Markku Välimäki has been appointed as Managing Director of Uwira Oy, effective October 1, 2025. He succeeds Arto Aro, who has decided to pursue his career outside the company. Markku will transfer to the position from his Plant Manager role at Valmet Technologies Oy in Lapua.
Markku has over 30 years of extensive experience in leadership, business development and efficiency improvement, as well as sales and marketing of industrial products and services. As Managing Director of Uwira, he will be responsible for driving the company's strategy, customer service quality and plant operations.
"I am grateful to the management of Leinolat Group and the board of Uwira Oy for their trust in me. I am also very excited about the opportunity to join the skilled team at Uwira. The company's strong position as a supplier of demanding piping systems, together with other Leinolat Group companies, provides an excellent foundation for further developing Uwira's operations and performance. I look forward to working with our customers, partners, and people – together we can continue developing Uwira to the next stage of profitable growth", the new Managing Director comments.
"We are excited for Markku joining the Uwira team. His extensive experience in the machinery industry combined with his deep technical expertise will strengthen our position as a leading supplier of demanding piping systems in the industry", says Keimo Kalliosaari, CEO of Leinolat Group and Chairman of the Board of Uwira Oy.
Leinolat Group expresses its gratitude to Arto Aro for his contributions and wishes Markku success in his new role.
Uwira Oy, part of Leinolat Group, specializes in the manufacturing of demanding ready-to-install pipe sets, double-wall pipes, and modules. Their customers include global machine and equipment manufacturers and companies in the shipbuilding, energy production, oil and gas, and process industries. Read more about Uwira.