7th Jul 2005 07:01
Laird Group PLC07 July 2005 7 July 2005 THE LAIRD GROUP PLC TRADING UPDATE ON PROGRESS IN 2005 The Laird Group PLC ("Laird") has today issued a trading update in respect ofprogress in 2005. The Group's interim results for the half year to 30 June 2005will be announced in early September. Laird has continued to maintain good momentum in 2005. Positive organic turnovergrowth has again been achieved and performance in the first half of this year isin line with our expectations. Progress at each of the Group's two divisions,Laird Technologies and Laird Security Systems, has remained in line with thatdescribed in our AGM Statement in May 2005. Peter Hill, Chief Executive of Laird, commented:- "With our strong businesses and our diverse range of products and markets, welook forward to delivering another year of good progress." For enquiries: The Laird Group PLC The Maitland Consultancy Peter Hill, Chief Executive Brian Hudspith Jonathan Silver, Finance Director Charlotte Barker Tel: 020 7468 4040 Tel: 020 7379 5151 The Laird Group: Laird is a leading global electronics and security systems group employing over8,000 people in operations in North America, Europe and across Asia. Laird Technologies is the global market leader in the design and supply ofelectromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, thermal interface products andwireless antenna solutions for all sectors of the electronics industry,including telecommunications, data transfer and information technology, as wellas to the automotive, aerospace and defence, consumer electronics, medical andindustrial markets. Its products, often co-designed in conjunction withcustomers, are critical in protecting or enhancing the performance of electronicdevices. Laird Security Systems is a leader in the design, development, manufacture anddistribution of innovative solutions to improve performance and enhance securityfor the residential building and home improvement markets. Laird SecuritySystems is the overall market leader in the UK for window and door hardware andhas established a growing presence in the UK high specification composite doorand conservatory markets. It is also a market leader in North America, supplyinga comprehensive range of high quality security, hardware and sealing productsfor windows and doors. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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