Crane Co. reported that third quarter 2010 earnings per diluted share increased 17% to $0.70, compared to $0.60 in the third quarter of 2009.
Fluid Handling sales decreased $11.0 million, or 4.2%, which included unfavorable foreign currency translation of $6.2 million (2.4%) and a core sales decline of $4.8 million (1.8%).
