Amway to begin manufacturing in Europe
Amway UK announced to it's independent business owners this week that Amway has begun manufacturing a range of Amway Home products in Europe. Previously these products were manufactured at Amway's headquarters in Michigan, USA.
Amway stated they have partnered with a family owned Belgian company, with business experience dating back to 1887. Initial products to be manufactured under the new agreement at Amway Home Dish Drops, Amway Home L.O.C., Amway Home SA8, and Amway Gel Oven Cleaner. The first units are expected to ship in November, 2011.
There will be no change in formulation, however the decision is expected to reduce lead and transportation times, as well as reducing carbon emission reduction by as much as 79 percent.
Amway Ukraine is #1 in Europe in 2010
The annual turnover of Amway Ukraine in 2010 amounted to over 1 billion Ukrainian hryvnia (US$12 million), making Ukraine Amway's #1 European market. The result has been attributed to the high quality of training, which is considered one of the best in the industry.
Amway's Kiev offices hosts not only a shopping center with over 1000 visitors a day, but also a fully fledged training center accommodating up to 100 people at a time. The center's main hall regularly hosts seminars on business skills and interpersonal communication skills. A second hall, including a fully equipped kitchen, hosts training on iCook, nutrition, and healthy eating. A third hall, configured as a beauty parlour, holds sessions on skincare and makeup with the companies Artistry and BeautyCycle brands.
Amway announces 2011 sales of $10.9 billion
ADA, Mich., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amway parent company, Alticor Inc., announced global sales exceeding USD$10.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The results represent 17 percent growth over 2010 annual sales of USD$9.2 billion. This is the sixth consecutive year of growth for the company, which has posted sales increases 11 out of the past 12 years.
Cindy Van Andel, wife of Amway Chairman, dies at age 57
Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel issued a brief statement Saturday night:
"I am saddened by the loss of my loving wife Cindy Van Andel. She passed away Friday evening after a brief illness. Cindy has been my friend, confidant and partner for almost 33 years of marriage. She was a warm and caring person who could light up an entire room just by her smile. Her heart went out to all she met and she will be greatly missed."
Friends may meet the family at the Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 30, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at 4231 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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