Lindstrm Group Mission and Vision Values Sustainability

Lindstrm in India
Lindstrm has started textile service in India in 2007. Our service centers locate in the cities of Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad. We are a reliable and flexible provider of workwear services. From our service range we will find right solutions for the needs of small and big companies. Lindstrom Co., Ltd is a part of Lindstrm Group, one of Europes leading textile service providers. Lindstrm services in India Contact information

Lindstrm Group Mission and Vision Values Sustainability

Lindstrm Group Lindstrm Group comprises the parent company Lindstrm Oy and the subsidiaries in Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sweden, Turkey and Ukraine and in Finland subsidiary Comforta Oy that has a subsidiary in Sweden. Lindstrm employs nearly 2 400 people and the company turnover in 2010 was 249 million euros. Lindstrm is family-owned company that was established in Finland in 1848. Over the years Lindstrm has expanded from a small dye-house to one of the leading textile service providers in Europe and Asia.

From dye house to image builder

Over the years, Lindstrm has grown for a dye house and laundry to a textile rental specialist. The 164-year-old family business has been a pioneer in its field right from the beginning.
Established in 1848, Lindstrm was originally a textile dye house situated on the hill that later became the site for the Finnish Parliament House. In the 1880s, a laundry under the name of C.A. Lindstrm & Son was established alongside the dye house in Helsinkis old town, offering the novelty of dry-cleaning services. In 1901, Lindstrm acquired a site in the Srninen district of Helsinki.

In 1922, Uusi Pesula Oy, with Chief Engineer Johan Roiha as principal shareholder, acquired the share capital of AB W.E. Lindstrm. The company was one of the largest in its field in the Nordic countries. In the 1930s, the company specialised in dyeing and industrial laundry services. As industrial laundry services declined during the post-war years and especially during the 1950s, Uusi Pesula began to concentrate on laundry services for domestic customers. The company aimed to provide affordable specialised services for households. Laundry services for domestic households took a downturn in the early 1970s, as automatic washing machines became increasingly widespread.

In the mid-1970s, Lindstrm expanded into the cleaning sector. In 1975, the company acquired Laitos-Siivous and became known for its all-inclusive services. Adding cleaning services to the portfolio of Lindstrm's companies strengthened the business concept of the Group as a whole.

The 1990s was a period of consolidation. The company decided to concentrate on textile rental instead of cleaning, waste management and laundries. Lindstrm also expanded strongly into international markets.

In the early 2000s, Suomen Hotellipalvelu was incorporated into Comforta Oy. Sales products were included alongside rental textiles, and the e-service was launched. In autumn 2002, Lindstrm patented its modular laundry, a unique innovation on an international scale. The modular laundry facilitates gradual, cost-efficient international expansion, ensuring coherent quality throughout Europe. In 2005, Lindstrm acquired Vision Design Oy, which specialises in corporate textiles and PR products, and included personal protective equipment in its workwear range.

In 2006, Lindstrm established two new subsidiaries in China and Ukraine. In 2007, Lindstrm expanded its Asian operations in India and established a subsidiary in Turkey. In 2008, Lindstrm celebrated its 160th anniversary. The company increased operations in Europe and Asia, and established a subsidiary in Bulgaria. Lindstrm merged with

its subsidiary Vision Design. In 2009, Lindstrm continued its international expansion by establishing service centres in Mumbai and New Delhi, India, as well as Peking, China, offering corporate workwear services. In Finland, Lindstrm strengthened its position in the personal protective equipment market by acquiring the PPE operations of Virtacio Oy, including staff, facilities and brands.

In 2010, Lindstrms geographical growth continued especially in Russia, India and China. In 2011, Lindstrm's operations expanded e.g. in Bulgaria and India. In 2012, subsidiaries were established in Croatia and Belarus. Also a service centre was established in Panchkula, India.

Management
Chairman of the Board Jukka Roiha

Members of the Board Heikki Ahdekivi Kim Hanslin Leena Lampn Henry Rautiainen Kristiina Laaksonen Anssi Soila

Independence: Independent members of the Board, i.e. members who are not employees of or own shares in Lindstrm, include: Heikki Ahdekivi, Kim Hanslin, Anssi Soila and Leena Lampn.

