Improved profit and divi at Bodycote

Heat treatment firm Bodycote posted an 8.7% rise in half year pre-tax profit and said its expects growth in aerospace, energy and new technologies to counteract negative economic headwinds.

Heat treatment firm Bodycote posted an 8.7% rise in half year pre-tax profit and said its expects growth in aerospace, energy and new technologies to counteract negative economic headwinds.

Profit before taxation rose to £43.8m for the six months ended 30 June 2012 from £40.3m before. Revenue rose to £301.3m during the period from £288.2m previously.

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