(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Stevens Point—a key provider of advanced solutions in the food, consumer packaging, and e-commerce sectors—from Pixelle Specialty Solutions. This strategic purchase, bolstered by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 260 employees, abrasives, Ahlstrom, Beverage & Casing, consumer packaging, customer service, E-Commerce, fiber-based specialty materials, FOOD, Helen Mets, INNOVATION, Konraad Dullaert, Performance Materials cluster, Pixelle Specialty Solutions, precision coating, Q2 2025, regulatory approvals, Release Liners, restructuring, Stevens Point, Strategic Acquisition, Sustainable packaging, USD 600 million financing, Wisconsin, Wolfgang Laures
(IN BRIEF) Telenor, through its subsidiary KNL, has expanded into the defence sector by signing a ten-year contract with the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces via NORDEFCO. This agreement, effective from 2025 to 2035, highlights Telenor’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Cybersecurity, defence industry, Finnish Defence Forces, geopolitical tensions, high-frequency communication, INNOVATION, joint procurement, KNL, military communication, NATO, NORDEFCO, partnership, portable systems, Swedish Defence Forces, tactical HF radio market, technological expansion, Telenor
(IN BRIEF) Swedish renewable energy company OX2 placed two significant orders with the Nordex Group for 70 N175/6.X wind turbines, marking the first use of this new turbine model in the Nordic region. The orders, which come with a 35-year … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 35-year maintenance contract, 472 MW, Advanced Anti-Icing System, Central Ostrobothnia, cold climate adaptations, Delta4000 series, Finland, Honkakangas, José Luis Blanco, N175/6.X, Nordex Group, OX2, partnership, Rajamäenkylä, renewable energy, South Ostrobothnia, sustainability, sustainable future, tubular steel towers, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) The eNaBlS project is driving significant progress in promoting Nature-Based Solutions and biodiversity education across Europe by establishing interactive Living Labs that connect scientists, students, local communities, and policymakers, launching dedicated web pages for real-time updates, developing a … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, European Union, Finland, Greece
Tagged Ann-Catrin Fender, biodiverse future, biodiversity, biodiversity challenges, biodiversity education, Collaborative Research, Dafni Delioglani, eNaBlS, eNaBlS project, global events, interactive hubs, living labs, local communities, mapping awareness, Nature-based solutions, NBS, NBS education, NBS Education Summit, NBS EduWORLD Education Summit, northern environment, online course, Open Access, Open University of the UEF Center for Continuous Learning, policymakers, scientists, students, sustainable future, The University of Eastern Finland, University of Eastern Finland
(IN BRIEF) Saab has launched serial production of its advanced passive electronic warfare sensor, Sirius Compact, at a new facility in Tampere, Finland. The opening, attended by Finland’s Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Riikka Purra and Tampere’s Mayor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged C-ESM, electronic warfare, export growth, Finland, Kalervo Kummola, Kristian Tornivaara, modular sensor, partnership, passive electronic warfare sensor, production facility, R-ESM, Riikka Purra, Saab, Saab Finland, scalable sensor, serial production, Sirius Compact, situational awareness, Tampere
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has partnered with Alfa Laval and SSAB to provide cutting-edge plate heat exchangers for the Laakso Joint Hospital project in Helsinki. As part of a major redevelopment effort led by the City of Helsinki and Helsinki University … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged advanced materials, Alfa Laval, carbon footprint, Circle Green, cooling system, decarbonization, energy-efficient, Finland, green steel, Helsinki, hydrogen, Laakso Joint Hospital, low-emission, Outokumpu, partnership, plate heat exchangers, renewable energy, SSAB, SSAB Zero, sustainability, sustainable stainless steel, sustainable urbanization
(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leader in renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, is proud to contribute to the Tour d’Europe initiative—a three-month road trip across 23 countries that demonstrates the decarbonization potential of renewable fuels. With stops planned at Neste … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive, AVIA, Baltics, BMW, Bosch, climate neutrality, DAF Trucks, Daimler truck, decarbonization, digital fuel twin, energy transition, EU climate goals, Ford Trucks, fuels value chain, FuelsEurope, greenhouse gas reduction, Hyundai, IRU, Iveco, Moeve, Neste, Porvoo, PRIO, renewable diesel, renewable fuels, Repsol, Rotterdam, SAF, sustainable aviation fuel, Tour d’Europe, University Darmstadt, University Karlsruhe, VDA, VW
