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Foundation: |

 1873 |
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| Head Office: |

 Eppingen, Germany |
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Shareholders: |

 100 % family-owned |
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Employees: |

 approx. 920 |
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Apprentices: |

 approx. 40 |
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Turnover 2006: |

 approx. 260 million € |
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Equity capital 2006: |

 approx. 48 million € |
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Auditors: |

 Ernst & Young |
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ERP-System: |

 SAP R/3 |
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