Porta to expand

Poland’s leading door manufacturer Porta KMI, which has completed an over 8 million-euro investment in a door factory in Arad, is considering expanding its production capacity, according to country manager Daniel Sipu. “Depending on results obtained in the near future, the Arad-based factory may expand its surface area up to 20,000 square meters,” Sipu said. The Porta factory in Arad started production last December and covers 11,000 square meters. It can produce up to 100,000 doors per month. It currently has a number of 100 employees, which will rise to 300. The company has set out to win 40% of the Romanian market. “A medium-term goal for our company is achieving a 40% market share in Romania. At the same time we will pursue expansion of our network throughout the whole of Europe,” Sipu added. Porta’s competitors include Kronodor (Czech Republic) and Pinum (Bucharest). The parent company Porta KMI was established in 1992 and is part of the Polish Komfort Group. ZF