1.9.2010
Peikko delivers 3,5 km of Deltabeams and more to a spa hotel in Finland
Peikko Finland Oy has signed a contract with the company SRV for the delivery of Deltabeams and other steel structures to spa hotel Holiday Club Saimaa in Lappeenranta, Finland.
26.8.2010
Peikko delivers 2,2 km of Deltabeams and more than 700 tons of other steel structures to "Karisma" shopping center in Lahti, Finland
Peikko Group's unit in Finland, Peikko Finland Oy, has signed a contract with construction company SRV for the delivery of Deltabeams and other steel structures to a shopping center in Lahti, Finland.
29.4.2010
Peikko Canada Inc. Starts Manufacturing Operations in Quebec City
During spring 2010 Peikko Canada Inc. will start the manufacturing of connection items sold predominantly to precast factories in North America
29.4.2010
Year 2009 Results: First Loss Making Year in Peikko's History
Peikko Group's net sales dropped by 36 % in 2009 to 73.5 million EUR (115 million EUR in 2008).
7.4.2010
Peikko launches a New Single Wire Connection Loop
Peikko Group launches a new product for the connection of pre-cast wall elements. The "PVL" single wire connection loop is best-in-class in its category due to accurate 90 degree positioning during the erection process.
7.4.2010
Peikko started manufacturing in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), UAE
During late fall 2009 Al Rashed Peikko LLC started manufacturing activities in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), an emirate in the northern part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
24.3.2010
Topi Paananen appointed to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Peikko Group Corporation
Mr. Topi Paananen, currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Peikko Group Corporation, has been appointed as the CEO of Peikko Group.
16.2.2010
Peikko works to reduce carbon footprint in construction
Independent study: Standard school building design on Deltabeam showed a 5 percent reduction in lifecycle carbon impact achievable
16.2.2010
Further investments in Peikko Slovakia - Peikko to consolidate all Slovakian activities under one roof
Peikko Group?s subsidiary in Slovakia, Deltabeam Slovakia s.r.o., will consolidate all its operations in Slovakia into one physical location, in the new and modern factory premises located in Kralova nad Vahom.
14.12.2009
Peikko loses only partly a patent case in the Helsinki District Court over Anstar
Peikko to compensate Anstar 152.000 euros, not the original, nearly 4 million euro demanded
23.11.2009
Deltabeam fire tests successful beyond expectations
Peikko Group implemented in November 2009 an extensive four-phase fire-test series for the Deltabeam-hollow-core structure at the fire laboratory of SP Technical Research Institute in Borås, Sweden.
5.11.2009
Peikko to start manufacturing activities in St. Petersburg, Russia
Peikko Group's subsidiary in "OOO Peikko" starts manufacturing of TERA Joint in the northern part of the city of St. Petersburg.
7.10.2009
Peikko to deliver 1,5 kilometers of Deltabeam for a New City Hall in Viborg, Denmark
Peikko Group's subsidiary Peikko Denmark has signed a contract on Deltabeams with company DS Stålkonstruktion A/S. The contract includes the delivery of 1,5 km Deltabeams in the project for a new city hall of the Viborg Municipality
29.9.2009
Peikko to deliver Deltabeams for new Multi Storey Car Park in Sheffield, UK
Peikko Group's subsidiary Peikko UK Ltd has signed a contract with company CIDON Construction for the delivery of Deltabeams for a new 700 space car park in the city centre of Sheffield.
29.9.2009
Peikko supplied TERA Joint for Tesco Mega Distribution Centre, Teesport, UK
Peikko Group's subsidiary Peikko UK Ltd completed on contract with company Twintec the delivery of 4000 linear meters of TERA Joint for use in the concrete floor a Distribution Centre
7.9.2009
Peikko offers solutions for wind turbine tower foundations
Peikko is able to provide customers with a complete solution able to meet the requirements on delivery times and quality.
16.6.2009
Peikko Group to double the manufacturing capacity of punching reinforcement products
Peikko Group has doubled its manufacturing capacity for punching reinforcement (PSB) product category in its factory in Kralova nad Vahom, Slovakia.
