AMETEK Inc., Berwyn, PA, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices, reported sales of $977.7 million for the second quarter, down 2.6 percent over the same period a year ago. Profit decreased 11.1 percent to $138.2 million.

For the quarter, electronics instruments group sales were flat year-over-year at $596 million. Electromechanical group sales for the second quarter were $381.7 million, a 6 percent decrease.

Year to date, the company reported sales of $1.9 billion, down 3.3 percent year-over-year. Profit decreased 8.5 percent to $272.4 million.