introduction of new contracts in April 2006 that saw a limit in the number of treatments that dentists could claim for from the NHS. This meant many dentists moved into private practice - leaving a shortfall of more than 2,000 for NHS patients.“
Department of Health figures suggest that the number of people with access to NHS dentists has fallen by 47,000 since 2006.
In 2006, over a million people had no access to NHS dental care and the situation will not be improving.
“According to a survey by medical cash plan provider HSA, about 40% of those questioned believed it was only 'a matter of time' before NHS dentistry disappeared altogether.
“Britons can save up to 70% by going abroad for dental treatment. Dental implants, which cost £2,000 on average to have done in Britain costs only £800 in Poland. There are also huge savings to be made on less expensive procedures. Veneers that cost £500 in the UK are £270 in Hungary, £215 in Poland and £150 in Thailand. Most people opting for treatment abroad combine it with a holiday to help keep down costs.”
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
General Motors wants to rebuild FSO in Poland
General Motors wants to rebuild FSO in Poland
Created: Tuesday, September 18. 2007
As Poland returns to the group of leaders in car manufacturing in the region. General Motors wants to make Poland a European center of Chevrolet manufacturing.
In order to turn the FSO factory in Warsaw into a European centre producing around 400,000 Chevrolets, GM is even ready to return the 138 million euros that the Polish state invested into rescuing FSO after the Korean Daewoo car manufacturer went bankrupt, reports Rzeczpospolita.
General Motors, ten days ago, announced that they paid 254,5 million dollars for 40% of FSO shares.
"It is not about a five-year cooperation here, but about being involved for 25 years or even more", explains Peter Forster, CEO for General Motors Europe.
GM in Poland
General Motors Poland was registered on 31 May 1991 and developed rapidly from the very beginning, with as many as 25 dealers and 14 Authorised Service Stations already in 1992. Currently, Opel's sales network includes 210 main dealers and 67 satellites.
On 28 May 2004, GM Poland launched the sales of Chevrolet cars. Chevrolet network includes 104 main dealers and 18 satellites.
Since September 2004, General Motors Poland has assumed the duties of the main importer and distributor for the Saab brand. Saab is present in Poland with 21 dealerships.
GM has invested over EUR 650 million in General Motors Manufacturing Poland. At present, three models are produced in Gliwice: the Agila microvan, the Astra Classic II, and as of September 2005, Zafira II – the latest version of Opel's 7-seat van.
At a Glance 2005 2006
Employees: 2,840 3,670
Total Registrations: 31,220 32,144
Market Share: 11.1% 10.9%
Total Production: 127,127 186,358
Dealerships: 76 420
History
The history of General Motors in Poland started in 1928, when the Chevrolet assembly plant was opened in Warsaw. The plant produced then a 600 cars a year.
At present, General Motors Poland was registered on 31 May 1991 and from the very beginning developed rapidly. From all General Motors brands Opel, Chevrolet and Saab are sold on the Polish market as well as Cadillac and Corvette models offered by independent importers.
General Motors Poland started production in Poland in 1994, when the assembly of Opel Astra and, then, of Vectra in 1998, was started in Warsaw. The assembly plant in Warsaw ceased operations in June 2000, after the Opel factory in Gliwice was opened in October 1998.
GM has invested in Opel Polska – currently General Motors Manufacturing Poland – over Euro 650 million, and the first model produced by that plant was Astra Classic. Currently three models are produced in Gliwice. Modern methods of management and production, well-qualified staff, high quality and care for the environment are the chief elements shaping the success of the investment.
Headquarter / Contact information
General Motors Poland Sp. z o.o.
Domaniewska 41 str.
Mercury Bldg.
02-672 Warsaw
Poland
Central switchboard: (+48-22) 606 17 00
Customer service number: (+48-22) 606 17 77
General Motors Manufacturing Poland Sp. z o.o.
Adam Opel 1 str.
