Brickworks defies downturn to boost profit
Diversified brick manufacturer, Brickworks (ASX:: BKW) has defied a downturn in local construction and housing to post a record net underlying profit after tax (NPAT) of $234 million. The Sydney company booked revenue up 17 per cent for the 2019 year to $919 million, and an EBIT of $346 million up 12 per cent, according…