JURA Elektroapparate AG, which is based in Niederbuchsiten, Switzerland, maintained its growth trajectory over the past financial year. The company generated revenue of CHF 542.4 million, corresponding to an increase of 5.1%. In 2019, sales of coffee machines amounted to 398 000 units, representing an increase of 18 000 units compared to the previous year. ‘This growth was driven by our ENA 8, E8 and S8 models as well as the X8,’ said CEO Emanuel Probst, commenting on the figures released today. Particularly strong momentum was achieved in the Polish, French, Belgian and Canadian markets. JURA was also pleased to announce that brand ambassador Roger Federer's contract has been extended for a further five years. ‘Our target for 2020 is to sell 420 000 coffee machines,’ said Probst. ‘We will use the current situation to press ahead with our innovation and digitalisation process with renewed vigour.’
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Business development
(Figures in CHF millions)
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2019*
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Revenue
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Revenue - JURA Group
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542,4
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Revenue - Europe
Proportion
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436,6
80,5 %
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Revenue - Rest of World
Proportion
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105,8
19,5 %
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Employees
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Full-time positions - Group
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788
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Full-time positions - Switzerland (including 24 trainees)
Proportion
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275
34,9 %
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Full-time positions- international
Proportion
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513
65,1 %
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*) provisional figures