Buma group of companies is to invest zl.20 million in the construction
of a printing plant and a factory for pre-fabricated houses in the
Krakow Special Economic Zone (KSSE). The printing house will concentrate
on textbooks and will employ 350 workers after start-up envisaged for
2003. (Puls Biznesu, p. 9)... Dutch distiller Bols is unlikely to be
considered by the Treasury Minister for exclusive rights to negotiate
the takeover of vodka producer Polmos Poznan. According to those
familiar with the deal, Bols' level of investment on the Polish market
is too meager and thus it could be unable to foot the acquisition bill.
(Puls Biznesu, p.7)... Apparel manufacturer Vistula is set to separate
its production operations and concentrate on marketing the brand at home
and abroad. According to company CEO Janusz Plocica, Vistula will
undergo intensive restructuring. (Puls Biznesu, p.6)... The Competition
and Consumer Protection Office (UOKiK) is to give its opinion on the
planned merger of the two largest dairy producers in the country, Danone
and ZPC San of Jaroslawie. (Puls Biznesu, p. 6) S.M.
