Tetra Pak built a factory in Imatra in 2011 and started production in January 2012. Today, it employs approximately 50 people. Tetra Pak makes carton based packages specifically designed for liquid foodstuffs. For instance, the majority of milk cartons sold by the major Finnish dairy company in Finland are produced in Imatra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Tetra Pak, the most important factors in favor of choosing Imatra were the location near an important material supplier and a strong, rapidly responding collaboration network. \u201cKehy and Mitra have supported us closely with the launch and development of our business. And the cooperation did not end when we received the keys \u2013 we still meet regularly,\u201d explains Tetra Pak\u2019s factory manager Tommy Kjellberg, who is very pleased with the collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe process started quickly, and we found a suitable existing manufacturing building which Mitra tailored to suit our business,\u201d Kjellberg continues. \u201cAfter starting production, we quickly received assistance with our changing needs. The expansion of the warehouse and office premises went very flexibly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEven though almost all the personnel were recruited as new employees and trained, we were able to get started quickly. It was easy to find motivated personnel in the area,\u201d Mr Kjellberg says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the large forest industry partners close by, the extensive service network also helps to establish successful business. \u201cThe logistical advantage was one of the main reasons for Tetra Pak establishing business in Imatra. Efficient cooperation with Kehy from the very beginning in matters such as establishing a partner network helped us greatly in getting started,\u201d Mr Kjellberg explains. \u201cOur most important partner and local service companies are not far away. This guarantees quick availability of any wearing parts in manufacturing, whenever a need arises.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have received excellent support from the City of Imatra, Kehy and Mitra. We know where to turn to in needs related to premises, human resources or further development of our business,\u201d Kjellberg concludes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"