Reka in ‘active preparation’ for Middle East disruption as Q1 volumes grow

Aura, Finland – Reka Industrial Plc is preparing for potential further impacts from the conflict in the Middle East, amid higher volumes and stable earnings in the first quarter of 2026.

Over the three months to end of March, group sales rose 7.5% to €8.5 million, from €7.9 million reported the year before, while earnings (EBITDA) reached €600,000, up from €500,000 reported in the first quarter of 2025.

In the Rubber segment, sales rose to €8.5 million, while earnings remained unchanged at €900,000, Reka reported 24 April.

Reka Industrial currently consists of only Reka Rubber Ltd, a manufacturer of industrial rubber products in Northern Europe.

Reka Rubber’s volumes in the first quarter were higher than in the same period last year, said president and CEO Sari Tulander.

Customer-specific volumes, she noted, “varied widely” compared to volumes a year ago.

According to Tulander, the global situation and "the looming energy crisis" are creating uncertainty in the market.

“The first signs of impacts on the price and availability of energy and materials, as well as on transport times and costs, are already partially visible, but visibility is still very short,” she said.

The Reka chief said she expected such impacts to increase as the Middle East conflict continues.

In response, she said, Reka is carrying out “active preparation for possible challenges” together with customers.

“The shelf life of rubber raw materials is limited, which limits the available contingency measures, but customer-specific solutions have been found,” she noted.

Reka Industrial said it continues to focus on pricing discipline, productivity and efficiency improvements, while also investing in future growth and product development.

The group is also progressing an energy project at its Aura factory aimed at reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, with a new power-to-heat storage system expected to be commissioned in this summer.

The company reiterated its strategy of pursuing growth through M&A, alongside operational development and sustainability investments.