HP ‘agrees to help’ job axe staff
May 30, 2009 by samsonites · Leave a Comment
Hewlett-Packard has agreed to work with the Scottish Government in finding new job or retraining opportunities for 700 workers it is to axe in Renfrewshire.
The electronics giant said on Thursday it planned to close manufacturing operations at its Erskine plant and transfer work to the Czech Republic.
PC-maker Dell’s profits slump 63%
May 29, 2009 by samsonites · Leave a Comment
Dell has seen its latest quarterly profits decline by almost two-thirds as the worldwide recession continues to hit sales of computers.
The world’s second-largest maker of personal computers made a net profit of $290m (£182m) in the three months to 1 May, down 63% from $784m a year ago.
Hewlett-Packard to cut 700 jobs
May 29, 2009 by samsonites · Leave a Comment
Hundreds of jobs could be cut at the Hewlett Packard plant in Erskine near Glasgow, it is feared.
It has been reported that as many as 850 manufacturing jobs could go as the company transfers work to the Czech Republic next year.
Laptop sales jump helps HP profit
November 25, 2008 by samsonites · Leave a Comment
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has reported a 21% jump in sales of laptops for the August to October period and a 99% rise in revenue from technology services.
The increase in services revenues follows HP’s acquisition of Electronic Data Systems (EDS). Read more
Dell sees quarterly profits slip
November 21, 2008 by samsonites · Leave a Comment
US computer maker Dell has seen its quarterly profits slip 5%, as customers worldwide bought fewer computers.
Dells profits in the third quarter were $727m (£492.3m), down from $766m in the same period last year. Read more
HP’s profits exceed expectations
November 19, 2008 by samsonites · Leave a Comment
The world’s biggest PC maker, Hewlett-Packard (HP), has beaten forecasts by posting a better-than-expected net profit in the fourth quarter.
HP said it made a $1.03 (£0.68) net profit per share excluding charges, 3% higher than the Wall Street analysts expected. Read more
Fire fear sparks battery recall
October 31, 2008 by samsonites · Leave a Comment
Laptop-makers including Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Toshiba are recalling 100,000 Sony-made batteries due to fears they may overheat or catch fire.
Sony said the recall came after 40 instances of overheating, including four cases where users had minor burns. Read more
Fire fear sparks battery recall
October 31, 2008 by samsonites · Leave a Comment
Laptop-makers including Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Toshiba are recalling 100,000 Sony-made batteries due to fears they may overheat or catch fire.
Sony said the recall came after 40 instances of overheating, including four cases where users had minor burns. Read more
