In Brief: Techmex debut; ZPZ privatization; Orbis bid; Poland.com launched

Computer hardware distributor Techmex plans to debut on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) before the end of the year. The firm expects to publish its share issue prospectus next month. (Puls Biznesu, page 4) ... Slask Voivodship authorities are expected to announce their choice for investor in the country's largest match stick maker Zaklady Przmyslu Zapalczanego (ZPZ) of Czechowice-Dziedzice. Two foreign and two domestic firms are bidding for ZPZ. (Puls Biznesu, page 5) ... The Treasury Ministry has extended the deadline for submitting bids for 10-35% shares in hotel and catering chain Orbis S.A. by two weeks to May 31. (Parkiet, page 3) ... The financial group MCI Management in conjunction with Vogel has launched an internet portal poland.com aimed at attracting novice internet users. (Parkiet, page 5) S.M.