KTM Group + 17 % for 2017 at 238,334 units sold
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KTM Group + 17 % for 2017 at 238,334 units sold
KTM Industries AG has announced that 2017 saw the company achieve a seventh consecutive record result with an all-time high in revenues and profit . At 1,533.4 m euro revenues for the year were + 14 % with EBIT + 8 % at 132.5 m euro after investments of 179.6 m euro in the last 12 months . The company says it sold 238,334 KTM and Husqvarna brand motorcycles in its 2017 business year “ further strengthening our position as the largest motorcycle producer in Europe ”. Sales increased by more than 17 % compared to the previous year . To support further growth , 92 m euro was invested in product development ( including tools and machines ) in the past year , with investments in plant and infrastructure focused on the new high-performance drivetrain production facility , in additive manufacturing at Pankl in Kapfenberg , and into the expansion of the research and development department at KTM in Mattighofen . Due to the growth of the group , 818 additional employees were hired in 2017 ( 652 of them in Austria ) taking the Group to 5,887 people worldwide , including 4,568 in Austria . The company says that for the business year 2018 , KTM Industries Group expects further organic growth in its core areas . With the market launch of Husqvarna ' s first street motorcycles ( Vitpilen and Svartpilen ) and the KTM twincylinder models ( 790 Duke ), management expects to remain on track for continued growth and anticipates a positive business performance for 2018 . The company aims to sell 400,000 motorcycles annually by the business year 2022 . In other news , KTM concluded a joint venture agreement with CF Moto in China in October – to continue expansion of KTMs presence in the Chinese market . The new business , “ CFMoto- KTMR2R ”, is 49 percent owned by KTM .
Yamaha earnings “ strong ”
Yamaha Motor Co . has raised its 2017 income forecasts after it announced consolidated business results for the first nine months of its 2017 financial year ( the period to 30th September 2017 ) with net sales up by + 10.4 percent and a + 35.9 percent increase in operating income . Net sales for Yamaha Motor Co .’ s consolidated accounting period for the first nine months of its fiscal year ( ending December 31 , 2017 ) were 1,250.7 billion yen , ( an increase of + 117.9 billion yen or + 10.4 % compared with the same period the previous fiscal year ), and operating income was 120.8 billion yen ( an increase of + 31.9 billion yen or + 35.9 %). In the emerging markets motorcycle business segment , net sales increased thanks to higher unit sales in the Philippines , Vietnam and Thailand , and operating income increased thanks to the effects of product mix improvements and cost reductions such as promotion of the platform transition . Despite decreasing in Indonesia due to the market slump there , unit sales and net sales of motorcycle products increased overall . In developed markets , all businesses ( apart from power products ) saw increased sales and income . Net sales of motorcycle products overall were 782.0 billion yen ( an increase of + 82.8 billion yen or + 11.8 % compared with the same period the previous fiscal year ), and operating income was 54.5 billion yen ( an increase of + 25.8 billion yen or
Made and sold in India , Yamaha ’ s FZ25 was recognized at the CII Design Excellence Awards , winning the “ Two-Wheelers Commercial ” - “ Mobility Design ” category
+ 90.3 %). Operating income increased in emerging markets - principally the ASEAN region - thanks to the effects of product mix improvements and cost reductions such as promotion of the platform transition and increases in developed markets , as well thanks to the effects of yen depreciation , leading to increased income overall . In other news , Yamaha has signed the UN Global Compact ( the “ UNGC ”), a voluntary initiative promoted by the United Nations in which participating companies and organizations “ create a global framework to realize sustainable growth by acting as good members of society through displaying responsible and creative leadership . Participating companies and organizations are required to support and enact ten principles .
Dealer promotion on MT-10 sport fairing panels
British bodywork specialist Pyramid Plastics offers a range of sport fairing panels for the Yamaha MT-10 ( including the SP ). Pyramid ’ s sport fairing panels offer unique styling as well as covering up the unsightly exposed area at the radiator ends , which is often thought to look ‘ unfinished ’ from a styling perspective . Available in colour match finishes including Night Fluo Grey , Tech Black and Race Blu , as well as gloss black and unpainted for those who want to add their own paint scheme . Pyramid also offer a range of MT-10 stickers in different colours so that your customer can mix and match to create their own unique look . To kick off 2018 , Pyramid are running a 2018 Dealer Trade Offer on their MT-10 Night Fluo sport fairing panels - open to all dealers with a Pyramid trade
Meanwhile in India , Yamaha saw its FZ25 recognized at the CII Design Excellence Awards , winning the “ Two- Wheelers Commercial ” - “ Mobility Design ” category . This competition is hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry , and the accolade represents the company ’ s first honor in these awards , received at its first application . Now in their seventh year since establishment in 2011 , the CII Design Excellence Awards recognize outstanding products manufactured and / or sold in India . Produced and sold in India by their subsidiary India Yamaha Motor Private Limited , the FZ25 is a street model motorcycle featuring a new 250cc BLUE CORE engine , which is said to deliver “ both riding enjoyment as well as excellent fuel efficiency and environmental performance ”.
account , a set for display can be bought at a 50 % discount . “ A great way of setting your MT-10 apart from the rest and getting your customers interested ,“ says Pyramid ’ s Adam Bowser . www . pyramid-plastics . co . uk
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