Manufacturing news
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Diageo to build new Dublin brewery
Diageo is to make its largest ever capital investment – totalling £514.7 million (650 million euros, $1 billion) – in its Irish beer business.
09 May 2008 10:25
Bombardier invests £70 million in Belfast
Bombardier Aerospace is to make a massive £70 million investment in its Belfast aircraft manufacturing facility.
08 May 2008 12:05
Enodis acquired by US firm
UK kitchen equipment manufacturer Enodis has agreed to be bought by Illinois Tool Works (ITW) for £1 billion cash.
08 May 2008 16:29
Inbev sees surprise profit fall
Inbev, the world’s largest brewer by volume, has reported an 11 per cent fall in profits, despite a 4.8 per cent increase in sales.
08 May 2008 15:58
Longbridge to resume production
The automotive manufacturing plant in Longbridge, which had been closed down in April 2005 following the collapse of MG Rover, is to resume operations thanks to Chinese owners Nanjing.
08 May 2008 12:50
BAE chairman calls for SFO inquiry review
BAE Systems is pushing for a review of the Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) abandoned investigation into allegations that the company entered into a fraudulent arms deal with Saudi Arabia.
07 May 2008 9:53
Strong currency sees profit rise for BAT
British American Tobacco (BAT) has beaten first quarter profit expectations thanks to strong currency exchange rates and improved pricing.
07 May 2008 11:03
April 2008 - View Entire Month
Dell to cut Irish workforce
Dell has announced it is to shed 250 jobs across its two plants in Ireland.
30 Apr 2008 11:14
Electrolux feels economic strain
Home appliance maker Electrolux has seen a dramatic profit loss for the first quarter of 2008 having seen demand for its products drop in the current economic climate.
28 Apr 2008 13:32
Mars to buy Wrigley
Mars Inc is set to announce a $22 billion (£11.1 billion) acquisition of Wrigley, which will create the world’s largest confectionery firm.
28 Apr 2008 14:20