ebm-papst stronger than ever

The ebm-papst Group, the world market leader in fans and motors, continues to pursue a successful course with a double-figure increase in sales. At the close of the fiscal year on 31 March 2014, the sales revenue of the family-owned company based in Mulfingen, Baden-Württemberg, amounted to €1.501 billion. This represented a substantial growth rate of 11.2% over the previous year (€1.349 billion) and meant that ebm-papst surpassed the global trend for their industry. Worldwide, the pioneers in energy efficiency and sustainability created 810 new jobs (+7.4%) and employed a total workforce of 11,701 at the close of the fiscal year.

Rainer Hundsdörfer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ebm-papst Group: "The key to our success is a high level of investment in research and development, recognising new trends and constantly promoting the development of new market standards to consolidate our global position as technological leader."

Pioneering role in energy efficiency and sustainability

In November 2013, the market leader received the German Sustainability Award as Germany''s most sustainable business in recognition of the company''s GreenTech strategy.

Continued growth in 2014/2015

For the fiscal year 2014/2015 starting on 1 April, the ebm-papst Group is expecting an increase in turnover of around 4.5%, to €1.565 billion. ebm-papst plans to have a total investment volume of around €150 million this year.

In Asia, ebm-papst expects to achieve their highest growth rate of 7% in the coming year, primarily in air purification, air conditioning, mobility and environmental protection. On the American continent, there is still plenty of potential for the fan specialist with their GreenTech energy saving technology.

In Europe (including Germany), the world market leader sees moderate growth ahead, with an expected increase of 2-3%.

"The aim of the ebm-papst Group is to make the company even more of a global player and to strengthen its lead in terms of technology and position on the market. In doing so, the focus will be on topics such as lean enterprise, project management office and the expansion of our production and R&D capacities," says Rainer Hundsdörfer, Chairman of the Board of Directors.