Bottle babies take on the glass goliath
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Only one company has challenged the only glass manufacturer in Australia, ACI, during the 20th century. Smorgon's Glass Containers operated from 1971 to 1991 until ACI acquired it. Philippine-based San Miguel Corp. had planned to build a bottle plant in 1998 but decided against it. Winemakers Glass Corp., a new company in Australia, states it will open a plant. Wine bottles cost 30% to 100% more in Australia than overseas.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1998
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B2B, be warned
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The warnings of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission that there might be anti-competitive contexts within the business-to-business industry are discussed. The possible monopoly power of a buyer over a seller and mutual understandings on price between competitors are amongst the concerns.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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