DETTINGEN/ERMS, Germany (Aug. 7, 2008) — Elring-Klinger A.G. said its net profits grew 11.1 percent and sales 13 percent in the first half.
The specialty gasket maker said its consolidated net income rose to $57.5 million while sales climbed to $541.7 million, despite sluggish automobile markets in Europe and the U.S.