Category Archives: Finland

Press Releases & News from Finland distributed via EuropaWire

Skanska to carry out piping and machinery project for a wastewater treatment plant in Tampere, Finland in a contract worth EUR 45 million

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 17-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, has announced it landed a EUR 45 million (~SEK 460 million) contract for the piping and machinery project for a wastewater treatment … Read the full press release

The first flight in Malaysia to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 17-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced that its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been … Read the full press release

Neste Corporation CEO Peter Vanacker to step down in June 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the resignation of its CEO Peter Vanacker in … Read the full press release

Mika Wiljanen will be the new CEO of Nordic energy company Gasum

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 1-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gasum, a Finnish government-owned energy company, has announced the appointment of Mika Wiljanen as its new CEO in effect from March 1, 2022. Mika Wiljanen has served as CEO of St1 Oy since … Read the full press release

Valio on digestive wellness, sugar reduction, and quality protein trends at FIE/HIE Exhibition 2021 in Frankfurt

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Valio, a Finnish innovative dairy and food company, has announced it will demonstrate solutions for health-conscious consumers at the FIE/HIE Exhibition 2021 in Frankfurt. We are in the middle of a wellness revolution, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki and University Hospital Helsinki: Very positive start for the correction of genetic alterations in the cultured patient cells

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 30-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Helsinki, the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, and University Hospital Helsinki, Finland’s largest provider of healthcare services, have announced that their researchers have developed a method to … Read the full press release

Skanska to acquire office property in Espoo, Finland for EUR 23M

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 24-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska (STO: SKA-B), a world leading project development and construction group, announces the acquisition of a commercial development property in Espoo, Finland from MSD Finland Oy and the investment amounts to EUR 23M, … Read the full press release

Eco Rating, the new labelling scheme that rates the environmental impact of new smartphones, sees more manufacturers joining its scheme and expands globally

Consumer mobile phone labelling scheme launched in 24 European countries by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Telia Company and Vodafone now set to expand globally Fairphone, Realme and vivo join Eco Rating, now 15 manufacturers in total More than 150 mobile … Read the full press release

Gasum biogas used in Post Nord’s biogas-powered vehicles for the delivery of Tamro medicines

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 26-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Gasum, a Finnish state-owned energy company responsible for the import of the nation’s natural gas, has announced that its biogas is used in the Post Nord’s biogas-powered vehicles for the transportation of medicines … Read the full press release

Sampo plc announces EUR 750 million share buyback programme

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 1-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Sampo Group (HEL: SAMPO), a Finnish financial and insurance group, has announced that the Board of Directors of Sampo plc, its parent company, has decided to launch a buyback programme for Sampo A … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki new artificial intelligence methods for industrial and fusion research part of ITER fusion reactor in Southern France

The participation of Finnish industry in the construction of ITER fusion reactor and the utilization of innovations in other fields is promoted by a cluster of companies and research institutions. ITER is beeing constructed in Southern France. (PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, … Read the full press release

SOK Corporation’s Inex Partners Oy extends its 10-year partnership with Kuehne+Nagel

Joint efforts to reduce Inex emissions by 2025 Kuehne+Nagel’s Net Zero Carbon programme core element of the reduction strategy Long-term relationship with the aim of transitioning to low-carbon logistics (PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 30-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom-Munksjö to combine its existing Decor business with Chinese Minglian’s decor paper plant in a mix of acquisition/joint venture deal

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 30-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö (HEL: AM1), a global leader in fiber-based materials, has announced it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 60% of Chinese decor paper producer Minglian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., established … Read the full press release

Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ now available to all TripActions Group customers as part of new global partnership

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 29-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced a groundbreaking global partnership with TripActions and Reed … Read the full press release

Neste holds its Capital Markets Day 2021 as a webcast on 23 September 2021: strategy execution, market outlook, updated strategic targets

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced its Capital Markets Day 2021 held as a … Read the full press release

Sustainability leadership: Innovative mono-material oxygen barrier technology made of 100% cellulose fibers unveiled by Ahlstrom-Munksjö

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö (HEL: AM1), a global leader in fiber-based materials, has announced the release and patent of a pioneering mono-material oxygen barrier technology made of 100% cellulose fibers in line with its ‘from Plastic … Read the full press release

Vaisala Capital Markets Day for analysts and investors on Tuesday, September 21

(PRESS RELEASE) VANTAA, 21-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vaisala (HEL: VAIAS), a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the company’s strategy and updated long-term financial targets for the next three years. … Read the full press release

Ahlström Collective Impact to invest EUR 600,000 in UNICEF’s Global Education Program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 16-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö (HEL: AM1), a global leader in fiber-based materials, has announced that Ahlström Collective Impact (ACI), a joint responsibility initiative by a group of companies and foundations, has decided to make an investment … Read the full press release

Houseware producer Orthex to change its entire electricity delivery in the Nordics to fossil free hydro power from Vattenfall

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a European energy company with a mission to enable fossil free living within one generation, has announced it now delivers 100 percent fossil free hydro power to Orthex’s factories in Sweden and … Read the full press release

Mika Vehviläinen to lead Cargotec / Konecranes combined entity as President and CEO

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 6-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation (HEL: CGCBV), a Finnish company that makes cargo-handling machinery for ships, ports, terminals and local distribution, and Konecranes Plc (HEL: KCR), a Finnish company with focus on cranes and lifting equipment, … Read the full press release