News
Jan-Erik Hydén appointed as Financial Specialist
M. Sc. (Business Administration) Jan-Erik Hydén has been appointed as Financial Specialist starting from the 1st of January 2018.
Achiever 2017 Certificate to KWH Group
KWH Group has been given Kauppalehti’s Achiever Certificate. Group has got 82/100 points in Balance Consulting’s analysis and therefore rating A (Excellent).
KWH Group keeps growing
The year 2017 has been a time for strong growth for KWH Group. The growth means also need for new personnel and know-how. KWH Group has hired over 100 people after the beginning of the year and has now almost 2000 employees.
Mirka acquired a subsidiary in Italy
Mirka Ltd. announces the acquisition of 100 % of the shares of the superabrasive wheels and tools manufacturer Cafro S.p.A.
Mirka got a Valued Red Dot Design Price
Mirka AOS-B 130NV sanding machine got 2017 Red Dot Design Price in Product Design category as the best sanding tool.
Group’s new lawyer has started
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Johan Heikfolk has been appointed General Counsel as of May 15, 2017.
Group’s Annual review 2016 is out
The past year has been a highly successful one for the KWH Group. Sales increased by 8 %, and profits reached a record level.
Mr. Kjell Antus new Group President
Kjell Antus, M Sc (Econ) has been appointed Group President as of January 1, 2017. Antus is employed by KWH since 1989, lastly as CFO and Head of Division KWH Invest.
A new member in the KWH family
Prevex expanding its operations in Poland through an acquisition.
KWH – Family Business of the Year 2016
Family Business Network Finland have chosen KWH as their 2016 Family Business of the Year and the winner of the prestigious Peter Fazer prize.
M. Rauanheimo Responsible for Harbour Operations of the New Bioproduct Mill with VR
Vuosaari Harbour will serve as the export harbour for the new bioproduct mill in Äänekoski.