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Enea Annual Statement 2012

A fourth quarter of revenue growth and improved profitability
Enea increased sales by 10.9 percent over the fourth quarter to SEK 200.8 (181.1) million. The operating margin improved to 13.8 (9.4) percent.

On December 30, an agreement was signed concerning the divestment of the Swedish consultancy business to Alten Group and its Swedish subsidiary Xdin. The company will be transferred to its new owners in...

UAE: Packaging Industry to Grow 4.27% to 2016 says New Report

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report.
According to the report “Packaging Industry Outlook in the UAE: Market Size, Key Trends, Drivers and Challenges to 2016”  the UAE packaging industry is expected to see average growth to 2016. The...

Ronnie Leten comments on Atlas Copco’s Q4 results

Stockholm, Sweden, January 31, 2012: Atlas Copco today reported fourth quarter results with continued growth in orders and revenues. Profitability remained on a good level. For the full year 2011, Atlas Copco reached new records for sales and operating profit.
“We have had a solid end to a year that was nothing less than fantastic for Atlas Copco,” said Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group....
 

Retailers Feel The Love This Valentine’s Day

IBISWorld Forecasts Sweet Sales This Holiday, Especially For Restaurants
By IBISWorld Senior Analyst Nikoleta Panteva

Following a better-than-expected holiday season, retailers can expect a strong Valentine’s Day this year. Industry research firm IBISWorld forecasts total sales for the holiday to grow 5.0 percent from 2011 figures (in constant 2012 dollars).  Consumers put off romantic dinners during the...
 

US Wind Power Industry Picks up Speed

The Wind Power industry is growing quickly, making it a very low risk level
By IBISWorld Senior Analyst Justin MolaviAs Seen in the ABA Journal

Favorable federal and state government incentives for the Wind Power industry have been vital to its overall performance. Without these incentives, the industry would have...
 

5 Chinese Industries Welcome Foreign Investment

From software development to water pollution control, IBISWorld identifies industries where the Chinese government is encouraging foreign investors
By IBISWorld China Development Manager Jordan Ho

The Chinese government recently issued an amendment that openly encourages foreign investment in several key industries of strategic importance for the Chinese economy over the short term. As a result, large,...
 

Venture Capital and Principal Trading Named Industry Of The Year

Surging IPOs Drove Industry Revenue And Growth In 2011, According To IBISWorld
Industry research firm IBISWorld named Venture Capital and Principal Trading the industry of the year for 2011. Its impressive revenue and industry value added (IVA – a measure of the industry’s contribution to the US economy) growth has propelled...
 

Splitting Hairs

The Slow and Steady Recovery of Hair Care
By IBISWorld analyst Caitlin Moldvay

It’s no secret that hair care is an important component in Americans’ beauty and grooming regimen. In fact, revenue from the hair salons, hair product and wig manufacturing industries exceeded the GDP of 110 other countries. In 2011, the hair products and services sector generated $48.6 billion. Although the sector’s revenue is...
 

End Of The Reel

Demand Will Continue Falling For DVD, Game & Video Rentals
By IBISWorld analyst Agata Kaczanowska

As seen in the ABA Journal

With consumers embracing the latest entertainment and video technologies, such as streaming media, video on demand (VOD) and downloadable media, the DVD, Game and Video Rental industry has been severely...
 

Taking up Space

The rising relevance of self-storage facilities
By IBISWorld Senior Analyst Nikoleta Panteva and Research Editor Deborah Stampfli

Standing strong in the midst of economic turmoil, the Storage and Warehouse Leasing industry (IBISWorld report 53113) has been a unique example of resilience during the past few years. Since the first self-storage space was...