Press Releases
03/15/2012
SAF-HOLLAND exceeds sales and earnings targets in financial year 2011
Strong sales growth of 31.7% to EUR 831.3 million; Adjusted EBIT increased at a disproportionately high rate of 54.4%; Favorable business conditions expected for 2012 and 2013
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11/17/2011
SAF-HOLLAND remains on a growth path
Adjusted EBIT improves by 73.1% to EUR 45.0 million; Sales increase by 36.5% to EUR 627.0 million
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10/19/2011
Sales increase of 36.5% and rise in earnings of 72.7% as compared to the previous year
Preliminary figures for the first nine months of 2011 confirm continued positive development
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10/17/2011
SAF-HOLLAND: Dubai business successfully started
- First deliveries from the new subsidiary
- Growth in the Middle East and North Africa accelerated
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08/18/2011
SAF-HOLLAND increases sales in the first half of 2011 by 45 percent as compared to the previous year
• Adjusted EBIT doubles to EUR 30.0 million
• Sales increase of 6.5 in the second quarter as compared to the first quarter
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08/08/2011
SAF-HOLLAND expands its business in Middle East and North and Central Africa
New subsidiary founded in Dubai
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07/04/2011
SAF-HOLLAND expands its business in Turkey
• Newly founded regional company to increase sales volume
• Turkey – an important location for the truck and trailer industry
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06/22/2011
SAF-HOLLAND improves Aftermarket service
• Warehouses in Germany consolidated
• First centralized warehouse in the USA
• Fast single-source delivery for customers
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05/19/2011
SAF-HOLLAND: Strong Growth Continues
Sales increased by more than 60 percent to EUR 202.4 million in the first quarter of 2011; Adjusted EBIT triples to EUR 14.6 million; Market share increased; Successful development in all business units and regions
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04/28/2011
SAF-HOLLAND: Detlef Borghardt takes over as Chairman of the Management Board
After successfully restructuring the Group, Rudi Ludwig (62), CEO of SAF-HOLLAND Group GmbH, is stepping down from his operating activities as Chairman of the Management Board at his own request as of June 30, 2011.
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03/16/2011
SAF-HOLLAND with strong growth in sales and earnings
Group sales 2010 increases by 50.4 percent to EUR 631.0 million; Adjusted EBIT rises to EUR 37.1 million; Stable upward trend expected also for 2011
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04/12/2011
SAF-HOLLAND focuses on growth in China
Merger of production sites, Goal: complete product range for Asia
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02/24/2011
SAF-HOLLAND achieves improved financing conditions
Interest margin drops considerably with successful capital increase
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12/06/2010
SAF-HOLLAND enters SDAX
Shares to be listed on the quality segment of the German Stock Exchange from December 8.
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11/18/2010
SAF-HOLLAND: Sales and earnings increase significantly
Positive momentum in all three business units; Sales in the first nine months reach EUR 459.2 million; Adjusted EBIT climbs to EUR 26.0 million; Forecast: 2010 sales expected to range between EUR 590 million and EUR 610...
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11/16/2010
Jack Gisinger succeeds Sam Martin as President of the American subsidiary – Detlef Borghardt appointed Deputy CEO of SAF-HOLLAND Group
Sam Martin (65), COO of SAF-HOLLAND Group and President of the American subsidiary SAF-HOLLAND Inc., will resign from his operating activities at the end of 2010 at his own request.
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09/22/2010
SAF-HOLLAND starts cooperation with IVECO
SAF-HOLLAND S.A., a leading supplier for the global truck and trailer industry, has once again improved sales potential in the replacement parts business
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09/16/2010
SAF-HOLLAND helping trucks and trailers tone down: the IAA Commercial Vehicles fair in the age of weight reduction
Innovation drive brings trucking companies greater payloads and lower consumption
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08/26/2010
SAF-HOLLAND significantly increases sales and profitability
Noticeable growth in worldwide demand, Sales in the first half-year increase by 34.8%, Adjusted EBIT doubled in the second quarter, Forecast 2010: Sales expected to increase to over EUR 550 million
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08/11/2010
Lighter axle systems reduce burden on the environment and enterprises
Innovations presented: New products reduce a trailer’s weight by 96 kilograms – diesel consumption and CO2 emissions decrease
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07/15/2010
Svend Koch sees SAF-HOLLAND Verkehrstechnik on the right road
The former Georg Fischer Verkehrstechnik company in Singen has been operating for a year under its new name SAF-HOLLAND Verkehrstechnik. What has not changed however is the company’s credo, which is to remain one of the leading...
