07/05/2014

Co Down Aerospace Company Considering Sale

B/E Aerospace in Kilkeel, Co Down, may be up for sale, according to a report by the BBC.

It is understood that the US firm may be about to sell its Kilkeel manufacturing business. 800 people are employed at the site.

According to the BBC, an investment bank has been appointed to help advise the company on a possible sale or merger of the plant, which produces aircraft seats and interiors.

(MH/JP)

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