Molok North America Ltd. Ranks on the 2015 PROFIT 500 for the Third Year in a Row

Molok North America Ltd. Ranks on the 2015 PROFIT 500 for the Third Year in a Row

– PROFIT magazine unveils 27^th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies –

Mount Forest, Ontario (September 17, 2015) Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked Molok North America Ltd. No. 279 overall on the 27^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and ranked No. 45 in the manufacturing category. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth.

Molok North America Ltd. made the 2015 PROFIT 500 list with five-year revenue growth of 206%.

“The PROFIT 500 represent the highest tier of entrepreneurialism in Canada,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “They should be lauded for the positive economic contributions they’ve made to their communities—and the entire country.  They are examples of what can be accomplished with innovation, discipline and determination."

“Molok North America Ltd. is honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking for the third year in a row,” says CEO Marja Hillis. “This achievement reflects the strength of our product and the dedication of our team.”

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What it Takes to Create Amazing Products: The stories behind the most unique, innovative and in-demand offerings produced by the 2014 W100

Great products and services don’t just happen. They take vision, market savvy, innovative thinking and no shortage of patience to survive development phases that can seem endless. But when they hit the mark, they really hit the mark. They win over customers, attract attention and lead to higher sales. In short, they can make or break a company’s brand.

Consider some of the work produced by the companies led by 2014 W100 winners. In the gallery below, you’ll see 12 of the most noteworthy, creative and unique products developed by the women on the ranking (with help from their teams, of course). You’ll find revamped spa uniforms, cosmetics for animals, cutting-edge microchips, Disney-approved children’s apps—and even a 1960s-themed boutique motel. You’ll get a peek into the development processes that spawned them and the creative ways they were brought to market. Hopefully, you’ll come away inspired to create your next big thing.

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2014 Molok North America Ltd. Celebrates: 15th Anniversary, Entrepreneur of the Year Award and PROFIT 500 ranking

Molok North America Ltd. Has Many Reasons to Celebrate 
Molok North America Ltd. Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and PROFIT 500 ranking. 

Mount Forest, Ontario (June 12, 2014) - Molok North America Ltd. has many reasons to celebrate this year: May marked the company’s 15th year anniversary, June awards Marja Hillis with Entrepreneur of the Year award, as well as ranks Molok North America Ltd. on the PROFIT 500 for the second year in a row. 

In the spring of 1999, Marja Hillis, started Molok North America Ltd. She was committed to sharing the user-friendly waste solution of Molok® Deep Collection™ with Canada. Now, 15 years later, the Molok® Deep Collection™ system proves to be an effective solution for tens of thousands of users across Canada. 

On June 3rd, 2014, Mrs. Hillis was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, presented by the Canada Finland Chamber of Commerce and the Osuuspankki Finnish Credit Union. The Entrepreneur of the Year Award is awarded annually to recognize the achievements of an individual in the business community and their contributions to the Finnish-Canadian community. 

June 12th, 2014, Molok North America Ltd. ranked on the 26th annual PROFIT 500 list of Canada’s FastestGrowing Companies, for the second year in a row. Ranking No. 280, Molok North America Ltd. improved their ranking from 2013, up 84 positions. Molok North America Ltd. made the PROFIT 500 list with five year revenue growth of 195%. 

“The members of the PROFIT 500 are the elite of the country’s entrepreneurial community,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Business and PROFIT. “Their stories are lessons in business strategy, innovation, management excellence and sheer tenacity.” 

Marja Hillis, Molok North America Ltd. CEO says, “Counting my blessings every day, I’m overjoyed by the fact that we have such an amazing group of people in our team, or Molok family, as I like to call it. Without them none of this would be possible. As this family of ours keeps growing, whether as employees, distributors, customers or other stakeholders, I’m looking forward to the future with its challenges and opportunities.”


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Tim Corcoran Joins Molok® Family

Tim Corcoran Joins Molok® Family as Business Development Manager for the Greater Toronto Area 

Mount Forest, Ontario (May 12,2014) – Molok North America Ltd. is pleased to welcome Tim Corcoran to the Molok® family as Business Development Manager for the Greater Toronto Area. 

In this position, Tim will focus on building relationships with key stakeholders and partners, expanding the presence of the Molok® Deep Collection™ system throughout the GTA. 

Tim joins Molok North America Ltd. with 15+ years of senior management experience in business development and sales management roles, where he provided leadership to sales teams across Canada, and managed budgets of up to $75 million. 

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Molok North America Ltd. Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary

Molok North America Ltd. Celebrates 15th Year Anniversary 
Molok North America Ltd. is pleased to announce that May 5th, 2014 marks the company’s 15th year anniversary. Since 1999, Molok North America Ltd. has helped users save money and the environment with the Molok® Deep Collection™ system. The crane-lift, semi-underground design of Molok® containers proves to be an effective solution for tens of thousands of users across Canada. 

There’s a Story Behind It… It’s Deep. 
The Molok® Deep Collection™ system was created and developed by Veikko Salli in the 1980's in Finland. In the mid to late 1990’s, Molok® was introduced to Canada. Research began regarding the Canadian waste and recycling market, and North American sales of Molok® were being directed from Molok Ltd. in Finland. In 1997, Marja Hillis, Veikko Salli’s daughter and co-owner of Molok Ltd., came to Canada and began showcasing the Molok® system on behalf of Molok Ltd. at events such as the Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo. Knowing that the Molok® system was a perfect fit, Mrs. Hillis started Molok North America Ltd. in the spring of 1999. She was committed to sharing the user-friendly waste solution of Molok® Deep Collection™ with Canada. 

The first few years were a struggle as local waste haulers were not interested in emptying these new generation waste and recycling containers. Molok® was generally seen as a threat to the existing waste industry, a view that was based on a misunderstanding as Molok® was simply introducing a new way of doing things. Because of this lack of support, all sales efforts were focused on municipal, provincial and national parks market, where the park staff was able to empty Molok® containers by using their own equipment. 

Since then, Molok® has been accepted by other waste haulers and Molok® Deep Collection™ containers are now being used by restaurants, multi-residential properties, churches, universities, schools, retirement homes etc. across Canada. 

2012 saw the Grand Opening of their new 39,000 sq.ft. facility in Mount Forest, Ontario. In 2013, they were recognized as one of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies, ranking No. 364 on the annual PROFIT 500. In the fall of 2013, Mrs. Hillis ranked No. 84 on the W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs.


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Marja Hillis Ranks No. 84 on the W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs

Marja Hillis Ranks No. 84 on the W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs 

Mount Forest, Ontario (October 15, 2013) – Today, Marja Hillis, CEO of Molok North America Ltd., ranked No. 84 on the 15th annual W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs, produced by PROFIT Magazine and Chatelaine. Ranking Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs on a composite score based on the size, growth rate and profitability of their businesses, the W100 profiles the country’s most successful female business owners. Published in the November issue of PROFIT and the December issue of Chatelaine and online at PROFITguide.com and chatelaine.com, the W100 is Canada’s largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement by women. 

“This year’s W100 are a dream group of ambitious, forward thinking entrepreneurs who defy outdated notions of female entrepreneurship,” said Ian Portsmouth, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of PROFIT. “They are running sophisticated and sizeable businesses in challenging industries, and finding new ways to operate and innovate for growth and sustainability.” 

Marja Hillis says, “It's been a challenging ride from the time I first came to Canada 16 years ago to start a business, to where we are now. Even though W100 is celebrating the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada, I can honestly say that behind this all is an amazing group of dedicated employees without whom none of this would be possible. I'm looking forward to keeping the momentum going and having a great time with my team while doing it!”

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