Rautaruukki expands its production works
Rannila which is part of the Finnish integrated flat steel producer Rautaruukki's Steel Structure Division is planning to build new business operations in Vilnius,
Lithuania. The company is going to expand its
production works and will open three new
production lines at the end of the year. Rannila has tripled its turnover in five years and though this project, the company foresees a rapid growth in the next few years.
Rannila's new 5000 m² works will be located close to its existing
production works facility. The company's administrative functions will be managed in the new facility however they will leave the the sales office in the centre of Vilnius.
Rannila manufactures roofing systems and straight profile steel roofing in
Lithuania. Furthermore, the company sells cladding products which are produced at Rannila's other
production works. Rannila considers to expand the range of roofing products with new profiles and special products. These products are exported to particularly
Russia and
Belarus.
Rannila has formed a sales company in Vilnius in 1995 and initiated
production in 1998. Rannila is now a lead producer to the country's market of producing steel roofing. Rannila is anticipating to expand its product range by including products for professional contractors. Also, Rautaruukki Group will produce
construction products for the new markets.
Rannila
Lithuania anticipates to increase its turnover to Euro 12 million in this year. The company has 64 employees. Rannila has operations in
Finland and in 15 countries in Eastern and Central
Europe.