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Issued on behalf of Jyrki Luomi and Sami Kokkomäki We are pleased to announce that Kim Rannanjärvi has been appointed as Sales Manager for KATKO in Sweden, effective October 1, 2025. This newly created role within KATKO’s commercial organization marks an important step in strengthening our market presence in Sweden and enhancing the support…
At the age of 17, Eetu started his summer job at KATKO as a production worker. The first week was an exciting one for the young employee, who began with assembling plastic enclosures. “There was a lot to learn and remember all at once, but help was always available when I asked,” Eetu recalls. After…
Summer is in full swing, and a fantastic group of both new and returning KATKO summer trainees have started their seasonal roles with us. This summer, 25 young talents from diverse backgrounds and fields of study joined us. They share a passion for learning, embracing challenges, and developing new skills. Together, they grow within an…
We would like to inform you that KATKO’s 3-pole EVA and VKA 80–160A switches have reached their end-of-life. Due to significant changes in raw material availability and the resulting impact on our production, we have made the decision to discontinue the manufacturing and sales of these products with immediate effect. These switches have been…
IEC TS 60947-7-5:2021 sets new technical requirements for terminal blocks, enabling safe and reliable connections between aluminium conductors and aluminium-to-copper conductors in industrial applications with high voltages. It enhances the safety and performance of terminal blocks, particularly in applications involving aluminium conductors, which require special attention to connection quality and durability. IEC TS 60947-7…
For us, responsibility, ethics, and transparency are key values in all our operations. To strengthen and clarify these values, we have published a new document, Partner Code of Conduct, which guides our collaboration with partners. This document defines the shared rules to which we and our partners commit, ensuring that our activities are consistent both…
KATKO LoadSafe product family is known for its reliable and high-quality switches, and the series has received a significant update. With the introduction of new 6- and 8-pole KU 16-40A switches, along with changeover switches, the LoadSafe series offers an even more versatile selection to meet the demanding requirements of industrial and construction applications.…
KATKO has published its first ‘Sustainability at KATKO’ report, which provides an overview of KATKO’s sustainability efforts and progress from 2019–2024 and beyond. The report also outlines future goals, perspectives, and plans for the next steps on our sustainability journey. As an electrical industry company and a family business, taking care of people and the&…
KATKO Oy has appointed B.Sc. Economics, MBA, Jyrki Luomi as Commercial Director. Jyrki will start in his position on October 1, 2024. He will be based in the head office in Helsinki, Finland. “The new Commercial Director role is a key part of implementing the company’s new strategy. The main focus of the Commercial Director&…
We are pleased to inform you that we have made design modifications to our LK10 handle. All features and usability remain the same. We have started the production of new versions of the LK10 handle and will begin delivering our switches equipped with the new version of the handle starting from September. Available in black …