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August 31,2010
Dräger replaces variable acquisition component and strengthens equity
- Option for the issue of preferred shares instead of cash payment
- Reduction of liabilities
- Strengthening equity
August 05, 2010
Dräger records dynamic growth in the first half of the year
- Order intake, orders on hand and net sales increased
- Group EBIT over EUR 100 million – EBIT margin
10.1 percent - Capital structure improved considerably: Equity ratio at 29.3 percent
- Purchase of the 25 percent share in Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG from Siemens concluded
June 14, 2010
Research on variable ventilation bestowed with „Dräger Award for Intensive Care Medicine“
Lübeck – At this year's Congress of the European Society ofAnaesthesiology (ESA), Euroanaesthesia 2010, in Helsinki, the ESAawarded the “Dräger Award for Intensive Care Medicine” for the last fouryears in a row.
June 14, 2010
Dräger expecting higher net sales growth and improved earnings
Lübeck – As a result of the continued positive business development inApril and May, Dräger is expecting its business to progress better thanpreviously anticipated for the full year 2010, driven by a good ordersituation and the strong development of net sales, especially in the regionsAsia-Pacific and the Americas.
June 7, 2010
Dräger Evita Infinity V500 with new functions
Lübeck – New software (SW) 2.n with additional therapeutic options isnow available for the Evita Infinity V500: Thanks to the variable pressuresupport (VariablePS), physicians and nursing staff are even better ableto adjust ventilation to meet the needs of their patients.
June 2, 2010
Laying the foundation stone in Lübeck: Dräger constructs new production and logistics building
Lübeck – Today, Dräger laid the foundation stone for its new productionand logistics building.
May 31, 2010
Large order for a long-term partnership
Lübeck / Kassel – Dräger and Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding AG, Kassel,(GNH) have entered into a ten-year medical technology leasing agreement.
May 7, 2010
Annual shareholders’ meeting passes resolution on the issue of equity settled options
Lübeck – The annual shareholders’ meeting of Drägerwerk AG & Co.KGaA has passed the resolution proposed by the general partner and theSupervisory Board on replacing the variable component of the purchaseprice of the 25 percent share in the medical division with the issue of anequity settled option.
May 06, 2010
Future Changes to the Executive Board of Dräger Group
- Toni Schofner new Executive Board member for production and logistics as of September 1, 2010
- Dr. Herbert Fehrecke is taking on research & development
- Gert-Hartwig Lescow’s contract extended ahead of time by five years
May 05, 2010
Strong growth in the first quarter: Dräger achieves excellent result
- Order intake, orders on hand and net sales increased
- Earnings five times higher than at the same time in the prior year
- Cash flow from operating activities more than quadrupled
- Turnaround program continues to be successful
April 30, 2010
Buyback of Siemens’ share in Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG successfully concluded
Lübeck – Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA successfully concluded its buyback of all shares in Siemens Medical Holding GmbH, which holds 25 percent of the limited shares in Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG, from Siemens Beteiligungen Inland GmbH, a subsidiary of Siemens AG.
March 17, 2010
Annual accounts press conference 2010: Turnaround program already saved around EUR 45 million in 2009
- Orders on hand up 10 percent year-on-year
- Cash flow increased, capital employed decreased
- Higher dividend has been suggested
February 18, 2010
Dräger reporting significant increase in Q4 profits
- Q4 EBIT reached EUR 51.7 million (Q1-Q3 2009: EUR 28.4 million)
- Orders on hand at record level
- Turnaround program delivering considerably higher savings
18 February, 2010
iF Product Design Award: Dräger design awarded again
Jury impressed by Evita Infinity V500 and Oxylog 3000 plus
Lübeck – In 2010, the Industrieforum Design Hannover is awarding theiF Product Design Award to two medical devices by Dräger: The EvitaInfinity V500 ventilator and the Oxylog 3000 plus emergency andtransport ventilator will receive the award for superior product design.
11 February, 2010
Improved comfort and performance with stylish new helmet from Draeger
Lightweight, rugged and comfortable to wear, the ergonomic DraegerVFR Pro Helmet is designed for use in firefighting, industrial, marine,offshore and military applications. Available in two versions to suit theneeds of high heat environments such as those found in structuralfirefighting, flash-over training and wildland firefighting, it is alsoequally suited to rescue and technical assistance operations.
11 February, 2010
Women leading change
The ninth Networking Women in the Fire Service Conference (NWFS),“Women Leading Change”, was attended by over 350 delegates from allover the UK as well as overseas. Sponsored by Draeger, the Chief FireOfficers Association, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and the FireService Research and Training Trust, the event combined workshopsand seminars on a host of subjects of special interest to womenfirefighters.
