Sustainability Report 2016 / 2017

5 Company In fiscal year 2015 Werner & Mertz achieved significant revenue growth of 16 percent in France, where a subsidiary markets the Frosch products under the brand name Rai- nett. Other growth markets for Werner & Mertz are Po- land (plus 14 percent) and China (plus 151 percent). At both production sites Wer- ner & Mertz invests in ultra- modern facilities that comply with the highest environmental standards. By setting up new production lines and consolidating the filling of entire assortments at each site, the company has been able to streamline processes and optimize logistics. At the same time these investments confirm the company owner’s commitment to the sites in Germany and Austria and show the people who work for Werner & Mertz that their jobs are secure. Facts & Figures 2012 2013 2014 2015 Employees 915 940 943 941 in Germany 603 623 643 651 Revenue 305 million 318 million 335 million 342 million … of Werner & Mertz, the cor­ nerstone will be laid for a new, ultra-modern production facility in Mainz in 2017. The investment of 25 million EUR is the largest single investment in the history of the company. It serves as a strong signal of commitment to the Rhineland-Palatinate city of Mainz and of a positive outlook for top standards in production. In the 150 th Year 250 200 150 100 250 200 150 100 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 100 100 111 113 149 254 125 197 Outlook Outlook 119 167 Outlook: Sales Development for the Frosch umbrella brands (Froggy, Rainett) and green care Professional Net sales index in % Net sales index in %