First half-year 2015 in line with expectations (AcT)
Strong growth of the order-book
| In EUR million | 2015 | 2014 | Change |
| Total first half-year | 148.9 | 136.8 | +8.8% |
| thereof Maintenance | 60.5 | 55.8 | +8.4% |
| First half-year sales at constant exchange rates | 141.5 | 136.8 | +3.4% |
| Order-book on 30 June | 61.9 | 52.4 | +18.1% |
The order-book is 18.1% larger than 12 months ago and grew 42.1% since 1 January 2015. This strong development raises expectations for a dynamic second half of 2015.
In Switzerland, order intake suffered from competition by manufacturers based outside Switzerland (–3%), but maintenance grew strongly by 23% (incl. forex effect). The maintenance of elevators segment is back on a growth path, showing 9% higher order intake.
Next media release: Half-year results on 14 September 2015 (after trading).
Ranking among the top players in the global market for automatic pedestrian doors, agta record calls on its integrated technological and commercial know-how. The Group's extensive expertise covers the design, production, marketing, installation and maintenance of a large range of automatic doors. Headquartered in Switzerland, agta record sells its products and services across the globe and is directly present with subsidiaries in 17 countries. agta record is listed on Euronext Paris, foreign stocks. ISIN: CH0008853209
agta record is listed on Euronext Paris – foreign stocks
ISIN: CH0008853209
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agta record
Hubert Jouffroy – Chairman of the Board
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Amalia Naveira – Investor Relations / Marie-Claude Triquet – Press Relations
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Communiqué intégral et original au format PDF :
http://www.actusnews.com/documents_communiques/ACTUS-0-40766-AGTA-210715-CA-T2-15-GB.pdf