Robinson Regulatory News (RBN)

18 Jan 2006 07:00

Robinson PLC18 January 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18th January 2006 Robinson plc Trading Statement Robinson plc ("Robinson" or "the Company"; stock code: RBN), the custommanufacturer of paperboard and plastic packaging, today issues the followingyear end trading statement, prior to entering its usual close period ahead ofthe announcement of its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2005. Despite difficult market conditions, Robinson expects a modest year-on-yearincrease in turnover, with profits anticipated to be in line with the Board'sexpectations, thanks to the Company's ability to largely pass on increased rawmaterial costs. The redevelopment of the Company's recently acquiredmanufacturing facility in Lodz, Poland, is progressing as planned, with firstproduction expected during the first quarter of 2006. Robinson's preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2005 are scheduledto be announced on 24th March 2006. About RobinsonBased in Chesterfield, and with additional manufacturing facilities inKirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, in Toronto, Canada, and in Lodz, Poland,Robinson currently employs over 400 people. It was formerly a family business,with its origins dating back some 165 years. Today the Company's main activitiesare in the manufacture and sale of rigid paper packaging and injection mouldedplastic packaging. Robinson operates primarily within the food, drink,confectionery, cosmetic and toiletry sectors, providing niche or custommanufacture to major players in the fast moving consumer goods market, such asNestle, Lever Faberge and Whyte & Mackay. The Company also has a substantialproperty portfolio with significant development potential. Enquiries: Robinson plcGuy Robinson, Finance Director Tel: 01246 220022 Bankside ConsultantsSusan Scott/Michael Padley Tel: 020 7367 8888 END This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange