Interroll grows sales by 9% in first half of 2015

The company increased its sales strongly by 9.1% to CHF 171.3 million (H1/2014: CHF 157.1 million). Order intake rose by 19.3% compared to last year to CHF 206.3 million (H1/2014: CHF 172.9 million).

All Interroll product groups have developed positively and the company continued to pursue its internationalisation strategy. The share of sales of the Americas region has risen to 27%, while Asia Pacific is currently at 13%.

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose to CHF 17.5 million (H1/2014: CHF 8.8 million). The EBIT margin was 10.2% compared to 5.6% last year. Net income rose significantly compared to last year to CHF 12.8 million (H1/2014: CHF 7.1 million).