26.5.2009
Peikko Group launches new, cost-effective leave-in-place formwork system for concrete flooring: TERA Joint Lite
Following the success of the lightweight LS joints and the introduction in 2007 of the world class leading TERA Joint system, Peikko are now completing the range of Floor Joint solutions with a new Intermediate Joint system, TERA Joint Lite.
26.5.2009
Peikko to deliver Deltabeams for hospital expansion in Kalmar, Sweden
Peikko Group's subsidiary in Sweden, Peikko Sverige Ab, has signed a contract with company Skanska Stomsystem AB for the delivery of Deltabeam composite beams for the Kalmar Hospital expansion in southern Sweden.
23.3.2009
Peikko cuts 50% of the delivery time on Deltabeam projects
Starting from February 2009 Peikko Group is able to deliver individually designed Deltabeam projects in only 3 weeks - including project management, dimensioning, 3D-modelling and production of the beams.
23.3.2009
Peikko Group to deliver composite steel frame for Ritaharju Community Center
Peikko Group has signed a contract with company Palmberg-Rakennus Oy for the delivery of Deltabeam composite beams, composite columns and other steel structures for the Ritaharju community center in Oulu in northern Finland.
2.3.2009
Peikko to have new sales company in Switzerland
Peikko Group continues to invest in its sales channel in Europe and has established a new unit in Canton Zug, Central Switzerland.
2.3.2009
Peikko to adjust its operations in Europe to new demand conditions
Due to changed market conditions Peikko Group has started a program to adjust its operations in Europe. Target for cost savings 5 million euros.
25.2.2009
Peikko Group net sales grow 22% to 115,1 million EUR in 2008 - Investments in R&D and sales channels will continue
Peikko Group's net sales grew by 22% in 2008 to 115,1 million EUR. The volume of Peikko's international sales and production network constituted a clear positive surprise in 2008.
25.2.2009
Peikko to Deliver Deltabeams tnd Composite Columns for "Vierumäki Congress & Resort Hotel" in Finland
Peikko Group has signed a contract with company SRV for the delivery of Deltabeam composite beams and composite columns for the Vierumäki Congress & Resort Hotel in Southern Finland
13.1.2009
Peikko Group Corporation
Peikko Group?s company structure has changed starting 1st January 2009. The parent company of the group Peikko Finland Oy has changed its name to Peikko Group Corporation.
13.1.2009
New sales unit in Turkey
Peikko Group continues its expansion in Europe and has established a new sales unit in Turkey.
1.12.2008
Peikko Group adjusts its operations in Finland due to significant change in overall market conditions
Plans for temporary lay-offs - no permanent reduction of workforce
The market conditions of Peikko Group?s customers, construction companies and precast element factories, have significantly changed during the last months.
11.11.2008
Peikko Group to establish new unit in Athens, Greece
Peikko Group´s parent company, Peikko Finland Oy, has decided to establish a new sales and engineering support team in Athens, Greece.
4.11.2008
Tetra Pak office in Lund, Sweden, made by Peikko Group´s Deltabeam and composite columns.
Peikko Group has been awarded a project of Tetra Pak office in Lund, Southern Sweden. The value of the contract between Peikko Group and the building contractor NCC is more than 1, 4 mill. EUR.
29.10.2008
Peikko Group to deliver Deltabeams and composite columns for Helsinki Music Centre
Peikko Group has signed a contract with company SRV for the delivery of Deltabeam composite beams and composite columns for the Helsinki Music Centre building site.
22.9.2008
Peikko to manufacture customized steel components & structures at Nastola factory
Strategy to increase service for construction companies in Finland
Peikko Group?s parent company, Peikko Finland Oy, has decided to continue operations at its Nastola factory after the successful completion of manufacturing operations for component deliveries to Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power plant project.
