STRUCTURAL steel group William Hare has continued to push turnover and earnings despite the slowdown in the construction industry.

According to accounts filed by the Bury-based group pre-tax profits rose 9% to £10.7m in 2008 on group turnover of £213m, up 17%. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased by 7.1% to £15.1m.

In their report the directors said the business, which employs 1,600 staff, had continued to grow in the UK and overseas, benefiting from targeted invest......for the full story register now for free or login below...