Page 31 - KWH Annual review 2017

Adolf Lahti Yxpila — Kokkola, Pietarsaari, Kotka, Varkaus, Helsinki and Äänekoski
Adolf Lahti is a growing and multifaceted company in the machinery and industrial services sector, with a comprehensive range of machinery. The company offers expertise and modern equipment for most of the work involved in
bulk handling, heavy internal transports, factory services, workshop services and maintenance. Adolf Lahti operates in the major industrialised areas and at the ports in Kokkola, Pietarsaari and Vuosaari, as well as in the forestry industry in Pietarsaari, Äänekoski, Varkaus and Kotka. During 2018, operations are being extended to the port of Tahkoluoto in Pori.
The company continued to develop positively during the year. Sales rose by 19%. Pro tability was satisfactory, and the operational objectives were
achieved thanks to collaboration with existing and new customers, as well as with sister companies and major local industries in Kokkola, Pietarsaari, Äänekoski and Kotka. The collaboration with the forestry industry in connection with planning and handling of timber raw material ows succeeded particularly well.
During 2018, operations are expected to continue to grow. A modern workshop for servicing and repairing heavy machinery is being set up in Pietarsaari and will be operational at the beginning of 2018. The objective is to extend Adolf Lahti’s comprehensive services to new markets.
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