Innovation and value-adding co-operation are key words of Gabriel‘s business foundation. Gabriel is a niche company which develops, manufactures and sells upholstery fabrics and related textile products and services to be used in fields of application where product features, design and logistics have to meet invariable requirements and where quality and environmental management must be documented.
Vision
In 2005, Management laid down the following vision for 2010, which is in force until 2013.
Gabriel is to obtain Blue Ocean Status through an innovative business concept, patents, licences, exclusive agreements, etc.
Gabriel is to be the preferred development partner and supplier to leading international manufacturers and lead users of upholstered furniture, seats and upholstered surfaces.
Gabriel is to enjoy a status as an attractive workplace for and partner of qualified employees and enterprises.
Financial objectives
In a stable financial climate, Gabriel targets:
A return on invested capital (ROIC) of at least 15% before tax.
An increasing operating margin (EBIT margin).
An average annual rise in earnings per share of a minimum of 15%
An average annual revenue increase of at least 10%.
Gabriel‘s services are directed towards the following fields of application:
Contract furniture, seats for means of transportation, theatres, concert halls, cinemas, educational institutions, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, nursing homes as well as furniture for domestic use.
Gabriel is growing with the largest market participants
Gabriel‘s growth is ensured in close co-operation and trading with approx. 50 selected key account customers in a global strategy.
Gabriel strives to account for the largest share of the selected key account customers‘ purchases of furnishing fabrics, other components and services in the value chain.
Gabriel is constantly attentive to potential acquisitions, alliances and business areas to optimise its competitiveness and value adding.
Gabriel makes efforts to ensure that at least 30% of revenue derives from products and services launched within the past five years. In 2009/10, the share accounted for 34% as against 31% last year.
Gabriel strives to further develop its status as a growth business focusing on innovation, sustainability and earnings.
The group intends to attract and retain ambitious, qualified employees seeking and accepting challenges.
Anders Hedegaard Petersen
CEO
Gabriel A/S
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