Sperian Protection’s 1Q sales rise 11 percent

Industrial Distribution staff -- Industrial Distribution, 4/16/2008 6:09:00 AM

Sperian Protection’s first-quarter sales rose 11.1 percent to about $297.9 million, compared with $284 million during the same period last year.

Sales in the Americas for the safety products manufacturer rose 8.6 percent, topping $140 million, compared with $129 million during the first quarter of 2007.

"The year 2008 started off at a good pace, illustrating the group's ability to adapt to the current economic environment. At constant exchange rates, the group confirms its initial target of 6.5 percent sales growth in 2008," chairman and CEO Henri-Dominique Petit said.

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