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1971
Pentik founded in February
1973
Work at ceramic workshop underway, new studio and showroom completed
1974
World’s northernmost ceramic factory inaugurated
1976
Hiisikuppi (Pixie mug) by Peter Winquist becomes a bestseller
Distribution outwith Posio enhanced
Leather garment factory completed
First store opened on Pohjois-Esplanadi in Helsinki, Finland
1982
Posio ceramic factory extended
1985
Artzan furniture brand launched
1986
Visitor attractions opened in Ranua and Pello
Pentik awarded the national Entrepreneur of the Year award
1989
Pentik pavilion opens in Kuusankoski
1990
Artzan furniture factory and leather garment production wound down
1992 - 1995
Pentik stores launched
1996
Pentik becomes a limited company
1997
Pentik Centre in Posio launched as a visitor attraction
2003
Awarded the Finnish Ministry of Labour Good Employer award
2004
Management handed over to the younger generation
2005
Anu Pentik exhibition at the Retretti Art Centre
2006
New logistics centre completed in Posio
2007
Pentik is Company of the Year
Pentik has 75 stores of which ten are in Norway and Sweden
The Pentik Group (Pentik Oy and franchise stores) employ a staff of over 300 and the company reports a turnover of €31m
2008
Pentik launched in Switzerland
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