President, CEO Juha Laurio

Management Team President, CEO (Chairman) Juha Laurio Mika Hartikainen, Senior Vice President, European and Asian Subsidiaries Minna Kahri, Senior Vice President, CFO, Corporate Finances Santtu Jokinen, Managing Director (Comforta Oy) Kirsti Leisio, Senior Vice President, Corporate Human Resources Theo Slegt, Senior Vice President, Corporate Investments, Process Development and Environmental Issues Harri Puputti, Senior Vice President, Corporate Quality Jari Vihervuori, Senior Vice President, Finland

Missio and Vision

Mission
Textile service company Lindstrm strengthens the corporate image of its customers. Our services support the daily operations of customers, providing the best cost-efficiency on the market. Lindstrm is a responsible corporate citizen and a valued employer.

Vision 2016
In 2016, we are characterised by strong growth and profitable business operations. We are a financially independent company with a turnover of 400 million. We serve our customers globally, operating in 25 countries in Europe and Asia. We are the market leader in 20 countries.

Lindstrms corporate image is established on long-term experience, a fresh perspective and forward thinking enthusiasm. Our services support the everyday operations of customers. Lindstrms product and service solutions are forerunners in all if its business areas.

We ensure a managed, first-class service experience for customers, regardless of whether the service is arranged independently or with a partner. Lindstrm provides the fastest and most reliable processes in the industry.

Our systematic management practices enhance international and concept-driven activities. Management is of top international level, supporting service culture. Lindstrm is a popular employer with a staff that is renowned for outstanding services.

Announcements
Lindstrm starts Workwear Service Offering in Croatia
08.11.2012

Lindstrm expands operations in India

14.09.2012

Lindstrm's uniQ concept in Finnish Design Yearbook 2012

22.05.2012

Lindstrms growth accelerated in 2011

19.03.2012

Lindstrm challenges young clothing designers

16.01.2012

Textile Service Company Lindstrm Strengthens Its Position in Bulgaria

10.01.2012

Lindstrom takes its Workwear Service to East India

29.11.2011

Jukka Roiha awarded Businessman of the Year 2011

09.09.2011

Lindstrm and UNICEF Finland have signed a four-year partnership agreement

30.06.2011

Textile service company Lindstrm strengthens its position in Bulgaria

01.06.2011

Introducing The Asian Paints Group

Asian Paints is India's largest paint company and Asia's third largest paint company, with a turnover of Rs 96.32 billion. The group has an enviable reputation in the corporate world for professionalism, fast track growth, and building shareholder equity. Asian Paints operates in 17 countries and has 24 paint manufacturing facilities in the world servicing consumers in over 65 countries. Besides Asian Paints, the group operates around the world through its subsidiaries Berger International Limited, Apco Coatings, SCIB Paints and Taubmans. Asian Paints was included in Forbes Asia's 'Fab 50' list of Companies in Asia Pacific in 2011 and 2012. Forbes Global magazine USA ranked Asian Paints among the '200 Best Small Companies in the World' for 2002 and 2003 and presented the 'Best under a Billion' award, to the company. Asian Paints is the only paint company in the world to receive this recognition. Forbes has also ranked Asian Paints among the 'Best under a Billion companies in Asia' in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The company has come a long way since its small beginnings in 1942. Four friends who were willing to take on the world's biggest, most famous paint companies operating in India at that time set it up as a partnership firm. Over the course of 25 years Asian Paints became a corporate force and India's leading paints company. Driven by its strong consumer-focus and innovative spirit, the company has been the market leader in paints since 1968. Today it is double the size of any other paint company in India. Asian Paints manufactures a wide range of paints for Decorative and Industrial use. In Decorative paints, Asian Paints is present in all the four segments v.i.z Interior Wall Finishes, Exterior Wall Finishes, Enamels and Wood Finishes. It also introduced many innovative concepts in the Indian paint industry like Colour Worlds (Dealer Tinting Systems), Home Solutions (painting solutions Service), Kids World (painting solutions for kid's room), Colour Next (Prediction of Colour Trends through in-depth research) and Royale Play Special Effect Paints, just to name a few. Asian Paints has always been ahead when it comes to providing consumer experience. It has set up a Signature Store in Mumbai & Delhi in India, where consumers are educated on colours and how it can change their homes. Vertical integration has seen it diversify into products such as Phthalic Anhydride and Pentaerythritol, which are used in the paint manufacturing process. Asian Paints also operates through 'PPG Asian Paints Pvt Ltd' (50:50 JV between Asian Paints and PPG Inc, USA, one of the largest automotive coatings manufacturer in the world) to service the increasing requirements of the Indian automotive coatings market. Asian Paints has formed another 50:50 JV with PPG named 'Asian Paints PPG Pvt Ltd' to service the protective, industrial powder, industrial containers and light industrial coatings markets.

