Taylor Devices Inc. reported Friday that first quarter net earnings jumped 48 percent to $109,315, up from $73,649 in 2004.

Earnings per share were 4 cents in the period, up from 2 cents last year. Sales climbed 24 percent to $3.1 million, up from $2.5 million.

The company's firm order backlog is now $7.8 million, up from $7.3 million at year end, said Douglas Taylor, president.

Taylor Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: TAYD), based in North Tonawanda, is a 50-year-old maker of shock absorption devices.

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