Among the sectors in countertrend, the production of basic pharmaceutical products and chemical preparations stands out: in December 2011 the increase in turnover was 6.2% compared to the same period of 2010 with orders at +13.8%. A trend constant in 2011 explain the Institute of Statistics, which according to the companies seems to be confirmed also for 2012. Stevanato Group, specialized in the production of glass containers, forecasts for 2012 an increase in orders of the 12% at a global level. Palladio Zannini, active in packaging pharmaceutical, is confident for 2012 and Zhermack, a company specializing in the production of materials for impressions in the dental sector, estimates a 9% growth in turnover.
(Il Sole 24 Ore Finance & Markets Pag.45 – 21/02/2012)
