(From left) Paananen, Mohamad Ariff, Laitinen, Leino, Shahzul and Dmytro perform the opening gimmick at the ceremony.

PETALING JAYA: Precast and cast-in-situ building material supplier Peikko Group, hailed from Finland, has officially opened its factory in the southern state of Johor, marking a significant milestone for the company and the construction industry in the region.

A global supplier of concrete connections and composite structures, Peikko Group’s expansion in Malaysia and Asia-Pacific (APAC) is to meet growing demands of the construction industry in both Malaysia and the broader APAC region. This strategic move enhances Peikko’s ability to respond flexibly to customer needs, establishing a more customer-centric approach and further strengthening Peikko's brand reputation in the industry.

“Opening a new production facility is a logical step forward, as Peikko has had a sales and technical support team in Singapore already for some years. This strategically important location of Johor Bahru is an excellent choice for Peikko when increasing our operations in Malaysia and the broader APAC region in the coming years”, said chief executive officer Topi Paananen at the opening ceremony, officiated by the Ambassador of Finland to Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam Sami Leino, and Embassy of Finland’s commercial counsellor and APAC region head Pekka Laitinen. 

Also present were MIDA Johor director Shahzul Jayawirawan Mohd Yunus, deputy director Mohamad Ariff Md Mohid and Peikko Southeast Asia managing director Triaskin Dmytro. 

The new facilities comprise approximately 32,292 sq ft and are equipped with cutting-edge machinery and production lines, enabling the company to provide even more precise and professional services to its valued clients. Leveraging its extensive expertise in precast and sustainable construction, the RM47.1 mil facility in Johor Bahru is ideally positioned to cater to the dynamic requirements of Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and other Southeast Asian markets.

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