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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 (2,400 sq yd) 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 also recruited
several new employees across Australia in
order to even better meet customers’ needs
and continue expanding its business and
off erings to the Australian market.
50 new professionals to
Peikko’s Sales and Engineering
Peikko recruits 50 new talents for sales and
engineering positions by the end of 2021.
New employees will be located in over 20
countries: Australia, Belgium, China, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Malaysia,
the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia,
Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland,
Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
The construction market is expected
to grow after COVID-19, and we at Peikko
have a unique off ering to meet the needs
of our new and existing customers. Peikko’s
revenue has grown every single year in the
past 11 years, and we want to accelerate this
growth during 2022-2023.
Furthermore, Peikko Australia has
implemented a change in its leadership:
eff ective 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.
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