Sales in 2011 increased by € 122.5 million (4.1%) compared to 2010. Currency effects, mainly US dollar driven, were a negative € 81.5 million. Acquisitions contributed € 94.0 million (3.1%). Organic sales growth was 3.7% for the full year, driven by a price/mix effect of 8.7% and a negative volume effect of 5.0%.
