Resumen de Imerys 2012 profits up 2.3% thanks to emerging markets
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.
