Reka Rubber to Start Production in Ukraine Amid Steady Results

Finnish industrial rubber maker Reka Industrial is set to start production at a newly acquired facility in Ukraine in early 2027, as its rubber business reported higher volumes and sales in the first half of 2026. The company’s subsidiary in Ukraine, established earlier this year, has acquired production facilities in Novoselytsja and will begin manufacturing silicone products at the site in early 2027, subject to necessary modifications. This move will relocate silicone product manufacturing from Poland to Ukraine, freeing up space to increase production of black hoses at the Polish Dopiewo factory. Reka’s sales organization has focused on new customer acquisition, which has already yielded results, and the company has decided to acquire two new injection moulding machines for its Aura factory and a new braiding machine for the Dopiewo factory in Poland. Reka Rubber’s turnover for the six months ended 30 June increased 7.3% year-on-year to €17.5 million, while earnings (EBITDA) edged down 0.5% to €1.9 million. The company linked the revenue increase to higher volumes and a partial rise in sales prices, with customer demand varying significantly across different sectors. Reka expects 2026 earnings to be higher than in 2025 and will continue to explore M&A opportunities, with a focus on productivity and profitability, and investments in production technology that has lower emissions and consumes less natural resources.