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| 2004 good performance for VIKING despite difficult conditions VIKING expects strong year in 2005 |
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| Langkampfen/Kufstein, 20th April 2005. In 2004, VIKING GmbH achieved good annual results, despite the fact that turnover did not reach previous years' record levels owing to unfavourable conditions for the entire sector.
The Tyrol-based company, however was able to successfully assert itself, the brand's position and image have been sustainably improved. Growth in turnover during the past ten years has been substantial. In 1994, turnover amounted to some 19m euros, in 1999 it had already risen to 52.7m euros and to 73.7m euros in 2004. Personnel numbers remained stable in 2004 compared to 2003 at 152. Equity capital was increased to € 28.9 in 2004, which corresponds to approximately 62 % of the balance sheet total. |
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 Geschäftsführer Dr. Nikolas Stihl: Since 1993, Dr. Nikolas Stihl has been Managing Director of VIKING, the garden tool manufacturer founded in 1981 in Kufstein. The company, whose products are sold in approx. 60 countries world-wide, currently has an export share of almost 98 per cent. Original photo (jpg-file, 1.260 kB) |
 Managing Director Dr. Nikolas Stihl and Heinrich Lechner: The two Managing Directors, Dr. Nikolas Stihl and Heinrich Lechner are proud of VIKING's premium quality. All VIKING products - from lawn mowers and garden shredders through to hedge cutters are sold exclusively via competent VIKING service dealers. Original photo (jpg-file, 843 kB) |
 HE 815 This electric hedge trimmer excels through its precise cut and quiet powerful running. An excellent recommendation for ambitious amateur gardeners and for professional hedge care in noise-sensitive areas. Original photo (jpg-file, 305 kB) |
 MB 6 RH The MB 6 RH high grass mower (2005) finds application where others fail. It has just received the "iF design award". Original photo (jpg-file, 2.270 kB) |
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