OREANDA-NEWS. The Schlatter Group expects an operating result (EBIT) of CHF 1.0 million for the first half of 2017 – which is higher than the previous year's result (1H 2016: CHF 0.4 million) – and net profit – also up on the previous year – of CHF 1.3 million (1H 2016: CHF 0.1 million). For the year as a whole, the company continues to expect a higher result than in the previous year. Capacity in the Schlatter Group is fully utilized until the end of the year.

The detailed figures on the first half of 2017 will be published on August 22, 2017.

Schlatter Group

The Schlatter Group is one of the leading specialists in plant engineering for resistance welding systems as well as weaving and finishing equipment for the production of paper machine clothing, wire fabrics and wire mesh. Thanks to its many years of experience in the field of plant technology, its innovative strength and its reliable service, the Schlatter Group – which is listed on the Swiss Reporting Standard of SIX Swiss Exchange – guarantees its customers a range of powerful and high-quality production equipment.

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