Fleming sees profits rise by 15%

PROFITS at Cork construction and hotel firm JJ Fleming Holdings jumped by nearly 15% last year, according to accounts just filed at the Companies Registration Office.

Profits for the year to end October 2004 came in at €19.4 million from €16.9m the previous year.

Turnover for the 12 months surged by 45%, or €57m, to €181.9m.