11 February, 2010
Accurate breath alcohol testing for reduced drink driving limits
The proposed reductions to drink driving limits in Northern Irelandcould mean that drivers will be tested at 50mg per 100ml of bloodinstead of the current 80mg. An additional proposal to reduce limits forprofessional drivers and young drivers could mean a further reductionto 20mg. Whatever the limit, the Draeger Alcotest 6810 breath alcoholmeasuring instrument is simple, quick and easy to use and will show anaccurate, clear result that can be both recorded and printed in situ.
4 February, 2010
HI-VIZ safety for sure start children
The children at Sure Start’s Blyth Valley Children's Centre CentralNursery were all smiles on receipt of their new high visibility jackets.Sponsored jointly by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service andDraeger Safety, the jackets mean that the children can be seen easilywhen they leave the Centre on shopping trips and other outings.
February 04, 2010
New Babylog VN500 for Neonatal Ventilation
Babylog VN500, the new ventilation device for neonates and infants, combines important types of ventilation, such as conventional ventilation, High Frequency Oscillation, nasal CPAP and oxygen therapy in one medical device.
January 28, 2010
Dräger Zeus Infinity Empowered: The next generation of anaesthesia devices by Dräger
A completely integrated anaesthesia system which guides through anaesthesia both fully automated and manually. With the new Dräger Zeus Infinity Empowered (IE), Dräger meets a variety of customers' requirements.
January 27, 2010
Anaesthesia pilot
With its new SmartPilot View software, Dräger enables the anaesthetist to act with even more anticipation during the anaesthesia process.
January 06, 2010
Keeping the emergency services safe
Whether involved in a road incident, civil disaster or terrorist attack,emergency services personnel are having to detect a wide range ofhazardous chemical and biological agents - and protect boththemselves and others against them. Draeger offers a host of gasdetection, escape, chemical protection and breathing apparatussolutions to help in the task.
January 04, 2010
County Durham and Darlington Improve Firefighter Safety
Leading edge Telemetry, longer duration lightweight cylinders andintegral mask communications are now being used by County Durhamand Darlington Fire and Rescue Service to improve the safety ofoperational personnel. As one of the latest Brigades to take delivery ofthe Draeger PSS Merlin Telemetry system, the Service has also beenupgrading its breathing apparatus (BA) equipment over the past year toinclude new 300 Bar carbon composite cylinders and Draeger FPS-COMcommunications masks.
December 29, 2009
Dräger buys back Siemens stake in Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG
Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA, Lübeck, is to purchase the 25 percentminority stake in Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG held by Siemens AG,Munich. The Managing Board of Siemens AG approved the move, as didthe corresponding bodies at Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA.
December 22, 2009
Dräger savings on track, Lübeck site strengthened
- Respiratory Care strategic business field to be pooled in Lübeck in future
- New building for Infrastructure Projects strategic business field
- Production increases workforce in Lübeck
December 21, 2009
Supervisory Board extends Stefan Dräger’s Executive Board contract
- Dr. Herbert Fehrecke appointed Vice Chairman of the Executive Board
November 24, 2009
The lightest helmet of its kind
With the HPS 4300, Dräger introduces its new half-shell helmet for fire departments. The HPS 4300 is the lightest helmet that fulfills the requirements of the new fire department standard EN 443:2008 Type A. It protects against heat and impact, while offering a high level of wearing comfort.
November 21, 2009
BAA rescue services choose Draeger for realistic confined space training
Confined space working is taken very seriously by the British Airports Authority. In addition to those who are required to work in service subways, manholes and drains, the engineers and managers who actually issue the permits are also required to undergo confined space training. To ensure as realistic an environment as possible, the BAA Rescue Services Team at London Heathrow uses Draeger’s purposebuilt Training Centre at Blyth.
November 20, 2009
In a class of its own: the new Dräger transport ventilator
Be well equipped for emergencies with the new Oxylog 3000 plus.
November 18, 2009
New Monitoring Component for the Infinity Acute Care System
Dräger Infinity M540 supports hospital workflow.
November 18, 2009
New blood pressure cuffs for non-invasive measurement
Properly fitting, easy to apply and also skin-friendly – Dräger cuffs are valuable for both carers and patients.
November 18, 2009
Current NIV study: Combined use of face and nasal masks
A nasal mask such as the new ClassicStar may provide increased patient comfort during non-invasive ventilation (NIV).
November 18, 2009
Primus IE and accessories communicate via radio
RFID helps to connect medical equipment accessories.
