Yule Catto on track despite headwinds

Specialist chemicals maker Yule Catto said profitability from January 1 to date has been substantially ahead of the previous year and in line with company expectations despite a challenging environment.

Specialist chemicals maker Yule Catto said profitability from January 1 to date has been substantially ahead of the previous year and in line with company expectations despite a challenging environment.

"The economic issues, particularly in Europe, have produced an environment of high raw material volatility and a general lack of business confidence," the group said in a statement.

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