Q.E.P. Co. Inc. (OTC Pink: QEPC), Boca Raton, FL, a manufacturer of flooring and industrial solutions, reported sales for the second quarter ended Aug. 31 of $80.1 million, down 2 percent from the same quarter a year ago. Profit increased 5.5 percent to $2.3 million.
For the first six months, the company reported sales of $160.3 million, up 0.2 percent from the same period a year ago. Profit increased 29.8 percent to $4.5 million.