Soldering products manufacturer, Oglesby & Butler, is looking for further growth this year. Chairman, Mr Nevin Dowling, said the group was operating in line with targets and margins were being maintained.

Pre-tax profit rose to £752,095 (€955,000) from £625,185 (€794,000) in the year to March 31st 1999. The three executive directors increased their combined salaries from £214,174 to £244,355.