INTERVIEW #01
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN TALK
A CONVERSATION WITH THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF KNAUS TABBERT ON THE 2021 FINANCIAL YEAR, THE CURRENT SITUATION IN THE INDUSTRY, THE CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY STRAINED SUPPLY CHAINS AND THE OUTLOOK FOR KNAUS TABBERT. MR SPECK, HOW WAS 2021 F O R T H E K N A U S TA B B E R T GROUP? S P E C K : If I had to describe it using just five attributes, I would say that it was a varied, work-intensive and challenging year, which at times was difficult to plan, but was nevertheless satisfactory. W H Y S AT I S FA C T O R Y ?
WOLFGANG SPECK, CEO
S P E C K : Our sales clocked in at EUR 863 million on 31 December 2021. This represents an increase in revenues of 8.6% compared to the previous year. 2021 thus marks the best result in the history of Knaus Tabbert. We have achieved a lot, but
could have achieved much more in terms of revenue and earnings if our supply chains had been fully intact. With our existing capacities, we were aiming for revenue growth in excess of 20%. Despite this challenging environment, we have continued to drive forward our business development: with regard to capacity and technology, our four plants have reached an unprecedented level of maturity. Our product range is generating immense demand, and our five brands are delighting retailers and customers alike. Our order books cover a production period of nearly 18 months. Stepping on the gas while keeping a foot on the brake is an art that only the best in racing can truly master. After 2021, I can confidently claim that we are among the best! HOW IS THIS REFLECTED IN THE NUMBERS? H U N D S D O R F : In the first half of the year, which only had a limited impact on our operations due to disruptions in the supply chains
