(IN BRIEF) BIA Group has acquired BPM Construction, a long-established Metso distributor in France, reinforcing Metso’s distributor network in the French construction and aggregates markets. The transaction brings together two experienced partners, combining BPM Construction’s strong local presence across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Aftermarket services, aggregates industry, BIA France, BIA Group, BIA Group Acquires BPM Construction to Enhance Metso Customer Support in France, BPM Construction, construction equipment, Customer support, distributor network, EMEA distribution, France, industrial equipment, Metso
(IN BRIEF) A new University of Helsinki study shows that exposure to indoor air pollution from solid fuels during childhood may have lasting effects on cognitive health, with impairments becoming evident decades later. Using data from over 7,000 adults, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Science, Technology
Tagged brain health, childhood exposure, Childhood Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution Linked to Cognitive Decline in Later Life, clean household energy, cognitive decline, cognitive performance, global health, indoor air pollution, machine learning research, public health, Social Science and Medicine, solid fuels, University of Helsinki, Xu Zong
(IN BRIEF) Metso has won a major EUR 180 million order to supply engineering services and critical process equipment for a new primary copper smelter project in Asia. The facility, designed to produce 300,000 tonnes of copper cathodes and 1.1 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged Asian mining investment, copper cathodes, copper processing industry, copper smelting, Lurec technology, Metso, Metso Plus portfolio, Metso Secures Landmark Order to Deliver Sustainable Copper Smelting Solutions, mining and metals technology, Outotec Flash Smelting, Piia Karhu, primary copper smelter, PS Converting, sulfuric acid plant, sustainable smelting
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Buyout has agreed to sell Forenom Group Oy to a consortium led by Bravedo, marking the final exit of the CapMan Buyout X fund. Since CapMan Buyout’s investment in 2016, Forenom has tripled its sales, expanded across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Travel
Tagged Ainoakoti, Anders Björkell, Antti Karppinen, Bravedo, CapMan Buyout, CapMan Buyout Exits Forenom Investment With Sale to Bravedo Consortium, CapMan Buyout IX Fund, CapMan Buyout Reaches Agreement to Sell DEN Group to Metric Capital Partners Following Years of Market Leadership and Portfolio Expansion, CapMan Buyout X fund, corporate acquisition, DEN Group Oy, Designtalo, detached houses, export growth, Finland construction sector, Finnish housing market, Finnlamelli, Forenom Group Oy, Heikki Raulo, international expansion, Jussi Saarinen, Kesko, market leadership, Metric Capital Partners, Nordic hospitality services, Otto Tarkiainen, ownership transition, private equity exit, serviced apartments Nordic region, single family homes, workforce accommodation
(IN BRIEF) Thales is supporting the newly launched SkyBridge Alliance, which brings together air navigation service providers from the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Finland to modernise and harmonise European air traffic management. The alliance has selected an upgraded version of … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Czech Republic, Defence, Environment, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged air navigation service providers, air traffic management Europe, ANS CR, aviation digitalisation, CP1 regulation, cross-border interoperability, EASA compliance, Estonian Air Navigation Services, EU ATM Master Plan, Fintraffic Air Navigation Services, Ivar Värk, Jan Klas, Raine Luojus, Single European Sky, SkyBridge Alliance, SkyBridge Alliance Selects Thales TopSky to Drive Cross Border Air Traffic Efficiency, Thales, TopSky – ATC, Youzec Kurp
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso Oyj has proposed a six-member Board of Directors for its planned new forest asset company, which is expected to be demerged and launched as an independent entity in the first half of 2027. The proposed board … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged Board of Directors nomination, Catharina Stackelberg Hammarén, corporate governance, forest asset demerger, forestry investments, Helen Fasth Gillstedt, Jannica Fagerholm, Johan Trolle Löwen, Magnus Fernström, Marcus Wallenberg, Nordic forest ownership, renewable materials, Stora Enso Oyj, Stora Enso Proposes Board of Directors for Planned Forest Asset Demerger, sustainable forestry, Timo Mäkinen
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has signed a multi-year patent licensing agreement with Hisense covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Hisense televisions. The deal includes royalty payments to Nokia and resolves all existing patent-related litigation between the two companies worldwide. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Technology, Telecom
