Swiss advanced materials company Gurit delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, achieving net sales of CHF 319.6 million, exceeding the CHF 300 million guidance. The adjusted operating profit margin improved to 8.1% from 6.9% in 2024, indicating the effectiveness of its restructuring plan. Although reported sales declined, this was primarily due to exiting non-profitable businesses, leaving the company leaner and more focused.
In 2025, Gurit completed a major restructuring, focusing on high-margin and strategic areas. This transformation, undertaken amidst tariff uncertainties and shifting customer demands, has now yielded improved profitability and enhanced competitiveness. The company enters 2026 with greater confidence, benefiting from improving market dynamics in sectors like wind energy.
The Wind Energy Materials business achieved sales of CHF 190.1 million in 2025. The year-on-year decline was mainly due to the exit from the carbon fiber pultrusion business. The continuing operations segment saw a slight 3.2% decline but performed above expectations. The company also secured a long-term supply agreement with a Western wind turbine manufacturer based on its OptiCore technology, strengthening its position in the global wind market.
The Manufacturing Solutions business recorded sales of CHF 41.4 million, in line with expectations. Investment slowed in the first half due to tariff uncertainties, but strong growth in the Indian market in the second half drove improvement towards year-end. With project restarts, this business enters 2026 with renewed momentum.
The Marine & Industrial business reported sales of CHF 88.3 million, with the decline stemming from a soft marine market and tariff-related caution. The company secured a multi-year contract for its Corecell structural foam in the subsea sector and expanded its Dallas facility in the Americas. This business enters 2026 on a firmer foundation, focused on high-value materials.
Following the restructuring, Gurit has repositioned itself as an innovation-driven leader in performance materials. With improved market fundamentals and a more focused product portfolio, the company is poised to build momentum in 2026 and deliver sustainable value.
