Prevex
2021 was a record year for the KWH Group
The year of 2021 was time of strong growth. Turnover and operating profit reached their highest level ever in the KWH Group’s history.
We support relief efforts in Ukraine
The KWH Group and our four divisions Mirka, KWH Logistics, KWH Freeze and Prevex donate a total of € 25,000 to support various relief efforts in war-torn Ukraine. Most go to the Finnish Red Cross (FRK). Support is also given to Nada Nord ra, which arranges bus transports from Poland to Pietarsaari, Finland for women and children fleeing Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
Prevex renews its organization
Prevex that produces world´s most space saving, and innovative water traps has renewed its organization during summer by recruiting new CEO, executive vice president and HR-manager.
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.
Prevex strengthens its position in Europe
Prevex Group bought the family-owned company Winkiel in Poland in 2016 and has ever since been preparing its Polish acquisition for a new beginning. By changing Winkiel’s name to Prevex Poland, the company now marks a completed restructuring process in Poland, as well as a unified and international organisation within Prevex.
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.
A new member in the KWH family
Prevex expanding its operations in Poland through an acquisition.