Porvair, the filtration and environmental tech group, has lifted its full year profit forecast as its metals filtration business continues to win market share.
The division saw sales 13% ahead of the prior year in the nine months to the end of August, although the growth rate may slow as tougher comparisons kick in for the final quarter.
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Without giving firm figures, Porvair said profitability by the year's end will be "ahead of market expectations".
Porvair currently has a market cap of £60m and has risen 61% in the last 12 months.
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