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| Eiffage reports sales increase At €2.7 billion, sales reported by Eiffage Group increased by 24.2% in the first quarter of 2007, reflecting a high level of activity at all the Contracting divisions, up 14.1% year-on-year, and the consolidation of APRR over the whole quarter. Construction benefited from favourable trading conditions in France (11.8% increase) and from the significant growth recorded in Europe (24.6% increase). Property sales were stable compared with the first quarter of 2006. Concessions also recorded upbeat performances in the first quarter 2007. At APRR, traffic, measured in kilometres travelled, increased by 3.5% compared to the first quarter of 2006, and sales were up 9.4% to €418 million. During this same period, the number of vehicles using the Millau Viaduct increased by 5.1%, with revenues up 18%. The order book increased to a new record level of €9.5 billion at 1 April, up 19.5% year-on year and 8.5% since the start of 2007, and is equivalent to more than 11 months of activity. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |