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SIGMAROC ANNUAL REPORT 2023 STRATEGIC REPORT
Nordics
Nordkalk’s Nordics platform consists of limestone, carbonate and specialty products businesses in Finland and Sweden. The main sites include limestone quarries and grinding operations in Pargas and Lappeenranta in Finland and on the island of Gotland in Sweden.
PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS
Nordkalk’s Nordics platform navigated a difficult market in 2023, with soft residential construction and PP&B markets. In spite of these headwinds, the platform delivered strategically through its acquisitions, sustainability initiatives, and investments aimed at expanding reserves and enhancing product offerings, setting a solid foundation for future growth and sustainability.
The acquisitions of Juuan Dolomitik in Finland and Björka Mineral in Sweden represented strategic moves to enhance the Group’s portfolio of high-quality limestone and dolomite reserves. The launch of Nordkalk’s first fossil-free carbonate production site in Ignaberga, Sweden, marked a significant milestone towards sustainability and innovation within the industry. The introduction of the new sustainable product portfolio, 'Next & Complete,' further emphasised the Group’s focus on environmental stewardship and meeting the growing demand for sustainable construction materials.
ANSSI KOIKKALAINEN
MD OF NORDICS FINLAND
Anssi Koikkalainen has been working at Nordkalk for almost 20 years in several sales, purchasing and business development roles. In his current role
as MD of Nordics Finland, Anssi is responsible for Nordkalk’s Finnish limestone, carbonate and specialty products businesses. Anssi’s responsibility area includes various mining and production operations in the region, sales and marketing, and business development. Anssi holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering & management from LUT, Lappeenranta University of Technology in Lappeenranta, Finland.
ANNICA LINDFORS
MD OF NORDICS SWEDEN
Annica Lindfors first started at Nordkalk as a summer trainee in
the 90s and returned to Nordkalk taking on the role of Project Manager R&D in 2012. From there she has held commercial roles as well as becoming Business Development Director and Director of Circular Solutions before taking on her current role as MD of Nordics Sweden. Annica’s area of responsibility includes various mining and production operations in the region, sales and marketing, and business development. Annica holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland.
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