Hornby reports higher sales and profit margins
The model train maker and owner of the Airfix, Meccano and Scalextric brands reported that its operations are “nearly back to normal”
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Hornby PLC
LON:HRN
Hornby is principally engaged in the development, production and supply of hobby and toy products. It distributes its products through a network of specialist and multiple retailers throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Brands include Hornby, Scalextric, Electrotren, Lima, Jouef, Rivarossi and Corgi.
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