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26 news and releases
September 2024
Sneha Iyer Gundarathi ensures Integration services and Cloud Services run smoothly and enjoys her broad role
Sneha Iyer Gundarathi, 34, is a prime example of a technology expert who transitioned from the consulting world to Kesko. Although she has been a full-time employee at Kesko for only about a year, she has worked on Kesko’s projects as a consultant for seven years.
Media16.09.2024 10:19
Energy consumption at the renovated K-Supermarket Piikkiö fell by more than 30 per cent
In early 2023, K-Supermarket Piikkiö was renovated and expanded with the installation of new energy-efficient refrigeration units, LED lighting that can be adjusted for each department, and a powerful 100 kW fast charging station for electric cars. The store is now reaping the benefits of the extensive energy renovation in energy consumption: total consumption is now about a third lower per year than before the renovation.
Sustainability, Media02.09.2024 08:05
August 2024
Kesko to significantly expand operations in Denmark
Kesko has agreed to acquire three builders’ merchants in Denmark: Roslev Trælasthandel A/S, Tømmergaarden A/S, and CF Petersen & Søn A/S. The combined net sales of the three operators total some €400 million. The acquisitions are part of the execution of Kesko’s growth strategy in Northern Europe, and once completed, will make Kesko’s subsidiary Davidsen a significant nationwide operator in the Danish builders’ merchant market.
Investor, Media14.08.2024 08:45
Kalatukku E. Eriksson halves its food waste through food aid partnership
This spring, Kalatukku E. Eriksson began donating products at risk of going to waste to Stadin safka's food aid programme. Nearly 45 percent of the products nearing expiration or otherwise destined for waste are now redirected to food aid. Donated products mostly comprise fresh fish, but processed items such as smoked fish and salads are also included in the donations.
Sustainability, Media07.08.2024 13:57
Packaging reuse system under development – K Group involved in ambitious research project
VTT and the University of Vaasa, in collaboration with 21 other organisations, have launched a major research project with the aim of making Finland a pioneer in the reuse of packaging. In addition to creating a system to enable the reuse of packaging in Finland, Finnish companies in key sectors will, if the project is successful, have the opportunity to benefit from a significant slice of the export market, which is estimated to grow to EUR 1.45 billion by 2035.
Sustainability, Media02.08.2024 12:44