Annual report 2009 - Siempelkamp

Siempelkamp, Krefeld, Germany
Total order value
Against the background of the economic crisis year, it is not surprising that the total order value of
the Group did not reach the record highs of the previous years. With 330 million Euros, we nevertheless
achieved an acceptable total order value, especially when comparing this result to the total
order value of the entire German machinery and plant manufacturing sector. Our order backlog of
919 million Euros will result in the utilization of our full capacities into 2011. Regarding our
overall performance, we have done well with 546 million Euros and are at 84% of the previous
year result of 650 million Euros.
Compared to 2007 and 2008, when business was booming, the Siempelkamp Group has also
achieved a good position in 2009. Despite the global economic crisis, the Group recorded the
second-best result in the company’s history. All our national and international production facilities
were at full capacity.
Strong teams – high added value
The higher the skill level of a team, the higher the company’s quality of the added value.
Numerous training and education initiatives are targeted to familiarize our employees with new
technologies and machines.
On the December 31, 2009 cut-off date the Group employed 2,631 people (2008: 2,635).
Additionally, we had 115 trainees in all three business units, who are starting their future career
at Siempelkamp. We have increased the number of trainees by fi ve from 2008 to 2009.
We have maintained the same number of employees in 2009 and were able to keep our highly
qualifi ed employees on staff.
We pay special attention to the advancement of our trainees as well as to the training and education
of our young engineers, managers and experts. This task is supported by universities and other
educational facilities, a foundation, and by a high degree of personal commitment.
Siempelkamp
Business development
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