Tagged consumer electronics, content delivery, Hisense, intellectual property, multimedia innovation, New Patent Agreement Sees Nokia License Video Innovations to Hisense, Nokia, patent licensing agreement, royalty payments, Susanna Martikainen, technology standardization, television manufacturing, video compression, video technologies
(IN BRIEF) Fortum has been awarded an A rating in the 2025 CDP Climate Change assessment, improving from its previous A- score and demonstrating strong progress in climate transparency and environmental leadership. The company achieved top marks in 12 out … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Carbon Disclosure Project, CDP Climate Change A list, clean energy transition, climate risk disclosure, climate transparency, Coal Phase-Out, decarbonisation projects, Emissions Reduction, European power producers, Fortum, low carbon power generation, net zero emissions 2040, Paris Agreement, Science Based Targets initiative, sustainable energy strategy
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has been named to CDP’s Climate Change A List, earning the highest possible score for its climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts. The assessment recognises the company’s strong governance, ambitious science-based targets, and progress in delivering low-carbon … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged CDP, climate change, climate transparency, Emissions Reduction, industrial decarbonisation, low carbon products, Outokumpu, recycled materials, Science Based Targets, Stainless Steel, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany intend to establish a joint venture in early 2026 to develop and supply naval laser weapon systems. Building on a successful collaboration that has already delivered and tested a laser demonstrator at sea, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Bundeswehr, defence industry cooperation, directed energy weapons, drone defence, German Navy, joint venture, laser defence systems, MBDA Germany, military technology Germany, naval laser weapons, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall and MBDA Advance Naval Laser Capabilities with Planned Joint Venture, Roman Köhne, Thomas Gottschild, WTD 91 Meppen
(IN BRIEF) Hiab has finalized its acquisition of Brazilian crane manufacturer ING Cranes, expanding its presence and strengthening its loader crane portfolio in Brazil. The acquired business, which reported sales of around EUR 50 million in 2024, will be included … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition completion, agriculture equipment, Brazil market expansion, construction equipment, global load handling solutions, heavy-duty cranes, Hiab, Hiab Expands Presence in Brazil Through Strategic Acquisition of ING Cranes, Horacio Bregoli, ING Cranes, light duty cranes, loader cranes, Marcel Boxem, Nasdaq Helsinki, rental industry, transportation solutions
(IN BRIEF) Fortum’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant produced 7.9 TWh of electricity in 2025, covering roughly 10% of Finland’s electricity consumption and achieving an overall availability rate of 89.4%. While production remained at a strong level, output was slightly impacted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged electricity generation, energy security, Finland electricity production, Fortum, Fortum’s Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant Supplies 10% of Finland’s Electricity in 2025, infrastructure investment, long term operating license, Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant, modernisation programme, nuclear energy, plant availability, regional employment, Sasu Valkamo, turbine upgrades, Westinghouse nuclear fuel
(IN BRIEF) Nefco has introduced a new Equality Policy that replaces its former Gender Policy and broadens the organisation’s approach to equality across all investments and programmes. The policy establishes clear standards and a structured framework for assessing and mitigating … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged do no significant harm principle, environment and sustainability, Environmental and Social Action Plans, Equality Policy, equality risk assessment, Gender Policy replacement, investment standards, Joakim Adolfsson, NEFCO, Nefco Expands Equality Standards with Updated Policy Framework, policy framework, responsible investment, Sustainable Finance
(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in Finland-based Bat.Power Oy through its subsidiary Gandalf Distribution AB, marking a strategic step in expanding its local presence in Finland and strengthening its Nordic distribution platform. Bat.Power … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Bat.Power Oy, consumer electronics, cross-selling, ELKO Group, ELKO Group Completes Strategic Acquisition to Establish Local Operations in Finland, ERP integration, Finland market expansion, Gandalf Distribution AB, gradual integration, IT distribution, logistics centre Tampere, majority stake, mobile accessories, Nordic distribution, Nordic growth strategy, Small domestic appliances, Svens Dinsdorfs, Tommi Järvinen, TV products