November 18, 2009
Precision lighting with the new Dräger Polaris
Medical light system with LED technology provides shadow control, color fidelity and optimal depth-of-OR-field illumination.
November 05, 2009
Third quarter of 2009:
Order intake and net sales increase
- H1N1 virus boosts positive development
- Earnings in third quarter increase year-on-year
- Currency effects impact full year earnings
- Operating cash flow significantly up on prior year figure
- Turnaround program records its first successes
November 03, 2009
Reliable supply around-the-clock
Lübeck – The Rental Robot by Dräger automatizes the release and return of safety-related equipment. It makes masks, portable gas measuring devices and consumables available at any time – without the need for human interaction. The Rental Robot keeps records of how often devices are used and, thereby, supports the material planning process.
November 03, 2009
Improved protection meets higher comfort
Lübeck – Dräger has reworked its proven respiratory protection mask X-plore 1300. It can now be donned more easily, worn more comfortably and offers higher filter performance.
October 12, 2009
Ceremonious presentation of Bernhard Dräger Award 2009
Vienna – The European Society for Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) has awarded the "Bernhard Dräger Award for Advanced Treatment of Acute Respiratory Failure", which is worth €15,000, at the beginning of their annual conference. This year's winner is Dr Vasilios Papaioannou from the Democritus University of Thrace in Alexandroupoli (Greece).
September 08, 2009
Dräger introduces the next generation Isolette
Lübeck – Precise thermoregulation, ease and comfort for the caregiver and parents, and efficiency in the NICU – these are core features of the next generation infant incubator from Dräger. The Isolette 8000 is designed with many ergonomic and practical features to optimize clinical processes. The latest member of the Isolette family builds on a proven design while incorporating advanced features to facilitate best possible care for the fragile neonate.
August 06, 2009
Second quarter of 2009:
Dräger increases order intake and net sales
- Currency effects and change in product mix impactearnings
- R&D expenditure rises to 8.4 percent of net sales
- Free cash flow improved
- Net debt lowered
- Turnaround program being implemented
July 15, 2009
Improved Safety Designed in a New Light
Lübeck – The updated version of the Dräger HPS 6200 offers firefighter helmet improved safety and a fresh design. The helmet also meets the high requirements regarding heat and impact resistance stipulated by the new standard EN 443:2008.
June 15, 2009
Dräger countering negative earnings trend by launching turnaround program
- Reduction in non-personnel and personnel costs as well as optimization of revenues planned
- Pact for Jobs of all employees envisaged
- Reduction in headcount expected
- 400 individual measures in all areas of the Company
- The measure’s capacity amounts to EUR 100 million
- Implementation starting in July
- Continuingly high investments into productdevelopment
May 06, 2009
Q1 2009: Net sales growth and weaker order situation
- Continued high level of investments in
research and development - Turnaround program to boost income
Lübeck – The first quarter has already shown that fiscal year 2009, as expected, will be a difficult year for Dräger.
March 19, 2009
Annual accounts press conference 2009
- Net sales growth and stable order intake
- Equity ratio rose in 2008
Lübeck, Germany – Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA finished fiscal year 2008 with an increase in net sales and stable order intake. The Company also achieved its revised earnings forecast. In 2009, the Company expects net sales to decrease by up to 5 percent. “Although we have not been hit as hard as other industries so far, we are preparing ourselves for steeper declines in order intake in light of the great uncertainty which currently surrounds all forecasts,” explained Stefan Dräger, Chairman of the Executive Board of Drägerwerk Verwaltungs AG at the annual accounts press conference in Hamburg. The Group could still achieve a positive EBIT, even if net sales were to fall by up to 15 percent, he added. ...
March 9, 2009
Superior Product Design
Not one, but two Dräger products received the iF product design award in 2009: The Ponta beam system and the Infinity C700 for IT workstation. A total of 2,808 products from 39 countries were submitted. The international selection committee awarded 802 labels for superior product design. These two medical devices were among the first Dräger products developed according to the company’s current design guidelines.
March 6, 2009
Dräger achieves revised forecast
Net sales up 5.8 percent to EUR 1,924.5 million. EBIT (before non-recurring expenses) as expected at EUR 130.5 million. Non-recurring expenses of EUR 24.7 million, as planned. Increase in equity to 31.3 percent. Dividend of EUR 0.35 per preferred share proposed
February 1, 2009
Dräger reviewing the buy-back of the Siemens stake
Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA (Dräger) is reviewing the buy-back of the 25 percent stake currently held by Siemens AG (Siemens) in Dräger Medical AG & Co. KG. This would increase the stake Dräger holds in the medical subsidiary to 100 percent. Dräger is currently involved in negotiations on funding.
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