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Introduction of flexi accounts at Skoda Auto took workers option to work on weekends and Saturday bonuses, unions aim to compensate it

November 5, 2010 | 05:53am CEToriginal
If there is no agreement reached, the unions intend to reject the intensive working hours in 2011. The circumstances of the situation, the attitudes of both sides...
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Rehak (Ceska pojistovna): Direct settlement with clearing center to be introduced in Czech Rep within one year

November 4, 2010 | 07:02am CEToriginal
It is now being discussed within CAP whether it will be in a legislative or non-legislative way. Liquidation companies falling out of the process, the situation in Europe...
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Unions of Bosch Diesel’s Czech plant want higher wage growth in 2011

November 4, 2010 | 06:00am CEToriginal
Employees also require changing the shift model with regard to time off or increasing premiums. Details of the requirements, the economic results for 2009...
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Government refused to allow firefighters in Czech Rep receiving share of damage liability

November 4, 2010 | 05:42am CEToriginal
The cabinet thus rejected the proposal of the Pardubice Region to give 4% of premiums to firefighters. The reason of the government...
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Renault will sell majority of shares in Volvo AB, remains largest owner though

November 4, 2010 | 05:12am CEToriginal
The company wants to reduce its debt and regain investment rating. The marketed share, its value, improvement of the shares...
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Crisis closed several Auto Place used car shops in Czech Rep, company wants to open new ones with licence

November 3, 2010 | 05:42am CEToriginal
Details of franchising, current and former branches, 2-year warranty, after sales benefits and discounts for customers, operating leases for used cars...
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Jaroslav Srol started Isuzu Trucks representation in Czech Rep, now given same task in Slovakia

November 3, 2010 | 05:36am CEToriginal
Antonin Ruzicka became new general manager of Isuzu Trucks Czech Republic, who previously worked in...
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Philippe Saillard got task to lead Nissan in Central Europe after establishment of Infiniti brand in Europe

November 3, 2010 | 05:07am CEToriginal
The current managing director of Nissan for the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Pierre Boutin will go within Nissan Europe to...
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Swell began to perform vibration tests at extreme temperatures

November 3, 2010 | 04:57am CEToriginal
The company extended the technological equipment of the development test-room and will soon put a temperature chamber into operation, which can develop the temperature for the surroundings...
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Tomas Zavoral became spokesman of Ceska pojistovna

November 3, 2010 | 04:24am CEToriginal
Ceska pojistovna thus filled this post after two months, when Vaclav Balek left for Allianz. Zavoral’s previous place of work...
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NYK Logistics took over entire logistics of components supply for Nissan plants in Europe

November 2, 2010 | 11:44pm CEToriginal
Cooperation between the two Japanese companies started in 2006 and expanded to other countries of Central and Western Europe. Details of logistics processes...
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EU started to defend itself against dumped imports of Chinese components

November 2, 2010 | 04:19am CEToriginal
It has imposed duty on aluminium discs and begun investigating circumvention of the measure by the Chinese exporters of steel bolts. The validity and amount of duty, undervaluation of the Chinese currency...
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Continental and Schaeffler merger to be possibly delayed by tax claims of U.S. against Schaeffler’s major owner

November 2, 2010 | 01:50am CEToriginal
While the earliest possible date of the merger has been the end of 2011 so far, now it is...
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Czech Government possibly not to agree on grants of compulsory insurance to fire fighters

November 2, 2010 | 12:56am CEToriginal
According to the Government, the amendment would worsen the financial situation of insurance companies and possibly mark the damage liability up. Details of the bill and the arguments...
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Toyota Motor began production of 1.4 D-4D diesel engine in Poland

November 2, 2010 | 12:39am CEToriginal
The place of production, annual production, engine parameters, deliveries to factories in Europe and Africa, fitting into the models...
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A. Charouz expanded portfolio for another brand, becoming Mazda dealer

November 1, 2010 | 05:44am CEToriginal
It is the 13th volume brand in the portfolio of the Auto Charouz group. Simultaneously, the company entered the city, in which it has not operated so far...
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Petr Benes became new commercial head at CSOB Pojistovna

November 1, 2010 | 05:18am CEToriginal
This division was led by managing director Jeroen van Leeuwen in the recent years. Professional career of Benes...
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TPCA to further reduce state of agency staff at end of October

October 28, 2010 | 11:55pm CEToriginal
Due to the falling production in TPCA, suppliers of components and services such as NYK Logistics and Lear are forced to release staff as well...
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Tomas Zavoral to leave insurance company Direct after three years

October 27, 2010 | 05:35am CEToriginal
Direct has not appointed Zavoral’s successor yet, his powers will be temporarily taken over by the PR agency Ogilvy. Zavoral is likely to pass to some other insurance company...
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Kia Motors used EU funds for staff training in Czech Rep

October 27, 2010 | 05:04am CEToriginal
The training at the importer focused on dealer network management and business negotiation leading. Details, financing, administrator of the project...
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Minerva holding two workshops on MMOG/LE standard for suppliers in Czech Rep in November

October 27, 2010 | 04:50am CEToriginal
Training of the new version of MMOG/LE V3 will be held on two dates in Brno and Prague. The most recent user of the standard is the carmaker GM...
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Thermolast declared bankrupt by court

October 26, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginal
Most production of the Czech automotive supplier has already stopped, as well as most of the 110 employees have deposed...
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Two legislative changes should reduce fraud car odometers downsizing in Czech Rep

October 26, 2010 | 01:48am CEToriginal
The government is together with associations and large used car dealers involved in both proposals. Details of the proposals, expert opinions, the increase in number of downsized odometers in 2010...
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Michal Cizek became new head of Seat in Czech Rep

October 25, 2010 | 02:08am CEToriginal
Import Volkswagen Group confirmed Cizek in office which he has provisionally held since October 1 after the departure of Petr Taborsky. Plans of Cizek...
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McLaren completing dealer network throughout world, currently not entering CEE

October 22, 2010 | 06:04am CEToriginal
Therefore, there will be no representation in the Czech Republic or Austria in the near future. Dealer strategy, production and sales plans for the new road model McLaren MP4-12C...
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