1st Quarter 2000 Highlights
Sales -- +29% to $1.25 billion.
Operating profit -- +73% to 196 million.
EPS (diluted continuing) -- +78% to $.57.
Five acquisition investments total $168 million.
Technologies’ profit +227% (continued strong market compared to prior year).
Other reporting segments profit +28%
- food service equipment, automotive service equipment and Heil Environmental in Industries segment
- acquisitions, Belvac turnaround and internal growth at Diversified
- petroleum equipment and petrochem/energy related companies at Resources