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Rieter Group: Organization
Corporate Center
Chief Financial Officer& Head Corp. Center*:Urs Leinhäuser
Automotive Systems
Divisional Chief Executive*:Wolfgang Drees
Textile Systems
Divisional Chief Executive*:Peter Gnägi
Rieter Group
Executive Chairman:Erwin Stoller
* Members of the Group Executive Committee
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History
Pioneer & diversification phase
Trading of cotton
Cotton spinning mill
Production of numerous goods in addition to spinning machinery:
• Turbines• Streetcars
1795 – 1925 1925 – 1984
Rieter Machine Works Ltd. becomes a public listed company
Focus on spinningmachinery
1984 – Today
Dual strategy
Global company withactivities in:• Textile machinery• Automotive supply
Quotation of Rieter Holding Ltd.on SWX Swiss Exchange
International expansion
Leading supplier of systemssolutions and services for thetextile and automotive industries
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Corporate Profile
Rieter Group 2007
Rieter Textile Systems Rieter Automotive Systems
Sales (CHF) 1'567mEBIT (CHF) 201m
EBIT margin 13.1%
Spinning machinery and integrated systems for manufacturing yarns and nonwovens.
Components, modules, systems and services for acoustic and thermal managementin motor vehicles
Sales (CHF) 2'363mEBIT (CHF) 92mEBIT margin 4.0%
Leading supplier of systems solutions and services for the textile and automotive industries
Sales (CHF) 3'930m (USD: 3'275m) Net Profit (CHF) 212mEBIT (CHF) 279m Market capitalization (CHF) 1'966mEmployees (Switzerland) 15'506 (1'981) Number of shareholders ~ 8'000 Number of manufacturing plants ~70
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Rieter Group: Know-how
Manufacturing and processing of fibers and plastics
Textile Systems Automotive Systems
Processing of fibers and plastics
combined withacoustic know-how
Non-wovens
Machinery, components and services for producing yarns and nonwovens
Customers of Rieter(yarn and nonwoven production)
Yarns Customers of Rieter
(automotive industry)
NaturalFibers
ManmadeFibers
Fibers Plastics
Rawmaterials
Rawmaterials
Rietercomponents
Textile & Apparel Hygiene Industrial
Processing of fibers combined with
textile technology know-how
Nonwovenfabrics andcarpets
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Rieter Group: Sales Development
0
500
1'000
1'500
2'000
2'500
3'000
3'500
4'000
4'500
83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
CHF million
CAGR:11%
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Rieter Group: Profitable Growth
2'200
2'9003'122
2'9453'137
2'6362'435
3'122
3'9303'580
3'086
2'643
0
500
1'000
1'500
2'000
2'500
3'000
3'500
4'000
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 20070
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Sales EBIT Net profit
Sales (CHF million) EBIT, Net profit (CHF million)
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Rieter Group: Shares of Industrial Activities
40%39%
67%
58%
47% 45%38%
31%37% 39% 37% 39% 37%
100%
35%
60%61%65%63%61%63%61%63%69%62%55%53%42%33%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
1984 1990 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Textile Systems Automotive Systems
Sales 1984:300 CHF million
Sales 2007:3'930 CHF million
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Sales by Division
• Sales revenue at record level due to organicgrowth
• Sales of Textile increased to new record level despite divestments
• Automotive Systems grew substantially faster than overall vehicle output
2007: 3'930 million CHF
CHF million
2006 figures excluding manmade fiber activities
+12%
Textile Systems1'567
Automotive Systems
2'363
40%60%+8%
+18%
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Rieter Group: Sales by Geographical Region
North America20%
Africa2%
Latin America5%
Europe44%
Asia incl. Turkey31%
2007: 3'930 CHF million
Most important countries
279352
406
290302
543
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
USA Turkey India Germany France GreatBritain
CHF million
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Sales 2007: Global Presence
TextileSystems
AutomotiveSystems
Group
Previous year
Europe/Africa
in %
Asia
in %
Total
CHF million
North /LatinAmerica
in %
20%
63%
46%
9%
33%
23%
71% 1'567
4% 2'363
31% 3'930
47% 25% 28% 3'580
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Employees by Division
Textile Systems35%
Automotive Systems
64%
Other business activities incl. headquarters
1%
2006: 14'826
TextileSystems
35%
Automotive Systems
64%
Other business activities incl. headquarters
1%
2007: 15'506
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Poland4%
USA14%
Canada2%Spain
2%
Great Britain3%
Italy7%
France9%
Germany9%
Switzerland13%
Other6%
India5%
Brazil7%
China8%
CzechRepublic
11%
2007: 15'506
Employees Rieter Group: Global Presence
Other5%
Switzerland13%
Germany10%
France10%
USA15%
Czech Republic11%
China6%
Brazil6%
Italy7%
Spain2%
India5%
Poland3%
Canada3%
Great Britain4%
2006: 14'826
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North America16%
Latin America8%
Asia (inlc. Turkey)14%
Africa1%
Europe61%
Group
Employees Rieter: Expansion of Global Presence (1/2)
Asia (inlc. Turkey)0%
North America2%
Europe98%
2007: 15'5061993: 7'934
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Employees Rieter: Expansion of Global Presence (2/2)
Group
Manufacturinglocations 2007
Employees 2007
Employees 2006
7'2272'270
7'2692'006
2'696943
1'816
96
33%
67%
2'5191'204
2'197
89
37%
63%
367
126
8
1
Low-cost countries 31% 0%
High-cost countries 69% 100%
Employees 1993
Western EuropeEastern Europe
7'7360
North AmericaLatin America
1700
Asia (incl. Turkey) 28
Africa 0
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Automotive Systems 2007
Leading supplier of integrated acoustics systems
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Who is Rieter Automotive Systems?
Rieter Automotive Systems is a global partner for the vehicle manufacturers.Our systems integrate noise reduction, heat treatment and interior trim around our core competences:
Acoustics, Thermal Management and Design.
The vision of Rieter Automotive is to increase vehicle value and comfort.We are a leading supplier of complete systems and solutions to the automotive industry.
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Division Automotive
Chief Executive OfficerWolfgang Drees*
Finance & ControllingR. Seidel*
* Executive Committee members
Strategy, Marketing & Communications
K. Smith
Human ResourcesR. C. Blum*
Information TechnologyK.-H. Frohnhoff*
Research & TechnologyG. Seuvre*
Manufacturing System/ TQMD. Pieronczyk*
Japanese OEM Business Dev.F. Thebaud
.
GMFordChryslerBMW N. AmericaDaimler N.A.
ToyotaHondaNissanMitsubishiOther Asian
12 ProductionUnits
1 DevelopmentCenter(DEC)
Business GroupAmerica
R. Derr*Joint Ventures
Business Group SA/ME/A
M. Hirzel*
Truck EuropeTruck N.AmericaTruck S.AmericaTruck Asia
BusAgriculturalSpecial Vehicles
2 ProductionUnits
1 DevelopmentCenter(DEC)
Truck productionAlso carried out in other BusinessGroup plants
Business GroupAsia
U. Trautmann*
Business Group Truck Worldwide
P. Lardini*
South AmericaBrazilArgentina
Middle East/RussiaTurkeyRussia
AfricaSouth Africa
7 ProductionUnits
1 Development Center (DEC)
Business GroupEurope
C. Faeh*
French OEMs
Asian OEMs
Fiat
US OEMs
BMWDaimlerPorsche
Volkswagen
25 ProductionUnits
1 DevelopmentCenter (DEC)at 3 locations
North AmericaUGN Inc.
