Tikkurila reports strong third quarter but warns of a slowdown in the lead-up to the end of the year

摘要

Tikkurila's third quarter financial results were strong, but the company is bracing itself for a slowdown next quarter and a challenging 2012. The Finnish paint producer that concentrates on the Nordic region and eastern European markets reported rising sales and profits in the third quarter after a good second half to its summer season, helped by price rises and earlier savings measures that have started to produce results.