International Presence
Today the Asian Paints group operates in 17 countries across the world. It has manufacturing facilities in each of these countries and is the largest paint company in eleven countries. The group operates in five regions across the world viz. South Asia, South East Asia, South Pacific, Middle East and Caribbean region through the five corporate brands viz. Asian Paints, Berger International, SCIB Paints, Apco Coatings and Taubmans. The Group operates as:

Asian Paints in South Asia (India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka) SCIB Paints in Egypt Berger in South East Asia (Singapore), Middle East (UAE, Bahrain and Oman), Caribbean (Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago) Apco Coatings in South Pacific (Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu) Taubmans in South Pacific (Fiji and Samoa)

The company has a dedicated Group R&D Centre in India and has been one of the pioneering companies in India for effectively harnessing Information Technology solutions to maximize efficiency in operations.

Press Release

Oct 25 2012
Asian Paints Consolidated Income from Operations for the Half Year increases by 14.6%

Consolidated Income from operations for the Quarter increases by 16.8% Asian Paints today announced their financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2012
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Jul 20 2012
Asian Paints Consolidated Net Sales Up by 12.5%

Net Profit up by 9.4% Asian Paint today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2012
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May 8 2012
Asian Paints Consolidated Net Sales Increases by 29.5% in Q4-FY12

Consolidated Net Profit up by 39.5% Asian Paints Limited has today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2012
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Jan 21 2012
Asian Paints Consolidated Net Sales for the Quarter increases by 22%

Consolidated PAT for the Quarter up by 16.6% Asian Paints today announced their financial results for the quarter and Nine Months ended December 31, 2011
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Oct 21 2011
ASIAN PAINTS CONSOLIDATED NET SALES FOR THE HALF YEAR INCREASES BY 23.9%

Consolidated Net Sales for the Quarter increases by 24.3% Asian Paints today announced their financial results for the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2011.
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Jul 26 2011
Asian Paints Consolidated Net Profit up by 18.7%

Consolidated Net Sales increase by 23.5% to Rs. 2260.4 crores Asian Paints today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2011
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May 10 2011

ASIAN PAINTS NET SALES INCREASES BY 24.0% in Q4-FY11

Standalone Net Sales increases by 24.0% to Rs. 1607.4 crores Asian Paints Limited has today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2011.
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May 1 2011
INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS ANNOUNCE 2010 WINNERS

Asian Paints CS Pro packaging was Awarded Third Prize in Print competition for its entry The international award exist to celebrate the worlds most visionary designers, discover new and emerging talent, and promote the appreciation of design worldwide.
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Jan 24 2011
ASIAN PAINTS CONSOLIDATED NET SALES FOR THE QUARTER INCREASES BY 29.6%

Consolidated Net Sales for Nine months up by 19.5% Asian Paints Ltd today announced their financial results for the quarter and Nine months ended December 31, 2010
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Jan 24 2011
Asian Paints to accelerate growth of its non-decorative coatings business

Approves plans to enhance its relationship with PPG The Board of Asian Paints Limited (APL) today approved plans to enhance its fourteen year old relationship with PPG Industries Inc. (PPG), one of the worlds leading coatings and specialty Products Company, to accelerate growth of the non-decorative coatings businesses in India.