August 2, 2011

Profits Triple For IPG

Revenues for Oxford-based precision laser company IPG Photonics grew 81 percent year-over-year to $121 million in the second quarter, as profits tripled to more than $30 million.

Revenues for the company jumped from $67 million last year. Through the first half of the year, revenues are up 87 percent from $221 million.

Meanwhile, profits for the company increased from $10.3 million last year to $30.7 million this year. Earnings per share increased from $0.22 to $0.63.

The company's marking, welding and cutting divisions were the strongest. Sales in China were up 129 percent year-over-year, while sales were up 87 percent in Europe and 60 percent in the United States.

The company expects an equally robust third quarter, with revenues in the range of $120 million to $130 million.

To read more about what IPG Photonics does and the company's recent growth, click here.

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