As announced in the turnover press release for the first half 2008, there has been an increase of activity to the 30 June. Turnover is up by 0.5% with respect to the first half 2007, including an increase of 9.2% in the second quarter.
Since the beginning of 2007, the downturn in the aeronautical sector (-7.5%), particularly in Spain and Germany, has been compensated for by the dynamism of the other sectors: Automobile-rail and defence (+32%) and the firmness of the activity in the UK.
In one year, despite the significant pressure on prices, operating profitability has been improved and net debt reduced (-43%).
The commercial efforts engaged have made it possible to win two major contracts:
- in the Defence sector: development of countermine terrestrial vehicles, amounting to nearly €5 million.
- in the Aeronautical sector: AIRBUS contract for the design and stress calculation of the wing centre spar box for the Airbus A350, amounting to more than €8 million.
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Space activity is growing with the development of new programmes.
Perspectives
With major projects currently being launched SOGECLAIR distinguishes itself with a structured strategic offer, areas of excellence, an innovative approach and a proactive product policy.
These assets place SOGECLAIR in a favourable position on large-scale projects that will bear their fruit as early as 2009.