In brief: Druid brews up £8m annual profit

NEWS IT management consultancy, Druid, has reported a 61 per cent rise in pre-tax profits to £8m in its latest fiscal yearly report. The company's turnover rose 84 per cent to £40.6m. Druid said the results were due to sticking to its traditional markets. Druid specialises in consultancy to manufacturing organisations, especially in the aerospace, motor, petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors.