KWH Logistics
Covid 19 -pandemic caused surprises in KWH Group’s result
The KWH Group was also hit hard by the Covid 19 -pandemic in the Spring 2020, but the situation improved sharply towards the end of the year. After the crash in the spring, our operations recovered strongly, operating profit was better than last year, and sales fell only by two per cent.
Personnel changes at KWH Logistics
Major changes are taking place in KWH Logistics’ management this spring.
KWH Logistics will have a new Head of Division in the Spring
The current Head of Division of KWH Logistics and CEO of Oy Backman-Trummer Ab, Hannu Uusi-Pohjola, will move forward into retirement as of 1.5.2021. Forestry engineer, MBA Joakim Laxåback has been appointed his successor.
Rauanheimo will start to operate in the port of Tornio
Oy M. Rauanheimo Ab and Outokumpu Shipping Oy have signed a contract for crane operations in the port of Tornio. The operations will commence in the beginning of year 2021.
Read the book KWH 90 years – The constant change
The web page Vaasa Insider is publishing book about the KWH Group’s recent history for everybody to read.
2019 – A year of investments
The KWH Group´s year 2019 was marked by record investments which totaled EUR 135 million. As some of the investments will be completed in 2020, this year’s investments will also be high.
KWH – a group in constant change
Most companies in Finland do not live to see their fifth birthday, but KWH Groups turns 90 years on August 28, 2019. Behind the success lies the ability to adapt the business to changes in the environment, a combination of ending such activities that no longer work and to invest in new niches with potential.
KWH Logistics: New name, new brand
KWH Logistics, formerly known as Backman-Trummer Group, has renewed both its name and its brand.
KWH Group keeps hiring and investing
The number of employees in the KWH Group grew by 269 on average in 2018. At the year-end, the Group had 2,241 employees. The plan is to recruit more than 100 new employees in 2019.
Rauanheimo expands in Hanko
Oy M. Rauanheimo Ab has signed a letter of intent with Port of Hanko Ltd to start a long-term cooperation.
KWH Group presents itself in the Coastline magazine
KWH Group has three articles in Coastline, a magazine that presents all the people, companies and phenomenons behind the Ostrobothnian success.
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.