Global technology company Cookson PLC has reported losses of £5m at its fused silica business and lower profits compared to last year in its H1 2012 financial results.
Although the business saw a strong profit improvement in its speciality chemicals and precious metals processing divisions, Cookson’s results revealed profit before tax figures of $197.5, a 3.5% fall from the company’s $204.5 profit in H1 2011....