The Russian delegation included representatives of a wide range of media - profile - "Windows Media", "Eurostroy Profi", "Translucent structures", business - "Kommersant", Forbes Russia, Lifestyle and architectural - AD (Architectural Digest) Russia.
The cultural program of the event included a sightseeing tour of Vienna on a historic tram, a cocktail in the 57 lounge restaurant in the tallest building in Donnau City Tower, and a gala dinner in the reception hall of the Vienna Stock Exchange. The business program consisted of a visit to the Roto Elzett production facility in the Hungarian city of Leuve, as well as a press conference at the Esterhazy castle.
During the press conference, reports were made by representatives of the company's top management - Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr. Eckhard Keil, CFO and Member of the Board of Directors Michael Stagnier, Marketing Director Udo Pauli, Head of the Skylights and Solar Technologies Division Christoph Hugenberg, manager of the economic space Western Europe Martin Grae.
The current production and financial indicators, as well as plans for 2016 were announced. At the end of 9 months of 2015, the group's turnover decreased by 5% to € 450 million, which is associated with a change in the economic situation in key markets: Russia, China and Brazil. According to forecasts, the decline in demand will continue in 2016, but the concern will continue to develop in accordance with its sustainable development strategy. Including strategic investment. An example of the latter was the acquisition of the Deventer group of companies, aimed at strengthening Roto Frank's position in the window and door technology market.
Particular attention was paid to the large-scale advertising campaign for the Roto Quadro Safe burglar-resistant hardware, which was launched in January 2015 in Germany. Due to its success, the campaign will continue in 2016, and will also expand its location - a number of European countries are next.
Representatives of the Russian journalistic community who attended the international press day Roto Frank highly appreciated the level of organization of the event.
