(IN BRIEF) Metso Corporation’s Tampere factory in the Aggregates business area faces challenges with low new orders and delays in material deliveries, resulting in increased inventories of finished goods. To align manufacturing with the temporarily reduced production volumes, Metso has … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Financial, Metso, Tampere Factory
(IN BRIEF) The Bicentennial Schools Programme, a collaborative effort between the Government of Peru, the UK Government, and Finland, aims to bolster school infrastructure and enhance access to education by constructing 75 schools across Peru. AFRY, as part of the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AFRY, Education Infrastructure, Finland, Koulu Consortium, partnership, PERU, sustainability, UK Government
(IN BRIEF) Fortum, a leading clean energy provider, has completed the due diligence process after submitting an official commitment letter for the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With a goal to align its emissions reduction targets with climate science, Fortum … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged climate science, Emissions Reduction Targets, Fortum, Markus Rauramo, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj’s Annual General Meeting held in Helsinki, Finland, endorsed all proposals by the Board of Directors and the Shareholders’ Nomination Board. The meeting approved financial statements, discharged liability for the Board and CEO for the year 2023, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Annual General Meeting 2024, appointment, Heinz Jörg Fuhrmann, Julia Woodhouse, Jyrki Mäki-Kala, Kari Jordan, Kati ter Horst, leadership, Outokumpu, Päivi Luostarinen, Petter Söderström, Pierre Vareille, PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu Oyj’s Board of Directors, at its inaugural meeting, has established two permanent committees: the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. For the Audit Committee, Jyrki Mäki-Kala was elected as Chairman, with Päivi Luostarinen, Petter Söderström, and Julia … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Helsinki’s Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) conducted a study in Finland’s Siikaneva peatland, revealing significant insights into pre-industrial aerosol formation processes. The investigation highlighted the release of highly oxygenated organic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vaisala, a leading provider of instruments and intelligence for climate action, has received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term science-based emission reduction targets. These targets commit Vaisala to reducing its direct and indirect … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Anne Jalkala, Emission Reduction Targets, Science-Based Approval, sustainability, Vaisala
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Nokia have conducted successful tests of a new Internet technology that promises to significantly enhance the home broadband experience, particularly for activities like gaming and video calls. The technology, known as L4S (Low Latency, Low Loss, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Azimeh Sefidcon, Finland, Gavin Young, Home Broadband, Internet Technology, L4S (Low Latency Low Loss and Scalable throughput), Nokia, partnership, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Three Mushketeers, a startup founded by Emmi Korjus, Emma Kynkäniemi, and Ida Nikkilä, is revolutionizing the use of surplus mushrooms by creating a mushroom powder that enhances the taste of vegetarian dishes. The powder, currently in its second … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a division of Cargotec, has announced a significant order worth EUR 7.3 million for WALTCO tail lifts in the US from a national discount retailer, booked in Cargotec’s Q1 2024 orders. The retailer, with numerous stores across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cargotec, Hiab, James Peck, partnership, US retailer, WALTCO Tail Lifts
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has initiated a doctoral education pilot, sponsored by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, offering three-year positions for doctoral researchers. With 236 vacancies across 11 sectoral pilots, the application period runs until April … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has released its Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Report for 2023, highlighting the allocation of proceeds from green bonds and bilateral loans. The report details the environmental benefits achieved through projects in sustainable forest management and product … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Aalto University Foundation sign a EUR 45 million loan agreement for the construction and renovation of Aalto University campus buildings in Espoo, Finland. The funding supports projects aimed at enhancing higher education, research, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Construction, Education, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged Aalto University, Aalto University Foundation, Aalto-korkeakoulusäätiö sr, construction, Espoo, financing, Finland, K3, Kide, Kide buildings, loan, Marsio, NIB, Otaparkki, renovation
(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has approved 11 new loans totaling €1.3 billion across various countries and sectors. These loans aim to address critical social issues such as microfinance, healthcare, education, and post-disaster reconstruction. Among the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, European Union, Financial, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Small Business, Society, Spain, Türkiye, Ukraine
Tagged Bosnia and Herzegovina, Carlo Monticelli, CEB, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, investments, partnership, Poland, SERBIA, Slovakia, Social Sector, Spain, Turkey, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) A recent study by the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere suggests that Lewy body disease, the second most common brain degenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, may be more prevalent in middle-aged individuals than previously believed. Utilizing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a part of Cargotec, introduces a new lineup of emission-free electric hybrid crane solutions, known as HIAB wspr, offering versatility and sustainability for various segments. These cranes, powered by both truck engines and electric power take-off (ePTO), … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cargotec, emission-free, Hiab, HIAB wspr, Hybrid Crane, Mattias Berglund, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Nordea announces the update of its internal allocation framework at the onset of 2024, aimed at bolstering transparency, accountability, and decision-making efficacy in capital deployment and resource allocation. The revised framework aligns business area profitability metrics with the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged decision-making, Financial, Internal Allocation Framework, investment, Nordea
(IN BRIEF) Telia Denmark has once again clinched the top spot for customer-perceived network quality in the country, thanks to Nokia’s advanced managed services. Umlaut, a renowned advisory firm, bestowed this recognition for the second consecutive year, underscoring Telia’s commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Awards, Daniel Askeroth, Erez Sverdlov, Managed Services, Network Excellence, Nokia, partnership, sustainability, Telia Denmark, umlaut
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has inked a 10-year loan agreement with Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (Publ) to co-finance the Fasikan Wind Farm in Jämtland county, northern Sweden. Valued at SEK 1 billion, this loan will bolster the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Fasikan Wind Farm, Kim Krokfors, NIB, Northern Sweden, partnership, sustainability, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA
(IN BRIEF) Norwegian People’s Aid, in collaboration with Telia, is piloting the use of portable mobile base stations to extend cellular coverage in areas lacking network infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance communication capabilities during critical search and rescue missions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Norway, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Henning Huuse, humanitarian, Jon Christian Hillestad, Kristoffer Christiansen, Norway, Norwegian People’s Aid, partnership, Portable Mobile Base Stations, Search and Rescue Missions, sustainability, Telia
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