
With an 8 percent increase in sales from CHF 416 million (2005) to CHF 450 million (2006), an operating profit of CHF 59 million and an EBIT margin of 13 percent, the Oerlikon Components segment achieved good results in 2006. This includes the operating figures of the former Oerlikon Esec Semiconductor segment (now Assembly Equipment).
| in CHF million. | 2006 | 2005 | Change(%) |
| Orders received | 436 | 423 | 3% |
| Orders on hand | 195 | 210 | -7% |
| Sales | 450 | 416 | 8% |
| EBIT (in CHF Mio.) | 59 | -8 |
«In the newly formed Oerlikon
Components segment we as
technology leader combine our proven
know-how in several disciplines such
as project management, operations
and suppply chain management. This
is a good basis for growth, customer
focus and at the same time improves
our customer support levels.»
Kurt Trippacher
Head of Oerlikon Components
Senior Vice President

Within the Oerlikon Components segment the two business units Oerlikon Assembly Equipment and Oerlikon Solutions shared above average growth throughout the year. All the business units managed to improve their market positions with innovative new solutions.