Rotork revenue rises on growth at fluid systems unit

UNDATED, Apr 26:  Britain’s Rotork Plc, which makes valves and other control systems for the oil, gas and water industries, reported a 5 percent rise in first-quarter revenue, boosted by growth at its fluid systems business.
First-quarter order intake rose 14 percent to 150 million pounds. Order intake in its fluid systems business rose 27 percent.
Rotork said first-quarter revenue growth was affected as the delivery of a number of orders was pushed to the second quarter. ($1 = 0.6477 British pounds)
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