Yankee Candle Czech Republic Michael Ryan Plant Manager
Yankee Candle Czech Republic Michael Ryan, Plant Manager Martina Sebestova, Human Resource Manager 5 th JUNE 2017 1
ABOUT YANKEE CANDLE • The world´s leading manufacturer of premium scented candles and home fragrance products. • During 47 years on the market Yankee Candle has become the most - recognized name in the global candle business. • The headquarters of the company in Massachusetts, USA • Part of Newell Brands – global leader in consumer goods 2
YANKEE CANDLE CZECH REPUBLIC PROJECT • First international manufacturing facility of Yankee Candle • A result of the extensive organic growth in the European market • Our new manufacturing facility will provide the same premium products for costumers in EMEA region on a quicker time scale And why we decided for industrial zone Joseph in Most, Czech Republic? o Geographic position just in centre of Europe o Strong manufacturing heritage o Local infrastructure o Excellent support from Most town and Czech government 3
YANKEE CANDLE PLANT IN CZECH REPUBLIC • Area of the plant 33, 000 m 2 • Investment exceeded 52. 5 million USD • More than 300 jobs • Modern and mostly automated technology and air-conditioned environment 4
CZECH REPUBLIC PROJECT TIME LINE Ø Ø Ø Ø Q 3 2015: Feb 2016: Sep 2016: Dec 2016: Jan 2017: Feb 2017: May 2017: Ø Jun 2017: Ø Q 4 2017: Site selection Ground breaking Technical staff hired Building handover Move in ! Production start Customer shipments start 260 employees Full production * Excludes USA Roadmap 5
CZECH REPUBLIC PROJEKT VÝROBNÍ PLÁN Production 2017 At Start Standard Jar Line C Jan (Lge, Med & Sml Jars) 1 -Sep 5. 6 M 11. 1 M 1 -Oct 4. 8 M 9. 4 M Feb 1 -Oct 14. 3 M 34. 1 M Mar 1 -Oct 2. 2 M 4. 6 M 26. 9 M 59. 2 M Jar Line B Feb (Lge & Med Jars) Votive Line Tea Light Lines 1 & 2 Total Units 2018 Full Volume Year Vol 6
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