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| Address Parent Company | KOMPAN HOLDING A/S Korsvangen DK- 5750 Ringe Denmark Tel: +45 63 62 12 50 Fax: +45 63 62 10 00 E-mail: info@KOMPAN.com | |||
| Media Relations | Annette Bach Laursen Corporate HR & Communication Manager Mobile: +45 20 25 13 89 Fax: +45 6362 1000 | |||
| Profile History KOMPAN worldwide Philosophy KOMPAN Play Institute | KOMPAN is one of the world’s leading specialists in play solutions for all age groups. KOMPAN is engaged in the development, production, marketing and sale of playground products for all age groups. The products are characterised by a strong design, high play value, safety and a long-lasting quality. KOMPAN was founded by the artist Tom Lindhardt in 1970 when he discovered that children turned his colourful pieces of art into play equipment. You can find more information at KOMPAN’s history and background. Since 2005 KOMPAN has been owned by the investor Nordic Capital. KOMPAN is an international playground specialist with sales organisations and representative offices all over the world. 95 % of the company’s turnover is generated outside Denmark through Centres of Excellences and representative offices located in Europe, North America, Asia/Pacific and The Middle East. Please see our representations list for more information about the different locations worldwide. ‘Playful living’ is the name of KOMPAN’s philosophy. We believe that every human being is unique and has a right to play. Play is about life. A better life. · The importance of play for all · Our commitment to children’s right to play · Our belief that every human being is unique and valuable KOMPAN has its own knowledge center, KOMPAN Play Institute, which is comprised of an international network of play and child specialists who research and monitor how societal trends influence children’s development and opportunities to play. Their findings are an integral part of the product development concentrating on play values of the products. Find further information at the KOMPAN Play Institute. | |||
| Management | Group Managing Director Connie Astrup-Larsen, CEO Group Management Henning Andersen, CFO Jesper Egelykke Jensen, Supply Chain Director Executive Committee Jesper Mailind, chairman Kent Stevens, vice chairman (Senior Director, Nordic Capital) Michael Haaning (Director, Nordic Capital) Mads Nipper (Executive Vice President, LEGO system A/S) Joan Pedersen (Product Safety, KOMPAN A/S) Finn Knudsen (Finance, KOMPAN A/S) | |||
| No. of employees | 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 518 480 549 672 706 | |||
| Revenue | EUR million 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 94,0 98,6 108,8 130,9 145,8 | |||
| Products | KOMPAN markets the industry’s largest play product range covering from classic play products to ultra-modern concepts. The portfolio includes the following product lines:
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