April 28 (Reuters) - Tower International Inc :
* Reports solid first quarter, raises full year 2016 outlook, and expects double-digit earnings growth in 2017, including retention of Europe business
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.63 excluding items
* Outlook for full year 2016 earnings from continuing operations is being raised from $3.00 to $3.20 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: