Earnings roundup: Mine Safety Appliances, Ducommun

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July 28, 2008 | Comments (0)

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Among the earnings stories for Monday, July 28, from AP Financial News:

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Mine Safety Appliances Co., which makes respiratory and safety equipment, said Monday its second-quarter profit rose 15 percent on higher sales of products, including self-contained breathing apparatuses and head protection gear.

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Ducommun Inc., a provider of engineering and manufacturing services for the aerospace and defense industries, said Monday its second-quarter profit jumped 28 percent due to strong product sales.

MELROSE PARK, Ill. (AP) _ Alberto-Culver Co., which makes beauty-care products including Alberto VO5 and Nexxus, said Monday fiscal third-quarter profit slipped 16 percent on restructuring charges and a loss from discontinued operations.

WEST BEND, Wis. (AP) _ Construction and agricultural equipment maker Gehl Co. said Monday its second-quarter profit plunged nearly 40 percent, citing the decline in the North American housing market and reduced spending from equipment rental companies.

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