Alfa Laval in 2 minutes
Three key technologies that play a decisive role
Alfa Laval’s operations are based on three key technologies – heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. These technologies, which have been developed by the company over a long time, today play a decisive role in many industrial processes within a number of industries. Alfa Laval holds leading global positions within all of these technology areas.
Close customer relationships – foundation for the organization
Alfa Laval meets customers through business segments that are aimed at various industries. The segments in turn are divided into two sales divisions: the Process Technology Division and the Equipment Division. Both divisions have a joint organization to cultivate the aftermarket, Parts & Service. The third division, the Operations Division, is responsible for production-related procurement, manufacturing and distribution to supply the sales divisions with products at the right time and the right quality.
Global sales channels
Alfa Laval has both global coverage and a strong local presence. The company sells its products in more than 100 countries and in over half of these has its own sales organizations. Approximately 46 percent of sales are in Europe, 32 percent in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa, and 22 percent in North and South America. There are 27 large production units (15 in Europe, seven in Asia, four in the US and one in Brazil), while about 70 service units are located strategically around the world. Alfa Laval has approximately 12,000 (11,500) employees. The majority are in Sweden (2,355), India (1,360), Denmark (1,225), China (935), the US (1,150) and France (880).
Alfa Laval – a 125-year young company
Alfa Laval has developed products since 1883, with the aim of creating better everyday conditions for people. Today, Alfa Laval’s products are highly topical since the world is increasingly focusing on saving energy and protecting the environment. It involves treating water, reducing carbon-dioxide emissions, reducing water and energy consumption and heating, cooling, separating and transporting food. These areas, which impact us all in various ways, represent the core of Alfa Laval’s knowledge.
New products for future growth
To further strengthen competitiveness and retain a leading position, Alfa Laval works continuously on developing products and services. During 2008, approximately 2.6 percent of sales was invested in research and development.
Supplementary acquisitions
Alfa Laval continuously searches for companies to acquire or with which to cooperate, to further strengthen its already leading position in selected markets. The Group has the management capacity and financial strength to achieve this. During 2008, acquisitions were carried out adding about 2.5 percent in growth and also supplemented Alfa Laval’s current product range and sales channels.
Focus on profitable growth
The principles for Alfa Laval’s growth strategy are that the company should grow more quickly than its competitors and that growth should be achieved with favorable profitability. The goal is an average annual growth rate of at least 5 percent over a business cycle.
Reduced environmental impact
In recent years, Alfa Laval has mapped the company’s environmental impact, primarily emissions of carbon-dioxide (CO2). The internal goal is to reduce CO2 emissions by 15 percent between 2007 and 2011. During 2008, efforts in several different areas contributed to reducing Alfa Laval’s emissions by 5 percent, on a like for like basis. However, the greatest impact occurs externally since Alfa Laval’s products and solutions contribute to the global reduction of environmental impact from customers’ processes.
4:1 share split
To facilitate trade in Alfa Laval’s shares, a split was implemented, with June 10 as the record date, in which each share was divided into four new shares. At year-end, the total number of shares outstanding in Alfa Laval was 429,393,416 and the number of shareholders was 28,078.
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Alfa Laval in 2 minutes
 
Three key technologies that play a decisive role
Alfa Laval’s operations are based on three key technologies – heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. These technologies, which have been developed by the company over a long time, today play a decisive role in many industrial processes within a number of industries. Alfa Laval holds leading global positions within all of these technology areas.
 
Close customer relationships – foundation for the organization
Alfa Laval meets customers through business segments that are aimed at various industries. The segments in turn are divided into two sales divisions: the Process Technology Division and the Equipment Division. Both divisions have a joint organization to cultivate the aftermarket, Parts & Service. The third division, the Operations Division, is responsible for production-related procurement, manufacturing and distribution to supply the sales divisions with products at the right time and the right quality.
 
Global sales channels
Alfa Laval has both global coverage and a strong local presence. The company sells its products in more than 100 countries and in over half of these has its own sales organizations. Approximately 46 percent of sales are in Europe, 32 percent in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa, and 22 percent in North and South America. There are 27 large production units (15 in Europe, seven in Asia, four in the US and one in Brazil), while about 70 service units are located strategically around the world. Alfa Laval has approximately 12,000 (11,500) employees. The majority are in Sweden (2,355), India (1,360), Denmark (1,225), China (935), the US (1,150) and France (880).
 
Alfa Laval – a 125-year young company
Alfa Laval has developed products since 1883, with the aim of creating better everyday conditions for people. Today, Alfa Laval’s products are highly topical since the world is increasingly focusing on saving energy and protecting the environment. It involves treating water, reducing carbon-dioxide emissions, reducing water and energy consumption and heating, cooling, separating and transporting food. These areas, which impact us all in various ways, represent the core of Alfa Laval’s knowledge.

 
New products for future growth
To further strengthen competitiveness and retain a leading position, Alfa Laval works continuously on developing products and services. During 2008, approximately 2.6 percent of sales was invested in research and development.
 
Supplementary acquisitions
Alfa Laval continuously searches for companies to acquire or with which to cooperate, to further strengthen its already leading position in selected markets. The Group has the management capacity and financial strength to achieve this. During 2008, acquisitions were carried out adding about 2.5 percent in growth and also supplemented Alfa Laval’s current product range and sales channels.
 
Focus on profitable growth
The principles for Alfa Laval’s growth strategy are that the company should grow more quickly than its competitors and that growth should be achieved with favorable profitability. The goal is an average annual growth rate of at least 5 percent over a business cycle.
 
Reduced environmental impact
In recent years, Alfa Laval has mapped the company’s environmental impact, primarily emissions of carbon-dioxide (CO2). The internal goal is to reduce CO2 emissions by 15 percent between 2007 and 2011. During 2008, efforts in several different areas contributed to reducing Alfa Laval’s emissions by 5 percent, on a like for like basis. However, the greatest impact occurs externally since Alfa Laval’s products and solutions contribute to the global reduction of environmental impact from customers’ processes.
 
4:1 share split
To facilitate trade in Alfa Laval’s shares, a split was implemented, with June 10 as the record date, in which each share was divided into four new shares. At year-end, the total number of shares outstanding in Alfa Laval was 429,393,416 and the number of shareholders was 28,078.