Tikkurila Oyj

In 1996, Tikkurila Oy became the first Finnish company to be listed in the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) under the number FIN-S-00001 (7).

The current environmental policy of the group is based on the principles of corporate responsibility (customer, employees, society, environment, economy) and is in line with the International Chemical Industry Program for the improvement and improvement of the level of technical safety, labor protection and the environment "Responsibility for Tomorrow".

Environmental policy

Progress in the field of ecology is regularly visible throughout the group. The goal is to have an independently verified and certified quality, environmental and safety management system at each Tikkurila site. Progress towards the set development goals at the regional and global levels is monitored through key indicators. Since 2010, reports have been compiled in accordance with the international GRI guidelines.

It was only in the 1970s that environmental issues began to receive real attention. The Monicolor plant, built in 1975, became the very first paint and varnish production in the world [source not specified 1770 days]. The closed manufacturing process and computer control have reduced the emission of solvent fumes. Since 1993, all emissions from the Vantaa plants have been catalytically treated.

In addition to the EU directive, various certification programs have contributed to environmental protection activities. In May 1991, the Vantaa plant received the ISO 9001 (10) quality certificate. Currently, all the concern's plants in Russia operate in accordance with the ISO 9001:2000 standard.

About the Concern

Tikkurila was founded in 1862 as an oil mill. For more than 150 years of operation, the company has undergone many changes. Today, the company is engaged in the production of paints and varnishes and products for the protection and decoration of surfaces.

At the end of 2013, the concern has production sites in 8 countries, representative offices in 20 countries, 3,500 employees and an income of 653 million euros. It ranks 1st in terms of the volume of the decorative paints and varnishes market in Russia, Finland, Sweden and 4th in Poland in 2013, according to the Khim-Kurier analytical agency.

On June 10, 2021, the company became part of the American concern PPG. The deal amounted to 34 euros per share, or about 1.5 billion euros.

Brands represented in Russia

Tikkurila in Russia has a full portfolio of brands (Tikkurila, TEX, Finncolor), which are focused on different price segments - from premium to economy.

The product range includes all categories of paints and varnishes for consumers, professionals and industry: paints, varnishes, primers, putties, textured coatings, antiseptics and other products. Tikkurila products are sold in more than 5,000 retail outlets (15) throughout Russia. A separate product segment is represented by industrial coatings.

Brands represented in Russia

Tikkurila in Russia has a full portfolio of brands (Tikkurila, TEX, Finncolor), which are focused on different price segments - from premium to economy.

The product range includes all categories of paints and varnishes for consumers, professionals and industry: paints, varnishes, primers, putties, textured coatings, antiseptics and other products. Tikkurila products are sold in more than 5,000 retail outlets (15) throughout Russia. A separate product segment is represented by industrial coatings.

On June 10, 2021, the company became part of the American concern PPG. The deal amounted to 34 euros per share, or about 1.5 billion euros.

About the Concern

Tikkurila was founded in 1862 as an oil mill. For more than 150 years of operation, the company has undergone many changes. Today, the company is engaged in the production of paints and varnishes and products for the protection and decoration of surfaces.

At the end of 2013, the concern has production sites in 8 countries, representative offices in 20 countries, 3,500 employees and an income of 653 million euros. It ranks 1st in terms of the volume of the decorative paints and varnishes market in Russia, Finland, Sweden and 4th in Poland in 2013, according to the Khim-Kurier analytical agency.