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  • Report on UK Jobs – April 2013

      The Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for April are: Faster rise in permanent placements contrasts with fall in […]

  • Life Technologies Investor Issues Lawsuit Against Thermo Takeover

        A Life Technologies shareholder has issued a lawsuit questioning the legality of the acquisition of the company by Thermo Fisher Scientific according to reports from Globe Newswire on the Nasdaq website. The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announced that an investor who holds Life Technologies shares, filed a lawsuit to stop the proposed takeover by […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – March 2013

      The Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. Key points from March survey: Permanent placements and temp billings increase, but at weaker rates […]

  • Experienced Chairman/CEO/MD Looking for a Non-Exec Role

    An experienced exec/non-exec Chairman/CEO/MD looking for a non-executive Board position where he can deliver value and make a difference. Offers an exceptional mix of skills and experience, leading and serving a variety of listed PLC’s and also private and venture capital-backed companies, in sectors including science and technology. A snapshot of his achievements and attributes […]

  • Spectris Publishes Annual Report for 2012

    Spectris PLC, a leading supplier of productivity enhancing instrumentation and controls, owner of companies such as Malvern Instruments, PANalytical and NDC Infrared Engineering, has announced the publication of their annual report for 2012. The Group has reported an 11% increase in sales to £1.23 billion while the adjusted operating profit rose 14% to £228.9 million. […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – February 2013

    The Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. Key points from February survey: Permanent placements and temp billings both rise, but at weaker rates […]

  • Bruker Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results

    Revenues for the fourth quarter 2012 grew 8.9 percent to $517.3 million from $475.1 million in Q4 2011. Excluding a 2.1 percent negative effect from changes in foreign exchange rates and a 0.8 percent net contribution from acquisitions and divestitures, Bruker generated year-over-year organic revenue growth of approximately 10.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. More…

  • New Vacancy – Field Sales Engineer – Switzerland

    A wonderful opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, entrepreneurial Sales Engineer to join a recently established subsidiary in Switzerland. Our US client is looking for a highly motivated self-starter to be instrumental in building the European business. It is likely you will have at least 5 years sales experience working with technical, precision engineered products, […]

  • Carl Zeiss Meditec Records Positive First Quarter

    Revenue up four per cent, Microsurgery and Surgical Ophthalmology are strong Irrespective of the difficult underlying global economic conditions, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG closed the first quarter of financial year 2012/2013 with solid earnings. The medical technology company’s revenues were up by four per cent to EUR 219.0m compared to the same quarter of the […]

  • Report on UK Jobs – January 2013

    The Report on Jobs is unique in providing the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies and employers to provide the first indication each month of labour market trends. The main findings for January are: Solid expansion of staff appointments… Recruitment consultants indicated a rise […]

  • FEI Reports Record Results for Q4 and Full Year 2012

    HILLSBORO, Ore., Feb. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FEI Company (Nasdaq:FEIC) reported record bookings and revenue for 2012 and for the fourth quarter. Fourth quarter revenue of $230.9 million was up 8% compared to $213.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and up 4% from $221.8 million in the third quarter of 2012. The […]

  • Mettler-Toledo Announce Q4 and Full Year Results 2012

    COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced fourth quarter results for 2012.  Provided below are the highlights: Sales in local currency increased by 2% in the quarter compared with the prior year.  Reported sales increased 1%, which included a 1% negative currency impact. Net earnings per diluted share as reported (EPS) were $3.35, […]