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07/15/2010
Reinvent the wheel? SAF-HOLLAND surprises with its own wheel end system
For commercial vehicles, a simple equation applies: less weight means a useful load gain and less diesel consumption. For this reason the market increasingly demands weight reductions, which in the end presents ever greater...
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07/15/2010
New tyre inflation system SAF TIRE PILOT can save you a lot of money
With a 40-ton articulated vehicle the rolling resistance of the tyres accounts for around 30 % of the diesel consumption. And around 50 % of the rolling resistance is caused by the tyres on the trailer. Monitoring the correct...
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07/15/2010
New premium SAF TITAN landing gear
Its own landing gear system SAF-HOLLAND wants to attract its suspension customers and at the same time offer an alternative to the products which have been standard on the market to date. The SAF TITAN landing gear is a...
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07/13/2010
SAF-HOLLAND is hiring again
83 new production workers in Keilberg, Frauengrund and Wörth am Main – thanks to recovery in the transport industry
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07/12/2010
Low weight brake: new SAF Trailer disc brake SBS 2220 only weighs 31 kg
In co-operation with Haldex the brake manufacturer, SAF-HOLLAND, supplier of parts for commercial vehicles, has developed a disc brake which is extraordinarily light in weight. The weight reduction per axle is 12 kg or 36 kg for...
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05/27/2010
SAF-HOLLAND returns to growth path
Demand from truck and trailer manufacturers picks up, Group sales increased by 11.8% to EUR 125.3 million, Adjusted EBIT at EUR 4.8 million, Forecast for 2010 affirmed
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05/14/2010
SAF-HOLLAND gains new investors
Financial investor Pamplona sells its 34.5% stake after four years to investors in the United Kingdom, Germany and USA.
CEO Rudi Ludwig: greater independence, increased attractiveness in capital markets.
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04/01/2010
SAF-HOLLAND starts 2010 on a positive note
Demand rising since January 2010, Group sales in 2009 amounted to EUR 419.6 million as a result of the global market collapse, Positive adjusted EBIT in 2009 reached EUR 1.5 million, Cash flow from operating activities increased...
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12/16/2009
Change in management at SAF-HOLLAND after successful refinancing
With the successful completion of SAFHOLLAND's new financing agreement, Dr. Reiner Beutel stepped down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Member of the Board of Directors effective with the Annual General Meeting on December...
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11/30/2009
SAF-HOLLAND secures financing until 2014
Flexibility and liquidity secured over the long term, New conditions agreed, Agreement confirms the competitiveness of the Company, Costs in operating business substantially lowered
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11/19/2009
SAF-HOLLAND returns to profitability
September strongest sales month in 2009 to date, Sales in the first nine months: EUR 316.4 million, Adjusted EBIT once again positive: EUR 1.2 million, Strong cash flow performance
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10/01/2009
SAF-HOLLAND appoints President of Aftermarket Business Unit
Effective October 1, 2009, SAF-HOLLAND S.A. has appointed Alexander Geis President of the Aftermarket Business Unit.
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09/09/2009
SAF-HOLLAND: Cooperation Agreement with Scania – further growth of international Service Network
SAF-HOLLAND S.A., a leading global manufacturer and provider of premium components and systems for commercial vehicles (trucks and trailers) and the Swedish truck manufacturer Scania CV AB are working together in the Aftermarket...
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08/31/2009
Svend Koch named Managing Director of SAF-HOLLAND Verkehrstechnik GmbH
On September 1, Svend Koch (48) was named Managing Director of SAF-HOLLAND Verkehrstechnik GmbH, a SAF-HOLLAND subsidiary based in Singen.
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08/25/2009
SAF-HOLLAND achieves an operating result in the first half of the year just short of break-even
Sales: EUR 213.3 million. Adjusted EBIT: EUR -1.3 million. CEO Dr. Beutel: “Restructuring makes an impact, proposed trustee model sustainably supports operating business”
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07/22/2009
SAF Holland reaches agreement on supplementary labor contract with IG Metall
SAF-HOLLAND GmbH has agreed, with the support of the works council, a supplementary labor contract with IG Metall for its locations at Wörth and Bessenbach. This is the Company’s response to continued weak growth in the...
