Annual Report

The report describes Oerlikon's 2011 financial recovery, with sales rising 16% and the Group reaching a record EBIT margin of 10%. The workforce grew to 17,227 employees as the company expanded its presence in Asia, particularly China. It also highlights products intended to improve customer energy efficiency and environmental performance, while acknowledging that its sustainability data collection and reporting fell short of best practice and stating that it was committed to expanding reporting.