Category Archives: Finland

Press Releases & News from Finland distributed via EuropaWire

Ahlstrom expands Turin site with advanced molecular filtration media line to meet global demand

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched a state-of-the-art molecular filtration media production line at its Turin site, enhancing its leadership in sustainable specialty materials and meeting growing global demand for configurable, high-performance filtration solutions. The new infrastructure features advanced process controls … Read the full press release

Amazon Becomes First to Use SAF at Ontario Airport in 7,500 Tonne Neste Supply Deal

(IN BRIEF) Neste will deliver 7,500 tonnes of neat SAF to Amazon Air at San Francisco and Ontario International Airports through 2025, marking Amazon’s first SAF usage at Ontario. The agreement supports Amazon’s 2040 net-zero ambition and leverages Neste’s existing … Read the full press release

Metso to Supply Vertimill® Mills, Thickeners and Filters for 12.6 Mtpa Concentrator in Sohar, Oman

(IN BRIEF) Metso has been awarded a contract to deliver key grinding, thickening, filtration and pumping equipment for Jinnan Iron & Steel Group’s greenfield iron ore concentrator in Sohar, Oman. The plant—due online in 2027—will yield 12.6 million tonnes of … Read the full press release

Telstra’s muru-D Labs and Nokia Open Network APIs on Network as Code Platform for Developers

(IN BRIEF) Telstra’s muru-D Labs and Nokia have teamed up to expose a curated set of Telstra network APIs through Nokia’s Network as Code developer portal, offering both live and simulated endpoints. The collaboration addresses enterprise use cases—event traffic management, … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €235 Million to Modernize Uusimaa Hospitals and Build Sustainable Schools in Vantaa

(IN BRIEF) The EIB is extending €235 million in loans to enhance public services in Finland’s Uusimaa region: €135 million for upgrading three major hospitals under Helsinki University Hospital’s broader €300 million program, and €100 million for building and refurbishing … Read the full press release

Nokia Powers O2 Czech Republic as Nation’s First 5G Standalone Core Operator

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has supplied its cloud-native 5G Standalone Core software to O2 Czech Republic, making it the nation’s first operator to launch 5G SA. The deployment includes Nokia’s Packet Core solution, enabling network slicing, ultra-low latency, multi-cloud flexibility, enhanced … Read the full press release

Nokia and Elisa Extend Partnership with 5.5G-Ready AirScale and Cloud Core Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has secured a four-year extension with Elisa to equip Estonia and Finland with Advanced 5G-ready networking. The agreement covers: (1) AirScale RAN enhancements—Habrok 32 Massive MIMO, Pandion radios, Tuuli 26e, Ponente, Lodos, Levante basebands, and Dual Boost … Read the full press release

Nokia Boosts 7705 SAR and 7250 IXR with Quantum-Safe Security and 400 GE Scalability for Smart Grids

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has upgraded its 7705 SAR and 7250 IXR routers for utilities adopting smart grid architectures, adding advanced quantum-safe MACsec encryption, precise IEC 61850-based synchronization, and scalable 100 GE/400 GE capacity. These enhancements ensure compatibility with legacy SCADA … Read the full press release

Neste’s Renewable Diesel Enables Helsinki Airport to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions Certification

(IN BRIEF) Neste’s renewable diesel has played a pivotal role in helping Finavia’s Helsinki Airport become the fifth facility in Finland to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations, under the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. With 90% average greenhouse gas … Read the full press release

Suomen Lantakaasu Moves Forward with Nurmes Biogas Plant Following Environmental Permit and Investment Decision

(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy has received the environmental permit and confirmed its investment decision to construct a new biogas plant in Nurmes, which will operate as a satellite facility for the central liquefied biogas plant under construction in Kiuruvesi. … Read the full press release

NIB Funds Poland’s Bałtyk Offshore Wind Farms to Accelerate Green Energy and Cut CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) will provide two 26-year loans worth EUR 126 million to support the construction of Poland’s Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms. Jointly developed by Norway’s Equinor Wind Power and Poland’s Polenergia, … Read the full press release

Neste Confirms New Nomination Board Leadership with Maija Strandberg as Chair

(IN BRIEF) Neste Corporation has appointed Maija Strandberg (Prime Minister’s Office of Finland) as Chair of its Shareholders’ Nomination Board, alongside members Timo Sallinen (Varma) and Annika Ekman (Ilmarinen). Pasi Laine, Chair of Neste’s Board of Directors, will serve as … Read the full press release

Gasum Supports Raseborgs Energi in Electrifying District Heating with Multi-Market Optimization

(IN BRIEF) Gasum is providing its Multi-Market Optimization (MMO) service to Raseborgs Energi, which is commissioning a new electric boiler to electrify its district heating production. The boiler will allow Raseborgs Energi to switch between electricity and biofuel-based heat production … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Recognized for Industry-Leading Sustainability in Corporate Knights’ European Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has been ranked 25th on Corporate Knights’ first-ever list of Europe’s 50 most sustainable companies, placing highest among steel industry participants. This marks the company’s first inclusion in the ranking, which evaluates ESG performance, sustainable revenue, and … Read the full press release

Hanseatic Global Terminals and Kalmar Partner to Enhance Operations at Port of Le Havre with 14 Hybrid Straddle Carriers

(IN BRIEF) Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has signed an agreement with Kalmar to supply 14 hybrid straddle carriers to Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires Le Havre (CNMP LH) at the Port of Le Havre. This marks the first major investment … Read the full press release

Nokia Leads €90 Million PROACTIF Consortium to Drive Innovation in Emergency Management and Critical Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia will lead the PROACTIF consortium, a European project aimed at enhancing technology resilience and leadership in emergency management and critical infrastructure. The project, expected to generate €90 million in revenue by 2035, brings together 42 European companies … Read the full press release

Valio Announces Strategic Move to Consolidate Production in Joensuu, Enhancing Operational Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Valio has announced the relocation of its Kauhava factory operations to Joensuu as part of a strategy to improve production efficiency and flexibility. The move, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, will transfer production lines … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Research Offers New Insight Into Cancer Treatment, Paving the Way for Personalized Therapies

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Helsinki has uncovered why some breast cancer treatments, including immunotherapy, may not be effective for all patients. The research, focusing on the mechanical properties of tumor tissue, shows that softer tissue environments … Read the full press release

Metso to Divest Ferrous Business to SMS Group in Strategic Move to Strengthen Focus on Copper and Battery Minerals

(IN BRIEF) Metso has agreed to sell its Ferrous business, including the travelling grate pelletizing and Circored™ direct reduction process, to SMS group, a global leader in metals industry technology. This deal, set to close in the first quarter of … Read the full press release

Valio Partners in PRIMARY Project to Explore Grass Biorefineries and Sustainable Solutions for the Agricultural Sector

(IN BRIEF) Valio is a key partner in the EU-funded PRIMARY project, which aims to transform agricultural by-products into valuable resources. As part of the project, Valio is exploring grass biorefinery innovations, including using grass juice to fortify feed protein … Read the full press release