meaning

[Hanka]

Hello,

could you please explain the meaning of the second part of the following sentence:

But 2006 could prove only marginally slower year – one of good consolidation after a 2-3 business spurt.

I don´t understand the word "consolidation" and don´t know whether the numbers "2-3" refer to years or what?

Thank you very much

Hanka

[Tdol]

The two or three years before 2006 were a time of rapid growth and this year will be a time to bring it all together and make it more solid.

[Tdol]

PS a marginally slower year ... 2-3-year spurt