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TT is planning to demerge its glass packaging division in the next few months, in order to focus on electronic components. 21-Mar-2001 TT Group is looking to raise £70m from the sale of its packaging division and other non-core operations, in order to focus on electronic components. 28-Mar-2000 TT Group has acquired BI Technologies of the US from Astec International for £40m, in order to increase its focus on electronic components. 11-Jan-2000 TT Group is looking to spend up to £180m on acquisitions to revive its growth prospects, and is seeking a printed circuit board manufacturer in Asia to complement its product range. 15-Sep-1999 TT Group has increased its hostile takeover offer for Hall Engineering from £52m to £73m, prompting speculation that a rival bid could come from Hall's management. 27-Mar-1999 TT Group has launched a £52m hostile takeover bid for Hall Engineering, the manufacturer of automotive body pressings and wire mesh. 15-Jan-1999 TT is said to be considering a bid for Delta Group, the maker of circuit breakers and cables, having built up a 1.38% stake in the company. 14-Oct-1998 TT is looking for acquisitions to expand its electronics business and benefit from rising demand from vehicle manufacturers for in-car electronic devices. 16-Sep-1998 TT Group has acquired Wire & Cables Group from GEC for £16m. 20-Mar-1997 TT Group has decided against making a bid for Roxboro Group, the maker of electronic components, and has sold its 8% stake. 25-Jan-1997 TT Group is planning to set up a sensors plant in the US to supply Mercedes and BMW car assembly plants in South Carolina. 10-Sep-1996 TT Group has bought Lewis & Towers, the Kent-based glass bottle maker, for £3.8m. 24-Jul-1996 TT Group may spend up to £140m on acquisitions this year, probably in specialist electronic components for the motor sector. 19-Mar-1996 TT Group has bought Linton & Hirst, the laminations maker, for £16.8m. 03-Oct-1995
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