Opus Group Annual 2011 Report ENG

OPUS
IN BRIEF
Opus Group is in the business of environmental
and safety testing of vehicles.
The Group operates two businesses (products
& services) that are organized in two
geographic areas (North America and
Europe & Asia).
In Business Area North America, the
Group runs vehicle inspection programs for
government state agencies, which typically
outsource these services to third parties, as
well as develop, produce and sell IT system
solutions and equipment for vehicle inspection.
The United States is today, the company’s
largest market for vehicle inspection
services, but the goal is to become a global
player.
In Business Area Europe & Asia, Opus
develops, produces and sells a broad portfolio
of products, services and support.
Customers include the automotive industry,
vehicle inspection stations and vehicle
repair workshops in the global market. Sales
are conducted in over 50 countries on all
continents.
Opus was founded in 1990 and since
2006 is listed on First North. The Group
has approx. 330 employees worldwide with
headquarters in Gothenburg and 10 regional
offices in the U.S. Own production facilities
are located in Sweden, USA and China. The
Group’s turnover in 2011 was approx. SEK
430 million (pro forma with acquisitions) with
good profitability and strong cash flows.
1990
OPUS FOUNDED
50
SALES IN 50 COUNTRIES
230
MKR TURNOVER 2011
430
MKR OMSÄTTNING 2011
MKR TURNOVER 2011 PROFORMA*
*INcluding ESP AND VOLVO ACQUISITION