Record order intake at Interroll

The conveyor technology specialist Interroll successfully continued its growth strategy in 2018. Order intake reached a record level and net sales also grew.
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The conveyor technology specialist Interroll successfully continued its growth strategy in 2018. Order intake reached a record level and net sales also grew.

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