Apricot Computers Plc confirmed yesterday that it has been in negotiations with several US and Oriental companies to invest in its newly hived-off personal computer manufacturing division with its plant in Glenrothes, Scotland. Apricot chairman Roger Foster says that he is looking for an partner that could contribute equity and technology, and market Apricot’s systems on a worldwide basis. He denies suggestions that the computer division is to be sold off, but wouldn’t comment on the possibility of Apricot handing the majority and control over to a partner. Both Seiko Epson Co and Sony Corp have been mooted as interested parties, either as equity partners or potential buyers: several Japanese and Korean companies are looking to establish manufacturing within the European Community ahead of the Single Market. Apricot puts white hope service operations into new ACT arm – p5
