Klöckner & Co SE reported financial results for Q3 2011 that were impacted by ongoing macroeconomic fears and price deterioration in Europe. Sales volumes grew 2.6% overall but declined 1.6% in Europe. EBITDA was €37 million, down from €61 million in Q3 2010 due to contracting gross margins. Klöckner launched a profitability action plan targeting a 1% EBITDA margin improvement annually through divestitures and restructuring. The company also opened its first steel service center in China and appointed a new board member for its Americas segment.