DEKRA Continues to Grow

DEKRA Continues to Grow PR Newswire STUTTGART, Germany, December 7, 2012 STUTTGART, Germany, December 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite economic decline in important markets: Revenues expected to increase by more than 7% to €2.15 billion German automotive and industrial business under one roof Number of employees increased by 1,300 to 28,600 After the record year in 2011, the globally operating testing group DEKRA is continuing to grow in 2012. Revenues are expected to rise by more than 7% to €2.15 billion. "DEKRA remains on course, even though the economic environment in some important markets, such as France, has worsened considerably," DEKRA CEO Stefan Kölbl told journalists in Stuttgart on Thursday. DEKRA now generates more than 35% of its revenues outside of Germany. As part of the continued expansion of its international business, the testing group has strengthened its structures beyond the home market of Germany in Europe and in the growth markets America and China. "In centres of business such as Paris, Milan, Atlanta, Sao Paulo and Shanghai, regional and country officers are now operating in order to offer our clients the entire range of DEKRA services concentrated from one source," says Kölbl. Due to the international presence, the number of employees worldwide has increased by around 1,300 to approximately 28,600. The focus of the 2012 financial year was the vigorous implementation of the strategic programme >.