Long term contracts give security to Field
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Field is a UK carton manufacturer that has benefited from the strong export performance of major UK firms and has set up links with many of these firms. Long-term contracts represent some 67% of the company's sales and UK sales account for 83% of turnover. The company has a new contract with BAT Industries and Field's new contracts provide a guaranteed turnover though margins are lower. Waste packaging recycling could add to the company's costs but this rise will be shared by end users and suppliers. The company could achieve a profit of 24 million pounds sterling for 1997 to 1998.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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Jefferson Smurfit
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Jefferson Smurfit has faced increased competition with capacity increases that have led to drops in prices. The company sees a reduction in North American Capacity of 6% as likely to lead to a long-term drop in prices. Demand for containerboard looks set to rise by 26% by 2006. The group has a strong position in North America, where profits are increasing, and should benefit from an upturn in European markets. Smurfit has restructured and cut costs. Investors have tended to focus on high-tech stocks, but are likely to notice Smurfit again.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Ferry Pickering set to return to the fold
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Ferry Pickering expanded during the 1980s, sometimes paying high prices, and later had to close NSC, acquired in 1989. The company's fortunes appear to be improving in 1995 and margins have improved although the cost of raw materials has risen. Ferry ranks first among ice cream packagers in the UK, with Scotch whisky ranking second among its activities. The company's profit is forecast at 2 million pounds sterling for 1995 by Panmure Gordon, and profits could reach 3 million pounds in 1996.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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