First quarter sees improved order intake and stable sales
(WorldNews Switzerland)

In the first quarter of 2017 order intake at Bucher Industries increased year on year by 14% and Group sales grew by 2%. Kuhn Group reported a pleasing rise in order intake, while the division`s sales remained stable. Bucher Municipal, Bucher Hydraulics and Bucher Emhart Glass also performed well. Group In the first quarter of 2017 the Group benefited in general from improved market conditions, though these continued to be volatile. In the market for agricultural machinery the trend toward stabilisation continued, albeit with regional variations. The investment climate improved overall in comparison with the low level seen in the first quarter of last year. In Europe the market for municipal...