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Financial Truth, 7 dec 2009
Christmas presents, replaced with cards
The article is about the trends and the decision of main business sectors players in terms of Christmas gifts and strategies to satisfy their partners in the Festive Season.

Most companies gave up sending rich goodies, sending just traditional cards in order to reduce costs.
Less wine bottles sold, cookies, candies while the couriers transport only cards.

“We estimate a much weaker December th
Business Standard, 4 dec 2009
Companies’ Budgets for Christmas Parties Reduced to Half
The article is about the decisions of the major companies in the main business sectors of Romania in terms of Christmas parties for employees and partners, gifts and seasonal bonus.

Budgets for Christmas parties were reduced to half. Christmas bonuses were offered only where financial indicators reflected positive results. The market of events organization was also reduced to more than half. The
BizzConect, 18.06.2009
GeoPost appoints Lucian Aldescu as CEO of DPD (Pegasus)

Lucian Aldescu, Operations Manager of DPD (Pegasus) and one of the founders of Pegasus, will soon be appointed the company’s CEO, thus replacing James Gray-Cheape, one year from the time GeoPost (a subsidiary of France’s La Poste) took over 80 percent of the Pegasus local courier company, with Yurtici Kargo, according to sources on the market.

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Ziarul Financiar, 28.05.2009
Pegasus seals contracts with telecom and office supplies companies
Courier company Pegasus, which last year saw French GeoPost and Turkish Yurtici Kargo become part of its shareholder structure, ended the first three months of this year with a 1.3 million-euro turnover, 25% more than last year. "The rise is explained by the introduction of new products and concepts on the market, following the association with GeoPost. Our road parcel transport network also contr
Business Review, 22 Aprilie 2009
Who’s News – Collection Dep.

Celia-Ioana Duta has joined DPD (Pegasus Courier SA) Romania as Collection Specialist. She has a wide experience in the collection activity having previously worked for several companies in the financial field such as EOS KSI, BCR Asigurari and Carpatica Asig. She has studied International Relations and European Studies at the “Lucian Blaga
All Press, 9 Aprilie 2009
GeoPost announces 2008 turnover


Bucharest / Paris, 30th March 2009 – DPD majority shareholder GeoPost, subsidiary of the French La Poste Group and a major player on the European market for express B to B services, generated a consolidated turnover figure of 3.292 billion euros in 2008, excluding exchange rate and perimeter variations, up by 7.1% compared to 2007.

In 2008, GeoPo
FindNews, 9 Aprilie 2009
New president of AOCR

The Operational Director of DPD (Pegasus) was elected recently president of the Romanian Association of Courier Operators, as a consequence of is highly appreciated activity in the field in the last years, as well as the expansion of DPD (Pegasus) in the CEP market.

Following the General Meeting of the Board on the 5th of March 2009, the administrat
Mihai Alexe, 39, has joined DPD (Pegasus Courier S.A.)
Mihai Alexe, 39, has joined DPD (Pegasus Courier S.A.) Romania as Sales Representative. He has a wide experience in sales in sectors like services, retail, real estate, cosmetics and pharma having previously worked for companies like Beiersdorf, Selgros, Nivea and Mega Image. Mihai graduated from Electronics and Gravel Technique in 1987 and is fluent in English.
Business Week, April 2009
Raluca Manolache has joined DPD (Pegasus Courier SA)
Raluca Manolache has joined DPD (Pegasus Courier SA) Romania as Manager of the Collection Department. She has a wide experience in the collection activity, payment terms negotiation, credit control. She has also worked in public relations, communication and journalism. She has a specialist degree in Communications and Public Relations from the Irecson Institute and has studied International Econo
Business Standard, 31 Martch 2009
DPD (Pegasus) targets 20% rise in 2009
One year after GeoPost, together with Yurtici Kargo, took over 80 percent of the shares of the Pegasus local courier company, the new shareholders are optimistic, forecasting a 20 percent increase in business and becoming one of the four-largest firms on the local market. Last year, Pegasus ranked seventh among fast courier and parcel companies in Romania. The company currently operates under the
CEP Research, 01 April 2009
DPD (Pegasus) to roll out new products in Romania

Romanian parcel operator DPD (Pegasus) plans to introduce new products and services into the market this year along with its ongoing re-branding.

