Kotkamills has formed its European sales network for its upcoming folding box-board and barrier board products. With 13 sales representatives in over 30 countries, Kotkamills can now offer personal service through local presence all over Europe.
The newly formed sales network consists of 13 sales representatives covering over 30 countries. A local sales network is at the core of Kotkamills’ strategy, as its new consumer board machine is to start production later this summer in Kotka, Finland. The network allows Kotkamills to be present where the customers are and to provide a local service.
“We have carefully chosen our sales representatives for our main market, where we are entering with our new FBB and barrier boards,” explained Pirjo Eteläinen, Director of Kotkamills Consumer Boards. In addition, many of the sales representatives are already familiar with Kotkamills’ paper customers.
The Finnish company is investing over € 150 m to convert its printing paper machine into consumer boards’ production. The new machine, starting production in the end of June, is a first of its kind. It will bring to the market board with dispersion barrier coating applied online with board production. This brings a fully recyclable, renewable and repulpable alternative to PE coated board.