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The Trodat-Trotec Group defies the turbulent beginning of the year
WELS. The company Welser has increased sales in the first half to 122 million euros – "The family dispute is settled."
Norbert Schrüfer, CEO of Trodat Image: Trodat Trotec Group
The stamp maker Trodat began this year with turbulence: A quarrel of family and a change of ownership caused a stir at the beginning of February. CEO Michael Peduzzi left, Norbert Schrüfer replaced him.
The 58-year-old man has been in power for four months. Meanwhile, the company seems to be found in quieter waters. "The dispute has been settled, we look to the future," says Schrüfer in an interview with OÖNachrichten
In terms of business, the first half of 2018 was the most successful until present for the Trodat-Trotec group. The turnover increases slightly from one year to the next, rising from 120 million euros to 122 million euros. One half stamped, the other half laser cut, engraving and marking. According to Schrüfer, a business acquisition in the United States in 2017 also contributed to sales growth.
Critics who give an expiration date to the stamp company, the CEO canceled: "The stamp is not a dying swan." strong too. "Although Schrüfer admits to seeing greater opportunities in the laser segment in the future.Welser Group of Companies intends to continue its growth with business acquisitions.It is in concrete talks with three international companies, two from the stamp industry and one from the laser sector, reveals Schrüfer.
250 million marks as target
The number of employees has risen from 1395 to 1542, approximately 500 employees are active in Austria The business group comprises 40 companies More than 98% of the products are exported
The boss of Trodat wants to take the momentum of the first six months with him: "L & rsquo; "Experience has shown that the second half of the year is stronger." In 2017, Welser's business figure of 249 million euros, this value is to be exceeded this year. (rom)
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