Mucking about

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Hydro International supplies water control systems and should benefit from strong sales for its effluent control equipment. The company subcontracts manufacturing, but designs its products and markets them. Hydro has been awarded a contract in Georgia, United States, but its UK operations could be affected by the reluctance of water utilities to spend money. The water utilities have sought to cut prices rather than spend on environmental protection, and are tending to tackle environmental protection themselves rather than use outside firms like Hydro.

Sewer Cleaning Equip, Sewage disposal plants, Sewage treatment equipment, Hydro International PLC

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Pick of the bunch

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Kunick is a small company involved in a range of activities such as retailing and care homes. The company's main business is gaming machines in the United Kingdom. This activity is a strong performer which should benefit further from deregulation of the industry in 1998. The company has also developed a system for monitoring its machines that will increase its competitiveness. The company is also developing a facilities management division which is performing well. French disposals will have an impact on Kunick's stock price, which could rise in 1998.

Manufacturing industries, not elsewhere classified, Coin-Operated Amusement Equip, Gambling industry, Kunick PLC, Coin operated recreation equipment

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Lincat puts on a disappointing display

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Lincat is a UK supplier of catering equipment focusing on grills and fryers. The company issued a profit warning in Feb 1996 and interim profit is likely to be less than an estimated 1.5 million pounds sterling. Colbrook, which specializes in display counters, has seen a rise in losses. Douglas, a US subsidiary which produces cleaning equipment for bakeries, is also seeking to break even. The company's profit for 1996 is forecast at 2.5 million pounds sterling by Beeson Gregory.

Service industry machinery, not elsewhere classified, Commercial Food Fryers, Commercial cooking equipment, Deep fat fryers, Lincat Group PLC, Food processing machinery industry

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