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Troubled Ransom issues delayed results
Troubled Ransom issues delayed results
The long established and much troubled manufacturer of natural healthcare products William Ransom issued its delayed annual results today (22 December), dubbing its past year “a very challenging one”.
(22 Dec 2008)
Manufacturing failures increase but ‘some recovery’ expected
Manufacturing failures increase but ‘some recovery’ expected
The number of UK manufacturing failures in 2008 is predicted to increase by more than one third, according to a new report published today (22 December), although some recovery is expected “in the not too distant future”.
(22 Dec 2008)
 
Fall in car production prompts call for urgent action
Fall in car production prompts call for urgent action
Car production in the UK fell by one third in November while commercial vehicle manufacturing halved.
(18 Dec 2008)
Manufacturing pay settlements at 30 month low
Manufacturing pay settlements at 30 month low
Manufacturing pay settlements have fallen to their lowest level for more than two years.
(17 Dec 2008)
 
Manufacturing employment numbers plummet
Manufacturing employment numbers plummet
The number of UK manufacturing jobs plummeted to 2.83 million in the three months to October – 73,000 down on the same period last year.
(17 Dec 2008)
Bullish outlook at Senior
Bullish outlook at Senior
Senior plc, the manufacturer of high technology components and systems, principally for the aerospace, defence, land vehicle and energy markets, today (16 December) reported a strong order book and a bullish outlook for 2008 trading come its financial year end on 31 December.
(16 Dec 2008)
 
Cadbury proceeds with sale of last drinks business
Cadbury proceeds with sale of last drinks business
Chocolate maker Cadbury said today (16 December) it was proceeding towards the sale of its last remaining, Australian, beverages business.
(16 Dec 2008)
Laird cuts 40% of jobs in response to slow down
Laird cuts 40% of jobs in response to slow down
Laird plc, the design and supplier of components and systems for electronic applications, said in a trading update today (16 December) that it had reduced its headcount by 4,500 in the final quarter of the year.
(16 Dec 2008)
 
 
Manufacturers benefit from adding services
A new survey published today (16 December) suggests that UK manufacturers are focusing on supplying to niche markets and adding value through services in a bid to survive recession.
(16 Dec 2008)
Lemon prices fail to sour Treatt
Lemon prices fail to sour Treatt
Treatt Plc, the manufacturer of ingredients for the flavour, fragrance and cosmetic industries, reported increased sales and profits today (15 December) despite a sharp increase in the price of lemon oil due to a worldwide shortage of lemons.
(15 Dec 2008)
 
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