44-121 Gliwice
Poland
Central switchboard: (+48-32) 270 90 00
GM Fleet in Poland
Saab:
Andrzej Zelazny
GENERAL MOTORS POLAND
ul. Domaniewska 41
02-672 Warszawa
Tel.: +48 22 606 17 36
Mobile: +48 604 158 992
E-mail: fleet@pl.gm.com
www.saab.pl / www.saab.com.pl
Opel and Chevrolet:
Dzial Sprzedazy Zbiorowej
GM Poland
ul. Domaniewska 41
02-672 Warszawa
Tel.: +48 22 606 17 44 / 606 17 00
Fax: +48 22 606 16 68
E-mail: fleet@pl.gm.com
www.opel.com.pl
www.chevrolet.pl
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Polska sercem biznesu europejskiego?
Polska sercem biznesu europejskiego?
Nasz Dziennik, 2007-09-12
Globalny rynek offshoringu w 2008 r. będzie wart 100 mld USD
Centra usług wspólnych i outsourcing są szansą na przyciągnięcie nowych inwestorów do Polski - twierdzi Polska Agencja Informacji i Inwestycji Zagranicznych. Nasz kraj, jako największy w regionie, ma szansę zostać liderem na tym rynku, ale do tego potrzebne są dalsze skuteczne działania państwa oraz biznesu dla pozyskania nowych inwestorów.
- Polska ma unikalną szansę zostać światowym liderem, przyciągnąć nowych inwestorów do naszego kraju. W tej chwili Europa Wschodnia i Centralna to jest region, gdzie najwięcej takich projektów jest planowanych - potwierdza Jerzy Kalinowski z firmy doradczej KPMG.
Według jakich kryteriów inwestorzy wybierają lokalizacje?
- Zwracają uwagę przede wszystkim na cztery kryteria, po pierwsze makroekonomię, czyli jak rozwija się dany kraj gospodarczo i politycznie, po drugie - ocenę potencjału ludzkiego, czyli jaki kapitał ludzki jest dostępny, i po trzecie - ocenę dostępnej infrastruktury, czyli jakie są warunki do działania i koszty funkcjonowania. Inwestorzy lubią stabilność polityczną i cenią warunki, gdzie łatwo jest prowadzić działalność gospodarczą. Dużą uwagę zwracają na inflację, istotną przy planowaniu finansowym. Osiem miast w Polsce ma szansę stać się ważnymi lokalizacjami centrów usług. Poza Krakowem, Wrocławiem, Łodzią i Warszawą są to: Gdańsk, Poznań, Katowice i Lublin. Szacuje się, że pod koniec 2010 r. w tych placówkach znajdzie zatrudnienie 550 tys. osób. Globalny rynek offshoringu w 2008 r. będzie wart ok. 100 mld USD.
Polska migruje
Jedną z firm, która umieściła swe centrum w Polsce, jest Google. - Polacy szybko biegną do przodu, a Polska trochę za nimi nie nadąża. Firma Google wybrała lokalizację centrum, nie dlatego że zachwyciło nas lotnisko w Krakowie czy też inny aspekt infrastruktury, ale dlatego że uwierzyliśmy, iż tam są absolwenci uniwersytetu, którzy będą robić bardzo dobre projekty informatyczne - tłumaczy Artur Waliszewski z Google Polska. - Mamy ogromny kredyt zaufania wynikający z jakości Polaków jako pracowników. Jest ogromna wiara w potencjał naszego kraju. Atutem Polski jest najwyższy odsetek studentów wśród krajów OECD, a także jej położenie geograficzne - dodaje. Firmy świadczące usługi BPO w Polsce pracują głównie na rzecz dużych koncernów międzynarodowych. Ich oferta obejmuje wiele zakresów, m.in. takie usługi jak techniki informacyjne, finanse i księgowość i logistyczno-magazynowe. W rankingu najbardziej atrakcyjnych krajów dla firm korzystających z offshoringu w 2006 roku Polska znalazła się na piątym miejscu za Chinami, Indiami, Czechami i Singapurem.
