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lyreco ceo discusses office-max takeover rumors
Lyreco
CEO Eric Bigeard tells opi.net what he thinks about rumours that
yesterday’s global contracts alliance between the France-based B2B
supplier and OfficeMax is the first step to a takeover of the US
company.
Lyreco and OfficeMax Announce Global Alliance
NAPERVILLE,
Ill., Oct.08– OfficeMax OMX and Lyreco announce today they entered
into an alliance to better serve their customers throughout the world.
The partnership brings together the expertise and footprint of two
leaders in business-to-business office supply solutions. Utilizing the
combined contract operations and infrastructure of Lyreco and OfficeMax
around the world, the partnership is expected to provide improved
selling opportunities for both companies. Lyreco and OfficeMax will be
able to provide exceptional office supplies service to their
multinational customers in a broader geographical coverage now reaching
36 countries.”I am delighted to have Lyreco as our partner,” said Sam
Duncan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at OfficeMax. “Lyreco has
always been a leader in Europe and this partnership will improve the
OfficeMax service offering for our large international customers. We
expect improved selling potential from the partnership.””I am obviously
excited about the two companies coming to such an agreement,” stated
Lyreco’s CEO, Eric Bigeard. “OfficeMax and Lyreco share the same
commitment for the customers and the same dedication to delight them.
OfficeMax has a long established and solid position and I look forward
to developing the relationship in the future.”