Key Points – Second-quarter sales and gross profit increased: Consolidated sales rose 9.4% year over year to $107.9 million, while gross profit reached $18.8 million and gross margin expanded to 17.4%. – Manufactured Products led growth, with sales up 13.9% to $62.7 million on…
ronger defense and molded-rubber volumes. However, the completed Bandolier contract may create some third-quarter softness. – Rubber Solutions volumes improved but margins remained pressured: Sales rose 10.7% and volume increased 16.4%, but gross margin fell to 12.2% amid unfavorable mix and competition
Management expects continued volatility while investing in specialty products such as silicone and monitoring tariffs and trade risks. AirBoss of America (TSE:BOS) reported higher second-quarter sales and gross profit for 2026, supported by growth in its Manufactured Products segment and improving volumes at Rubber Solutions, while management cautioned that economic uncertainty and competitive conditions could continue to create volatility through much of the year. Consolidated net sales rose 9.4% year over year to $107.9 million in the second quarter.
CFO Frank Ientile said gross profit increased by $2.6 million to $18.8 million, while gross margin expanded to 17.4% of net sales from 16.4% a year earlier. President and Co-CEO Chris Bitsakakis described the quarter as a three-year high point for quarterly revenue. He said the company’s performance reflected its efforts to serve existing customers, develop new markets and customers, and create more flexible supply chains amid tariffs, inflation and geopolitical developments.