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Kalmar

Heavy material handling equipment and services provider

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Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Industrial Machinery & Equipment

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Latest news about Kalmar

In short: Kalmar achieved strong Q2 2026 financial growth and simplified its operating model to target €10 million in annual cost savings.

Company announcements

September 3 Kalmar

Kalmar opens new test centre in Ljungby

The company celebrated the official opening with customers, dealers, suppliers, and colleagues despite rainy weather conditions.

August 23 Kalmar

Kalmar celebrates Thomas Malmborg's 37-year leadership journey

He hands over Kalmar Services leadership to Tamara de Gruyter on September first after decades shaping global operations.

July 31 Kalmar

Alf-Gunnar Karlgren leaves Kalmar

He resigned to move to another employer and continues in the role until the end of 2026.

July 22 Kalmar

Kalmar invites to capital market day on November 2, 2026

The event is for investors and media, and will discuss strategy and results.

Media coverage

September 3 SalkunRakentaja

Kalmar launches a new round of savings: an additional €10 million on top of the efficiency program

Terminal equipment manufacturer Kalmar is streamlining its organization, but its externally visible reporting structure remains unchanged.

September 3 Kauppalehti

Inside information: Kalmar plans to simplify its operating model to accelerate growth, enhance customer focus, and optimize operational efficiency

As one crucial step, Kalmar plans to combine its Terminal Tractors and Horizontal Transportation divisions into a single, unified division. This strategic move is designed...

August 24 Fotbolltransfers

Reports: Kalmar and Esbjerg are after Elias Andersson

Since then he has been at Lech Poznan, Viborg FF and Randers FC. Now he is in Nordic United. FT's new initiative - listen to...

July 31 ZoneBourse

The director of Kalmar's Counterbalanced division is leaving his position.

Alf-Gunnar Karlgren, director of the Counterbalanced division at the Finnish engineering company Kalmar, is leaving the company to take up new duties. He will remain at...

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