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Ehta Group Plc, Domestic leisure log cabin supplier takes a big step forward.
The company is investing €1.2 million. to new production facilities To the Perhon industrial area In Central Ostrobothnia. The investment corresponds to the growing demand for Ehta sauna cabins and guest houses. Construction work on the factory began in December 2024. A topping-out ceremony was held on May Day, 1.5.2025. During the summer, the move to new premises will take place.
”We are forecasting % growth for this financial year. The revised building regulations at the start of the year will exempt garden buildings under 30 m² from building permits, which is already reflected in growing demand. Now is a good time to invest”,
says CEO Ville Laitila.
The new facilities support growth and development
New 1200 m² A factory hall of this size and its associated 100 m² The office and customer facilities are located in a prominent position on the A13, which carries annually a million cars.
The investment will enable production to be increased to €6 million. At that point, a pre-built sauna cabin or guest house would be pushed out of the factory's end door. every working day of the year.
The new facilities bring efficiency to production:
“The average size and equipment level of buildings are increasing. Thanks to a modern production line implemented in new premises, we are able to further reduce production costs.”,
says production manager Ahti Humalajoki.
The investment also has a significant impact locally. As growth continues, Ehta Group plans to create up to 10 new production jobs in Perho over the next four years. The construction work will be carried out by a local Jetta-Talo Oy.
The municipality has had a positive attitude towards the project, and the preparation and permitting process has gone quickly and smoothly.
”The garden building boom is coming – we are ready”
The popularity of Ehta Group's products is growing. Revision of the construction legislation forecasting an even greater demand for smaller recreational buildings:
”It is also affordable to invest now, as construction costs are moderate and tradespeople are readily available. It's nice to think that, in line with our customer promise, we can enable more and more people to enjoy the best moments in the steam of their own garden sauna or on the terrace of their guest house.,
Laitila is condensing.
Further information:
Ville Laitila
Chief Executive Officer
Ehta Group Plc
045 678 6785
ville@ehta.fi