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply critical electrical systems, software, and 155 mm weapon systems for the Bundeswehr’s new RCH155 wheeled howitzer under a major procurement programme led by ARTEC GmbH. The first order covers 84 systems, valued at around €1.2 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 155 mm weapon systems, ARTEC GmbH, Artillery Systems, automated artillery, Boxer armoured vehicle, Bundeswehr, defence procurement, European defence industry, German Armed Forces, KNDS Germany, long-range fire, military mobility, RCH155, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, Rheinmetall supports major Bundeswehr artillery programme with RCH155 system deliveries, UKRAINE, United Kingdom, wheeled howitzer
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major additional order from the Bundeswehr for the delivery of LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules for Germany’s new assault rifle. Following budget approval by the Bundestag, the first binding call-off has been placed under a long-term framework … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged assault rifle systems, Bundeswehr, defence procurement, European defence industry, German Armed Forces, German Bundestag, IdZ-ES, infantry equipment, Lake Constance, laser targeting systems, laser-light modules, LLM-VarioRay, military optics, night vision compatibility, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics, Rheinmetall wins multi-year Bundeswehr contract for advanced Laser-Light-Modules, Stockach
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has announced that it will continue its long-running collaboration with the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships by becoming a Premium Partner for the 2027 event in Falun, Sweden. Marking the company’s seventh involvement with the championships, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Marketing, News, Sports, Sweden
Tagged Christian Salomon, environmental leadership, Falun 2027, FIS, FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Hans Sohlström, Johan Eliasch, Nordic skiing, Premium Partner, recyclable products, renewable materials, Stora Enso, Stora Enso Extends Long-Term Partnership with FIS Ahead of Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun, Stora Enso Reaffirms Role in Global Nordic Skiing with Premium Partnership for Falun 2027, sustainable events, sustainable sports partnerships, wood-based solutions
(IN BRIEF) Fortum has successfully produced its first hydrogen at the Kalla Test Center in Loviisa during the early commissioning phase of the facility’s electrolyser systems. Scheduled to become fully operational in spring 2026, the test center plays a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged alkaline electrolyser, clean energy transition, electrolysis, energy storage, Fortum, Fortum Reaches Early Hydrogen Milestone at Kalla Pilot Facility in Finland, fossil free electricity, hydrogen pilot project, hydrogen production, Hystar, industrial decarbonisation, Kalla test center, Loviisa Finland, Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant, Nordic electrification, P2X Solutions, P2X Solutions Oy, PEM electrolyser, Renewable hydrogen, Satu Sipola VP P2X and Project Execution, Stargate Hydrogen
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, describing it as a vital policy tool for preventing carbon leakage and supporting Europe’s climate goals. With CBAM set to begin in 2026, the company … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged anticircumvention measures, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, carbon leakage, CBAM, chromium mine EU, climate regulation Europe, downstream steel products, ETS, EU climate policy, EU Emissions Trading System, European Commission, European Steel Industry, ferrochromium benchmarks, Heidi Peltonen, Industrial Decarbonization, low-carbon steel, Outokumpu, Outokumpu Urges Broader Scope and Tighter Safeguards as EU Advances Carbon Border Mechanism, recycled steel, scope 2 emissions, sustainable stainless steel, Temporary Decarbonization Fund, VP Sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Mutares has placed 2.5 million shares in Terranor Group AB with qualified investors, increasing the free float and significantly improving liquidity in the stock. The transaction generated gross proceeds of approximately EUR 6 million and reflects strong investor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged capital markets transaction, Denmark, Finland, free float expansion, increased liquidity, infrastructure services, institutional investors, Johannes Laumann, majority shareholder, Munich, Mutares Delivers Above-Target ROIC with Terranor Share Placement and Increased Market Liquidity, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, NCC carve-out, portfolio value creation, public markets, qualified investors, return on invested capital, ROIC, share placement, strategic development, Sweden, Terranor, Terranor Group AB
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