summarized annual report2000 our international development strategy was confirmed during the year 2000 this geographic expansion as well developing downstream in castings has enabled group to offer its customers products with greater added value close their factories on three continents europe asia and america we have strengthened presence eastern a second factory at szolnok hungary acquisition mexico allows services american automobile industry for results they speak themselves consolidated turnover grew strongly by 32 9 117 million which is 15 better than forecast prepared start of net profit 6 margin 5 confirms s ability marry growth profitability excellent prospects 2001 are seeing fruits implemented aimed giving means become both world benchmark safety parts business major player buoyant aluminium sector patrick pineaud chairman management board message reference document registered commission des operations de bourse french securities
