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PWS obtains exclusive rights to represent Finncont’s environmental solutions on the Swedish market

The agreement will enhance even further the Swedish market position that PWS Nordic AB has in solutions that support the circular economy.

PWS, a leading manufacturer in the Nordic waste and recycling solutions industry, is proud to announce an exciting development in its partnership with Finncont. PWS has obtained exclusive rights to represent Finncont's innovative environmental products, Blok2 and Luowia, in the Swedish market. This strategic agreement further strengthens PWS Nordic AB's position in the Swedish market, where the company is committed to promoting sustainable solutions that support the circular economy.

For the past year, PWS and Finncont have successfully collaborated in the Finnish market, with Finncont serving as the exclusive distributor of PWS containers and collection systems, including the Quattro Select, Bio Select, and Duo Select systems. The results of this partnership have been nothing short of fantastic.

PWS's Managing Director, Dan Håkansson, expressed his enthusiasm for the extended collaboration, stating,

"We are now taking the next step and deepening our collaboration further. Finncont's high-quality environmental products, Blok2 and Luowia, are excellent additions to our range of underground and semi-underground containers in the Swedish market," says Dan Håkansson", says PWS Managing Director Dan Håkansson.

Jyri Partanen, Finncont Group Managing Director, also shared his thoughts on the collaboration:

“Cooperation with PWS will improve Finncont’s presence in Sweden. Since the warehouse is in Perstorp and a sales team represented all over Sweden, it will enhance the security of supply that Finncont has in the Swedish market,” says Jyri Partanen, Finncont Group Managing Director.

As a Nordic operator, Finncont's product development is rooted in addressing the unique challenges of arctic conditions in the North. This agreement with PWS further underscores Finncont's commitment to being a local presence and enhancing the sales organization it has in Sweden.

Finncont, a recognized expert in the circular economy, operates from its locations in Virrat and Lahti, pioneering the development of collection, storage, and transport solutions for various materials. The partnership between these two industry leaders responds to the growing demands of the rapidly evolving circular economy, particularly in the areas of source separation and effective fulfillment of recycling obligations.

PWS (part of ESE World) is the leading manufacturer of collecting systems for final waste and recycling materials in Europe, offering a wide range of wheelie waste bins, including the Quattro Select, Bio Select, and Duo Select systems.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact:

Finncont Group Oy, CEO Jyri Partanen tel. +358 44 586 1294

PWS Nordic AB, CEO Dan Håkansson tel. +46 70 692 65 05

PWS Nordic AB, Sales Manager Morgan Holm tel. +46 72 177 76 80

Finncont is an expert of innovative solutions that support the circular economy and relate to waste collection and recycling and the safe transport and storage of chemicals and food. The Group implements smart solutions for environment and waste management, industry, property companies, municipalities, and agriculture. In addition to an expansive product selection, Finncont Design Studio® department is a key part of contract manufacturing solution services and creation of new products. In 2022, the Group had a turnover of EUR 37 million. The Group employed about 180 professionals in Finland and Sweden.

PWS holds a prominent position in the Nordic market, providing products and services for efficient waste management and source sorting. Our commitment to continuous improvement and close collaboration with our customers has led to the development of highly successful systems. As a Nordic company, PWS knows how to achieve efficient waste disposal in the Nordic climate and conditions. PWS merged with the ESE World Group in 1997. In 2023, PWS Nordic AB had a turnover of EUR 90 million.