22.9.2008
Large Deltabeam delivery in Germany
Peikko Group to deliver 11 kilometers of Deltabeam for Frankfurt Airrail project
Peikko Group?s German unit Peikko Deutschland GmbH has agreed with Züblin AG to deliver 11 km of Deltabeam to the Airrail project in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The value of the deliveries is expected to be almost EUR 4 million.
28.8.2008
Peikko Group to streamline its operations in Finland
Aims for more competitive structure and improved efficiency
Peikko Group?s recent very strong growth is now stabilizing. During the last three years Peikko Group?s net sales growth has been on average 39% per annum. During this same period the number of personnel in Finland has increased by 250 employees
13.8.2008
Peikko Group expands to France, Latvia and Ukraine
Peikko Group continues to penetrate the construction markets in Europe by establishing subsidiaries in three new European countries: France, Latvia and Ukraine.
13.8.2008
Peikko Group and Rashed Al Rashed & Sons to form joint venture in Saudi Arabia
Peikko Group has entered into a 50-50 joint venture agreement with one of the leading industrial conglomerates in the building materials area, Rashed Al Rashed & Sons, in Saudi Arabia.
7.5.2008
Successful ramp-up in new Deltabeam factory in the Slovak Republic
Peikko Group´s outlook for 2008 very strong:
Q1/2008 growth 62%
Peikko Group?s biggest investment for 2008, the new Deltabeam factory located in Kralova nad Vahom, Slovakia, started in April successfully.
6.5.2008
Pekka Rantamäki and Risto Räty to join the board of directors of Peikko Group
Two new members have joined Peikko Group?s parent company Peikko Finland Oy?s board of directors: Mr. Pekka Rantamäki, CEO of Teknos Group, a company operating in the field of coatings, and Mr. Risto Räty, Vice President of Tekla Corporation, a inter
21.4.2008
Peikko Group extends its product portfolio with Modix-rebar coupler
Peikko Group has acquired a rebar coupler product line branded as ?Modix? from the Schöck AG of Baden-Baden, Germany. The purchase includes patents, product approvals, trademark, raw materials, finished stock and various production machinery.
10.3.2008
3D modeling software provider Tekla and Peikko Group intensify cooperation
Peikko and Tekla, the leader in 3D modeling software solutions for the precast industry, have agreed to intensify cooperation both in technical development as well as marketing
10.3.2008
Peikko Group net sales grow 57%
Peikko Group?s net sales grew 57% in 2007 to 94,1 million EUR (60,0 million EUR in 2006). The group?s profitability recovered from the year before and operating profit increased to 9,7 million EUR from 3,1 million EUR in 2006.
11.2.2008
Peikko Group launches new floor joint system into European markets
Peikko Group launches during 2008 a new, high quality floor joint system for European concrete flooring markets.
11.2.2008
Peikko Group continues to expand its activities in Waldeck, Germany
Peikko Group has decided to continue investments in its manufacturing facilities in Waldeck, a location near Kassel. Currently 75 persons are working at Peikko Deutschland GmbH in manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and technical support.
19.11.2007
Peikko Group starts operations in Gulf area
Peikko Group has decided to enter the growing construction market in the Gulf area after its successful expansion in Europe.
2.10.2007
Peikko Group reorganizes in Slovakia and focuses on Central & Southeast Europe
Peikko Group's parent company Peikko Finland Oy has established a new legal entity, Peikko CEE s.r.o. (CEE = Central Eastern Europe), in Kralova nad Vahom, Slovakia.
14.9.2007
Peikko Group starts activities in North-America. Peikko Canada Inc. established
Peikko Group has established its first subsidiary outside Europe, in Quebec City, Canada
13.9.2007
Peikko Group has agreed as part of bigger customer consortium on actions to improve the market conditions in the Finnish steel rebar market. Please find more info in Finnish below.
28.8.2007
Peikko Group establishes an office in Oulu, Finland. Recruitment has started.
Peikko Group's parent company Peikko Finland Oy has established an office in Oulu, a city located in the Northern part of Finland.
19.6.2007
Patent dispute between Peikko Group and Anstar to continue
The parent company of Peikko Group, Peikko Finland Oy, has lost a court case on a patent dispute that it was drawn into by a rival company Anstar Oy.
