Sacmi Imola, sales soar past 620 million Euros

In 2005 Sacmi Imola generated total sales of some 625 million Euros, an increase of 6.5% with respect to last year and a clear indication of the Imola-based cooperative’s solidity: the estimated portion of sales accounted for by exports now stands at 86% and the number of employees is stable.
Over recent years the company has invested heavily in research, a strategy that has allowed it to maintain its hard-won leadership and one that is sure to generate further returns in the near future.
The Ceramics division (machines for tiles and refractories) achieved positive results and remains the most important division (76%) with sales of 477 million Euros; the Whiteware division (machines for sanitaryware, tableware and extruded ceramic materials), which has continued to increase its market share to the detriment of the major European competitors, represents 10% of sales. The Closures and Automation divisions (machines for closures and automation) accounts for, instead, 14% of sales.