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06/09/2009
SAF-HOLLAND S.A.: Strategic Cooperation with Volvo Truck Corporation
Service network is being expanded by more than 1000 spare part distributors - More partnerships planned in the aftermarket business
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05/28/2009
First Quarter 2009 Sales Decline Cushioned by Restructuring Efforts
Group sales reach EUR 112.1 million. Adjusted EBIT of EUR -0.5 million.
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04/27/2009
SAF-HOLLAND Solidly Positioned
Group sales in 2008 total EUR 798.8 million, EUR 817.2 million on an exchange rate-adjusted basis. Adjusted EBIT of EUR 41.2 million. Program to boost productivity and financial strength continued.
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03/20/2009
SAF-HOLLAND: Daimler Subsidiary Freightliner Distributes Innovative Fifth Wheel – Successful Start to Axle Production in the US
SAF-HOLLAND S.A. is expanding its sales potential. Daimler subsidiary Daimler Truck North America (formerly Freightliner Corporation), one of the largest truck manufacturers in North America, now offers customers the option of an...
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02/27/2009
SAF-HOLLAND Secures Funding Leeway - Preliminary Figures for Fiscal Year 2008
SAF-HOLLAND S.A., an international supplier to the truck and trailer industry, has secured funding leeway for the months ahead. An agreement signed today with the Company’s current bank consortium, led by Dresdner Kleinwort and...
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01/28/2009
SAF-HOLLAND: Dr. Reiner Beutel Succeeds Rudi Ludwig as CEO
Rudi Ludwig (60), Chief Executive Officer of SAF-HOLLAND Group GmbH, will withdraw from day-to-day operations when his contract expires on February 28, 2009 in accordance with his own wishes.
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11/21/2008
SAF-HOLLAND comes to terms with the works council regarding a reconciliation of interests
190 jobs will be shed in northern Bavarian sites
Package of measures includes a social compensation program and reduced hours
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11/19/2008
SAF-HOLLAND: Sales Growth in the First Nine Months, Operating Earnings at Last Year’s Level
Adjusted EBIT of EUR 46.4 million, Sales rise to EUR 646.3 million, adjusted for exchange rate effects to EUR 673.2 million, Full year 2008: Sales of EUR 820 million and EBIT margin of about 6 percent expected
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11/07/2008
SAF-HOLLAND Posts Q3 Profit
SAF-HOLLAND S.A. has posted positive third-quarter earnings in an increasingly difficult market environment. Preliminary figures for the third quarter put the adjusted EBIT at about EUR 9 million (preceding year: 16.3) with sales...
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10/09/2008
SAF-HOLLAND: Maintaining Modest Growth Course
SAF-HOLLAND S.A. is continuing its growth trend even in the 2008 fiscal year. However, the increase in sales and earnings will be weaker than originally forecasted.
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09/24/2008
The HOLLAND FWAL Aluminum Fifth Wheel is now available on Volvo VN
SAF-HOLLAND is pleased to announce that the FWAL aluminum fifth wheel is now an available option for the Volvo VN from Volvo Trucks North America.
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09/04/2008
SAF-HOLLAND S.A. Places Shares from Capital Increase at a Price of EUR 7.50 per Share
SAF-HOLLAND S.A. (ISIN: LU0307018795 has successfully completed its capital increase. The new shares were placed at a price of EUR 7.50 each with qualified investors in Germany and other European countries.
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08/29/2008
SAF-HOLLAND Boosts Sales and Earnings in the First Half of the Year
Adjusted EBIT climbed in the first half of the year by 23.8% to EUR 37.5 million. Sales rose in the first half of the year by 11.3% to EUR 458.0 million, adjusted for exchange rate effects by 16.3% to EUR 478.5 million....
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08/28/2008
SAF-HOLLAND acquires subsidiary of Georg Fischer AG and strengthens its market position in the European truck industry
Pamplona Capital Management guarantees underwriting of new shares. Profit and sales increase significantly in first half-year
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07/23/2008
SAF-HOLLAND S.A. Proceeds with Reorganisation
Relocation of the former Holland site from East-Westphalia
to Bavaria completed. Strategic consolidation making progress.
