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Vauxhall Motors Ltd

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:35:50 +0100

Ellesmere Port factory safeguarded - 100s new jobs - new Astra model
General Motors has indicated that the future of Vauxhall factory in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire is secure, along with 2,100 jobs. The manufacturer is expected to confirm the creation of hundreds more jobs at the plant. The factory is expected to produce the new Astra, along with a factory in Poland, from 2015.

Vauxhall Motors Ltd

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:44:16 +0100

Possible production increase - securing 2,100 jobs
Vauxhall is nearing an agreement with unions that could secure the future of 2,100 jobs at its Ellesmere Port car plant. The talks concern working practices at the plant, including the introduction of a third shift to increase both efficiency and production. Owner General Motors has committed to running the Cheshire plant until 2014.

Nissan Motor (GB) LTD

Tue, 15 May 2012 10:04:13 +0100

Global sales reach record levels - profit increased to £585m - positive outlook
Nissan recorded global sales of 4.8 million units in 2011, a record for the company. Net profit increased to 75.3bn yen (£585m) in the 2012 first quarter, up from 30.8bn yen a year earlier, helped by expansion into fast-growing markets. Nissan outperformed rivals Toyota and Honda and expects an even better performance in 2012.

Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:11:11 +0100

Profit rises 93 per cent - Revenue increases 26 per cent - Earnings up 10 per cent
German car company Volkswagen has recorded a 10 per cent rise in group operating earnings to 3.21bn euros. Profit before tax rose 93% to 4.3bn euros on revenue that was up 26% to 47.3bn euros. The companys revenue was assisted by strong sales of its upmarket Audi brand.

Repower UK Limited

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:59:32 +0100

CFO resigns - Possible sale of company - Turnover £7.4m
Repower's chief financial officer Derrick Noe has resigned due to different views on the company's future business strategy. It is believed that parent company Suzlon is planning to sell Repower to Alstom for 1.5 billion and also follows the sacking of Suzlon's own CFO Robin Banerjee in March.

J C Bamford Excavators Limited

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:30:20 +0100

Turnover upto £2.75bn - Earnings upto £355m - 10,000 Employees - 22 Worldwide Factories
Machinery company JCB recorded a 37% increase in turnover to £2.75 billion in 2011 while underlying earnings hit £355 million, up from £235 million in 2010. Machine sales rose to 69,100 units last year, from 51,600 in the previous year as it continued to invest cash into its 22 factories worldwide. The Company employs more than 10,000 staff.

Lavendon Group Plc

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:05:21 +0100

Revenue up 8% - profitability improved
Powered access equipment rental company Lavendon Group recorded an 8% increase in revenue in the 2012 first quarter, in line with board expectations. UK turnover continued to show growth and continental European businesses all increased revenues during the quarter. Further progress was made in improving profitability. 2011: turnover ££225.4m, 1,629 employees.

J C Bamford Excavators Limited

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:45:36 +0100

Achieves record sales and profits - 31m engine development project - 350 jobs
J C Bamford Excavators recorded 37% turnover growth to 2.75bn in 2011, with 69,100 machines sold compared with 51,600 in 2010. Earnings increased to 355m in 2011 compared with 235m in 2010. JCB will invest in UK and overseas manufacturing facilities in 2012 and is creating 350 jobs thorough a 31m engine development project.

Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Ltd

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:29:20 +0100

Sales up 12.5% to 862,700 - demand falls in Western Europe
Volkswagen, Europes largest automobile manufacturer, achieved a record increase in group sales in the 2012 first quarter, helped by increased demand from North America, Russia, and China. Total sales in March 2012 rose 12.5% to a record 862,700. Sales in Western Europe fell 4.7%. 2010: turnover £6.48bn, 531 employees.