Sales growth slows at Diploma

The seals business in North America was the star performer in the first half of the fiscal year of specialised technical products and services provider Diploma, but the group's top-line growth eased off in the second quarter.

The seals business in North America was the star performer in the first half of the fiscal year of specialised technical products and services provider Diploma, but the group's top-line growth eased off in the second quarter.

Revenue in the six months ended March 31st rose 13% to £127.1m from £112.6m at the interim stage last year. That represents a slow-down from the 16% increase in group revenue in the first three months of the reporting period.

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