Lower sales pushed German metal distributor Klöckner & Co SE into the red in the first half of the year compared to the same period of the previous year. Klöckner reported on Thursday a net loss from continuing operations of €26 million ($28 million), or €0.27 per share, for the first half, compared with net income of €39 million, or €0.39 per share, last year, mainly due to decreased sales. Net loss including discontinued operations was €55 million, or €0.56 per share, compared with net income of €4 million, or €0.04 per share, in the prior year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation …