4th Apr 2005 08:33
Geest PLC04 April 2005 4 April 2005 FIRE AT BARTON SITE Geest PLC announced today that a fire which began late last night has destroyedtwo facilities making pasta and speciality bread at its Barton-on-Humber site.No one working at the site was hurt. The fire has been brought under control. One other bread making facility on the site is undamaged, but not currentlymanufacturing. A site at Scunthorpe, which also produces pasta, remains fullyoperational. Customers have been made aware of the situation. The two facilities represent less than 10% of Geest's assets and contributearound 6% of Group turnover. Geest is insured against such losses. A further statement, if necessary, will be made in due course. ENDS Enquiries: Mark PullenGroup Finance DirectorGeest PLC Tel: 01775 761111 Paula CooperGroup Communications ManagerGeest PLC Tel: 01775 761111 Tim SprattFinancial Dynamics Tel: 0207 831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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