Market segments - Industry

Industry market segment sees impressive growth coupled with high profitability

The Industry market segment developed particularly dynamically with a notable increase of 23.7 % in order intake to CHF 296.6 million and of 21.9 % in net sales to CHF 275.4 million. In percentage terms, the test and measurement core market, the aerospace and defense growth initiative and the two other subsegments energy and general industrial all made an equal contribution to growth. Overall, business with industrial customers saw above-average growth as a result of the cross-technology portfolio within the new organisation. With an EBIT margin of 21.2 % (PY 16.1 %), the segment made a significant contribution to the Group’s overall result.

“The strong sales growth in 2021 was driven by all sub-segments. The RADOX^® HPC fast charging systems made an above-average contribution. The company also expanded its market leadership in this area across more territories. Bottlenecks in global supply chains proved a challenge. Nevertheless, a high level of delivery reliability for customers continued to be assured thanks to considerable agility and commitment on the part of the whole organisation across all locations. For customers in the industrial environment in particular, connectivity solutions are often not in focus, but at the same time they are of great importance for our customers. It is therefore all the more important for this customer group to work with a competent partner such as HUBER+SUHNER in this area. In the industrial market, dependability and delivery reliability will be even more important in the future, becoming key success and differentiation factors.”

Reto Bolt, COO Industry

Our solutions for the Industry market

Growth in all subsegments emphasises competitiveness – new level of profitability reached

In percentage terms, the test and measurement core market, aerospace and defense growth initiative and the two subsegments energy and general industrial all grew at the same pace. A growing need for high-precision components with maximum signal integrity for test applications, the expansion of low-orbit satellite constellations for Earth-wide signal coverage, the trend towards shorter electric vehicle charging times and the construction of wind farms to supply renewable energy: all these factors have contributed to a rapidly increasing demand for connectivity solutions that work without disruption 24/7 whatever the environmental conditions.
The company’s connectivity solutions are also making an essential contribution to ensuring reliability of supply for people. The innovative strength of HUBER+SUHNER, and thus its ability to constantly push the boundaries of what is possible, gives customers the opportunity to make their offerings competitive and sustainable.

Industry segment

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Technologies used in the transportation market segment

in % of net sales

62 %

Radio Frequency

17 %

Fiber Optics

21 %

Low Frequency