In 2011, Visual Fan’s sales fell 4%, from RON9.19 million, and its profit reached almost RON270,000.
Peticila said he expects tablet sales in Romania will hit 160,000 units this year. On this segment, the company has a market share of 25%, he added.
According to Peticila, Visual Fan sold 6,200 tablets in 2011 and the firm targets to increase sales to 40,000 units this year. It has already sold almost 20,000 units.
Peticila estimates dual SIM phone sales will also increase this year.
“I expect we will sell 12,000-15,000 dual SIM smartphones this year. The local dual SIM phone market will reach some 900,000 units,” Peticila said.
Visual Fan also sells its products on foreign markets, mainly in the Netherlands, Spain and Germany. Sales abroad contribute 10% to 15% of the company’s overall turnover.
The firm was set up in 2002. Since April 2004, Visual Fan sells its products under its own brand – Allview.
On Wednesday, Visual Fan launched two dual SIM smartphone models. Peticila said the firm will launch new tablet and dual SIM smartphone models by the end of the year.
According to Trade Register data, Visual Fan is entirely owned by Peticila’s sister, Camelia Cotuna. (EUR1=RON4.5364)