We Produce by Adding Positive Value to the Environment We Make Progress by Contributing to Our Stakeholders Appendix Furthermore, our structure enables us to compete with other companies in terms of production costs and deliver exceptional value to all our stakeholders. With a strong presence in Europe, as well as notable operations in China and the United States, our global workforce comprises over 14,000 employees, operating across 40 production sites worldwide and 21 distribution centres in 28 countries in Europe. Kronospan has an extensive global network, yet it adheres to a decentralised management structure. We evaluate each of our global site’s operations on a global scale, with certain services shared between depending on scale and demand. This strategy provides Kronospan manufacturers with cost-effective production processes and sustainable raw material management strategies. Kronospan recognised new market opportunities in the region of Eastern and South-Eastern Europe where its production facilities have expanded in the last 3 decades. 14,000 employees , operating across 40 production sites worldwide . Introduction to the Report 13