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.

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.

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.

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

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