Operating Profit increased to $ 9.0 million in the second quarter 2009 from $ 5.6 million in the second quarter 2008 . Excluding Restructuring Expenses and Strategic Alternative Costs of $ 0.9 million and CEO retirement costs of $ 0.6 million recorded in 2008 , Operating Profit increased $ 1.9 million quarter over quarter . EBITDA was $ 13.7 million , or 22.9 % of sales , compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $ 12.4 million , or 18.7 % of sales last year . This increase is due primarily to higher gross margins and lower operating expenses at corporate headquarters and the operating sites as discussed above .