Aga upbeat after profits rebound

The firm behind iconic cast iron Aga cookers reported a surge in annual profits today and said the bounce back in sales should continue into 2011.

A recovery in demand for its cooker range following the recession helped Aga Rangemaster notch up £19.9m in pre-tax profits against £500,000 in 2009, although it said 2010 results included a £16.3m boost from changes to its staff pension scheme.