Apr 29, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. Raute's 1Q 2015 net sales were Euro 24.6 million, increased 64% on the 1Q 2014. The growth in net sales resulted from a higher initial order book than in the comparison year and the timing of the order book, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Of the total net sales for the reporting period, Europe accounted for 61%, North America for 14%, Russia for 10%, South America for 10%, and Asia-Pacific for 5%.

1Q operating profit was Euro1.2 million in the positive and accounted for 5% of net sales.

1Q order intake amounted to Euro 84 million. Of the new orders, 85% came from Europe, 10% from North America, 3% from Russia, 1% from South America and 1% from Asia-Pacific.

Raute is a technology and service company that operates worldwide. Raute’s customers are companies operating in the wood products industry that manufacture veneer, plywood and LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber).