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Vosper Thornycroft Holding PLC
 PROFILE
Vosper Thornycroft Holding (VT) is powering up its shipbuilding business. Launching naval vessels for more than 100 years, Vosper and Thornycroft merged in 1966. Through subsidiaries, VT is spreading its water wings to add support services and marine products to its line. Operating mainly in Europe, VT customers include the UK Royal Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence (VT has anchored a seven-ship minehunter contract), and the Greek Navy (to supply fast-attack craft). Support services include engineering support, facility management, naval training, and career guidance in defense and commercial sectors. Marine products spotlight motion controls and sensors and industrial controls and power management systems.

 COMPETITION
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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: March
2000 Sales (mil.): 436.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 12.4%

 KEY PEOPLE
• Martin Jay
    CEO
• C. J. Cundy
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
Victoria Rd., Woolston
Southampton SO19 9RR, United Kingdom
Phone: 44-023-8042-6000
Fax: 44-023-8042-6010
Online: Web Site

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