| RECOGNITIONS |
| 1996 The Entrepreneur of the year in Lahti |
| 1997 Nominated in Europe's 500 list ( fastest growing, increase in turn-over, new jobs created, private owned companies ) |
| Kaija Ward was The most succesful woman entrepreneur on the list |
| 1998 Entrepreneur of the year in Finland |
| Job Creator of the year, City of Lahti |
| Europe's 500 |
| 1999 Europe's 500 |
| 2000 Europe's 500 |
