News
Rauanheimo that is part of KWH Logistics expands operations to Sweden
Rauanheimo has entered into an agreement with the Swedish company Stegra to provide logistics services at the Ports of Skellefteå and Umeå.
Our subsidiary Mirka Buys Hermes Bonded Abrasives
Mirka Ltd has acquired all bonded conventional abrasive wheels assets of Hermes Schleifmittel GmbH in Germany.
Changes in the KWH Logistics Group Structure
The legal name of the KWH Logistics parent company will be changed from Oy Backman-Trummer Ab to KWH Logistics Group Ltd.
KWH Group participates in Coastline publication
KWH Group and its subsidiaries are featured in the latest edition of Coastline, a publication by the Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce that highlights regional businesses and lifestyle.
Prevex turns 70 this year
The story of our subsidiary Prevex began in 1955 in Nykarleby. The business started with extrusion of plastic pipes. This year the company celebrates its 70th anniversary.
KWH Freeze celebrates 60 years this year
KWH Group’s coolest subsidiary, KWH Freeze, is Finland’s leading provider of frozen storage services. For six decades, it has safeguarded the cold chain, investing in quality, technology, and sustainable development.
KWH Group one of the largest companies in Finland in terms of investments
According to the latest Talouselämä 500 list, the KWH Group is ranked 56th in the list of Finland’s largest companies in terms of investments, with an investment of EUR 80 million.
Third sustainability report from the KWH Group
The KWH Group has published its third consolidated sustainability report. It includes both KWH Group Ltd and the companies in all our business divisions. The 2024 sustainability report thus includes information from Mirka, KWH Logistics, KWH Invest (Prevex) and KWH Freeze in addition to the owner company and its operations. Therefore it has the same scope as the consolidated financial reporting.
Mirka opened production facility in the USA
Mirka has inaugurated its first production facility outside Europe. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the new unit strengthens Mirka’s presence in the strategically important North American market and marks a major milestone in the company’s global growth journey.
New chef appointed to Keppo Mansion
Tobias Mäkelä has been appointed chef to Keppo Mansion from 7th of April 2025. His duties include cooking breakfast, lunch, coffee and dinner for the guests of Keppo Mansion.
Record result for KWH Group despite challenging market conditions
2024 brought both challenges and successes to the KWH Group. Our sales rose to EUR 625.1 million, with an operating profit of EUR 76.9 million. Net profit for the financial year totalled EUR 63.1 million, the best in the Group’s history.
New hostess appointed to Keppo Mansion
Ellinor Höstman has been appointed hostess to Keppo Mansion from 1st of March 2025.