AsiaRNAPTRN (China)RNG (China)SRN (Thailand)
Rieter DKKorea
Special Units
I.DE.A
Tooling CZ
Western OEM transplants
Korean OEMs
Chinese OEMs
Indian OEMs
Japanese OEM transplants
5 Production Units
1 Development Center (DEC)
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2,363 million CHF
Volkswagen4%
Fiat8%
GM10%
Volvo5%
Tata2%
Ford6%
Others4%
Honda7%
Toyota7%
PSA8%
Nissan5%
Renault6%
Truck10%
BMW10%
Daimler3%
Chrysler5%
11%
Sales 2007 per Customer – Light Vehicles
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Sales 2007 per Customer - Trucks
Rieter produces modules and products for:
• Buses• Agricultural tractors
and other industrial vehicles
• Heavy trucks• Vans
239 million CHF
Daimler3%
Scania10% MAN
7%
Paccar1%
Agriculture7%
Other Trucks5%
Iveco, Fiat27%
Volvo, Mack, Renault
40%
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14%
25%
1%10%
4%-3% 1% 6%
3%7%
8%
0
250
500
750
1'000
1'250
1'500
1'750
2'000
2'250
2'500
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
CHF million
Automotive Systems: Sales Development 1997 - 2007
CAGR: 5.0%
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Acoustics Integrator – Core Competences
All these competences are driven by comfort, cost and competitiveness
We develop, design, test and produce vehicle components and integrate all parts into multi-functional systems and modules tailored to each vehicle.
We develop products and solutions for thermal protection areas and experimental and numerical simulation methodologies forthermal comfort.
Using our styling, modelingand product and processengineering expertise we develop solutions for interior trim products.
ACOUSTICS DESIGNTHERMAL
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USAAiken, South CarolinaBloomsburg, PennsylvaniaFarmington Hills, MichiganLowell, IndianaOregon, OhioShreveport, LouisianaSt. Joseph, MichiganChicago Heights, Illinois (UGN)Jackson, Tennessee (UGN)Somerset, Kentucky (UGN)Tinley Park, Illinois (UGN)Valparaiso, Indiana (UGN)
ArgentinaCórdobaBuenos Aires
TurkeyBursa (Rieter Erkurt)Bursa
CanadaLondon, OntarioTillsonburg, Ontario
BrazilBetimGravataíSão Bernardo do CampoTaubaté
ItalyDesioLeiniMarcianisePignataroSanthiàTorinoVicolungo
FranceAubergenvilleBlainvilleDieppeLa Chapelle-aux-PotsMoissacOns-en-BrayRémy
GermanyBebraBöblingenCologneIngolstadtMunichRossdorf-GundernhausenWolfsburg
Czech RepublicChocenHnátniceKosmonosy
PolandKatowiceNowogard
SwedenGöteborg
Rieter AutomotiveJoint VenturesLicencees
ChinaChongqingShanghaiGuangzhou (RNG)Tianjin (TRN) Fuzhou
JapanAichiHigashi KyushuHiratsukaHiroshimaKita-ku, TokyoNikko KogyoShizuoka
Global Presence – Worldwide Locations
ThailandChonburi (SRN)Samutprakarn
AustraliaCampbellfield
MalaysiaShah Alam
IndiaNew Delhi
TaiwanTao Yuan Hsien
South AfricaRosslyn (Rieter Feltex)Durban
SpainA RuaSant Vincenç de CastelletTerrassaValldoreix
PortugalSetúbal
RussiaTogliatti
BelgiumGenk
Great BritainHalesowenHeckmondwikeStoke-on-Trent
SwitzerlandWinterthur (HQ)Sevelen
KoreaIncheon (Rieter DK)
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RIETER ULTRA LIGHTTM
Until 1999: INSULATION
NOISE ABSORPTION
From heavy insulation to lightweight absorption
The major concept elements are:• Optimal balance between damping, insulation &
absorption• Replace insulation with absorption
Optimized use of heavy layerUtilise lightweight porous materials
• Use of lightweight damping composites• Make use of multifunctional parts
Acoustic headliners, acoustic heat shields, acoustic underbody shields, …
• Place acoustics treatment near sourcesEngine encapsulation, wheelhouse outer liner, engine
top cover, heat shields, ...
