Vaisala - Annual Report 2005

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Vaisala Solutions in brief

CASE: FAA

Vaisala Solutions offers customer-focused solutions and services for weather observations to meteorological and hydrological institutes, aviation, road and rail traffic organizations and defense forces. A strong market position combined with an extensive installation base accrued through time enables the division to offer tailored solutions to meet all customer requirements.

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Key Figures

Net Sales

		2004	2005
Net sales	M€	52.6	56.0
Operating profit	M€	4.3	3.0
% of net sales
Investments	M€	0.2	3.1
Orders received	M€	50.2	57.2
Order book 31.12.	M€	20.2	25.6
Personnel 31.12		255	272

Reliable and accurate weather observation solutions

Accurate, real-time, uninterrupted and reliable weather data is the cornerstone of efficient operations for Vaisala Solutions' customers.

Vaisala Solutions' operations have a strong customer focus. The division focuses on strategic partnerships by offering tailored solutions, systems and services. Services are the fastest growing area in Vaisala Solutions' portfolio. In addition to the accustomed customer support, service and maintenance, the division also offers turn-key deliveries, thermal mapping, and route optimization, as well as short-term nowcasts. Vaisala Solutions is the global market leader in aviation and road weather systems, and in synoptic weather observation networks.

Growth sought through increased sales of services

Net sales are expected to grow in 2006, and profitability is expected to remain on the current satisfactory level. Vaisala Solutions' goal is to increase the share of service sales in the net sales. The main ongoing development projects concentrate on customer-focus, increased service offering, and improved project business.