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Ruukki results improve in H1, expects economic growth to continue

July 23, 2010 - 00:00 GMT Location: London

KEYWORDS: Ruukki , EU , interim report , H1

Rautaruukki noted a significant improvement in sales and profitability in the first half of this year and expects economic growth to continue, the company said.

Ruukki’s reported net first half sales of €1.16 billion, up from €944 million in the same period last year. The company expects revised its forecast for net sales in 2010 to 25-30%...

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