LONDON – Holders Technology reported first-half 2011 revenue of $10.1 million, up 42.3% compared to the first six months of 2010.

Gross profit was $2.4 million, up 26.3% year-over-year.

First-half printed circuit board revenue was $8.7 million, up 26.1% compared to the same period last year.

Gross profit for the PCB business unit was $2.2 million, up 22.2%.

LED revenue jumped 460% year-over-year to $1.4 million in the first half of 2011, while gross profit for the segment increased 174.3% to $192,000.

German operations enjoyed robust demand from established larger customers, the firm said. PCB operations in the UK were stable overall, with somewhat weaker demand.

The firm provides specialized materials, equipment and components to the electronics and lighting industries.

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