Merged airlines face a turbulent path in uniting different cultures

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The proposed merger of Air Canada and Canadian Airlines International Ltd would likely encounter rough sailing, said observers. Differences in fleets and corporate culture are just among the problems that need to be addressed, said observers. The C$1.8 billion merger is being pushed by Onex Corp, which wants to buy the weaker Canadian Airlines and merge it with the relatively healthy Air Canada.

Acquisitions & mergers, Scheduled Air Transportation, Scheduled Airlines, Air Canada

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Van Houtte brews a one-cup hit

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Montreal, Quebec-based Van Houtte Inc. has received a strong response from consumers for its single-cup gourmet coffee-dispensing machine. Van Houtte, which is led by president and chief executive officer Paul-Andre Guillotte, reported $18.7 million in profits on revenues of $250.3 million for the year ended April 1, 2000.

Household Appliances, Household Appliance Manufacturing, Electric Appliances, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Appliances, Van Houtte

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CCL gets big boost from Wal-Mart effect

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The massive growth of virtually unknown Canadian consumer product manufacturer, CCL Industries Inc. is discussed.

Company sales and earnings, Consumer goods industry, Company earnings/profit, CCL Industries Inc.

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