• RIETER ULTRA LIGHTTM received the PACE Award
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Overview of Our Product Range
Engine Bay
• Engine Covers
• Hoodliners
• Outer Dashes
• Water Box Shields
Interior Trim
• Headliners
• Parcel Shelves
• Other Interior Trim Parts
Interior Floor
• Inner Dashes
• Non-woven Carpets
• Tufted Carpets
• Other Flooring
• Floor Insulators
• Floor Mats
• Spacers/ Crash Pads
Trunk
• Trunk Side Trims
• Trunk Flooring
• Other Trunk Trim Parts
• Spacers
Underbody
• Underbody Shields
• Floor Pans
• Heat Shields
• Wheelhouse Outer Liners
Cross Vehicle
• Dampers/ Stiffeners
• Sealants
• Other Acoustic Parts
Product Line – Part Family
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Interior Trim
• Headliners
• Side / Rear Panels
Interior Floor
• Floor Mats
• Inner Dashes
• Dampers / Stiffeners
• Spacers / Crash Pads
• Sealants
• Other Acoustic Parts
Modules
• Upper Storages
• Roof Systems
• Integrated Walls
• Lower Bunks
Engine Compartment
• Engine Covers
• Under-Cabin Treatments / Outer Dashes / Hoodliners
• Exterior NoiseShields
• Engine-mounted
Shields / Heat Shields
Product Line – Part Family
Overview of Our Product Range – Heavy Trucks
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ECO-EFFICIENT plants
To achieve superior production procedures
Worldwide deployment of ISO 14001 for • environmentally secure and safe
operations • excellent manufacturing standards
Already certified: 66% of Rieter plantsBy end 2008: over 80% reached
Objectives:• Account for yearly waste reduction• Strong employee involvement• Certification status exceeding 90%
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ECO-EFFICIENT technologies
Rieter develops technologies:• With reduced energy consumption
e.g. Long Fibre Thermoplastic as a replacement for Glass Mat reinforced Thermoplastic
• Allowing use of secondary raw material (recycled or waste)e.g. recycled cotton in our felts
• Improving recycling procedurese.g. Recycling of heavy layer and felt bilaminates
• Generating less waste – Promote Zero Waste Technologiese.g. Vertical Press Molding for the processing of heavy layers
Eco-efficient technologies used in Rieter plants for eco-efficient products
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ECO-EFFICIENT products
Service Life
Production
End of Life
Raw material
Eco-efficient products are products with reduced environmental impact along the whole life cycle
Research & Development programs integrate•eco-materials•weight reduction at final products•interior and exterior noise reduction•aerodynamic improvements at the vehicles by underbodies
•easier ELV disposal
It is Rieter’s objective to generate long-term added value for the OEM and the consumer
To generate long-term added value for the OEM and the consumer
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Global Presence - Technical Centers
USA, Farmington Hills, MichiganAcoustics LaboratoryDevelopment Center
USA, Chicago Heights, IllinoisDevelopment Center
Brazil, São Bernardo do CampoAcoustics LaboratoryDevelopment Center
Italy, DesioAcoustics Laboratory TrucksDevelopment Center Trucks
Italy, LeiniDevelopment Center
Italy, SanthiàAcoustics Laboratory
Switzerland, Winterthur (HQ)Acoustics LaboratoryCenters of Excellence (Vehicle Acoustics, Thermal Management, Products/Materials/Processes, Benchmarking)
Switzerland, SevelenDevelopment Center
France, AubergenvilleAcoustics LaboratoryDevelopment Center
Japan, Kita-ku, TokyoAcoustics Laboratory(Nittoku)
Germany, CologneAcoustics Laboratory
Germany, Rossdorf-GundernhausenAcoustics Laboratory
Acoustics Laboratories, Centers of Excellence, Development Centers
China, ShanghaiAcoustics LaboratoryDevelopment Center
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Textile Systems 2007
Leading systems supplier in the spinning process
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Systems supply of machines, parts and services to produce…
Textile Systems
Spun yarn Nonwovens
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Strategy Textile Systems
Current situation
• Textile industry with major share of capacity in Asia; consolidation of European OEMs almost completed
• Market and technology leader for staple fiber machines and systems as well as associated technology components
• Well represented in nonwovens market with a promising future• Worldwide presence with sales and service• Production expanded in low-cost countries (India, China, Czech Republic)• Market development: short-term volatility but medium- and long-term growth
thanks to increased wealth in the populous countries of Asia• Cyclicity of business well managed in the past
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Strategic Steps Textile Systems (1/4)
Strengthening of leading market position in staple fibers throughinnovationsFocus of innovations:
• Reinforce the market position of our customers• New yarn properties• Machines and systems with lower operating costs as well as lower material and
energy consumption• Machines and systems with higher productivity
Drawframe RSB-D 40 Drafting systemDesign engineers drawframe
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Strategic Steps Textile Systems (2/4)
Expansion of presence in Asia
• Expansion of production capacities and market presence in India
• Expansion of production capacities and market presence in China
Employee Changzhou, ChinaExtension of site Wing, Pune/Indien
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Strategic Steps Textile Systems (3/4)
Strengthening of market position for technology components
• Organic growth through innovation and tapping of new customer categories• Acquisition of Berkol; almost all technology components exist under one umbrella• Common market appearance of the different technology brands
Gretener
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Strategic Steps Textile Systems (4/4)
Strengthening of the nonwovens machinery business
• For the first time a high-output Spunlace line for manufacturing carded nonwovens came into operation in India
• Sales growth thanks to co-operation with NSC
Presentation of Rieter and NSC at the ITMA in Munich
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Textile Systems: Commitment for the future
Customer needs and cost/price reductions are in the focus
Machines for ...
