1 July 2013 – joint venture

When we recommended shares in Tricorn a month ago we said that it was in talks to set up a joint venture in China and the group has now revealed that this has been established.  The group is investing £0.39m for a 51% stake in the venture which will manufacture larger diameter tubular assemblies.  With its Chinese partner the group will be able to supply new and existing customers with a greater range of products and this development whilst also establishing a growing presence in a key world market.  The shares remain a BUY.