27th Jun 2006 07:02
Elementis PLC27 June 2006 27 June 2006 Elementis plc Trading Update Elementis plc (LSE:ELM) today issues a trading update, ahead of the interimresults for the half year ending 30 June 2006. Trading for the first half of 2006 is ahead of expectations and cost savingsfrom the restructuring announced in October last year are being delivered asplanned. In addition, the Specialties and Pigments businesses have benefitedfrom stronger demand in the coatings sector versus the previous year. InChromium, following the recent restructuring of the business which included theclosure of part of the Eaglescliffe plant, the UK business has returned toprofit in the first half of 2006 having made a loss in the same period lastyear. The company will make its Interim Results announcement on August 1, 2006. Enquiries: Elementis plc Tel: +44 (0)1784 227000Brian Taylorson Finance Director Financial Dynamics Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113Andrew DowlerGreg Quine This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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