- The company achieved record results in 2017 with sales increasing 16% to $1.37B and net income growing 7% to $51M. - In Q1 2018, sales increased 6% and EBIT excluding one-time items rose 8%. Net income excluding one-time items grew 4%. - Several business segments saw strong sales growth and improved profits, while others faced softness. The company remains focused on improving profitability across all segments.