Teknos to strengthen its position in Czech by acquiring Finnproduct s.r.o.
Teknos has made an agreement and closed the deal to acquire Czech paint distributor Finnproduct s.r.o. to strengthen its position in the market.
Teknos and Finnproduct has long cooperation. Finnproduct has been Teknos dealer already since 1992.
“Our aim is to provide our customers the best solutions to their needs. We want to further develop our offering to Czech customers in utilizing the best competence and knowhow we have in Teknos group. We see the acquisition as an excellent next development step is the Czech market”, says Marcel Dissel, Chief Commercial Officer.
Teknos is one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position in retail and architectural coatings. Teknos has operations in more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia and the USA. The company was established in 1948 and is one of Finland’s largest family-owned businesses.
“We have had success in introducing Teknos products to the Czech market and been able to establish long term customer relationships. After 25 years, it is time to leave for my retirement. Now that Teknos takes over the business, we are convinced that the business will continue to develop positively, says the previous owner of Finnproduct s.r.o. Mrs. Ivanka Cieslová.
More information:
Janne Naarmala
Managing Director of Teknos operations in Czech
janne.naarmala@teknos.com
tel. +358 40 8402654
Marcel Dissel
Chief Commercial Officer
Teknos Group Oy
marcel.dissel@teknos.com
tel. +41 792 815 161
Teknos is a global coatings company with operations in more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia, and the USA. It employs approximately 1,700 people and the net sales for 2018 was EUR 408 million.
Teknos is one of the leading suppliers of industrial coatings with a strong position in retail and architectural coatings. Teknos wants to make the world last longer by providing smart, technically advanced paint and coating solutions to protect and prolong. Teknos always works in close cooperation with its customers. It was established in 1948, and is one of Finland’s largest family-owned businesses. For further information, visit www.teknos.com
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