CONSTRUCTION products supplier Hill & Smith has announced record annual pre-tax profits and earnings per share after strong performances across all its divisions despite the onset of recession.Hill & Smith (HILS), which also supplies infrastructure products and galvanizing services, saw pre-tax profit rise 8.5% to £42.2m last year, compared with £38.9m the year before. Underlying earnings per share increased 18.9% from 32.2p to 38.3p.In the year to December 31, the Shirley-based group, which employs more than 3,......for the full story register now for free or login below...