CROSSMARK Expands Global Service.Business Editors PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2002 Commitment to International Retailing Fuels Operations in United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. and Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. CROSSMARK(R) is expanding its global service to meet the needs of both international retailers and manufacturers, opening operations in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Hong Kong and expanding existing operations in Australia, announced Butch Smith, Chairman & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CROSSMARK. "We are very excited about the potential of the global market as manufacturers and retailers continue to consolidate globally. We are also pleased that we now have the ability to provide clients with consistent sales and branding strategies within the international marketplace. Consumer Packaged Goods Noun 1. packaged goods - groceries that are packaged for sale foodstuff, grocery - (usually plural) consumer goods sold by a grocer plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one companies know that long-term success, in today's competitive environment, requires heightened global sales strategies. Domestic-based manufacturers and retailers continue to discover new consumers, particularly in Europe, Asia, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Africa," stated Smith. In the United Kingdom, CROSSMARK has opened operations in London to begin serving clients and to identify new opportunities in Great Britain Great Britain, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 60,441,000), 94,226 sq mi (244,044 sq km), on the British Isles, off W Europe. The country is often referred to simply as Britain. and throughout Europe. CROSSMARK transferred long-term CROSSMARK Executive David Kerbel, Manager of its New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. Division, to head the London office. Kerbel, in addition to servicing clients and sourcing new business, is in the process of identifying potential business partners and strategic relationships. Joining Kerbel and the CROSSMARK United Kingdom Team is Derek G. Wilson, former Managing Director of England's The John Lusty lust·y adj. lust·i·er, lust·i·est 1. Full of vigor or vitality; robust. 2. Powerful; strong: a lusty cry. 3. Lustful. 4. Merry; joyous. Group. "We are thrilled that Derek Wilson Early Years Derek Wilson is a renown Wellington (New Zealand) architect and environmentalist. He was born in 1922, and was a member of the Wellington Architectural Centre, including a President (1963) and a Committee Member (1961-1962, 1964). is joining CROSSMARK. His experience, knowledge and extraordinary reputation among manufacturers and retailers will be a major asset to CROSSMARK as we begin servicing the European marketplace," stated Bob Hawk, President and Managing Director of CROSSMARK Global Group. Wilson, a graduate of Cambridge University Cambridge University, at Cambridge, England, one of the oldest English-language universities in the world. Originating in the early 12th cent. (legend places its origin even earlier than that of Oxford Univ. in 1966, has held a number of posts in the consumer packaged goods industry. He served as Chief Executive for the Willards Food Corporation in Zimbabwe, before moving to England as a consultant for several major packaged goods companies, including Heinz, Cadbury Schweppes Cadbury Schweppes plc is a confectionery and beverage company with its headquarters in Berkeley Square, London, England, UK. Cadbury Schweppes is currently the only major international confectionery manufacturer to produce Fairtrade or organic products, which it sells through its and South African Breweries South African Breweries was founded in 1895 by Jacob Letterstedt specifically to serve a new market of miners and prospectors in and around Johannesburg. Two years later, it became the first industrial company to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). . He also served as Joint Managing Director of the John Lusty Group (JLG/FTSE). Mr. Wilson continues to serve as Chairman of Andros-UK, manufacturers of Bonne n. 1. A female servant charged with the care of a young child. Maman jams. Wilson was awarded the "Chevalier dans l'ordre National du Merite" by President Mitterand of France in 1995. He is Chairman of the International Association of Sales and Marketing Companies and served as President of the European Sales and Marketing Association. Chris Osborne, former CROSSMARK Division Manager, has also joined CROSSMARK Global Group as a Vice President. Mr. Osborne, who brings 17 years of consumer-packaged goods experience to the Global Group, will be responsible for the integration and alignment of systems, processes and procedures for the company's recent global acquisitions and initiatives. Osborne, located in CROSSMARK's global headquarters in Plano, Texas Plano (IPA: /ˈpleɪnoʊ/) is a wealthy suburb of Dallas, Texas, located to the north, mainly within Collin County, but also extending into Denton County. According to the 2000 U.S. , will also serve the Global Group through a variety of sales and support functions. Mergers and Acquisitions In Australasia, under the guidance of John Wright, CROSSMARK is acquiring NationwideBrokers in Australia and SuperBroker Strategic Limited and Airtime air·time n. 1. The time during which a radio or television station is broadcasting. Also called airspace. 2. The time at which a radio or television program is broadcast. Sales Limited in New Zealand, making the combined company the premier provider of outsourced sales and marketing services in each respective country. In addition to sales and marketing functions, CROSSMARK will provide warehousing, distribution and administrative services to the fast-moving consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and marketplace. New Zealand retailing veteran Grant Faber will head CROSSMARK New Zealand. The senior management team of CROSSMARK Australia includes John Summers, Warwick Ritchard and John Rishworth. Hawk states, "With almost no investment in infrastructure, manufacturers can partner with CROSSMARK to reach consumers effectively in Australia and New Zealand. It's the most efficient manner for a manufacturer to expand its reach into international markets." CROSSMARK's entry into the eastern-Asia marketplace begins with the acquisition of Hong Kong based, Flex-Merchandising Resources, Ltd., a rapidly growing sales and merchandising services agency. Flex-Merchandising founder, Leslie Tam, will serve as Managing Director for CROSSMARK Hong Kong. Bob Hawk said, "These additions are critical elements in our comprehensive globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation strategy. Our new partners are great additions to the CROSSMARK family. Together, we will provide our clients quality sales support and superior positioning to grow their brands in the global economy. Additionally, our proprietary technologies, systems and business processes provide efficient and effective means to enter and service strategic international markets." CROSSMARK expects to continue its aggressive globalization efforts by opening additional international markets in the upcoming months. About CROSSMARK CROSSMARK is a professional business services company providing integrated, performance-based solutions in sales, marketing, technology and consulting. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK employs more than 10,000 associates in offices throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, China (Hong Kong) and India (BEST Systems only). For more information on CROSSMARK, please visit www.crossmark.com. The CROSSMARK Global Group can be reached at cgg@crossmark.com. About NationwideBrokers Directors John Rishworth and Warwick Ritchard, who together have more than 50 years retailing experience, founded NationwideBrokers in 1988. NationwideBrokers, which expanded nationally in 1992, serves clients by selling into supermarkets, mass merchandisers, independents, hardware and department store trade channels. NationwideBrokers represents a number of leading Australian manufacturers that market world-class brands, some of which are currently within CROSSMARK's representation portfolio. The combined entity will employ over 300 associates throughout the Australian marketplace. For more information on NationwideBrokers, please visit www.nationwidebrokers.com.au. About SuperBroker SuperBroker, with 69 employees, provides full-service representation to manufacturers and retailers within the New Zealand marketplace. SuperBroker provides clients a host of services including traditional sales and marketing functions as well as warehousing, distribution and administrative services. About Flex-Merchandising Resources, Ltd. In two years Flex-Merchandising has attracted more than 280 brands to represent in 1,200 Hong Kong retail outlets. Its services include shelf merchandising, compliance tracking, in-store packaging uplifting and market intelligence monitoring. The firm was founded by Leslie Tam, Managing Director, who has more than 25 years experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry in Hong Kong and other Asian markets. For more information on Flex Merchandising, please visit www.flexmerch.com. |
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