Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), Minneapolis, MN, reported sales for the third quarter of $327.2 million, a 3 percent increase from the same period a year ago. Profit increased 7 percent to $54.4 million.
For the first nine months, the company reported sales of $980.2 million, a 2 percent increase from the same period a year ago. Profit decreased 50 percent to $144.9 million.