Utilities: expert hands make light work

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UK companies can benefit from liberalization of gas and electricity markets if they consume enough. Gas prices are dropping which is prompting rationalization in the industry. There are different elements in gas prices and each can be negotiated. Contracts to supply electricity tend to be of two types, fixed price or pool contracts. Quotes are often prepared using different formats and expert advice may be needed in order to compare different offers.

Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, Electric services, Gas Production and Distribution, Gas Distribution, United Kingdom, Energy policy, Corporations, Gas industry

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Make that a double espresso

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Tchibo International (UK)'s unusual management structure is proving effective, according to Mark Heron and Philip Thomas, the company's joint managing directors. Thomas is responsible for finance and operations, while Heron deals with sales and marketing. The company now has turnover of 23 million pounds sterling a year, and employs 300 people. There is considerable potential for organic growth, but there are also plans to make acquisitions.

Processed Coffee, Management, Officials and employees, Interview, Tchibo International (UK)

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Italian expresso maker banks on convenience in rollout

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Illycaffe of Trieste, Italian coffee maker, is launching Easy Serve Espresso in foreign markets including the US and Japan. The coffee is pre-measured and includes a paper filterpack. Illycaffe already has market presence in 50 countries and its advertising worldwide is handled by Bozell Pella Testa Rossetti. The company has signed a distribution deal with consumer goods company Suntory of Japan.

Roasted Ground Coffee, Product introduction, Coffee, Illycaffe S.p.A.

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