Bearings manufacturer RBC Bearings Inc., (NASDAQ: ROLL), Oxford, CT, reported sales for the fiscal first quarter of $163.9 million, a 6 percent increase over the same period a year ago. Profit increased 20.9 percent to $21.8 million.
Industrial sales increased 12.1 percent mainly driven by marine, energy, mining, semi-conductor and general industrial activity. Aerospace sales increased 2.8 percent mainly driven by commercial aircraft and defense.