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Key figures - Schulthess Group

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The <strong>Schulthess</strong> <strong>Group</strong>’s objectives<br />

1. Expansion of the strong market position in Switzerland<br />

• Expansion of the niche range Spirit topline by the washing machines 7500 and<br />

9000 and the laundry dryer 9000<br />

• Further rationalization measures and investments in production in order to<br />

implement automated manufacture in sheet metal machining<br />

• Enlargement of the after-sales services to include a Full Service organisation and a<br />

multi-brand service<br />

• Further expansion of the heating technology and air conditioning/ventilation sectors<br />

2. Opening up of further export markets with <strong>Schulthess</strong> agencies and private label<br />

co-operation agreements<br />

• Expansion of the network of <strong>Schulthess</strong> agencies, especially in Germany, Belgium,<br />

Italy and in Eastern European countries<br />

• Exploitation of further private label distribution partnerships, in particular in the<br />

European area<br />

3. External growth<br />

• Introduction of co-operation agreements with appropriate partner companies in the<br />

field of semi-professional and commercial laundry machines<br />

• Market launch of joint-venture products in European markets and overseas.<br />

• Expansion of the range produced in China through new products.<br />

• Continuation of the acquisition policy adopted.<br />

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