News And Announcements
Bodycote set to commission new 'mega' hot isostatic pressing unit
Heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services provider Bodycote announced on Wednesday that its hot isostatic pressing (HIP) location in Sint Niklaas, Belgium will take delivery of a new ‘Mega-HIP’ unit, which will be operational by the end of 2018.
Crest Nicholson FY profit edges up, Patrick Bergin promoted to CEO
Housebuilder Crest Nicholson reported a rise in full-year pre-tax profit on Wednesday, with revenue and volumes edging up, as it announced that Patrick Bergin has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer with effect from 22 March.
Morgan Advanced Materials sees boost from US tax cuts
Morgan Advanced Materials said it expected its US tax rate to fall to between 28%-29% from 30% after President Donald Trump's tax cuts.
Antofagasta FY year copper production falls 0.7%
Chile focused miner Antofagasta on Wednesday said full year copper production fell 0. 7% to 704,300 tonnes, in line with guidance.
Record annual silver production for Fresnillo
Mexico-based precious metals mining company Fresnillo reported record annual silver production in its fourth quarter production update on Wednesday, totalling 58. 7 moz including Silverstream.
Sage's focus on training sees slower start to year
Sage, the accounting software developer, increased sales slightly below target in the first three months of its financial year as it invested "heavily" in sales training to allow sales to accelerate in coming months.