Kistler
Back on course for growth
The Kistler Group closed the past year with slight growth despite the ongoing pandemic and some major delays in global supply chains. Sales increased by 14% to 411 million Swiss francs compared to the previous year.
According to the company, the strategic realignment measures that were introduced in 2020 and continued in 2021 played a key role in Kistler 's business success. "The past year has put the effectiveness of our new structures to the test in a difficult global situation with the ongoing pandemic, supplier crises and rising raw material prices. The year-end result and the orders already received prove that we are on the right track," summarizes Rolf Sonderegger, CEO of the Kistler Group.
Looking ahead to the current financial year, Kistler is optimistic that it will continue its 2021 performance and soon return to the pre-crisis level of two years ago. The positive order intake to date brings the targeted sales volume of 450 million Swiss francs within reach.
There are firm plans to increase the workforce by 150 positions in 2022 with the aim of reaching a headcount of around 2,100 by the end of the year. The new positions will primarily be created in the areas of research and development, production and logistics as well as the international sales and service teams.
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