Kalmar Announces Change in Regional Reporting Structure
Kalmar Corporation has made a significant update regarding its regional reporting structure. This adjustment aims to enhance operational efficiency and align with its growth strategy. The decision was made to restate geographical area information to reflect the new regional structure.
Key Changes in Reporting Structure
As part of Kalmar's initiative known as Driving Excellence, the company has restructured its regional reporting into three key geographical areas: APAC (Asia-Pacific), EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa), and the Americas. This change is set to take effect soon and is intended to optimize how Kalmar serves its customers across different regions.
Improving Customer Proximity
The restructure is also a strategic move to enhance customer proximity. By refining the Sales & Hosting model, Kalmar aims to create better relationships with customers and streamline operations. This model dictates how sales teams are organized and how services are delivered in each specific region.
Focus on Growth and Organizational Efficiency
Kalmar's recent comprehensive review highlighted the need for better-organized regions to capitalize on new growth opportunities effectively. Previously, the report segmented operations into Europe, AMEA, and the Americas. Now there will be clarity in operations with the introduction of the APAC and EMEA regions, while the Americas will remain unchanged in reporting.
Financial Transparency with Restated Figures
Kalmar has published restated information for sales, orders received, and employee counts that reflect the new geographical organization for the years 2024 and 2025. While these figures have been adjusted, it is important to note that the overall financial results of Kalmar remain unaffected. The accuracy of this information has been emphasized, despite being a preliminary review.
Kalmar's Commitment to Excellence
With its headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally, providing essential solutions for material handling and logistics. With a workforce of around 5,200 employees across more than 120 countries, Kalmar is a key player in facilitating logistics for supply chains worldwide.
Latest Operational Insights
In the previous fiscal year, Kalmar reported approximately EUR 1.7 billion in sales. The company's ambition is to remain at the forefront of sustainable material handling, providing innovations and services that support environmentally responsible practices within the industry.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, interested parties can reach out to:
Sakari Ahdekivi, CFO, tel. +358 50 400 3557
Carina Geber-Teir, SVP, IR, Marketing and Communications, tel. +358 40 502 4697
Frequently Asked Questions
What led Kalmar to change its regional reporting structure?
The change is part of Kalmar’s growth strategy focused on enhancing customer service and operational efficiency through a better-aligned reporting model.
When will the new reporting structure be effective?
The new geographical structure will take effect on 1 October 2025.
What are the new regions established by Kalmar?
The new regions are APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.
Will this change impact Kalmar's financial figures?
No, the restated figures will not affect Kalmar's total financial results; they are only adjustments for clarity based on the new structure.
How does this restructure help Kalmar's customers?
This restructuring allows Kalmar to better target customer needs and improve service delivery through more focused regional management.