After being bought by GeoPost and successfully integrated into DPD’s international network last year, the company announced it will focus on innovative new solutions for customers in Romania and continu
Bucharest Business Week
Mihaela Dumitru has joined DPD (Pegasus Courier S.A.)

Mihaela Dumitru has joined DPD (Pegasus Courier S.A.) as DPD CLASSIC International Product & Operations Manager. She has a wide experience in the Courier Express Parcel sector, having previously been appointed Operations Manager at GeoPost Romania for 3 years and International Product Specialist at Cargus International where she has worked for 5 years. M
Press release, March 2009
DPD in Russia continues to grow

Bucharest, March 2009 – The opening of a new depot in Belgorod a few days ago marks a further significant stage in the ongoing expansion of DPD in Russia. The branch in Belgorod is DPD in Russia’s 32nd. This follows the successful launch at the end of 2008 of a new time-specific express service, which is tailored to customer requirements. The compa
Business Review, 2 Martie 2009
Parcel firms fight to deliver results

While 2008 was predicted to bring a 30 percent growth in Romania's parcel delivery market, now it is all about consolidation. As the B2B segment - which represents 50-100 percent of couriers' overall business - declines, firms have switched their focus to consumer and growing economic fields. Some of the largest players told BR their ongoing strat
Business Standard, 6 ianuarie 2009
Romanian delivery market to increase by only 15% in 2009

The value of the Romanian delivery market is expected to amount to only €250 million in 2009, up 15 percent year-on-year, compared to its 40 percent annual growth pace registered in the past two-three years.

The year 2008 was marked by events such as the takeover of Cargus by the DHL multinational, the acquisition of 80 percent of the loca
All Press, 9 Aprilie 2009
GeoPost announces 2008 turnover


Bucharest / Paris, 30th March 2009 – DPD majority shareholder GeoPost, subsidiary of the French La Poste Group and a major player on the European market for express B to B services, generated a consolidated turnover figure of 3.292 billion euros in 2008, excluding exchange rate and perimeter variations, up by 7.1% compared to 2007.

In 2008, GeoPo
09.decembrie.2008
Important milestone achieved: DELISprint is rolled out at DPD in Romania

A lot has happened at Pegasus in Romania since the launch of the cooperation in February: the processes for handling inbound DPD parcels have been put in place, new hardware has been installed, staff have been trained and domestic shipping services went into full operation in mid-October.

The implementation of the DELISprint software in November meant a further ma
Christmas with DPD
The new DPD Christmas game is now online and looks really great!


Brighten-up the pre-Christmas season! Join in and come to the rescue of Christmas!



Now you can liven up the dark December days by trying out the new DPD Christmas game and taking part in a little adventure.

Simply click on www.pegasus.ro an
Business Review – 17 Nov 2008
Karla Rubingher has joined Pegasus / DPD

Karla Rubingher has joined PEGASUS / DPD as Chief Financial Officer. She has a wide experience in the financial field, having previously been appointed Financial Analysis and Control Manager at United Romanian Breweries (Tuborg) where she has worked for 6 years. Karla graduated from the Academy of Industrial Engineering and Management Technion in
Logistik, noiembrie 2008
DPD is further expanding its business in Eastern Europe

The Romanian courier and express parcel service company Pegasus is now part of the DPD network. At a press conference Arnold Schroven, CEO of DPD Dynamic Parcel Distribution GmbH & Co. KG and Pegasus CEO James Gray-Cheape announced details of the collaboration.

NewsIn, 21 August 2008
Romanian delivery company Pegasus targets 60% higher turnover on rebrading, investments

The seventh Romanian delivery company Pegasus announced it aims for a 60 percent hike in turnover this year after it invests in rebranding and new office, according to the company’s executive director James Gray-Cheape.

