Vetropack - First Half Net Profits Up

Swiss glass container manufacturer Vetropack Holding AG reported first-half net profits of CHF 7.5m, up from a loss of CHF 3.1m in the first half of 1999. Sales were up 8.5% to CHF 211.7m. The full year group result is seen at the 1999 level, Vetropack said. (whole item)