United-Guardian Inc., Hauppauge

Maker of cosmetic ingredients and personal products

Year: Ended Dec. 31, 2009

Net income: Profit of $3.9 million, compared with profit of $3.1 million in 2008.

Net sales: $13.3 million compared with $12.3 million in 2008.

Outlook: "Based on first quarter sales to date we are hopeful that this trend will continue as the global economy continues to improve and we continue to expand our line of products," company president Ken Globus said in a news release.

Company statement: "The continuing success of our joint marketing efforts with our global marketing partners, as well as our efforts to keep both our raw material and administrative costs down, were some of the reasons for our very successful year."

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