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05/13/2008
SAF-HOLLAND Generates Record Earnings in the First Quarter of 2008 and Confirms Forecast for the Year
Group sales rose by 3.1 percent to € 219.3 million; exchange rate-adjusted, Group sales increase by 7.6 percent to € 228.7 million. Adjusted EBIT margin at 8.2 percent within the target range for 2008. Profit for the period...
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05/06/2008
SAF-HOLLAND and DAF Trucks agree strategic cooperation in Aftermarket business
SAF-HOLLAND S.A., one of the world's leading producers and suppliers of high-quality systems and components for the truck and trailer industries, and DAF Trucks have agreed an after market cooperation deal.
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04/24/2008
SAF-HOLLAND shareholders approve dividend of 42.47 Euro cent per share
The shareholders of SAF-HOLLAND S.A., one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of high-quality systems and components for the truck and trailer industries, have approved the proposed dividend of 42.47 Euro cent per...
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04/07/2008
SAF-HOLLAND significantly strengthens Chinese presence with acquisition of Austin-Westran Product Line
SAF-HOLLAND S.A., one of the world’s leading producers and suppliers of high-quality systems and components for the truck and trailer industries, has acquired the landing leg (trailer support) product line from Austin-Westran.
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03/31/2008
SAF-HOLLAND meets targets for 2007 and gives positive outlook for 2008
Consolidated sales rise to €812.5 million: +4.5%, on a constant currency basis +7.9%. Adjusted EBIT of €60.5 million, in line with forecast. Recommended dividend of 42.47 Euro cent per share. Outlook 2008: further strong growth...
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02/21/2008
SAF-HOLLAND Agrees Post-IPO Refinancing on Improved Terms
€263 m and $90 m in New Syndicated Senior Credit Facilities. Lower financing costs and improved debt and cash flow profile.
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01/10/2008
SAF-HOLLAND gets off to good start in 2008
New long-term orders secured. Positive outlook for 2008 strengthened.
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01/10/2008
SAF-HOLLAND raises forecast as orders reach historic high
Q3 2007 sales increase to €201.8 million, up 10% on constant currency basis. Adjusted EBITDA of €19.0 million. Outlook FY 2007: Sales volume expected at around €800 million and adjusted EBIT at around €60 million. More than 15%...
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08/31/2007
First Half 2007: SAF-HOLLAND sales rise 3%, boosted by strong demand in Europe
H1 2007 sales increase to €411.6 million, up 3%. Adjusted EBITDA of €36.2 million. Outlook FY 2007: Sales volume expected at around €800 million.
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08/16/2007
25 kg Nutzlastgewinn durch neue Aluminiumsattelkupplung von SAF-HOLLAND
Available in German only
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08/16/2007
Two market leaders start up with joint product range
SAF-HOLLAND S.A., one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-grade product systems and components for commercial vehicles, was produced from the merger between SAF and the HOLLAND Group in 2006.
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08/13/2007
SAF-HOLLAND optimises spare parts logistics
SAF-HOLLAND S.A., one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality product systems and components for commercial vehicles, outsourced its spare parts logistics to the company Teamlog GmbH in Aschaffenburg as...
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08/09/2007
Could the maintenance-cost-free trailer soon become a reality?
Life cycle cost management as a holistic consideration in procurement and maintenance costs, including resale value, is an indispensable factor for modern fleets today.
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02/23/2007
"SAF Parts on demand" geht online
Available in German only.
Das Online-Bestellsystem „SAF parts on demand“ für Original-Ersatzteile aus dem Hause SAF-HOLLAND GmbH geht online. Die Funktionen des Online-Tools sind auf die spezifischen Bedürfnisse der...
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02/23/2007
SAF schult Service-Partner dezentral
Available in German only.
Der professionelle Grundlehrgang „SERVICE-Regional-Kompakt” der SAF-HOLLAND GmbH kann auch 2007 an vier verschiedenen Veranstaltungsorten besucht werden. Vier Schulungen pro Jahr bietet SAF nun direkt...
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12/06/2006
Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik GmbH and The Holland Group, Inc. Announce Merger Plans
Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik GmbH (SAF) and The Holland Group, Inc. today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement which will result in the merger of the two companies.
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Media Relations (Trade press)
Inge Dyroff
Director Marketing Communications
Europe, Asia, Africa & Australia
Tel. +49 (0)6095 301 302
Fax +49 (0)6095 301 200
inge.dyroff@safholland.de
