BVB Substrates has been producing substrates for a century. To serve customers better with sustainable solutions, BVB Substrates is joining forces with Kekkilä, a subsidiary of the Finnish company Vapo Oy. Peter Jan Kuiper, CEO BVB: 'An excellent combination that matches our ambition.'
The official merger of BVB Substrates and Kekkilä takes place on 1 January 2019. The name of the new holding company will be Kekkilä-BVB.
Integration process
The merger creates a single company that possesses the raw materials, knowledge and resources for a smooth integration process - from raw materials to end product. BVB and Vapo Oy are already quite familiar with each other: the working relationship between the raw material manufacturer and substrate developer dates back 50 years. Together, BVB and Kekkilä, a subsidiary of Vapo Oy, are already developing innovative technologies and products. Kuiper: 'By making use of each other's expertise and research facilities, we can elevate our R&D to an even higher level.'
Because organisational units complement and reinforce each other, there is no need to reduce personnel as a result of the merger. In their daily activities, employees will hardly notice the merger; the locations, management boards and company names will remain the same. The Kekkilä and BVB brands will also continue to exist.
Strategic focus
The strategic focus of Kekkilä-BVB will be on developing sustainable innovative solutions for the 'pressing issues of today'. Kuiper: 'Examples might include solutions that support sustainable development and saving water. This will enable us to meet the growing global demand for clean, locally produced food and attractive and pleasant living environments. The merger is a wonderful opportunity for the new organisation to provide solutions to these sustainable issues and to excel. To be truly meaningful.'
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