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Swedish 21 Grams Raises SEK 20 Million from InnovationsKapital

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

21 Grams, a provider of postal management services, has announced that its raised a SEK 20 million round of financing from the leading venture capitalist InnovationsKapital. The funding will allow 21 Grams to aggressively grow the business on the Nordic market and to expand into other European markets.

21 Grams offers postal management services to corporate customers by leveraging its technology leadership in postage optimisation, in combination with its unique set of knowledge and experience of post, print and document management software. 21 Grams allows customers to outsource their non-core production of bulk mailings and to significantly reduce postage expenses.

“We are very excited about the market opportunity and we think that 21 Grams has the potential to become the leading company within postal management services on the European business process outsourcing market” says Peder Holm, Investment Director at InnovationsKapital.

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Williams Lea Ranks 21st Among Top 100 Global Outsourcing Companies

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

Williams Lea, the global leader of Corporate Information Solutions, was recently ranked among the top of the world’s leading outsourcing companies by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals, the global standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. The company placed 21st — largest among global Corporate Information outsourcing companies — on the IAOP’s inaugural Global Outsourcing 100 list, which will be featured in a special advertising section in the April 3rd issue of FORTUNE Magazine.

By transforming the way organizations communicate with their internal and external audiences through innovative solutions, Williams Lea enhances their clients’ customer experience, improves their profitability and reduces their risk. The Williams Lea portfolio of clients includes leading global organizations in the legal, financial, pharmaceutical and corporate sectors. The company recently entered into an equity relationship with Deutsche Post World Net, the world’s leading logistics group that combines traditional postal services with innovative solutions in the e-commerce sector.

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US Postmaster General forecasts growth enabled by tech advances

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

Speaking to more than 6,500 mailers and advertisers at the National Postal Forum, Postmaster General John E. Potter forecasted a transformed Postal Service that will see a growth in direct mail as well as advances in technology.

Outlining key Postal Service initiatives, Potter described new customer- focused programs that will help small- and mid-sized organizations grow. He also discussed advances in technology that will track Postal Service performance and reduce costs.

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FedEx proposes eliminating supermajority vote requirement

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

FedEx has said it will ask its shareholders to approve removing the company’s supermajority voting requirements at a September 2006 meeting. The supermajority provision is required for actions such as merger approval, amending fair price provisions and changing the board into classes with staggered terms.

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Firm that Mick built links with pallet giants

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

Palletline plc has brought on board the Morecambe-based firm J M Gorry & Son Ltd – founded in 1969 by Mick Gorry with just one vehicle – as the latest member of its network.

The company, which now has three generations of the family working at its premises on the White Lund Industrial Estate and operates around 40 vehicles, will cover the large LA postcode area – which covers Lancaster and Morecambe – for Palletline from April 1.

They have invested a six-figure sum in readiness to join the Palletline network, by changing vehicle liveries, hiring two new staff and bringing online a new 8,000 sq ft building, which will also be used for undercover trans-shipping.

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DHL enhances domestic next day air product portfolio

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

DHL has announced significant enhancements to its suite of domestic Next Day Air products though a major expansion of its service coverage across the U.S. DHL is also enhancing its money back guarantee for DHL Next Day 10:30 AM and DHL Saturday Delivery services.

DHL’s portfolio of Next Day Air products includes DHL Next Day 10:30 AM, DHL Next Day 12:00 PM, and DHL Next Day 3:00 PM — complemented by DHL Same Day service for the most time-critical shipments. DHL is the only U.S. express delivery provider with the flexibility to offer both 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM delivery service options.

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TNT Express receives French Certipharm accreditation

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

TNT Express today announced that it is the first and only global transport company operating in France to receive the ‘Certipharm’ accreditation for expertise in the transportation of medical products. Awarded by the Association Française d’Assurance Qualité (AFAQ), the accreditation recognises the presence of rigorous procedures – including secure storage, safe packaging and clear labelling – to prevent the quality of medical products from being compromised during any stage of the transportation process. “This accreditation is recognition of TNT’s expertise in the express transportation of pharmaceutical goods and confirms the company’s commitment to the delivery of quality services in the Life Sciences sector,” said Jos Raaymakers, Global Director Life Sciences, TNT Express.

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Dutch TNT buys German mail carrier

Posted by | Apr 3, 2006 | |

Dutch mail and logistics group TNT NV has bought German regional mail delivery company Cbs city briefservice GmbH, TNT said on April 3, 2006. Financial details were not disclosed. The acquisition makes TNT’s unit TNT Post the second largest mail carrier with an own network in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia after Deutsche Post AG. The deal provides TNT Post access to additional 129,000 households and enterprises in Moenchengladbach, where the acquired company is based. TNT Post services some 5.6 million households and firms in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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