SAF-HOLLAND S.A.: SAF-HOLLAND returns to three-shift operations

SAF-HOLLAND S.A. / Key word(s): Miscellaneous

09.03.2011 / 09:03

* 60 new employees at plant in Frauengrund 
* Further growth expected in 2011

Luxembourg, March 9th, 2011 - SAF-HOLLAND S.A., a leading supplier for the
global truck and trailer industry, has returned to a growth path. As a
result of the sustained high level of demand for trailer axles, a third
work shift has been introduced at the plant in Frauengrund / Bessenbach.
Approximately 60 industrial employees have been recruited in connection
with this step.

SAF-HOLLAND has now returned to three shift operations at all of its
Bavarian locations. 'According to current market research ratings the
upward trend in the commercial vehicles industry will go on in 2011', says
CEO Rudi Ludwig. 'We will continue to participate in this upswing.'

Company Profile:
With sales of approximately EUR 420 million in 2009 and over 2,000
employees, SAF-HOLLAND S.A. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and
suppliers of premium product systems and components primarily for trailers
as well as trucks, buses and recreational vehicles. The product range
encompasses axle and suspension systems, fifth wheels, coupling devices,
kingpins, and landing legs. SAF-HOLLAND customers include the majority of
large truck and trailer producers all over the world. The products are sold
to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original Equipment Suppliers
(OESs) by means of a global service and distribution network and via
aftermarket channels directly to the end users and service garages.
SAF-HOLLAND has therefore established itself as one of the few
manufacturers in its sector that is internationally positioned with an
extensive product range and a broad service network. SAF-HOLLAND S.A. has
been listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since
June 2007 and has been in the SDAX since December 2010.



Contact:
SAF-HOLLAND Group GmbH
Barbara Zanzinger
Hauptstraße 26
63856 Bessenbach

Phone +49 6095 301-617
barbara.zanzinger@safholland.de


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Language:    English                                               
Company:     SAF-HOLLAND S.A.                                      
             68-70, boulevard de la Pétrusse                       
             L-2320 Luxembourg                                     
             Großherzogtum Luxemburg                               
Phone:       +49 6095 301 - 0                                      
Fax:         +49 6095 301 - 260                                    
E-mail:      info@safholland.de                                    
Internet:    www.safholland.com                                    
ISIN:        LU0307018795                                          
WKN:         A0MU70                                                
Listed:      Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);      
             Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München,  
             Stuttgart                                             
 
 
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