US search firm acquires UK company
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Executive firm Gundersen Partners has acquired Bucher/Rugman of London, UK, for an undisclosed amount. Gundersen Partners specializes in DM, Internet and other media while Bucher/Rugman focuses on finding marketing management for consumer goods, beverage and luxury product companies. The merged company would be named Gundersen Bucher Rugman. Peter Fitzpatrick, Gundersen's international president, said the acquisition would be the basis for transforming the company into a truly global executive search organization.
Publication Name: DM News
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-3588
Year: 2000
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Draft buys agency in continued expansion
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DraftWorldwide Inc of New York has announced its acquisition of DRS Advertising of London, UK. The purchase would allow DraftWorlwide to establish a direct response TV and new media operations in London. DraftWorldwide's British operations are located in outside Oxford in Oxfordshire, focusing on direct mail, loyalty programs, database management and sales promotion. The agency had 11 foreign acquisitions in 1998 alone, mostly in western Europe.
Publication Name: DM News
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-3588
Year: 1999
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British Post buys French company
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The British Post Office has bought Paris, France-based Crie group of postal companies as part of its effort to build a global network of delivery firms. The deal was worth $10 million. The move of the British postal service is seen by analysts as a move to catch up with Germany, which has embarked on an aggressive acquisition campaign. The Crie group has several divisions, including Redmail S.A., Systeme C S.A. and Crie Multi Services S.A.
Publication Name: DM News
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0194-3588
Year: 2000
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