Kastamonu has summed up results of the year 2023
The Kastamonu plant was opened on the territory of the Alabuga SEZ in Tatarstan in 2014. At present, the production capacity of MDF boards is 1.05 million m³, and laminate production is 45 million m² per year. With such indicators, Kastamonu has become the number one manufacturer of MDF and laminate floorings in Russia, as well as the largest production facility located “under one roof” in Europe.
In terms of total volume of investments in 2023, Kastamonu ranks first among residents of the Alabuga SEZ, thousands of jobs were created in Tatarstan directly at the Kastamonu production, as well as in related areas and service industries such as timber cutting, transport, and furniture.
Most of Kastamonu products (about 70%) are sold in Russia, and 30% of all produced materials is exported. For example, laminate floorings are supplied to 10 countries: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, China and Tajikistan. Statistics on laminate sales volumes for the period January-November 2023 is as follows: 56% – Russia, 44% – export; in terms of volume of board materials: 75% – Russia, 25% – export. Compared to 2022, the total share of sales in Russia increased by 10% (based on the results of 11 months of 2023), the results of sales of board materials in Russia and export sales became higher by 16%.
In September 2023, Kastamonu demonstrated a new brand of double-sided ultra-matte decorative panels Evosoft. The collection includes 14 unique decors made in trendy pastel colors, designed to add elegance and luxury to any interior. The coating technology provides reliable protection from scratches and damage, resistance to fingerprints, protection from chemicals, while preserving its original beauty for a long time. The range of Kastamonu decorative panels fully complies with existing fashion trends and includes more than 100 decors. Kastamonu's brand portfolio consists of Evosoft, Evogloss and Acrylic (including Acrymat collection). In 2023, the company received many awards, including for Evogloss products within the 100 Best Products of Russia program.
At present, top-of-the-line laminate lines Floorpan, Sunfloor and Nanoclick include collections from 31 to 34 wear resistance classes with different technical parameters. The leaders in volume of laminate supply among regions in 2023 were the Central (31%), Southern (25%) and Volga (18%) federal districts, in total they account for 74% of products. Next are the Northwestern, Ural, Siberian and North Caucasian federal districts.
A wide distribution network allows Kastamonu to confidently be present in the markets of different countries and meet customer needs. As part of cooperation, the company held more than 60 client events: presentations and seminars, conferences with partners in different cities and regions of the Russian Federation, as well as in the CIS countries, dealer conferences at the Yelabuga plant and working trips to Turkey. The purpose of these events is to promote rapid exchange of information, expand and strengthen partnerships.
“Every achievement we make is based on dedication and hard work of all our employees. We are growing well both thanks to the right place to invest and thanks to successful cooperation with our partners. By gradually increasing production capacity, our company is making a significant contribution to the import substitution in the Russian market. We always take into account the interests of business, government and the population, therefore we achieve good results. We manufacture products in accordance with national and international standards to meet customer expectations related to product quality and performance. The main thing for us is to make people's lives better", said Ali Kilic, CEO of Kastamonu Russia.
Over the past year, Kastamonu took part in major forums, exhibitions and conferences, acted as a general sponsor in large-scale industry events, for example, Mebel-2023 international exhibition, MosBuild-2023 international exhibition, MebelExpo Uzbekistan 2023 international exhibition, UzBuild-2023 international exhibition, Conf-Fu conference for the furniture industry.
Kastamonu monitors the quality of its products on an ongoing basis. In July 2023, the company's laboratories successfully passed certification under the supervision of specialists from the State Regional Center for Standardization, Metrology and Testing of the Republic of Tatarstan, and confirmed their competence in conducting tests (personnel, equipment, methodology) and received appropriate conclusions. A high level of competencies and a developed social component make the Kastamonu plant one of the most attractive employers in the labor market of the Republic of Tatarstan and Russia.
REFERENCE
The group of companies Kastamonu Entegre was established in 1969 as part of Hayat Holding. The company specializes in the manufacturing of MDF wood boards, particleboards, laminate floorings, door skin panels, and glossy panels. The consolidated turnover of Kastamonu Entegre amounts to $1.3 billion. The annual production of wood boards is 5 million m3, laminate floorings – 70 million m2.
Hayat Holding, which includes Kastamonu Entegre, was founded in 1937 and today consists of 41 companies in various business areas. Hayat unites brands such as Papia, Familia, Bingo, Molfix and many others.
Kastamonu Entegre has 18 plants in 7 countries: Turkey, Russia, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the USA. The company ranks No. 5 internationally and No. 3 in Europe among the largest companies in the wood processing industry. Kastamonu is number one manufacturer of laminate floorings and MDF in Russia in the Production Capacity category.
