16/03/2015at 10:51

Bottom-line growth in 2014 for Viking

Viking Life-Saving Equipment grew in revenue as well as in profits in 2014. The company attributes the growth to its 2015 strategy plan.

BY LOUISE VOGDRUP-SCHMIDT

Danish supplier Viking Life-Saving Equipment, had a good year in 2014. This is evident from the company's annual report, which has just been published.

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