Socioeconomic status:

The Nordic countries maintain moderate growth, with optimistic forecasts in Sweden. The financial systems in Denmark, Finland and Norway should be revised to control the risk of new crises.

Business developments and prospects:

The Group continues to expand in Nordic markets, with volume figures which are still low but which represent very substantial growth. Sales increased by 23% in 2013, mainly thanks to the success of Pro Nordic, Laufen’s Nordic series.