Bradken Limited (ASX: BKN) today announced a large increase in profit after tax, up 66% on first half 2011 results to $43.1m, and earnings per share jumped from 18.7 cents to 26.2 cents compared to the prior corresponding period. What : Sales for the six months to December 2011 were up 28% to $683.2m. Earnings per share were up 7.5 cents from 18.7 cents to 26.2 cents. Bradken stated that the market demand for mining capital equipment remains very strong, and production related mining consumables continues to grow strongly. The rail freight car market also remains strong and growing. Whilst the mining boom continues unabated, mining services companies such as Bradken will continue to prosper. The company is increasing its capital expenditure on expanding existing foundries and building new foundries. The company is also expanding its range of products, which, so far, appears to be well received by customers. About Bradken Bradken is a supplier of consumable and capital products.