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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Business Area’s Sales in 2007 amounted to 137.8 MEUR, which is an organic growth of 14.3% compared to 2006 (120.6 MEUR). EBITA and profitability were also higher than in 2006. EBITA, at 13.3 MEUR in 2007, increased by 25.7% compared to 2006 (10.6 MEUR), thus surpassing the Sales growth. As a result, EBITA margin was further enhanced to 9.7% (2006: 8.8%).  

Order Intake also developed very favorably, achieving a strong organic growth. It increased to 143.7 MEUR (2006: 127.1 MEUR). Order Intake was particularly strong for animal feed plants, aquatic feed extrusion lines, and wood pelleting systems.