Delcam reports record December sales

Delcam achieved record sales during the festive season, the software company announced Thursday.

The UK firm said orders for software licences and maintenance contracts increased 10% in December, compared to the same month the previous year.

Sales were boosted by growth in exports and demand from automotive, aerospace and dental industries.

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The company reported a particularly strong performance in its Beijing and Philadelphia offices, its Italian subsidiary and its Korean joint venture.

The latest achievement follows the company's highest ever half-yearly sales for the period ended June 30th, 2012.

Clive Martell, Chief Executive of Delcam, said: "December is traditionally the best month of the year for our software business and it is encouraging to see that we continue to set new records. I am delighted that Delcam has ended an already strong year on a new high."

Shares were up 2.92% to 1,057.50p at 8:37 Thursday.

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