Imerys 2012 profits up 2.3% thanks to emerging markets

• Autores: Laura Syrett
• Localización: Industrial Minerals, ISSN 0019-8544, Nº. 546, 2013
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Materials and monolithics, which accounted for 25% of Imerys' consolidated revenue, fell 8.1% from [Euro] 209.5m in 2011 to [Euro] 192.5m in 2012, although operating margins were maintained at 20%.

    Imerys' performance and filtration minerals segment, which made up 23% of consolidated revenue, saw income growth of 34.8% from U83.4m in 2011 to U112.5m in 2012 thanks to a rebound in US markets and the integration of Luzenac.

    [Gilles Michel] said in the post-earnings conference call that Imerys anticipated future growth, particularly in demand for packaging, from emerging countries where Imerys would be focusing its efforts and diversifying its product range.