Vaisala Solutions offers customer-focused solutions and services for weather observations to meteorological and hydrological institutes, aviation authorities, road and rail traffic organizations and defense forces.
Strong market position combined with an extensive installation base accrued through time enables the division to offer tailored solutions to meet all customer requirements.
| Vaisala Solutions | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
| Net sales | M€ | 52,6 | 56 | 63,7 |
| Operating profit | M€ | 4,3 | 3 | 5,4 |
| % of net sales |
| 8 % | 5 % | 9 % |
| Capital expenditure | M€ | 0,2 | 3,1 | 1,6 |
| Orders received | M€ | 50,2 | 57,2 | 78,1 |
| Order book 31.12. | M€ | 20,2 | 25,6 | 39,3 |
| Personnel 31.12 |
| 255 | 272 | 282 |
Demand for the comprehensive solutions offered by the Vaisala Solutions division was good throughout the year. The number of orders received grew more than estimated. As a result, net sales and order book grew significantly from the previous year, and the result and profitability goals were met.
Vaisala Solutions' operations have a strong customer focus. The division focuses on strategic partnerships by offering tailored solutions, systems and services, which are a growing part of its business. In addition to the accustomed customer support, service and maintenance, the division also offers turnkey 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.