Izabela Borańska
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Polish Oil and Gas Reserves
FX Energy's Polish Oil and Gas Reserves Increase 87%
September 05, 2007: 07:00 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FX Energy, Inc. today released reserves data for its two newest gas discoveries: Winna Gora-1 and Roszkow-1. The two wells, both drilled in 2007, contain gross proved reserves of 36.6 Bcf. The Company holds a 49% interest in the wells and its net share of reserves is 17.9 Bcf. The new reserves represent an 87% increase to the Company's existing proved reserves in Poland, which stood at 20.5 Bcfe as of January 1, 2007. FX Energy's total company-wide reserves were 22.8 Bcfe as of January 1, 2007, before addition of the new wells.
"Our last four discovery wells in Poland, Zaniemysl-3, Sroda-4, Winna Gora-1 and Roszkow-1, have averaged over 18 Bcfe per well in initial proved reserves," said Andy Pierce, Vice President of Operations. "These initial proved reserves are about ten times larger per well than typical U.S. onshore gas wells. Results like these make exploration in Poland very attractive. We plan to expand our exploration efforts in Poland and hope to repeat this success."
The Company also reported the net present value of estimated discounted future cash flows (PV-10% value) of $42.3 million ($1.13 per share) net to its interest from the two new wells as of January 1, 2007. This figure also represents a significant addition to the Company's existing proved reserves value, which was $63.8 million at that date.
Building on two previous gas discoveries, Zaniemysl-3 and Sroda-4, the two newest discoveries (Winna Gora and Roszkow-1), bring the Company's success rate in its core area to 80%. The two new wells, plus the Sroda-4 well, all located in the Company's core area in western Poland and all 49%-owned, have been completed as new discoveries but are not yet producing. They will be added to the Company's production base following permitting and construction of production facilities. Sroda-4 and Roszkow-1 could come on line late 2008 or early 2009, and are anticipated to begin production at rates of 5 Mmcf/d (gross) and 10 Mmcf/d (gross), respectively. The Winna Gora well is capable of another 4 Mmcf/d (gross), although the Company is considering a horizontal leg to allow higher production rates. The Company's 49% share of projected new production from these three wells could be nearly 10 Mmcf/d, an important addition compared to its current 6.0 Mmcfe/d production in Poland.
About FX Energy
FX Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration and production Company. Through 2006, most of the Company's production has been in the United States, primarily in Montana. However, the Company's exploration activity is focused on Poland and production commenced from two successful exploration wells in late 2006. The Company has focused on Poland because it has provided attractive conventional oil and gas exploration and production opportunities. The Company holds a land position of 1.2 million gross acres surrounding and adjacent to its Wilga discovery and 3.0 million gross acres in western Poland's Permian Basin. The Permian Basin's gas-bearing Rotliegend sandstone is a direct analog to the Southern Gas Basin offshore England, and represents a largely untapped potentially significant gas resource. FX Energy is exploiting this untapped potential to create substantial growth in oil and gas reserves and cash flow for its stockholders. The Company trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol FXEN.
For a discussion of the contingencies and uncertainties to which information respecting future events is subject, see FX Energy's SEC reports or visit FX Energy's website at http://www.fxenergy.com. This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future drilling or other exploration or development results, the actual presence or recoverability of estimated reserves, the ability to establish reserves equal to the potential of exploration targets, production amounts or revenues, construction costs or schedules or similar matters. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties outside FX Energy's control. Actual events or results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional contingencies and uncertainties to which information respecting future events is subject, see FX Energy's other SEC reports.
Sunday, September 2, 2007
3M to invest at least 200 million dollars in Poland
3M to invest at least 200 million dollars in Poland
15 hours ago
WARSAW (AFP) — US manufactuer 3M plans to invest at least 200 million dollars (270 million euros) in Poland over the next two years, tripling the current level, its local boss said Saturday.
Jose del Solar said in an interview with the daily Rzeczpospolita that 40 to 50 million dollars would be invested in 2008. Most of the extra cash would be in the pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.
3M has just completed a plant for producing optical film for LCD screens at Wroclaw, in southwest Poland, and is constructing another to make adhesive materials. The combined projects are valued at 70 million dollars.
Del Solar said 3M's total investments in Poland already exceeded 100 million dollars. Turnover last year came to 131.6 million, he said, predicting it would rise by 20 percent this year and 30 percent in 2008.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
International trade law Poland USA 2007 from Washington DC
HARVEY B. FOX
Fox at adduci.com
202. 467. 6300
International trade law is one of the core areas of our practice and one for which we have become best known. Particularly important is our expertise in handling Section 337 and antidumping and countervailing duty investigations.
Unfair Methods of Competition and Unfair Acts: Section 337
Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 provides one of the most effective ways for U.S. companies or U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies to protect their intellectual property rights against unlawful infringement by imported products. The law authorizes the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) to exclude all infringing products from entry into the United States and to prohibit the sale of those that have already entered. Section 337 proceedings are completed expeditiously, usually in one year.
Having been involved in a significant percentage of all Section 337 cases litigated before the USITC, Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg has successfully represented parties who have initiated investigations as well as those against whom cases have been filed.
Specific Benefits to Clients:
As a quasi-judicial federal agency, the USITC has its own, special complex rules and procedures. Firms less experienced in handling cases before the USITC or lacking the specialized expertise that our attorneys have acquired since the 1970's may have inadequate time to learn the rules during the accelerated investigation schedule. Understanding the agency's practices and interpretations of its rules is fundamental to success in cases brought to the USITC. Because Section 337 cases are usually completed within one year compared to the two to three years often required to pursue a similar case in federal district court, clients benefit from working with a firm that truly understands how the USITC operates and how to maintain the initiative in cases.
Our attorneys not only have served as legal counsel to the USITC, but have also helped revise the USITC's statutes, rules and procedures. Consequently, we easily keep up with the rapid pace and demands of Section 337 investigations. Furthermore, since we have represented both complainants and respondents in these cases, we are familiar with the inherent strengths and weaknesses of both positions. Clients therefore receive the benefit of highly effective legal strategies and guidance regardless of their role in a case.
We are especially well qualified to work with clients in high technology industries. Moreover, our cases have involved a wide range of products, including: semiconductor memory modules and connectors, automobile condensers and back supports, biotechnology products, global positioning receivers, fiber optic modems, automobile alarm systems, rotary printers, air impact wrenches, flow measurement devices, exercise machines, vertical milling machines, bearings, tonometers, electric power tools and textile machinery components.
Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations
The antidumping laws impose duties on imports into the United States of products that are priced below fair value and materially injure the domestic industry producing the same or similar products. The countervailing duty laws are designed to offset foreign government subsidies which similarly cause material injury. We represent domestic and foreign clients in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations before the U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), the USITC and in appeals before the Court of International Trade.
We have represented clients in antidumping cases involving cold rolled steel, steel plate, flat panel displays, aramid fiber, industrial rayon yarn, antifriction bearings, chemicals, television receivers, wax candles and cookware. In countervailing duty investigations, we have represented clients in cases concerning pharmaceuticals, polypropylene fibers, bricks, ceramic tiles, textile products and fresh cut flowers.
Specific Benefits to Clients:
Antidumping and countervailing duty investigations and reviews present significant challenges. The USDOC has sought to simplify the complex rules applicable to and information required in these investigations. Nonetheless, the short response time (45-60 days), exhaustive sales and cost accounting information (shipment and expense data and production costs) and economic analysis required can overwhelm even sophisticated clients.
