Heidelberg Publishes figures for Second Quarter, First Six Months of 2012/2013

As of September 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 EUR 390 million in the second quarter. In the first half-year, they came to EUR 988 million, a 22 percent rise on the previous year. As expected, net sales in this segment increased by 11 percent to EUR 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 EUR 669 million. In the Heidelberg Services segment, incoming orders in the second quarter came to EUR 275 million. In the first half-year, they amounted to EUR 564 million, a 10 percent rise on the previous year as a result of the drupa trade show. Net sales in this segment were EUR 280 million in the second quarter. In the first half-year, sales rose by 9 percent to EUR 542 million against the previous year due to an increase in net sales from consumables and the service business.