(IN BRIEF) Metso and Dowa Group’s Kosaka Smelting & Refining Co., Ltd. are hosting the 2nd International Ausmelt® TSL Licensees Congress in Japan, bringing together around 50 global industry professionals to discuss developments in recycling, the circular economy, and e-waste. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Katajanokan Laituri, completed in the summer of 2024, is a sustainable urban regeneration project in Helsinki’s South Harbour. It houses Stora Enso’s new headquarters, along with a hotel, event space, restaurants, cafés, and a rooftop terrace. As Finland’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has sold the real estate of its Sunila site in Kotka, Finland, to AALTO Development Oy, a Finnish company known for its focus on quality architecture and urban planning. Stora Enso will remain as a tenant, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology
Tagged AALTO Development, acquisition, Energy Innovation Hub, partnership, Stora Enso, Sunila Site, sustainability, Tuomas Hallenberg
(IN BRIEF) Neste and Finland’s ice hockey league, Liiga, have partnered to use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for team bus travel during the 2024–2025 season, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 6,400 tons—equivalent to the annual carbon footprint of 500-600 Finns. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged emissions, Hockey Season, Joni Pihlström, Liiga, Neste, partnership, renewable diesel, sports, sustainability, travel, Vili Nurmi
(IN BRIEF) A University of Helsinki study led by Sabrina Roth reveals that the combination of climate change and chemical pollution creates a far greater threat to ecosystems and human health than previously understood. Roth’s research shows that extreme weather … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Chemical Pollution, climate change, ecosystems, environmental, human health, Sabrina Roth, sustainability, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) Metso is expanding its flotation portfolio with the introduction of modular Concorde Cell™ Plant Units, which are prefabricated and pre-installed containerized units designed to simplify setup and reduce on-site installation work. This new solution enhances deployment safety and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Valio is pioneering research to enhance understanding of how dairy components like the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and hydrolyzed protein can promote healthy aging. Utilizing the C. elegans roundworm as a model organism, Valio’s study reveals that … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged C. elegans Model, Dairy Ingredients, Dr. Anu Turpeinen, Dr. Olli Matilainen, Healthcare, healthy aging, hydrolyzed protein, Innovative Research, milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), University of Helsinki, Valio, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Finnish land-based fish farming company Fifax has secured a €2.5 million loan from Nefco to boost its Eckerö facility, one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. Using environmentally friendly Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Fifax recycles … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged eco-friendly, expansion, Fifax, fish farming, Helena Lähteenmäki, investment, NEFCO, northern Europe, partnership, Samppa Ruohtula, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has completed the sale of its Aspa pulp mill to Sweden Timber, a move that allows Ahlstrom to concentrate on its specialty materials portfolio as part of its growth strategy. Sweden Timber plans to expand its product … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Ahlstrom, Aspa Pulp Mill, partnership, sustainability, Sweden Timber
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to collaborate with industry leaders in addressing major environmental issues like climate change, decarbonization, and biodiversity loss. Guided by its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, biodiversity loss, climate change, decarbonization, Global Sustainability Movement, Helen Mets, Johan Lunabba, partnership, Peter Bakker, sustainability, World Business Council for Sustainable Development Membership
(IN BRIEF) Metso Corporation has introduced the CathodeSense+, a new system designed for rapid and precise quality analysis of cathode stripping machines operating at high capacities. This advanced, stand-alone solution features high-resolution 3D scanning for enhanced cathode quality control and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MacGregor has launched a free digital Carbon Calculator to help container shipping companies estimate how much CO₂ emissions can be reduced by upgrading to its Cargo Boost system. By maximizing cargo-carrying capacity, Cargo Boost can increase utilization from … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso is acquiring Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala Oy to secure a reliable wood supply for its packaging board production in Oulu and to support its wood products division with enhanced resources. The acquisition, valued up to EUR … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Finland, Hans Sohlström, Junnikkala Oy, partnership, Sawmilling Operations, Stora Enso, sustainability, wood supply
(IN BRIEF) Helen has commissioned AFRY to conduct a feasibility study for a large-scale green hydrogen production plant in Helsinki. This study will evaluate the conditions for producing green hydrogen effectively, supporting Helen’s goal to offer carbon-neutral district heating, cooling, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, Finland, Helen, Hydrogen Production Plant, Ilkka Heikkilä, partnership, Sari Mannonen, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Neste has announced a new Leadership Team to enhance operational efficiency and performance, effective immediately. Heikki Malinen, President and CEO, will also lead Neste’s Renewable Products business area. Markku Korvenranta has been appointed Executive Vice President of Oil … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Metso has received an order from Hindalco Industries, part of the Aditya Birla Group, to provide engineering services and key equipment for a new precious metals refinery in Gujarat, India. This state-of-the-art facility, set to be commissioned within … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Finland’s battery sector is surging as green initiatives and the electrification of transport accelerate the demand for lithium and battery chemicals. Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber project, located in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, seeks to become Europe’s first fully integrated producer of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso China Packaging has been awarded Gold in the 2024 MUSE Design Awards for its innovative packaging of the Space Time Series Female Space Cream, which creatively integrates space exploration elements into a skincare product design. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, David Sun, Female Space Cream Packaging, Ivy Hu, leadership, Magnus Fredriksson, MUSE Design Awards, Space Time Series, Stora Enso, Stora Enso China Packaging, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Frédéric Wiscart as the new President of its France Region, effective November 4, 2024. Wiscart, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the energy sector, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, who is stepping down … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Alstom France, appointment, Frédéric Wiscart, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, leadership, partnership, President
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Lipid Saver™, a new solution designed for the collection, transport, and storage of fatty acids from whole blood samples. The innovative card allows for easy sample collection and long-term preservation at room temperature, eliminating the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Collection and Storage, Fatty Acid, Giuseppe Costa, Healthcare, INNOVATION, Lipid Saver™, RESEARCH, sustainability, wellness
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