We provide substantial hands-on support to our clients in these investigations having been active in antidumping cases since the early 1980s while presenting both petitioners and respondents. Clients benefit from our experience with the myriad nuances of the information and economic analysis required. This often means rapidly mobilizing all available resources and working with personnel at clients' offices and production facilities. Such close cooperation is needed to provide the information which the USITC and USDOC require within the short time stipulated.
HARVEY B. FOX did his undergraduate work at the University of Baltimore where he also received his J.D. in 1964. He was with the U. S. Customs Service for almost 30 years prior to entering the private practice of law in October 1995. He served as Director, Office of Regulations and Rulings, from 1986 through 1995, where he was responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of national legal programs and policies and for the issuance of rulings regarding the importation of merchandise into the United States.
From 1980 through 1986, he served as Director, Classification and Value Division, where he was responsible for issuing legal determinations concerning the tariff classification and valuation of merchandise imported into the United States. He also served as the head of the Customs Delegation to the Customs Cooperation Council (CCC) for valuation in Brussels. From 1977 through 1980, as Director of the Entry Procedures and Penalties Division, he issued decisions regarding country of origin, infringements of copyright and trademark registrations, restricted merchandise, penalty matters and entry procedures. From 1973 through 1977, as Director, Regulations and Legal Publications Division, he drafted policy matters and regulations dealing with the importation of merchandise and disseminated legal decisions to the public and Customs field offices.
He was President of the Customs Lawyers Association for seven years and is a member of the District of Columbia and Maryland Bars, the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court, Court of International Trade, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and various other courts.
US/EU Environment & Life Sciences
Our lawyers and regulatory specialists in Europe, London and Washington advise clients on the range of environmental and life science regimes applied in the European Union (EU). Our clients are leading multinational and national companies in their respective sectors, European and international industry associations, EU institutions and international organisations. Clients consult us in four principal areas:
regulatory monitoring and advice to help keep clients abreast of the latest legal developments
legal lobbying on legislative and policy proposals in order to assess potential impacts and support initiatives to shape decision-making processes
advice on the application of, and compliance with, legislation and standards
litigation before the European Courts
We have a well-established network with other experienced lawyers and technical consultants to provide clients with the local knowledge and experience needed for a complete service in the EU and other European jurisdictions. Our capability extends therefore beyond “EU-level” law to encompass the national laws that implement (or sometimes conflict with) EU legislation.
Regulated Products
We work closely with clients to help them effectively manage the range of regulations applying to their products sold to consumers and to industrial purchasers or users. We address all stages of regulation throughout a product’s life cycle, including composition (banned and restricted substances or ingredients), authorisation procedures and the preparation of regulatory dossiers, packaging, labelling, marketing, waste, recovery and recycling. Our commercial and competition lawyers advise clients on related distribution and sales strategies associated with placing products on the EU market. Recent projects concerned:
compliance with the Directives on “WEEE” (waste electrical and electronic equipment) and “RoHS” (restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment)
the definition of “waste” under the Framework Directive on waste
authorisation of active ingredients in plant protection products and biocides
authorisation of "GM" (genetically modified) organisms, GM food and feed and non-GM food
litigation, defending the authorisation of active ingredients in plant protection products
data protection and confidentiality requirements for genetically modified organisms
potential civil and criminal liability of directors and officers in major European markets for breaches of environmental law
marketing, labelling and stewardship obligations relating to dangerous substances and preparations
organic food and production processes
risks and opportunities presented by the Commission’s “REACH” proposal (concerning registration, evaluation and authorisation of chemicals)
Our environmental and life sciences practice also assists clients in understanding and taking advantage of related market opportunities created by EU legislation - for example, in environmental technologies and in “green” (environmentally-friendly) marketing. Recent projects include advice on:
"EMAS" (the European eco-management and audit scheme)
EU eco-labels
"green" public procurement
corporate social responsibility
Regulated Processes
Major industrial operations are regulated by EU environmental law. We assist clients in complying with these and in keeping up to date as standards change. For example, many installations are required to have an “IPPC” permit (integrated pollution prevention and control) which provides that “BAT” (best available techniques) must be applied, comprising both technology and management practices, to control and reduce emissions into the environment.
