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CommScope to consolidate some business segments

ibtimes.com
Jul 21, 2008
        
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HICKORY, N.C. (AP) - Communications support company CommScope Inc. said Friday that it will consolidate some of its business segments to streamline business, closing several segment sites and cutting jobs. CommScope said it will combine certain antenna and cable production within its Antenna, Cable and Cabinet Group and its Enterprise segments into other existing facilities. The changes mean the layoff of at least 85 employees. In total, the company says more than 700 jobs could be affected by the decision, with the majority of jobs potentially being relocated. It also means the closure of at least six segment sites in England, the Czech Republic, Australia and Scotland. Those services will be moved to other existing facilities or outsourced elsewhere. The company said Monday's announced plans are expected to be finalized and... [read full story]                    

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CommScope initiates additional manufacturing consolidation

 pennnet.com Jul 24, 2008
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CommScope initiates additional manufacturing consolidation

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Jul 24, 2008
        

July 24, 2008 -- In separate actions, CommScope expects to consolidate certain antenna and cable production within its Antenna, Cable and Cabinet Group and Enterprise segments into other existing facilities. The changes as...

CommScope to consolidate foreign operations, lay off 85 (at bizjournals.com)

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Jul 22, 2008
        

will consolidate some of its foreign operations, resulting in the layoff of at least 85 employees. The Hickory-based cable manufacturer says the shift in operations will allow it to reduce its costs and improve the company’s...

CommScope to consolidate some business segments (AP)

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Jul 21, 2008
        

Monday July 21, 7:27 pm ET CommScope Inc. to consolidate business segments, more than 700 jobs may be affected HICKORY, N.C. (AP) -- Communications support company CommScope Inc. said Friday that it will consolidate some of its...