Parts
Innovation
Sales / Service Hub Europefor Rest of World
Hub ChinaHub India
Premium Producer Mass Manufacturers
Key Technology PartsCost Advantage Parts(high volume, automation)
Cost Advantage Parts(high labor content)
Research and Development Local Adaptations
Basically made inEurope
Basically made inAsia
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Masterplan, Masterplan EUP. Schulz
Chief ExecutivePeter Gnägi
Textile Systems: Organization
MarketingE. Walraf
Finance & ControllingP. Müller
Human ResourcesP. Willimann
Production, Safety and QualityE. Eicher
Chief Executive OfficerP. Gnägi
Technology Components & ConversionsW. Strasser
BräckerA. Krahn
NovibraA. Krahn
ManufacturingServices
E. Eicher
SchaltagE. Hartmann
ProtechT. Hägi
BlechtechCh. Walker
ComponentsJ. Appeltauer
BO-SystemsJ. Schilbach
Effective 01.06.08
Spun Yarn Systems
M. Folini
RotorA. Stampfer
F & CCh. Flüge
MarketingH. Eberli
SalesR. Thom
TechnologyH. Schwippl
Carding, CombingRing spinning
K. Schneeberger
PartsK. Frei
Spindelfabrik Suessen
E. Casanova
WSTG. Stahlecker
RieterTextile Systems
ChinaS. Föhn
GrafW. Grob
F & CT. Spitzers
MarketingR. Naef
SalesS. Hutter
OperationsS. Sonderegger
PartsS. Hasenfratz
ServiceB. Zhao
Human ResourcesT. Li
RieterTextile Systems
IndiaM. Enderle
Human ResourcesS. Tahilramani
SYS SupportA.J. Vats
NW Sales a.i. T. Gulati
Plants B. Meienberger
Shared ServicesA.J. Vats
ServiceJ. Bischofberger
DrawframeH. Szczepanek
NonwovensD. Vulliet
MarketingP. Deka
F & CA. Sultan
Human ResourcesP. Willimann
F & CD. Gambon
F & CP. von Gunten
MarketingR. Labus
Human ResourcesP. Willimann
R&DV. Jehle
ACHAG. Yang
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Textile Systems: Sales 2007
• Sales adjusted for divestiture increased by18% to new record level
• 71% of sales (previousyear 67%) were generatedin Asia (incl. Turkey)
• The most important markets were Turkey, India and China
2003-2006 adjusted for divestiture
955996
1'567
1'322
1'040
0
200
400
600
800
1'000
1'200
1'400
1'600
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
CHF million
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0
200
400
600
800
1'000
1'200
1'400
1'600
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
CHF million
–12%
+14%
–16%
–24%
+42%
+14%
–10% +11% –5%
+29%
+12%
–6%
Textile Systems: Sales Development 1996 - 2007
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Textile Systems: Orders Received
• 2007 orders receivedadjusted for divestiture rose by 6% to new record level
• Strong demand from Turkey, India and China
• As expected, the demand eased in HY2 2007
2003-2006 adjusted for divestiture
1'7031'614
1'047941926
0
250
500
750
1'000
1'250
1'500
1'750
2'000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
CHF million
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Textile Systems: Orders Received by Semester
0
200
400
600
800
1'000
HY12004
HY22004
HY12005
HY22005
HY12006
HY22006
HY12007
HY22007
CHF million
533618
905
709
408 429
1'084
619
Ø 600• 2007 order intake with
1'703 million CHF on new record level
• Slow-down in HY2 as expected
• HY2 order intake above half-year average 2004 to 2006
• Strong demand from Turkey, India and China
(2004-2006 figures excl. manmade fiber activities)
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0
200
400
600
800
1'000
1'200
1'400
1'600
1'800
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
CHF million
+6%
–25%
+74% –14%
+19% –5%
–8%
–16%
+1% +8%
+46% –1%
Textile Systems: Orders Received 1996 - 2007
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Textile Systems: EBIT 2007
• Striking rise in operating result to 200.7 million CHF
• EBIT margin rose to very good 13.1%
• Reasons: Strong sales volume, attractive product offering and cost discipline
CO = Corporate Output
200.7
92.774.7
114.1122.7
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
210
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
CHF million
