Strong results despite difficult market environment

摘要

In 2008, HeidelbergCement achieved its announced turnover and result goals despite the difficult economic environment. According to preliminary figures, turnover for the full year 2008 increased to approximately 14.2 billion € (previous year: 10.9). As' nnounced, operating income should rise to more than 2 billion € (previous year: 1.8). In view of the declines experienced in building materials markets worldwide and the considerable weakening of major currencies against the euro, these results illustrate the group's operational strength.