Colfax Corporation recorded an asbestos liability and defense cost
of US$1,920,000 during the three months ended July 1, 2011,
compared with US$542,000 during the three months ended July 2,
2010.
Asbestos coverage litigation expense was US$3,302,000 during the
three months ended…
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