10.7%CO
10.4%CO
7.1%CO
7.0%CO
13.1%CO
1 after special charges of 55.5 million CHF
1
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Textile Systems: Sales by Markets
Asia67%
Europe17%
Africa5%
Latin America6%
North America5%
2006: 1'322 million CHF
889
224
66 68
75
+18%
Asia71%
Europe16%
Africa4%
Latin America6%North America
3%
2007: 1'567 million CHF
1'115
251
6549 87
(previous year adjusted for divestiture)
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Market: Shipments of Staple Fiber Machinery
Source: ITMF - International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics 1980-2007
in 1'000 ITMF spindle equivalents
0
2'000
4'000
6'000
8'000
10'000
12'000
14'000
16'000
18'000
80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Chinese producers included since 2000
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Source: ITMF - International Textile Machinery Shipment Statistics 2006*2007
13'270'000
Market by Region: Short Staple Spindle Shipment
180'000 400'000
North & South America
Europe & Africa
Asia & Pacific (incl. Turkey) 20072006
156'344 315'540
15'680'002In spindle equivalents
Asia dominates the short staple yarn machinery market
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Market by Region: Nonwovens Production
Nonwovens market is spread globally
Source: EDANA , INDA and APER estimation
1'290 1'333
1'490 1'832
313 327
817 904
1'188 1'048
North America
Europe China Japan Others
20072006
1'000 tons
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World Fibers Consumption
Cotton and synthetic staple fibers cover more than 50% of the fiber use
World fibers production in 1’000 tons
Source: PCI Fibres & Raw Materials
20'000
40'000
60'000
80'000
100'000
120'000
1990 2000 2010 2020
Other filament
Polyester filamentOther man-made staple
Polyester Staple
Cotton
Wool
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World Fibers Textile Mill Consumption
Source: PCI Fibers & Raw Materials
2005 2020
China 41%
9%
4%
46%
100%
India
48%
10%
4%
38%Rest of the world
Total
Turkey
100%
Development of the world fibers textile mill consumptionin the most important markets
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Textile Systems: Sales and Production Sites
USA (2)
Brazil (1)
Taiwan (1)
Italy (3)
Switzerland (6)Germany (5)
Czech Rep. (3)
Turkey (1)India (5)
China (7)
France (3)
Mexico (1)
Thailand (1)
Netherlands (1)
Greece (2)
Spain (1)
Belgium (1)
Number of locations percountry in brackets Total: 44 Locations
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Textile Systems: Three Areas of Innovation
Spun Yarn Systems Nonwoven SystemsTechnology Components
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Spun Yarn Systems (1/4)
Spinning systems from bale to yarn
RotorSpinning
RingSpinning
Blow Room &Card
SpinningPreparation
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Spun Yarn Systems (2/4)
Complete range of spinning systems for best customized solutions
Automated rotor spinningConventional ring spinning
Semi-automated rotor spinningCompact spinning
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Spun Yarn Systems (3/4)
Complete systems for yarns from synthetic short fibers and blends
Raw material blending Draw frame blending
Opening and blending of
cotton
Opening of synthetic fibers
Mixing / Dosing
Carding
Drawing
Spinning
Opening and blending of cotton
Opening of synthetic fibers
Spinning
Drawing
Draw frame blending
Carding Carding
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ComfoRo
Trouble freedownstreamprocessing
COM4
Excellent yarn properties
Spun Yarn Systems (4/4)
Competitive advantage with innovation in yarn
Ring yarn Rotor yarn
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Nonwovens (1/2)
All important nonwovens technologies from one hand
Spunlace
Spunbond MeltblownSpunJet
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Nonwovens (2/2)
Applications in all technologies
