In the 2023 financial year, the Schattdecor Group generated preliminary total sales of over EUR 900 million. This puts the decor and surface specialist slightly below its previous year’s sales. At around 1.4 billion square meters in printing and 725 million square meters in finished surfaces, the Group’s output remains at the previous year’s level.

According to CEO Roland Auer, the industry is still in a phase of uncertainty: “The year 2023 was characterized by clear contrasts, a year of constant ups and downs.” A rapid and sustainable recovery of the situation is still not foreseeable. “All the more reason for us to continue full of energy and passion,” says Auer. “With contemporary new products, partnerships and a global network, we are continuing to pave our way through these difficult times.”

For the current financial year, the company is investing EUR 40 million in the expansion of production capacities and technologies as well as the maintenance and expansion of the international infrastructure. The projects are a response to market and customer requirements. “It remains the order of the day to constantly focus our best efforts on efficient, innovative technologies and processes as well as a modern, contemporary product range,” says Auer.