International Dealer News IDN 118 Apr/May 2014 | Page 9

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Ducati close 2013
with record sales
DUCATI closed-out 2013 with strong
results, with the company saying that
their sales network of 817 dealers
across 88 countries delivered 44,287
motorcycles to customers, an increase
over the 2012 total of 44,102.
The company, which increased its
workforce by 83 to a total of 1,281
employees in 2013, sees 51% of its
sales recorded in Europe, 24% in
North America, with the remaining
25% in Asia and South America. Not
surprisingly Italy and Germany are
Ducati's strongest markets in
Europe; the company says it sells in
over 80 countries worldwide in
total.
“We are very proud and satisfied
with our results in 2013”, commented
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati.
“Despite market uncertainties,
especially in Southern Europe, Ducati
has achieved positive results,
confirming the strength of our
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