Preparations for the coronavirus pandemic at Heinon Tukku,
Kalavapriikki and Uniq Drinks Finland

The Heino Group has increased its preparedness in response to the coronavirus. The potential impacts of the pandemic may specifically affect the adequacy of personnel and availability of products.

The task of Heino’s emergency response group is to oversee compliance with directives and guidelines issued by government agencies as well as carry out any commissions tendered by them. The objective of the emergency response group, which convenes on a regular basis, is to ensure the provision of service to our customers and provide information on any extraordinary measures to be taken.
 
Wholesale services and safety
We are making every effort to prevent the spread of the virus, particularly by means of preventive measures, in order to safeguard the health and well-being of our personnel and partners as well as maintain our excellent customer service.

Our personnel have been briefed on government recommendations, whose purpose is to prevent infections and the spread of the virus. Our cleaning functions have been further enhanced. Visits by non-company personnel to our production and warehouse facilities have been temporarily suspended. If possible, we recommend distance work and teleconferencing. Business trips will not be made by air and participation in trade fairs must be avoided. Guidelines concerning returning to work after travelling or potential exposure to the virus have been issued. Personnel have also been issued instructions on what to do if they suspect infection.

In an effort to prevent the spread of the virus, the number of close contacts will be restricted to tasks critical to maintaining operational continuity by means of working time arrangements. In the event of an extensive reduction in personnel, a plan has been drafted to transfer personnel to different assignments wherever needed.
 
Product safety and availability
Based on current information, the use and processing of goods and foodstuffs imported or shipped from epidemic areas poses no risk of infection.
 
The impacts of the coronavirus may affect the availability of products in the near future. We have received notifications from our foreign and Finnish partners regarding potential delivery delays, which may result from, for example, spikes in demand and product, raw ingredient or packaging shortages. This limited availability has temporarily affected hygiene products, such as disinfectants, detergents and cleaning agents. Disruptions in freight traffic may also contribute to delays in the importation of products.

We are doing our best to ensure excellent customer service and product availability. We are constantly monitoring the situation and will notify you of any extraordinary measures to be taken.
 
Heinon Tukku Oy
Uniq Drinks Finland Oy
Kalavapriikki Oy

Wholesale services and safety

In order to contain the virus and stop the spreading, we are taking preventative measures. In doing so, we are ensuring the health and safety of our employees and our partners health and safety, as well as continuing our good customer service.

Our employees have been advised to follow the instructions given by the government in order to prevent infection and the spread of the virus. Business trips to the epidemic area are prohibited and business trips abroad are to be avoided for the time being. Personnel have also been given instructions on how to act if there is any reason to suspect infection.

Products availability and safety

The effects of the coronavirus may be reflected in product availability in the near future. We have received notices from both our domestic and foreign partners about possible delays in deliveries, which are due to shortages in products, raw material or packaging. Cargo disruptions may also contribute to the delay in importing products.

At the moment there is no risk of infection in the use and handling of goods/foods in Finland that are imported or dispatched from the epidemic area.

We will do our best to ensure good customer service and product availability. We will continue to monitor the developments and inform about possible exceptions/disruptions.