SLEEMAN TO BOOST EXPORTS AFTER SAPPORO DEAL
August 1st, 2006
BY KEITH NUTHALL, in Ottawa
CANADIAN brewer Sleeman is planning an export drive after its takeover by Japan's Sapporo, the company's chairman John Sleeman told just-drinks.com. Mr Sleeman, who will stay on as CEO after the deal is approved by shareholders, said: "I am delighted with this agreement. It is good news. Sapporo are committed to keeping our people and facilities and growing the business. The Japanese have an international reputation for working with employees and getting efficiencies out of plants. They will help to get more beer out of the ...
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