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Epta sales up 17% in 2024

ITALY: Commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturer Epta saw turnover rise 17% in 2024 to €1,682m. 

Adjusted EBITDA was €155m, a 7.5% increase on 2023. Net profit was €50m, down 10% on the previous year.

The sales increase was mainly driven by the retail and after sales business units and a 68% increase in sales in Germany following  the joint venture deal concluded with Viessmann in 2023. 

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