Porvair profits ahead of expectations

5th Apr 2011 12:55

Shares in Porvair jumped after the filtration and environmental technology group said pre-tax profits in the four months to 31 March are ahead of expectations following a good start to 2011.Revenues are up about 8% from the same period a year ago, borrowings have reduced and the order books have strengthened.Porvair, which designs filtration products used in aviation, energy, and other sectors, releases full-year results for the six months to 31 May on 28 June.RG