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ANNUAL REPORT 2011
Operating from two production centres,
Albarraque and Maia, and counting three
catering firms (Silva Carvalho Catering, Solinca
and Sugestões & Opções), the Ibersol Group is
the only entity in this sector with a truly national
presence.
Our ISO 22000 certified kitchens can prepare
anything from a simple cocktail aperitif to the
most elaborate and demanding gala dinner,
always marked by the special creative touch
of our chefs, who ensure that our customers’
events are unforgettable.
Sales in 2011 were about 5 million euros; more
than 230,000 customers were served at 787
events.
The national and international economic
situation has strongly impacted the catering
for events market segment. Fewer events were
held, with fewer participants. Pressure on sale
prices increased during the year, which affected
business performance.
We had to adjust resources to sales performance,
making the companies more flexible. We
upheld a rigorous approach to cost controls
and budgeting for each event, enabling us to
improve profitability ratios.
We believe these restructuring measures, which
also cover the management and transport of
equipment and material from our warehouses,
will enable clear improvements in efficiency and
lower costs, with a very positive impact on our
ability to compete.
During the year we participated in major events
such as the Gold Conference Oriflame 2011,
BMW Cup Cascais, gala dinners for the EASD
World Diabetes Congress, the National Nutrition
and Diet Congress, Festival Delta Tejo, Festival
Super Bock Super Rock and the Caixa Agrícola
National Congress.
In the last several years we have earned the
trust of numerous institutional, business and
individual clients who choose us to collaborate
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