Young Innovations reported increases in sales and income for the first quarter of 2011 due to strong growth of its diagnostic product line and gains in consumable products.
For the quarter (end-March 31), the company reported sales of $26 million, a 5% increase over sales of $24.8 million reported in the first quarter of 2010. Net income increased 12.4% to $4 million, compared with $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2010.