Spunbond Polyester
Spunlace Viscose
Meltblown Polypropylene
• Wipes• Medical / Surgical• Cotton pads• Coating Substrates
• Filtration• Face masks• Hygiene• Absorbent wipes
• Medical / Surgical• Hygiene• Agriculture• Bedding
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Nonwovens: Innovation SPUNjet
Short nonwoven process with soft nonwoven qualities
Pellets
Extrusion / Spinning
Staple fibers
Opening blending
Web forming
Transport of bales
Nonwovens
Spunbond process
Web forming Web forming
Nonwovens
SPUNjet process
Pellets Pellets
Hydroentanglement
Extrusion / Spinning Extrusion /Spinning
Thermobonding
Nonwovens
Hydroentanglement
Spunlace process
direct direct
hard softsoft
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Technology Components and Conversions
Technology components for Ring Spinning
Ring spindles, top and bottom rollers
EliTe® and HP Systems, OE com-ponenets and parts
Technology components for spinning preparation
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Technology Components and Conversions
Graf in Rapperswil (CH)
Main products:• Card clothing• Card servicing• Combs• Other related products
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Technology Components and Conversions
Bräcker, Pfäffikon (CH)
Main products: Rings, travellers, cots andAprons (Berkol)• More than 20 Mio rings in operation• Ring travellers in steel and nylon• Premium supplier for all ring spinning
machine manufacturers
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Technology Components and Conversions
Bräcker Wintzenheim (F)
Main products: • Plastic injection for tubes • Nylon travellers
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Technology Components and Conversions
Novibra, Boskovice (CZ)
Main products:• Spindles for short and long staple spinning• Spindle Inserts ( Inside)• Components for ring spinning machines
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Technology Components and Conversions
Spindelfabrik SUESSEN (DE)
Main Products:• SpinBoxes for OEMs • Premium Parts – OE-modernizations, spinning
components and spare parts for Autocoro rotor spinning machines
• HP-Drafting Systems for short and long staple ring spinning machines and roving frames
• EliTe®Compact Spinning Systems -EliTe®CompactSet, EliTwist®, EliCore®, EliCoreTwist®
• Core yarn systems for ring spinning machines
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BlechTechWinterthur
ProTechWinterthur
BO-SystemsIngolstadt
ComponentsZamberk
SchaltagEffretikon
Manufacturing Services
System supply for internal and external customers
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System Supply - More than products
Textile Systems – Services (1)
Services frompresales toafter sales
Technologysupport
Managementsupport
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Textile Systems: Services (2)
Services from pre sales to after sales
• Training
• Installation
• Parts Service
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Grinding Services for Pelletizing Systems
• Services for motorized spindles
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Textile Systems: Services (3)
Technology centers for best customer support
Usti / CZ
Changzhou / CN
Ingolstadt / DEWinterthur / CH
South Pacific Visc./ ID
Montbonnot / FR
Reliance / INCotton Inc. US
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Textile Systems: Partners in Innovation (1)
Leading institutes cooperate in research and development to accelerate innovation
PL / Lodz
DE / ITV
CZ / VUTS
CH / ETHZ
Institut für Textiltechnik
DE / ITA
CH / EMPA
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Textile Systems: Partners in Innovation (2)
Leading suppliers and institutes cooperate with Rieter to increase customer benefit
No 1 together with Rieter
Systems supply in nonwovens
No 1 in cotton research and marketing
No 1 in polyester production
No 1 in Viscose productionInnovation in polyester