From 1 January 2010 Lindab reports three segments, the business areas of Ventilation, Building Components and Building Systems (the latter two were formerly included in the Profile business area). Sales, operating profit (EBIT) and operating margin (EBIT) per business area, according to the new segmentation, for 2006 – 2009, are presented below.
The Ventilation business area covers the Group's ventilation and indoor climate operations. The Building Components business area supplies the construction sector with complete systems for roof drainage, light gauge construction, roofing and wall claddings in steel. The Building Systems business area manufactures and markets pre-engineered steel buildings. Other operations include the parent company, steel services and steel processing for external customers.