Interroll achieved record figures in preliminary financial results 2016, with order intake reaching CHF 405,2 million, +5,2% compared to previous year, the highest order intake in the Group’s history. Supported by a particularly strong fourth quarter 2016, also net sales have increased, rose by 11,3% to CHF 401,5 million, which also corresponds to a record value for the internal logistics expert, with a 11,2% contribution from organic sales growth.
The operating result (Ebitda) is expected to be at least 10%, and net profit at least 20% higher than in the previous year. The improvement in results is mainly due to higher net sales, high cost and investment disciplines as well as productivity improvements implemented across the Group. The 2017 financial year also started off well, posting also a record order intake, supporting Interroll’s further growth prospects combined with innovative new products, efficient development and manufacturing know-how as well as strong global market position in dynamically growing end markets of internal logistics.