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| Tikkurila to open a factory with a novel production concept in Kazakhstan  Tikkurila is expanding its production network with the opening of a new factory in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in April 2015. The factory will produce a limited range of water-borne decorative paints to meet local market needs.The factory will pilot a novel production concept developed by Tikkurila. Designed to enable the quick launch of production in a new market, the concept will typically involve a fairly small and flexible unit focused on the production of a limited range of water-borne products. The risks associated with entering a new market are smaller, thanks to low initial investment costs and low operating costs. The investment totals less than EUR 1 million. "The factory will make use of an efficient operating model and new technologies. A flexible operation that can be adjusted to match demand and customer needs means we will be able to provide a high level of customer service. Production is efficient even with small batches, while at the same time, we can fairly easily increase capacity, " says Petri Miettinen, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Management & HSEQ at Tikkurila. "To further boost efficiency, the Kazakhstan factory's logistics, production and procurement will be managed from St. Petersburg, Russia, where we have major production in. This will also mean cost savings in logistics." Tikkurila has had operations in Kazakhstan since 2006, and it currently employs around 30 people in the country. Tikkurila, which is the market leader in Kazakhstan in premium products, is the first Western paint producer starting local production in the country. Tikkurila has production in ten countries, with Kazakhstan being the most recent addition to the list. Tikkurila is the leading paints and coatings professional in the Nordic region and Russia. With our roots in Finland, we now operate in 16 countries. Our high-quality products and extensive services ensure the best possible user experience in the market. Sustainable beauty since 1862. write your comments about the article :: © 2015 Construction News :: home page |