TAMPA, Aug. 4 -- Reptron Electronics reported second-quarter sales of $35.6 million, down about 10% from last year.

For the quarter ended June 30, Reptron recorded a pro-forma loss from continuing operations of $174,000, excluding reorganization expenses. This compares to a $711,000 loss a year ago. The net loss was $147,000, vs. $2 million last year.

Gross margins improved sequentially.

In February, Reptron emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, having sold various assets of its components distribution and memory module divisions.

"Reptron Electronics continued on its road to recovery during the second quarter," said Paul Plante, president and CEO. "We continue to see signs of an improving economy through increasing customer demand."