Peikko Australia: New, larger facilities near Brisbane, new Managing Director
Peikko has extended its commitment to the Australian market by moving to a larger facility of 2,000 m2 located in Yatala, near Brisbane. The new premises allow Peikko to upscale its local manufacturing capability and hold greater levels of stock for its customers. Peikko is also in the process of recruiting for several new roles across Australia in order to even better meet customers’ needs and continue expanding its business and offerings to the Australian market.
Furthermore, Peikko Australia has implemented a change in its leadership: effective 17 June 2021 Mr. Reuben Hanson has been appointed as Managing Director of Peikko Australia Pty Ltd., with a full responsibility for the leadership and development of Peikko’s Australian business.
“We see a clear potential in the Australian market for both precast and cast-in-situ business. Peikko’s innovative offering meets the growing need of the local market for a more efficient and sustainable construction process. The expanded production capability will help serving local customers in a more responsive way”, says Topi Paananen, CEO of Peikko Group Corporation.
“We are pleased about the new leadership with Reuben Hanson and wish him all the best in his new challenge. Reuben will play a key role in meeting the company’s growth goals of becoming the forerunner in the Australian market for precast and cast-in-situ Connections, DELTABEAM® composite beams and Wind turbine foundation businesses”, comments Michal Horak, Vice President, APAC.
Further information:
Topi Paananen, CEO, Peikko Group Corporation
Tel. +358 50 384 3001, email topi.paananen@peikko.com
Michal Horak, Vice President, APAC, Peikko Group Corporation
Tel. +86 186 0628 7923, email michal.horak@peikko.com
Reuben Hanson, Managing Director, Peikko Australia Pty Ltd.
Tel. +61 0477 558 891, email reuben.hanson@peikko.com
Peikko Group in brief: Peikko Group Corporation is a leading global supplier of slim floor structures, wind energy applications and connection technology for precast and cast-in-situ construction. Peikko’s innovative solutions offer a faster, safer, and more efficient way to design and build. Peikko has sales offices in over 30 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, with manufacturing operations in 12 countries. Peikko generated a turnover of EUR 239 million in 2020. Peikko is a family-owned and managed company that employs around 1,900 professionals. Peikko was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Lahti, Finland. Further information: www.peikko.com.
