Ties to U.S. techs throttle Recif

Article Abstract:

This article discusses production cutbacks and staffing reductions planned by Recif of Aussonne in Southern France. The company makes robots used to handle and track silicon wafers during production of computer hips. Recif's cutbacks come as a result of the decline in the semiconductor industry in the United States.

Labor force information, Production management, Special industry machinery, not elsewhere classified, Semiconductor Production Equip, Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing & Assembly Robots, Semiconductor production equipment industry, Semiconductor production equipment, Manufacturing robots

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Recif says first-half net surged to 2.3 million euros

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Recif S.A. posted an increase in net profits for the 2001 first-half. The company posted 2.3 million euros in net profits for the period, compared to 1.08 million euros during the same 2000 period.

Sales, profits & dividends, Industrial Robots, Finance

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Atos to acquire Schlumberger unit

Article Abstract:

Atos Origin S.A. has reached a deal to acquire the majority of Schlumberger Ltd.'s information technology services. The deal is valued at $1.3 billion in cash and stock.

United States, Acquisitions & mergers, Parent-to-subsidiary activities, Subsidiary-to-parent activities, Computer software industry, Software industry, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Information technology services, Schlumberger Ltd., Atos Origin S.A., Subsidiaries, divisions and units

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