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has launched BioCircleToZero, an innovative R&D program aimed at doubling the value derived from wood without increasing tree harvesting. Supported by Business Finland’s 10 million-euro grant and an additional 20 million euros for its partners, the initiative … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 10 million euros, 20 million euros, advanced biorefineries, Andritz, biobased chemicals, biocarbon-based products, BioCircleToZero, Business Finland, economic resilience, Finnish ecosystem, forest products industry, green transition, Kari Tuominen, Power-to-X, renewable textile fibers, research and development, resource efficiency, sustainability, sustainable fuels, wood valorization, zero waste, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) On 26 March 2025, the European Investment Fund (EIF) pledged €70 million to the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) under the InvestEU programme, marking a significant step in financing sustainable growth across the Nordic region. The guarantee will … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Iceland, Investment, Luxembourg, Norway, Small Business, Sweden, Technology
Tagged circular economy, clean power, Climate Action, EIF, energy savings, European Investment Fund, financing gap, green financing, InvestEU programme, low-carbon economy, Mid-Caps, NEFCO, Nordic Environment Finance Corporation, Nordic SMEs, sustainability, sustainable economic growth, Thomas Östros, Trond Moe
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been chosen by Deutsches Forschungsnetz e.V. (DFN) to upgrade and expand its IP core router network in Germany. This initiative, announced on 26 March 2025, will deliver faster interface speeds of up to 800 Gigabits per … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 100G, 400G, 75% reduced power consumption, 7750 Service Routers, 800 Gigabits per second, data repositories, Deutsches Forschungsnetz e.V, DFN, digital infrastructure, Dr Stefan Piger, energy efficiency, FP5 routing silicon, high-capacity network, international collaboration, IP core router network, Matthieu Bourguignon, Nokia, optical fiber, research and education network, Scalability, supercomputers
(IN BRIEF) Nefco has appointed Dennis Hamro-Drotz as the Acting Head of Department for its Special Funds division, effective March 24, 2025. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of the organization, Dennis is set to lead the department that … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Finland, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Acting Head of Department, Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund, Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa, catalytic grants, Dennis Hamro-Drotz, Modern Cooking Facility for Africa, NEFCO, results-based financing, Special Funds, Trond Moe
(IN BRIEF) In March 2024, Metso launched its largest global service center in Karratha, Western Australia, located in the heart of the Pilbara mining region. The state-of-the-art facility provides comprehensive 24/7 maintenance and repair solutions for heavy mining equipment, ensuring … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged 17, 24/7 operations, apprenticeship programs, Asia Pacific, AUD 52 million, Chris Gadeke, employee safety, Espoo, EUR 32 million, Finland, global service network, Great Place to Work, iron ore, Karratha, largest service center, lithium, maintenance, Metso, mining, Nasdaq Helsinki, net-zero CO2, Pilbara, repair solutions, Stuart Sneyd, sustainability, Western Australia
(IN BRIEF) IKEA is enhancing its customer service by launching 24/7 pick-up lockers in Finland, which are connected to a new, €55 million distribution center in Lommila. This strategic development redefines the function of traditional warehouses by merging operational fulfillment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Netherlands, Retail
Tagged 24/7 pick-up lockers, biodiversity initiatives, customer service, Digital Integration, distribution center, electric vehicle deliveries, Finland, fulfillment, geothermal heating, IKEA, IKEA Retail, Ingka Group, Lommila, Marcus Baumgartner, retail innovation, solar panels, sustainability, UK, €55 million investment
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has commenced the production ramp-up of its new consumer packaging board line at its Oulu facility in Finland, with initial deliveries scheduled for Q2 2025. The project, which began in 2022 by converting an idle paper … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Marketing
Tagged 2025, 2027, annual capacity, biomaterials, coated unbleached kraft, consumer packaging board, CUK, EBITDA breakeven, Enocell, EUR 1 billion, EUR 800 million, FBB, Finland, folding box board, full capacity, Hans Sohlström, integrated mega-site, Junnikkala sawmills, kraftliner, local wood supply, Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Stockholm, Oulu site, packaging, production ramp-up, Q2 2025, renewable packaging, Renewable Products, Skoghall, Stora Enso, sustainable, Sweden, unbleached pulp, Veracel, wood consumption, wooden construction
