# SBO AG business expansion and financial performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sbo-ag-business-expansion-and-financial-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-20T04:00:44.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

SBO AG has undergone a period of operational expansion and financial volatility. The company expanded its 3D metal printing capacity in the United States and the United Kingdom to serve the aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy sectors. This included increasing manufacturing space in Houston, Texas, by 50% and installing new high-performance alloy printers.

Despite these expansions, the company reported a significant decline in first-half 2026 profits, with net income falling from 18.5 million euros to 0.2 million euros. Management attributed this decline to currency fluctuations, previous low order volumes, and operational challenges related to conflict in the Middle East. 

However, SBO AG reported an 8.5 percent increase in new bookings and a 31.7 percent increase in its total order backlog. CEO Klaus Mader indicated that the company has “passed its trough and is entering a new upcycle,” driven by growth in the Precision Technology division and diversification into areas such as geothermal energy and additive manufacturing.

## Claims

- SBO AG entered a new upcycle in the first half of 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bookings increased to MEUR 235.3 in H1, an 8.5% year-on-year increase. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The order backlog grew to MEUR 117.9 as of June 30, 2026, a 31.7% increase since the start of the year. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The EBITDA margin remained at 11.8%. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Bookings from business areas outside the oil and gas industry are approaching 10% of the total. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- CEO Klaus Mader stated that a new upcycle in the company's core business is beginning. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- H1 2026 sales reached MEUR 204.7. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: SBO AG reports profit drop but sees rising orders in H1 2026

SBO AG reported a sharp drop in H1 2026 profits due to Middle East conflicts and currency effects, but saw an 8.5% rise in bookings and a growing order backlog driven by precision technology and 3D printing.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbo-ag-reports-h1-2026-upcycle-with-rising-bookings-and-backlog

### 2026-08-11: SBO AG expands 3D metal printing capacity in US and UK

SBO AG is expanding its 3D metal printing capacity in the US and UK, increasing its Houston facility by 50% to serve the aerospace and defense industries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbo-ag-expands-3d-metal-printing-capacity-in-us-and-uk

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