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Group Report

Special Parts

The Special Parts Business Unit consists of Oerlikon Brands which are active and successful internationally: Accotex, Daytex, Enka Tecnica, Heberlein, TEMCO and TEXParts, which specialize in the development, production and sales of high-tech components and systems for textile machines. Through extensive knowledge and understanding of the yarn manufacturing process, Oerlikon Special Parts is extremely well-positioned to serve OEMs and end customers alike. The business area is present worldwide through exclusive agency representation, and the principal markets are Europe and Asia.

Milestones in 2006
  • Extension of the product portfolio, with the acquisition of the leading component manufacturer TEMCO (February 1, 2006) and Accotex (July 1, 2006).
  • In response to competition from Asian component manufacturers in particular, Oerlikon Special Parts was obliged to make concessions in the report year. Despite strong pressure on price, it was still possible to increase sales, mainly in China, India and Switzerland.
Outlook

According to our forecast, the sales for 2007 in the first half of the year will be similar to levels of the last few months, with a slowdown in demand likely in the second half of 2007. With its individual total solutions, Oerlikon Special Parts will increase its customer proximity and customer loyalty; here again, the greatest growth markets will be China and India.