The space in Nekala’s industrial building is running low, so Oiva Peltola sets out to build a new factory in the Sarankulma industrial area. This leads to a need for more employees and modernised machinery. Peltolan Pussi Oy. is a sought-after workplace, because the company understands the importance of committed and professional staff.

Plastic bags become common. Oiva Peltola sees the potential in plastic and buys the first English plastic bag machine from the Helsinki Packaging Trade Show.