Drutex achieved record growth in 2011
2012/02/02

DRUTEX summed up the year 2011. 20 percent increase in revenue  -
compared to the year 2010, 15 - percent increase in export, increase in
employment up to 1560 people, new products and investments in innovative
technology, and expansion of the distribution network - such results
achieved DRUTEX in 2011. Once again, the financial forecasts turned out
to be better than predicted.

DRUTEX summarizes the twelve months of its activities with excellent
financial results. Sales growth in the country amounted for 24% and
exports for 15% compared to the same period last year. Total sales at
the end of the year amounted for 385 million pln. At the same time the
company increased its workforce to 1560 people.

The year 2011 was also a period of intense investment activity, both in
strengthening the capacity of enterprise, technological innovation,  own
transport fleet, as well as marketing activities. The company completed
the purchase of new machinery and equipment for the production of
windows and doors and tools for the production of PVC profiles. At the
same time transport fleet grew by another 9 sets (Mercedes Actros with
trailer), and 4 Mercedes Sprinter. The company also focused on
streamlining management processes by developing its own resources and
programming. The total cost of the investments in 2011 amounted for
approx.18mln pln.

Undoubted success for the company in 2011 was also an expansion on
foreign markets. Export sales amounted for 144 million pln. High quality
joinery that fulfills European standards allowed for a stronger market
penetration in Hungary and the Scandinavian countries, Germany and
Italy. The successful cooperation with the company's dealers also
resulted in the internationally appreciated realization of investments,
including delivery of almost 1,000 windows for the New York Hilton.


"The year 2011 is undoubtedly another year of record revenue growth for
our company. We have developed the cooperation with existing clients, we
signed a large contracts with the new ones, and we began to introduce
new technological solutions when it comes to our woodwork.

Our financial results show that 2011 was the best time in the history
of our company. This is mainly a result of our growth strategy, we have
been consistently developing. We are constantly working on expanding our
offer, raising the level of service and maintaining long term
relationships with our customers. The result, that we have achieved is
certainly above our expectations from the beginning of the year. "- said
Leszek Gierszewski, President of DRUTEX