Family-owned business Blum from Vorarlberg, Austria, has recorded 2,495 million euros in turnover for the 2025/2026 financial year ended 30th June 2026.
This represents a growth of 2.4% compared to the previous year. Despite having to contend with an economic and geopolitical environment that remains challenging, the global enterprise asserts that it is in a strong position and is investing consistently in its long-term success.
The Blum Group recorded a total of 2,495.44 million euros in turnover from 1st July 2025 to 30 June 2026. "The operating environment remains challenging. Geopolitical tensions, increasing competition and various market developments have now become part of our reality. Yet, at the same time, we see opportunities and positive developments in many areas. What is crucial is that we continue developing as a business and move forward from a position of strength," explains Philipp Blum, Managing Director of the Blum Group.
Disparate global trends
Blum has managed to grow slightly in most markets and market regions – despite the negative currency effects that have had a detrimental impact on consolidated sales growth. The Blum Group's international presence (consisting of more than 30 subsidiaries and local teams in more than 120 markets) therefore remains a key success factor, stresses Martin Blum, Managing Director of the Blum Group: "Our strength lies in identifying global shifts early while maintaining proximity to our customers. It is particularly during volatile times like these that our international presence proves its worth." Over the past financial year, 46% of the Group's turnover was generated in the EU, 15% in the USA (our largest single market) and 39% in the remaining markets.
Innovation provides the foundation for future success
Over the past financial year, Blum has continued to invest consistently in further developing its product and solution portfolio. As well as successfully optimising the REVEGO pocket system, it introduced the new eclipse black colour for the AVENTOS top family of lift systems, thereby enabling consistently dark-themed furniture concepts. In doing so, Blum has driven important innovation across its international markets. As well as working on new products, the company focuses continuously on services and solutions that are designed to support customers throughout their entire value creation process. "Innovation remains one of our key success factors and we are working hard on new solutions for our customers. We are looking forward to showcasing some of these new ideas at interzum in May 2027," emphasises Philipp Blum.
Further development of the global production network
One strategic focus is on further streamlining how the business operates its international manufacturing facilities. Blum's objective is to leverage the strengths of its global production sites in Vorarlberg, Poland, the USA and China even more effectively in the future by viewing them as a single global network. "We are systematically developing our production operations as an international network," explains Martin Blum. "We are investing in locations where markets are growing and proximity to customers is important, and we are more closely integrating the strengths of our plants around the globe. In this way, we are securing our long-term competitiveness and delivery capacity." As part of this process, international collaboration within the production network is becoming increasingly important.
Investment and employees are the key to a successful future
Over the past financial year, Blum has continued to make targeted investments in production machinery, buildings, digitalisation, R&D and the training of young people. Of the total of 168 million euros invested, 120 million euros went to Vorarlberg. In addition to investing in the expansion of its production network in the USA and China, Blum also strengthened its international presence in various other ways. These measures included opening a new logistics centre for the APAC region in Malaysia and expanding the Beyond Components offering to other European markets such as Norway, Sweden and Denmark. "Our long-term success is built on the skills, commitment and responsibility of our employees. They are the foundation that enables us to develop and grow as a company," stresses Martin Blum, adding: "And we would like to say a big thank you to them all."
Rooted in Vorarlberg but with an international outlook
Despite increasing internationalisation, Vorarlberg remains the company's spiritual and physical home. For this reason, a substantial share of the investments was once again channelled into the Austrian sites over the past financial year. "Our international outlook and our strong roots in Vorarlberg complement one another. While Vorarlberg remains our centre of excellence, our success today is increasingly due to growing collaboration within our international Blum network," says Philipp Blum.
Competitiveness calls for robust framework conditions
Whether it be in Vorarlberg or globally, industrial companies are facing huge challenges. In addition to geopolitical conflicts, intensifying competition and the rising costs of energy and raw materials, companies are increasingly having to contend with stricter regulatory requirements and bureaucracy. "We support many of the societal aims behind the new regulations. However, it is crucial to strike the right balance between competitiveness, sustainability and innovation," clarifies Martin Blum. Export-focused companies in particular need reliable framework conditions to enable them to invest for the long term and safeguard jobs. As Philipp Blum puts it: "Europe needs economic strength, innovation and a clear geopolitical stance. At the same time, we must make sure that additional regulations do not put us at a competitive disadvantage compared to other regions."
Outlook
As regards the current financial year, Blum expects the market environment to remain challenging. At the same time, the company believes the right conditions are in place for actively shaping the future. The combination of proximity to customers, innovation, international collaboration and a strong global production network provides the family-owned company with a solid foundation for its continued development. "We are looking ahead with confidence. Although the challenges are not getting any easier, we are convinced that with our employees, our customers and our long-term approach, we are well equipped to maintain our track record of success in the future," conclude Philipp and Martin Blum.
