September 26, 2008
Halton opens a new factory in Finland to meet increased demand
Demand for the main product groups of Halton has grown considerably over the last few years. The new factory beginning production in Kausala, Finland, increases production capacity and brings flexibility particularly to the manufacture of chilled beams. The investment enables growth in the future, too.
Over the last few years, the turnover of the Halton Group has grown by nearly 20% a year as a consequence of the rapid positive development in all of Halton’s business areas. The popularity of life-cycle-efficient solutions has increased at a rapid pace in all major markets. The investments in chilled beam production made in Kausala nearly doubled Halton’s production capacity. In addition, Halton has launched licence manufacturing in Europe and Australia in order to meet the increased demand.
‘The new factory in Kausala is a continuation of the investments we have been making. The factory brings flexibility and increased capacity for production. It enables us to offer our clients faster and more flexible beam deliveries,’ said Bengt Avellan, director of the Halton Indoors business unit.
The investment also enables future growth for the product groups manufactured in Kausala. Despite the current uncertainty in the economy, active construction work continues in many markets. In addition, the demand for life-cycle-efficient solutions is growing. ‘We have continued to develop indoor technologies, such as the Halton AdaptableClimate solution. We also received significant orders in several product groups in our strong market areas as well as from new markets last year. We believe that the strong growth will continue in the coming year,’ said Avellan.
More information available from:
Bengt Avellan Director, Halton Indoors
Tel.: +358 20 79200
Anu Korhonen Manager, Corporate Communications / Brand Management
Tel +358 20 79200
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Halton Group
The Halton Group markets, develops, and supplies indoor climate product and system solutions. The business group operates in four strategic business areas. Halton Indoors concentrates on indoor climate solutions for public buildings. Halton Foodservice provides indoor climate solutions for commercial kitchens and restaurants. Halton Marine offers indoor air solutions for ships and offshore installations. Halton Clean Air manufactures air cleaning solutions for public buildings, industry, and private homes. Halton Solutions provides solutions for indoor environment management. Halton was founded in Finland in 1969. Today the company operates in 21 countries. Its turnover in 2007 was 147 million euros.
Halton is a corporate partner of the Millennium Prize, the world’s largest technology prize. The prize celebrates innovations that have a favourable impact on quality of life and well-being. It seeks to highlight innovations that are likely to assist in and enrich our everyday lives when further developed. Millennium online: www.millenniumprize.fi
