Increased demand in print and two other focus markets helped technotrans to a 68 per cent earnings improvement in the segment and a 4.6 per cent increase in consolidated revenue.

Group business performance remained positive in the third quarter of 2025 despite challenging conditions. The increase in consolidated revenue to 183.5 million Euros (A$327.36 million) in the first nine months of the year compared to 175.5 million Euros in the previous year, attributed to increased demand in energy management, healthcare & analytics, and print.

Chief executive Michael Finger said the 68 per cent increase in EBIT to 12.8 million Euros was the result of an optimised product mix and successfully implemented efficiency measures.

The EBIT margin rose to 7.0 per cent from 4.3 per cent the previous year, and return on capital employed rose “noticeably” to 16.3 per cent. Finger says with the publication of its ‘Ready for Growth 2030’ strategy, the company has set the course for further profitable growth in the years 2026–2030.

“The results for the third quarter underscore the success of the structural realignment: technotrans is growing profitably, increasing its return on capital employed and systematically expanding its position in attractive growth markets.

“Our focus on technology, efficiency and customer proximity is paying off," he said.

The ‘print’ focus market recorded an eight per cent increase in revenue to 63.2 million Euros, supported by strong growth in applications for packaging, flexographic and digital printing. The conclusion of an exclusive framework agreement with Windmöller & Hölscher for the supply of the jointly developed Turboclean Advanced E ink supply system marked “an important milestone” in the expansion of the company’s market position. The system will be used exclusively in W&H flexo presses (Novoflex CI press pictured).

Finger said technotrans was demonstrating stability, innovative strength and profitability “even in a challenging environment.

“This underlines the quality of our business model and the discipline with which we pursue our goals.”