Press releases

Convincing first half

The Komax Group substantially improved sales and new orders in the first six months of 2010. First-half sales came in at CHF 157.7 million (previous year: CHF 103.0 million). New orders more than doubled to CHF 168.5 million (previous year: CHF 82.7 million). Following the previous year's loss, the business staged a clear return to profit.

With a view to bundling resources, Komax will in the medium-term be integrating its thin-film activities into its new plant in York, USA. Up to 45 jobs will be cut in the coming months at the plant in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Business is continuing to develop very well in the crystalline segment, which accounts for around 85 percent of Komax's solar business.