Which Swiss companies are still benefiting from a high order backlog

The economy is cooling off, new orders in industry are becoming rare. What counts now is a cushion of orders from the previous boom in order to master the upcoming dip. The Market says which industrial companies are ready.

A plethora of half-year reports from Swiss companies confirmed this week: industry is heading for a downturn. From Arbonia to Bossard, Georg Fischer to Rieter – expectations were missed almost everywhere and managers warned that the slowdown could continue.