EMS Group:
- Positive course of business, predominantly in the growing markets
- Market positions strengthened worldwide
EMS Group:
- Positive course of business, predominantly in the growing markets
- Market positions strengthened worldwide
Course of business January - March 2013
In the first three months of 2013, the EMS Group, globally active in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals and with its companies consolidated in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, increased net sales by 3.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. In the main area of High Performance Polymers, net sales rose by 5.6% compared to the previous year.
As expected, the geographical markets developed very differently. The markets outside Europe returned to pleasing growth rates after a slowdown in the 4th quarter of 2012. In Europe however, the substantial downswing, which had become apparent in 2012, continued, and industrial volumes remained significantly below those of the previous year.
EMS succeeded in realising new business globally. By providing innovative solutions as well as weight and cost reductions to customers, EMS strengthened its global market positions. Net sales increased by 12% in Asia and by 8% in North America compared to the previous year. In Europe though, sales remained slightly below the previous year’s figures due to difficult market conditions.
