Heidelberg Second-Quarter, Six-Month Results in Line with Expectations

As of Sept. 30, 2012, Heidelberg had a workforce of 14,745 worldwide (previous year: 15,782). This represents a year-on-year reduction of around 1,000 staff.

Results by segment and region
Incoming orders in the Heidelberg Equipment segment amounted to €390 million in the second quarter. In the first half-year, they came to €988 million, a 22 percent rise on the previous year. As expected, net sales in this segment increased by 11 percent to €414 million in the second quarter. At the end of the first half-year, sales in this segment matched those of the previous year at €669 million.