Industry and Economy
At one time Amey plc had its head office in Sutton Courtenay. In 2003 Amey had been in financial trouble and was purchased by Spain's largest construction firm, Ferrovial Servicios. At the time it employed approximately 400 people at its Sutton Courtenay site.
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