Maschinenfabrik Berthold Hermle AG announced earnings results for the first half of 2014. For the period, the company's profit surged by 39% to EUR 20.7 million. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) stood at EUR 28.3 million, also a 39% increase on the year. Sales increased by more than 14% to EUR 154.2 million.

The company upheld its full year revenue and profit guidance for growth in the high single-digit percentage range.