15.6.2007
Mr. Topi Paananen appointed Chairman of Peikko Group
The annual general meeting of shareholders at Peikko Finland Oy, the parent company of Peikko Group companies, has appointed Mr. Topi Paananen Chairman of the Board of Peikko Group.
28.5.2007
Peikko Finland's phone numbers have changed
Our new office, in Voimakatu 3, has been taken in use. Due to that our phone numbers have been changed from 28th of May.
3.5.2007
Peikko Group builds further production capacity in the Slovak Republic. A new 9 meur Greenfield investment on deltabeam factory.
Peikko Group has decided to further concentrate its Central European manufacturing to the town of Kralova nad Vahom in Slovakia.
16.4.2007
Peikko Group launches Deltabeam composite column concept.
Peikko Group launches Deltabeam composite column concept. New expansion in Deltabeam Lahti factory taken into use.
22.3.2007
Peikko Group sales growing 32% in 2006 reaching 60 million eur. 15th subsidiary established in Estonia.
Turnover for 2006 and subsidiary in Estonia.
2.1.2007
Peikko Group to further invest in research and development of Deltabeam. Deltabeam to be sold from 15th July 2007 via Peikko Benelux B.V. in the Benelux countries.
Peikko Benelux B.V. and deltabeam
14.12.2006
Peikko Group to found subsidiary in Poland. Peikko operates already in 15 European countries.
Peikko Polska Sp.zo.o
26.9.2006
Peikko Group to expand its product portfolio in the field of concrete element lifting systems. Peikko Deutschland GmbH's new central warehouse taken into use.
Lifting systems
14.9.2006
Peikko Group to found an engineering office in Bratislava, Slovakia. Peikko Group established subsidiary in Austria.
Bratislava and Peikko Austria GmbH
18.8.2006
Peikko Group builds new office in Lahti.
Annual sales turnover expected to grow 20%.
Peikko Group has decided to build a new 1500 m2 office building in Lahti area.
28.6.2006
Peikko Group establishes subsidiaries in the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Russia
Peikko Benelux B.V., Peikko UK Ltd and OOO Peikko.
28.6.2006
BRC Special Products to further expand its product portfolio for the UK market.
Peikko Group to continue with Deltabeam via its own subsidiary in UK.
BRC and Peikko
24.4.2006
Mika Halttunen and Risto Vahanen to join the board of directors of Peikko Group
Peikko Group's parent company Peikko Finland Oy had a shareholders meeting 21st of April 2006 and confirmed a new board of directors.
7.3.2006
Peikko Finland Oy receives "The Employer Of The Year" -award from the city of Lahti
Employer Of The Year
7.3.2006
Peikko Group received large orders for Deltabeam in Finland and in Denmark
Peikko Group to establish a subsidiary in Denmark
27.1.2006
Peikko Group to further expand its Lahti factory
27.1.2006
Peikko Group to acquires steel structure plant from AB YIT Kausta in Kaunas, Lithuania
Peikko Group to sell steel structures as part of its Deltabeam offering
13.12.2005
Peikko Group awarded 9 MIO EUR contract for Olkiluoto project
The biggest project ever in Peikko Group's history.
13.12.2005
Peikko Group to establish new subsidiaries in Czech Republic and in Italy
The set-up of the improved service structure for Peikko's customers in continuing.
8.11.2005
Teräspeikko's new name Peikko.
Peikko Group to be used for the whole Group, legal entity in Finland to be called Peikko Finland Oy
20.10.2005
Teräspeikko to expand production in Germany and to establish a new manufacturing plant in Slovakia
Teräspeikko continues to expand its production capacity to meet the increasing customer demand.
3.10.2005
Teräspeikko to select Microsoft AXAPTA for the ERP -program
WM-data as an implementation parter, implementation throughout the whole group during 2006.
15.9.2005
Teräspeikko to expand Deltabeam production in its Lahti factory
30% more capacity available from April 2006 onwards.