BATTERY PRICE WAR FLARES
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ABATTERY price war has flared with the announcements of lower prices. Three new brand ranges—including an economy range for each brand—have been announced by the Dagenite and Exide divisions of Electric Power Storage Ltd. Prices of the. most popular batteries are reduced by 10 per cent and guarantees for the premium ranges are extended to three years. The prices of some batteries in small demand have been increased. Prices for the 'eight batteries in the Dart and Excel ranges start at £5 12s 6d uncharged.
Oldhams has announced a 10 per cent price cut on its most expensive batteries, bringing them down to £8 19s bd from £10.
Leith Docks Container Terminal: A deep water terminal for 30-ton containers will be completed at Western -Harbour, Leith Docks, by the end of the year with road and rail access. The first container terminal at Leith is due to come into use before the end of the year in the Albert Docks.