Raw material price rises pressure Pittards

Leather goods exporter Pittards had to run to stand still in 2011 as the rising cost of raw materials nibbled away at profits.

Leather goods exporter Pittards had to run to stand still in 2011 as the rising cost of raw materials nibbled away at profits.

Revenue from continuing operations in 2011 rose to £38.2m from £36.1m the year before, with demand from key customers remaining firm.

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