Heron Group navigates Economic Headwinds, Forecasts Sales Decline – World Today News
Dornbirn, Austria – June 25, 2025 – The Heron Group, a multi-faceted business operating across several industries, is bracing for a challenging financial year as economic slowdowns in key markets impact sales. Founder and owner Christian beer reports the company is experiencing nearly one customer bankruptcy per week, notably within the manufacturing sector, signaling broader industry distress [[2]].
Germany’s Slowdown a Key Factor
Germany, traditionally a vital market for Heron, is experiencing a important downturn. Beer described the situation as a visible “slowing of the flywheel of German industry,” directly correlating with Heron’s declining sales figures. France is facing similar challenges.
Shining Spots & Global Outlook
Despite the difficulties in core European markets, Heron is finding success in Italy, which Beer identifies as “one of our strongest markets” currently. A slow recovery is also underway in the United States. With a 90% export share, Heron is uniquely positioned to observe the divergent economic trajectories of its international markets.
Financial Forecast & Preparation
Heron anticipates a sales decline of up to 10% for the current financial year, following a tough 2024 which saw a turnover of approximately €128 million. Current projections estimate sales of around €119 million. This forecast aligns with broader economic predictions of a potential downturn within the next 12-24 months [[1]], and echoes concerns about the impact of global economic factors, such as tariffs [[3]].
The company is actively preparing for these headwinds, though specific strategies were not detailed in the report.
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