Twin Disc Subsidiary Katsa Invests in New Assembly Plant to Meet Rising Global Demand
Key Highlights
- ➤54,000-square-foot gearbox assembly facility and warehouse under construction in Finland
- ➤Katsa expects facility fully operational by May 2027
- ➤Katsa expects to double gearbox assembly capacity by 2028
- ➤Katsa is adding 40 employees and transferring 25 workers to Pirkkala
- ➤New 20-ton crane enables assembly and testing of larger industrial gearboxes
Expert Statements
Tomi Koskinen, Managing Director, European Manufacturing Operations, Twin Disc
“This investment gives us the space and production capability to meet our customers’ current needs and positions Katsa for future growth.”
Tomi Koskinen, Managing Director, European Manufacturing Operations, Twin Disc
“By 2028, we expect to double our gearbox assembly capacity, and plans are already underway for a phase two expansion.”
Tomi Koskinen, Managing Director, European Manufacturing Operations, Twin Disc
“For the past 10 years, Katsa has been in a growth mode.”
Tomi Koskinen, Managing Director, European Manufacturing Operations, Twin Disc
“This new facility will increase our gearbox assembly and painting productivity and allow us to continue our upward trajectory.”
TAMPERE, Finland, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN) subsidiary Katsa today announced that it is expanding its capacity with a 54,000-square-foot gearbox assembly facility and warehouse in Pirkkala, Finland in response to a double-digit percentage year-over-year increase in demand.
The new plant, expected to be fully operational by May 2027, brings together gearbox assembly, testing and painting under one roof. The unified design will streamline operations by reducing material handling steps and maximizing production flow. In addition, a dedicated warehouse will support efficient inbound and outbound logistics for components from suppliers and from Katsa’s nearby Tampere manufacturing plant and provide on-site storage.
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