Renewed Sales Growth for Doppelmayr
Turnover increased by 18,6 percent to 581 million EUR
During the financial year 2005/2006, the Doppelmayr Group increased sales by nearly 20 percent to 581 million Euro and has clearly maintained its position as the worldwide number 1 in the ropeway construction market. With 2223 employees, a total of 180 ropeway projects were realised. The net income during the past financial year amounted to 7,7 million Euro (previous year 4,6 million Euro). The core markets of the Doppelmayr Group remain the European alpine countries and North America. The Group achieved a considerable boost in the up-and-coming markets in Eastern, Central and Southern Europe thanks to intensive groundwork.
Worldwide
leader
Doppelmayr has been able to take advantage of the boom in the global ropeway
market thanks to more competitive products and worldwide presence in all
segments of the market and remains the undisputed world market leader. Austria
with 16% accounts for the largest portion of sales; nevertheless, business in
terms of new installations in Austria has declined for the second year running.
In contrast, France has increased its demand for new installations - in France
as well as in Italy and Switzerland, the Doppelmayr Group has succeeded in
distinctly increasing turnover. The North American market has stabilised at a
relatively high level. The markets in Eastern, South-Eastern and Central
Europe increased considerably and have made a significant contribution to the
excellent Group results.
Innovative
leadership strengthened
With spectacular "world firsts" such as the "Riesenräder"
(Ferris wheels) in St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria, Doppelmayr's innovative and
technological leadership in the industry has increased impressively. During
the period under report, 180 challenging and spectacular ropeway projects were
realised - among them such notable installations as the Cable Liner Shuttle
for the largest airport in Canada or trend-setting material transport systems.
High
investment volume
Investments during the financial year 2005/2006 amounted to 26 million Euro (previous
year 16 million Euro). The largest investments were made in the "Hohe Brücke"
plant in Wolfurt as well as in the construction of the new building for a
plant in Stetten, Lower Austria. The investments in the "Hohe Brücke"
plant focussed mainly on the further improvement of quality and capacity,
while in Stetten the optimum handling of Central and Eastern European markets
was the main aim.
The number of employees in the Group increased by almost 6% from 2099 in 2005 to 2223 in 2006. The aim of the future-oriented personnel policy is to further develop the technological, innovative and quality leadership of the Group.
Confidence for the current financial year
Due to the still stiff price competition and high energy and raw materials
prices, it is difficult to compensate for cost increases owing to the
influence of inflation by price rises on the market. Thanks to the permanent
optimisation of productivity simultaneous with increased flexibility, the
Doppelmayr Group is well primed. The order situation and capacity utilisation
in the current year is very good, and the incoming orders for the coming
financial year give every occasion for confidence.
Factbox:
2005/2006 |
2004/2005 |
|
Turnover |
581,0 Mio. EUR |
489,7 Mio. EUR |
Employees worldwide |
2223 |
2099 |
Doppelmayr Holding AG |
Ing.
Michael Doppelmayr |
6/8-CGD „Sunnegga-Blauherd“, Zermatt, Switzerland
8-MGD „Le Lys“, Cauterets, France
Funifor „Arabba - Porta Vescovo“ Arabba, Italy
Cable Liner Shuttle „Toronto Pearson International Airport“ Toronto, Canada
Funitel „Mont Parnes“, Athens, Greece
2x3x6-MGFJ „Sky Tram Arenal“, La Fortuna, El Castillo, Costa Rica
Pendelbahn „Campitello – Col Rodella“, Campitello, Italy
8-MGD „Stuckli Rondo“ Sattel, Switzerland
4-CLF Schartenlift 1+2“, Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria
6-CLD-B „Stabelebahn“, Sölden, Austria