Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Numerous Reciprocating Compressors for Freeport LNG’s Liquefaction and Export Project September 14, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Burckhardt Compression delivers numerous reciprocating compressors for Freeport LNG’s Liquefaction and Export Project. The highly flexible Laby® Compressors adapt perfectly to the varying gas conditions at Freeport LNG’s export terminal and allow oil - free compression of LNG BOG without gas pre - heating at start up. Read more
Burckhardt Compression inaugurates a new assembly building in Winterthur September 10, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Burckhardt Compression inaugurated a modern new assembly hall on Thursday, September 10, 2015. This historic milestone was celebrated with public officials, Burckhardt Compression’s Board of Directors and the Executive Board and the workforce in Winterthur. The new assembly hall increases factory space by 2,300 m2 to 33,300 m2. Read more
Burckhardt Compression: Change in the Executive Board July 07, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Martin Heller, Vice President Business Development and a member of the Executive Board of Burckhardt Compression AG, is retiring early at his own request. The 61 year-old held various positions during a more than 30-year career at Burckhardt Compression. Martin Heller will leave the company on December 31, 2015. Read more
Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression: All motions of the Board of Directors approved July 04, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
At the Annual General Meeting of Burckhardt Compression Holding AG held at the Parkarena in Winterthur, the represented shareholders approved all motions of the Board of Directors. As in the previous year the dividend was set at CHF 10.00 per share. Read more
Burckhardt Compression Complements its Sealing Systems Portfolio with Redura® Oil Sealing Systems July 01, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Burckhardt Compression as a leading reciprocating compressor OEM (original equipment manufacturer) with decades of experience in high - performance sealing systems completes the trilogy of its unique, heterogeneous Redura® Sealing Systems.  After the successful introduction of Redura® Piston and Rod Sealing Systems, the company now launches its Redura® Oil Sealing Systems, offering superior efficiency and lowest oil leakage rates. With new, patented designs and well-established sealing elements the product line consists of a comprehensive range of oil sealing rings and packings. Read more
The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression submits amended proposal for its Annual General Meeting on July 4, 2015 June 26, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
The Board of Directors of Burckhardt Compression will submit an amended proposal at its upcoming Annual General Meeting for agenda item 5.4 “Amendments in conjunction with the changes to Swiss company law” concerning the proposed revision of its bylaws. The amended agenda item would limit the number of external mandates the members of the Board of Directors may hold in other listed companies to four instead of five. Read more
Fiscal year 2014: Order intake at high prior-year level – renewed increase in sales – higher operating profit – dividend unchanged June 09, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Burckhardt Compression, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of reciprocating compressors, passed the CHF 500 million mark again with an only marginally lower order intake in the fiscal year 2014 (ending March 31, 2015).  Sales rose by 6% y-o-y and exceeded the previous record high set in 2013. Operating profit was 6% higher y-o-y, and net income 7% higher. An unchanged dividend of CHF 10.00 per share will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting. From today’s standpoint, management expects order intake for the fiscal year 2015 to be around the level reported in 2014 while sales are expected to exceed CHF 500 mn. Operating and net income are expected to be higher compared to the levels from fiscal year 2014 and margins are expected to be similar. Read more
Burckhardt Compression Garners Success with its Patented Laby® – GI Fuel Gas Supply Solution for Dual- and Tri-Fuel Ship Propulsion Systems May 07, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Burckhardt Compression has received numerous orders for its Laby®-GI compressor system for fuel gas supply. The vibration -free reciprocating compressors will be used to supply fuel gas to energy - efficient, environmentally friendly dual - fuel ship propulsion systems. These compressors were ordered between December 2014 and March 2015 and will be installed on several liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers with a carrying capacity of 174’000 m3 each. Read more
Burckhardt Compression to Deliver Three Process Gas Compressor Systems for Capacity Increase at Canadian Refinery March 04, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Burckhardt Compression has won an order for three (3) Process Gas Compressor systems for a capacity increase at a Canadian refinery complex. The compressors will increase capacity within the hydrocracking process unit. The customer chose Burckhardt Compression because of its local customer services and flexible project handling. Read more
Expectations for fiscal year 2014 adjusted – positive outlook for fiscal year 2015 February 10, 2015 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
The decision by the Swiss National Bank will have an impact on Burckhardt Compression’s operating results for the current fiscal year (closing March 31, 2015). Management is now expecting sales for fiscal year 2014 to be about 10% higher. Operating profit and net income should be around the levels reported for the previous fiscal year. Measures to reduce the company’s vulnerability to exchange-rate fluctuations that had already been initiated before the SNB announcement are producing the intended results. The recent trend in oil prices has a limited impact on Burckhardt Compression’s business activities because only a small share of its business is with crude oil producers. Burckhardt Compression expects overall orders received in the current fiscal year to reach the level from the previous financial year. It maintains a positive outlook for fiscal year 2015. Read more
Burckhardt Compression acquires SAMR SAS, a French manufacturer of sliding bearings December 22, 2014 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Reciprocating compressor manufacturer Burckhardt Compression is acquiring the French sliding bearing manufacturer SAMR Société d'Application du Métal Rouge© SAS effective December 19, 2014. SAMR is located southeast of Paris and is internationally active as a developer and manufacturer of premium sliding bearings for reciprocating compressors, turbo compressors, turbines, combustion engines, gears and pumps. Read more
Burckhardt Compression to Deliver One Oxygen Compressor Unit for SIDOR S.A. Steel Mill Complex December 18, 2014 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Burckhardt Compression has been selected to deliver one skid mounted Laby® Compressor for the capacity expansion project in Orinoco Steel Mill “Alfredo Maneiro” (Sidor S.A.). The complete package adds capacity and improves the availability in the supply of oxygen. The Laby® Compressor guarantees highest operational safety and reliability for oxygen applications. Read more