Aga boosted by Rangemaster sales

Kitchen equipment group Aga Foodservice today posted a 5% rise in half-year profits boosted by strong sales of its Rangemaster cookers.

The UK-based company, which makes the renowned traditional cast iron Aga stoves, said pre-tax profits for the six months to June 30 rose to £22m (€32.5m), up from £21m (€31m) last year.