Early Life
Heikki Kyostila was born in Helsinki, Finland, in January 1946. He grew up in a farming family in Orimattila. After completing his schooling, he graduated from the Lahti Business College in 1965.
Rise to Success
Kyostila's career started as a sales representative for a Finnish dental supply company. He saw potential for improvement in the dental equipment and decided to start his own business. Kyostila founded Planmeca in Helsinki in 1971. The company began by manufacturing dental stools and instrument cabinets. He expanded to making 2D and 3D imaging X-ray devices and software for dentists. Planmeca is now the largest privately owned company in the dental equipment field. Kyostila has served as the President and CEO of Planmeca.
Key Business Strategies
Planmeca's success is based on a strong commitment to innovation and customer relationships. The company invested in research and development and built a global distribution network from the start. Kyostila's vision of global reach and focus on quality were critical to Planmeca's success. The company is also known for its focus on digital dentistry and has developed a wide range of imaging and software solutions.
Philanthropy
Information about Kyostila's specific philanthropic initiatives and amounts could not be found.