Former Packard Bell Chief Buys AST
News Beny Alagem, the co-founder and former chairman of Packard Bell NEC announced on Sunday that he had bought the AST brand name and technology for his new company, AST Computer Inc. The complex deal gives Alagem a 75 percent share in the new company...
[January 12, 1999, 9:34]
US Report: NEC Consolidation To Result In 400 Job Losses
News These changes are a planned part of our continuing efforts to integrate the former separate Packard Bell and NEC operations,'' said Beny Alagem, Packard Bell CEO, in a statement. The company will close its Fife, Versa notebook plant and transfer...
[May 14, 1998, 9:33]
Under Pressure, Packard Bell To Lay Off 20 Percent Of Staff
News The move followed the surprise departure of Packard Bell founder Beny Alagem earlier that month, amid rumours he had been pushed by an unhappy board. Packard Bell will lay off 20 percent of its U.S.work force by the end of the year, the company...
[October 9, 1998, 14:31]
