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麥柯昇集團業績首創超過三億元-穩定的現金流-提升所有主要經濟地區-2008年好的開始
Sachseln/Obwalden. - The maxon motor Group achieved the best results in its history in 2007, with sales climbing 5.8% to exceed CHF 300 million for the first time. Sales have more than doubled in the past five years. Especially in Switzerland, China, Japan and Korea the company grew strongly. maxon saw increases in all key world markets, although it was affected by the weak dollar. Cash flow was almost as high as in 2006. Involved in all major international space programmes, maxon has a well-filled product pipeline. It created more than 100 new jobs in 2007 and now employs more than 1,600 full-time staff. Sales in the first five months of this year were marginally higher than in 2007.
Well-filled product pipeline
Chairman Jürgen Mayer pointed out that a range of new products would be created in close collaboration with customers. Several new innovations had already been launched throughout the year and more will follow. Examples are the miniature encoder based on a newly developed chip with a 6 mm diameter housing, the new external rotor motor with integrated programmed electronics and the new autoclaveable high-performance drive for the medical technology sector, which has an outer diameter of only 12.7mm. “The maxon Group is characterised by strong leadership at all levels”, said Mayer. The Executive Board has been enhanced with the appointment of Dr. Ulrich Claessen as Head of R&D. The election of Mrs Bianca Braun onto the Board of Directors provides continuity.
Continued expansion of infrastructure
maxon is continuing to expand the infrastructure at all its sites. An automated components warehouse has been created in Sachseln. Development capacities are being expanded in Sexau/Germany, and the factory in Veszprém/Hungary has been extended to double the available space.
Good start to the new yearAt the end of May, maxon was slightly ahead of the previous year’s result. New orders are still stable, but the company expects lower growth due to the uncertain economic trends. “We are cautious and rather conservative about the future”, said Dr. Karl-Walter Braun. “If things turn out better than forecast, we’ll take it”.
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| Dr. Karl-Walter Braun, Principal Shareholder; Jürgen Mayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors; Members of the Board: Dr. Ulrich Claessen, Eugen Elmiger, Armin Lederer, |
Dr. Karl-Walter Braun, Principal Shareholder and Jürgen Mayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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Author: maxon motor ag/25.06.2008
