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Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 42,000 people, generates €5.6 billion in sales, operates in more than 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

Sustainability

Ecological and social responsibility have priority at Voith. Acting sustainably is an essential element of our success. We are making our sustainability strategy transparent for the general public.

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Engineers are researching

Ideas are the first step on the way to new technologies. Voith engineers are working on answers to central questions of the 21st century.

Innovations

Voith is a pioneer in respect of innovations and technology. With 11000 active patents and around 400 new patents each year Voith belongs to the top 20 patent applicants in Germany.

Indo-German Year

Completing 60 years of Indo-German diplomatic ties, the countries celebrate this event with the “Indo-German Urban Mela” in different Indian metropolises. Voith is official “City Partner” of the Urban Mela in Delhi and currently presented the company in its pavilion to the Indian society.

Energy transition

Moving away from fossil energy carriers and focusing on wind, sun and water: Voith supports the energy transition with technical solutions for regenerative power generation.

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Hydro Power

With renewable energies into the future – Voith relies on the potential of hydro power.

Recent Press Releases

17/05/2013 MasterJet Pro T – new headbox for best tissue Quality
16/05/2013 Engineer, Entrepreneur and Architect of a Global Corporation.
On the Centenary of Friedrich Voith's Death
07/05/2013 New stock preparation system online at Schönfelder Papierfabrik
07/05/2013 No empty promises – the variable speed planetary gearbox “Vorecon” from Voith delivers impressive availability of 99.98%
30/04/2013 Norske Skog Bruck PM 4: improved dryness and better runability
30/04/2013 Voith at Railtex 2013
More Sustainable Vehicle Components for Rail Transport
24/04/2013 Voith to Supply Generators and Turbines for New Hydropower Plant in Angola

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Success and tradition

Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transportation & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 42,000 people, generates € 5.7 billion in sales, operates in about 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith in figures

€ in millions 2011/12 2010/11
Orders received 5,703 6,358
Sales 5,724 5,594
Operational result before non-recurring result 341 416
Return on sales in % 6.0 7.4
Income before tax 177 322
Net income 114 200
Cash flow from operating activities 332 244
Total cash flow -21 -261
Investments 272 211
Research and development 267 259
in % of sales 4.7 4.6
Equity 1,384 1,287
Equity ratio in % 23.1 22.1
Balance sheet total 5,992 5,815
Employees* 42,327 40,691

* Without apprentices.

We give you an insight in our business.

Every year, Voith GmbH publishes a detailed Annual Report. The document features the latest news from the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. You will also find key data on the annual accounts and can read about the most important events of the past year.