Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - AVX's Q2 Sales Jump 15%

MYRTLE BEACH, SC -- Passives components maker AVX Corp. reported second-quarter net income jumped 128% to $38.8 million over last year, while sales grew 15% to $374.6 million.

In a statement, chief executive and president John Gilbertson said, "After a good first quarter, we have seen continued growth in demand throughout the second quarter in all market segments."