Skellerup projects 2017 profit to rise as much as 7%, heightens focus on water and food safety

Skellerup projects 2017 profit to rise as much as 7%, heightens focus on water and food safety
Paul McBeth
By Paul McBeth Oct. 26 (BusinessDesk) - Skellerup Holdings expects annual profit to rise as much as 7 percent, recovering from last year's decline, as the industrial rubber goods maker puts greater emphasis on potable water applications and food safety.  The Auckland-based company forecasts net profit of between $20 million and $22 million in the year ending June 30, up from $20.5 million in 2016, it said in a statement ahead of today's annual meeting in Auckland.  "Our focus on products and systems for potable water applications and f...