Profit to fall for 4WD accessory maker FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE accessories maker ARB Corporation says its profit will fall due to slowing sales growth and rising costs. The company's profit in the first quarter of the 2013/14 financial year will drop by as much as 10 per cent, executive chairman Roger Brown told ARB's annual general meeting on Thursday. Local sales growth had slowed, and direct sales to car makers had fallen heavily, he said. The fall in the Australian dollar had helped export sales, however. The company makes products including bull bars, towing equipment, roof racks and suspension. ARB remained optimistic about its future, but was cautious on its short-term performance due to economic conditions, Mr Brown said. Its shares were down 82 cents, or 6.7 per cent, at $11.37 at 1300 AEDT.