Annual report 2009 - Siempelkamp
Annual report 2009 - Siempelkamp
Annual report 2009 - Siempelkamp
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<strong>Siempelkamp</strong>, Krefeld, Germany<br />
Total order value<br />
Against the background of the economic crisis year, it is not surprising that the total order value of<br />
the Group did not reach the record highs of the previous years. With 330 million Euros, we nevertheless<br />
achieved an acceptable total order value, especially when comparing this result to the total<br />
order value of the entire German machinery and plant manufacturing sector. Our order backlog of<br />
919 million Euros will result in the utilization of our full capacities into 2011. Regarding our<br />
overall performance, we have done well with 546 million Euros and are at 84% of the previous<br />
year result of 650 million Euros.<br />
Compared to 2007 and 2008, when business was booming, the <strong>Siempelkamp</strong> Group has also<br />
achieved a good position in <strong>2009</strong>. Despite the global economic crisis, the Group recorded the<br />
second-best result in the company’s history. All our national and international production facilities<br />
were at full capacity.<br />
Strong teams – high added value<br />
The higher the skill level of a team, the higher the company’s quality of the added value.<br />
Numerous training and education initiatives are targeted to familiarize our employees with new<br />
technologies and machines.<br />
On the December 31, <strong>2009</strong> cut-off date the Group employed 2,631 people (2008: 2,635).<br />
Additionally, we had 115 trainees in all three business units, who are starting their future career<br />
at <strong>Siempelkamp</strong>. We have increased the number of trainees by fi ve from 2008 to <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
We have maintained the same number of employees in <strong>2009</strong> and were able to keep our highly<br />
qualifi ed employees on staff.<br />
We pay special attention to the advancement of our trainees as well as to the training and education<br />
of our young engineers, managers and experts. This task is supported by universities and other<br />
educational facilities, a foundation, and by a high degree of personal commitment.<br />
<strong>Siempelkamp</strong><br />
Business development<br />
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