Albion plc, the Belfast-based clothing manufacturers, has reported a decrease in pre-tax profits from £273,000 to £48,000 for the half-year to 31st March.
The company says reduced profits in associated companies were one of the main reasons behind the fall, but said it expects trading in the second half of the year to improve.
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