Amazone Group have announced that their sales have decreased 10.4% compared to the previous year, in which a record high of 852 million euro was achieved. However they say the group's performance in the market remained above the industry average, and the number of employees worldwide stayed constant at around 2,500.
Dr Justus Dreyer and Christian Dreyer, joint chairmen of the board and owners of the Amazone Group
Despite the decline in sales and the geopolitical uncertainties faced, the company say they were able to maintain its financial strength and continues to pursue a course of sustainable growth. Strong export activities remain stable and make up 80% of total sales. The French, Polish, Spanish and Chinese markets all performed particularly well. With the acquisition of the Brazilian fertiliser spreader specialist MP AGRO, a strategic partner was gained to enable further growth in South America.
"The decades-long relationships with our sales partners, farmers and contractors worldwide make an important contribution to our success. This close collaboration enables us offer tailor-made solutions for every farm and every region, from soil tillage and sowing to fertilisation and plant protection," explained Christian Dreyer and Dr Justus Dreyer (Joint Chairmen of the Board and owners of the AMAZONE Group).
The company also says how it continues to invest in the expansion of its production capacities. Warehouse facilities and the outdoor storage space at Leipzig is currently being significantly expanded. This year, a state-of-the-art training centre for crop protection machinery and other large-scale equipment will be built at the Altmoorhausen facility.
"Our aim is not only to fulfil the current needs of our customers, but also to recognise the requirements of the future at an early stage and develop technical solutions and digital services to meet those needs," explained the Dreyers. “We are therefore looking forward to Agritechnica, the world's leading machinery exhibition, as one of this year's focal points. We will once again be presenting many innovative ideas that provide efficient and sustainable agriculture to an international audience."
