Juha Mäkelä appointed CEO for TK-Vilmet

TK-Vilmet, a member of the LEKO Group, will appoint a new CEO when Lasse Tyynysniemi retires. However, Lasse will continue his employment at TK-Vilmet as a special assistant to the new CEO, and provide background support during the transition period.

-Together with Juha Mäkelä we intend visit to our customers, so that the new CEO can begin his work in the most controlled way as customer relationships become stronger, says Lasse. He also assures that he will be at the customers and stakeholders disposal, even if the main responsibilities are transferred to Juha.

Lasse Tyynysniemi (left.) and Juha Mäkelä

TK-Vilmet, a medium-heavy mechanical engineering company based in Mänttä-Vilppula, is part of a larger group offering customized products to their clients.These include manufacturing of various components and steel structures for the technology industry. The company will furthermore strengthen its operations with additional production staff. Future plans also include investing in a new assembly hall.