Market Access and Trade Barriers
The EC Treaty enables EU Member States to enact environmental standards which are stricter than those provided for in EU Directives and Regulations. However, the Treaty prohibits such laws from going so far as to discriminate on grounds of nationality or to create disproportionate intra-EU trade barriers. In the environmental and food spheres, we assess national laws that apply to clients’ operations for their compatibility with, and validity under, EU law. We represent clients before relevant EU institutions and/or national authorities when intra-EU trade barriers are identified. Recent projects include advice on various “coexistence” laws concerning the cultivation of GM, organic and conventional crops and on national initiatives to ban use of certain substances. In conjunction with our trade practice, we also advise on the WTO-compatibility of national and EU environmental measures.
Horizontal Issues
As part of our broader legal and due diligence assistance on corporate transactions, we advise clients on the environmental risks accompanying acquisitions and disposals in Europe. We also have particular experience in the area of environmental liability, product liability and product safety (including product recalls). As in all of our practice areas, we represent clients before the European Courts and have a number of ongoing cases in the environmental and life sciences area.
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Curbing Counterfeit Goods
No Safety for Infringers
The ABC's of Doing Business In The Caribbean
New U.S. Trade Act
Section 337 Offers Significant Advantages
Green Light Subsidies
Revitalized Section 337
Antidumping Law and Practice
Procedures For Protection From Unfair Import Competition
Antidumping Law: Issues and Applications (I)
How Japanese Companies Are Using The U.S. Legal System
TRIPS and International Intellectual Property Protection
California Bar Convention Speech
More Patent Cases Take ITC Route
Brief Overview
Forbes Radio Interview
An Overview of Practice Under Section 337
An Overview of Antidumping Investigations
So You’ve Been Accused of Patent Infringement…
China Textile Safeguard: Process Effect
Sky Radio Interview
Antidumping Law: Issues and Applications (II)
America's Best Lawyers
Everybody Comes To The ITC
Case For The Defense
Building Products Digest Interview
Advantages of a Section 337 Investigation at the USITC
Country of Origin Determination
ITC Section 337 Experts
Border Enforcement Systems
International Savior Faire
Customs
The ABC's of Doing Business In The Caribbean
Section 337 Offers Significant Advantages
Green Light Subsidies
Revitalized Section 337
California Bar Convention Speech
Forbes Radio Interview
An Overview of Practice Under Section 337
An Overview of Antidumping Investigations
China Textile Safeguard: Process Effect
Sky Radio Interview
America's Best Lawyers
Everybody Comes To The ITC
Country of Origin Determination
Border Enforcement Systems
Intellectual Property
Hi-Tech's New Best Friend
Curbing Counterfeit Goods
Section 337 Offers Significant Advantages
Revitalized Section 337
Procedures For Protection From Unfair Import Competition
How Japanese Companies Are Using The U.S. Legal System
TRIPS and International Intellectual Property Protection
California Bar Convention Speech
More Patent Cases Take ITC Route
Brief Overview
Forbes Radio Interview
An Overview of Practice Under Section 337
So You’ve Been Accused of Patent Infringement…
Sky Radio Interview
America's Best Lawyers
Everybody Comes To The ITC
Patently Better Odds
Advantages of a Section 337 Investigation at the USITC
ITC Section 337 Experts
Border Enforcement Systems
Obtaining Evidence in Germany
International Savior Faire
Miscellaneous
California Bar Convention Speech
Brief Overview
China Textile Safeguard: Process Effect
Alex Lech Bajan
Polish American
CEO
RAQport Inc.
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Arlington Virginia 22207
Washington DC Area
USA
TEL: 703-528-0114
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FAX: 703-940-8300
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