The company targets turnover of 7 million euros, planning to develop software systems and retool the 74 storages countrywide and then
Press Information, DPD Classic
Pegasus is launching the new international road service - DPD CLASSIC.
Since Romania entered the EU, the attractiveness of international road transport has been increasing due to lack of customs borders, shorter transit times as well as lower costs in comparison to parcels shipped by air.

As Pegasus has joined the DPD family, its customers are now able to fully benefit from DPD’s unrivalled parcel networks in Europe and worldwide. The DPD products of road parcel
Bucharest, 21 August 2008
A new beginning for Pegasus – joining the DPD family

On 27 March 2008, Armadillo GMBH, the joint venture, between GeoPost and Yurtiçi Kargo, finalised their acquisition of a majority stake in Pegasus Courier. GeoPost is the owner of the brand DPD.

Joining the DPD group is a new stage in the development of Pegasus. DPD is one of the most prestigious parcel companies in world, which has the best develo
New Pegasus Address

We would like to notice you that, starting with the 18th of August 2008, Pegasus has a new site in Bucharest.



The new address is no.20, Tamas str., Buftea, Ilfov, 070000, inside Rombiz logistic park



The office in Bufteais situated in the north of Bucharest, with the main access through national road DN1A Bucharest – Targoviste

Business Review, 14 aprilie 2008
French Post-owned parcel company buys local Pegasus

The joint venture between French parcel service company GeoPost and Turkish express company Yurtici Kargo has recently acquired the majority stake in Romanian Pegasus, the companies have announced, without disclosing the value of the deal. The transaction between the joint venture, called Armadillo, and the Pegasus representatives was finalized
Press Release, 3 April 2008
GeoPost strengthens its presence in Romania by becoming the majority shareholder of Pegasus

Paris – 27 March 2008. Today, GeoPost acquired the majority of shares in Pegasus, one of the most successful Courier and Express Parcel companies in Romania. Armadillo GMBH, the joint venture, between GeoPost and Yurtiçi Kargo, the leading express company in Turkey, and Pegasus representatives finalised the acquisition on 27 March 2008.



Pegasus Courier– one of the major supporters of Caledonian Ball


For the 5th year, Pegasus Courier SRL has been one of the major sponsors for the Bucharest Caledonian Ball and in addition has provided the staff to run the main aspects of the event.

Bucharest’s 10th Caledonian Ball took place in the Cercul Militar, on 23rd of November 2007 and gathered around 350 guests for the purpose of raising funds
Ziarul Financiar - 9 november 2007
Pegasus seeks partnership for expansion

Courier company Pegasus, which forecasts business worth between four and five million euros from courier services, will sign a partnership with an investment fund or a strategic partner, with a view to continuing expansion.

“Over the course of this year, we have had talks with several investment funds, as well as with players in the field o
„Business Standard” – 31 May 2007
Development Pegasus to invest 2 million euro in Sibiu sorting center

Express courier company Pegasus will invest up to €2 million by the end of the year to develop its package sorting center in the city of Sibiu, Pegasus General Manager, Lucian Aldescu, told Business Standard. The investment is part of an approximately €4 million loan the company plans to obtain from Raiffeisen Bank this September. Al
"Business Review", April 2005
International parcel market signed, sealed, delivered

The international deliveries market in Romania is one of the fields primed for further development in the near future as it contains competitive players. Demand for international shipments grew, while companies expanded their activity countrywide.
A study by Synovate Romania, a market research company, places DHL International
Press Release, September 2005
The winged horse “delivers” healthier teeth for the institutionalized children

PEGASUS COURIER SRL in collaboration with OPEN DOOR MEDICAL CENTER, in Bucharest are supporting the charitable project of Dr. MARIEH AKBARZADEH (UK), project which is aiming to provide professional dental consultation & treatment to aprox. 50 disadvantaged children coming from Placement Center nr1 and Placement Center nr.9 in Buch