(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker has successfully demonstrated the reliability of its electric truck fleet in Finland over a one-year period, proving that these sustainable vehicles can operate efficiently in extreme winter conditions, even at -30°C. Two FUSO eCanter trucks have … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged -30°C, DB Schenker, eco-friendly, electric trucks, energy efficiency, environmental footprint, European fleet, extreme winter, Finland, FUSO eCanter, innovative solutions, Lapland, last-mile transport, local transport, modern logistics, overnight recharging, pioneering technology, regional transport, sustainable logistics, sustainable transport, Tristan Keusgen
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate and Scandic are jointly undertaking a major renovation of Hotel Laajavuori in Jyväskylä, Finland, with the project focused on modernizing the historic 24,000 square metre property. Key improvements include significant enhancements to energy efficiency, room … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Real Estate
Tagged 000 square metres, 2026 completion, 24, brutalist architecture, building automation, CapMan Hotels II, CapMan Real Estate, energy class upgrade, energy efficiency, Finland, geothermal heating, guest experience, Heatly, historic hotel, Hotel Laajavuori, Jyväskylä, LeaseGreen, lighting, modernization, Refurbishment, renovation, reopening date, room upgrade, Scandic, sustainability, sustainable, temporary closure, ventilation, windows
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has announced that its incubator programs have successfully launched more than 80 startups, highlighting the institution’s dedication to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. These startups, which cover a spectrum of industries such as technology, digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged academic-industry collaboration, digital services, economic growth, Entrepreneurship, incubators, INNOVATION, innovation ecosystem, job creation, life sciences, mentorship, research commercialization, Startups, sustainable solutions, technology, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Norway has allocated NOK 180 million (around EUR 16 million) through Nefco to drive Ukraine’s green recovery and reconstruction efforts by funding energy-efficiency projects that renovate schools, hospitals, and wastewater facilities, as well as by installing solar energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged 2023–2030, Åsmund Aukrust, Energy Efficiency Projects, energy savings, EUR 16 million, green recovery, hospitals, infrastructure, internally displaced persons, Koziatyn, Krasyliv, municipalities, Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, near-zero-energy school buildings, NEFCO, NOK 180 million, NOK 205 billion, Norad, Norway, Ovruch, partnership, reconstruction, resilience, SCHOOLS, solar energy, sustainability, UKRAINE, Ulf Bojö, wastewater systems
(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply a 100T AHC crane for a Dive Support Vessel owned by Jana Marine Service Company. Although this order is not included in Cargotec’s reported orders due … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 100T AHC crane, Cargotec, discontinued operations, Dive Support Vessel, fourth quarter 2024, Guangzhou Salvage Bureau Company, Guangzhou Salvage shipyard, High performance, Jana Marine Service Company, lightweight design, local sales team, MacGregor, Pasi Lehtonen, performance optimization, previous delivery, seamless integration, second quarter 2026, Senior Vice President Offshore Solutions, Tang Renjian, vessel delivery
(IN BRIEF) Fortum is driving the global shift to a low‐carbon energy future by launching innovative hydrogen solutions showcased at the Hydrogen Summit & Expo in Tampere. Central to its strategy is the Kalla Hydrogen Pilot Plant in Finland, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2 MW facility, alkaline electrolyser, Collaborative Vision, cost‐effectiveness, cross‐sector partnerships, demand response systems, dynamic operating modes, efficiency, electricity purchasing, Energy Landscape, Finland, flexibility, Fortum, grid service integration, Guarantees of Origin, hedging portfolio, hydrogen solutions, Hydrogen Summit & Expo, industrial site development, integrated solutions, in‐house hydrogen expertise, Kalla Hydrogen Pilot Plant, long‐term PPAs, low‐carbon energy transition, low‐carbon future, Nordics, operational models, PEM electrolyser, production 2025, real‐time market adjustments, renewable energy, RFNBO, robust hydrogen market, safety, scalable hydrogen production, sustainability demands, sustainable energy ecosystem, tailored purchasing agreements, Tampere, waste heat utilization
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