Bookham bucks the trend

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In spite of a net loss of 44.6 million pounds in the second quarter, Bookham Technology PLC has decided to expand its plants in the U.K. and begin production at a new U.S. plant in Columbia, Maryland. The company is going against the trend among European technology-hardware companies that are scaling back manufacturing production.

Author: Pringle, David
Expanded capacity, plant expansion, Electronic Interconnection Devices, Electronic Connector Manufacturing, Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Statistical Data Included, Production management, Electronic components industry, Electronic connectors, Bookham Technology PLC

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Cost cuts boost BT's profit by 40%

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BT Group PLC posted a rise of 40% in its profits for the fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31, 2003. The company, helped by its cost-cutting measures, posted 331 million pounds (463.7 million euros) in quarterly profits.

Author: Pringle, David
Sales, profits & dividends, COMMUNICATION, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Communications industry, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, BT Group PLC

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Marconi talks to banks about securing finances

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Marconi PLC is engaged in discussions with banks over how to protect the company's financial position in the long-term future. Marconi is under pressure to maintain its viability in the long-term.

Author: Pringle, David
Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing, Financial management, Telephone & Telegraph Eqp NEC, Telecommunications equipment industry, Telecommunications systems, Telent PLC

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