Mirka
Mirka joins Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers -program
Mirka’s commitment to sustainability is strengthened further as the company joins the new SEAM program, for Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers. The initiative of the program is to implement new sustainability measures to drive the entire industry forward.
Last year Prevex and Mirka received recognition for their innovativeness
Mirka and Prevex are investing in product development. Their goal is to be the best in the world in their fields. As last year’s success shows, they are starting to reach their goal.
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 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.
KWH Group supports Team Rynkeby
KWH Group supports Team Rynkeby – God Morgon Vaasa as a Silver sponsor on 2019.
Mirka’s preventive work protection gives results
Mirka’s production units in Oravainen, Pietarsaari and Karjaa have regularly improved their zero accidents results.
Mirka launches two new abrasives families
Mirka launches two new abrasives with state-of-the-art coating technology.
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.
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.