Manufacturer Danaher Corp. (NYSE: DHR), Washington, D.C., reported sales for the first quarter ended April 1, 2011, were $3.35 billion, an increase of 11.3 percent over the same period a year ago. Profit increased 43 percent to $429.4 million.

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Core revenues increased 10 percent in the quarter compared to the first quarter of 2010.

\”Our commitment to the emerging markets combined with a number of major new product launches scheduled for 2011 reinforces our confidence in our ability to outperform in 2011 and over the long term,\” said H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., president and CEO.