All articles - 2016

All aboard!

Some of the world's largest and finest sailing yachts are built in Ostrobothnia. Courage combined with ancient boat building traditions have created a unique cluster of know-how along the region’s coast. Read More

The region of R&D

Investments in R&D have tripled in the Vaasa region over a short period and are currently among the highest in Finland. Read More

In rye we trust

Napue Gin, distilled by the small Kyrö Distillery in Ostrobothnia, was selected the best in the world. Read More

The King of Kvarken

The symbol of the Kvarken World Heritage Site, the white-tailed eagle or Haliaeetus albicilla, has overcome hardships and soars triumphantly. Read More

The strongest man in the world

Fredrik Smulter set the World Record in bench press in 2015. He appears to be as strong as the region he hails from. Read More

Export champions

The abrasive manufacturer Mirka is a prime example of the Ostrobothnian export wonder. Read More

The father of free trade

Today his ideas are mainstream, but in the 18^th century he was s a radical revolutionist. Anders Chydenius is often called the Nordic countries’ Adam Smith, since his ideas about free trade once upon a time were so original. Read More

Finland is the superpower of bioeconomy

Being a small country, Finland has always relied on thinking smart about resources. Our green gold, forests, covers nearly 80% of the land. This makes wood the Finnish bioeconomy’s number one currency. Read More

Ostrobothnia

The region’s forces in Brussels

The region of Ostrobothnia operates on many levels in the EU Read More

Optima

Optimal study areas

Finlands’ best vocational school Optima excels in innovative teaching methods Read More

VAMK

Experts for the export industry

VAMK trains sought-after professionals for the region Read More

Levón Institute

Become a better boss

Levón Institute’s renowned JOKA education develops managerial skills Read More

University of Vaasa

Future technology experts

University of Vaasa offers MScs that employees hunger for Read More

Novia

Borderless networking

Novia trains skilled professionals to meet market needs Read More

Vaasa Vocational Institute

Players for working life

Vaasa Vocational Institute trains students ready for working life Read More

KPEDU adult education

Learn on a fast cycle

Adult education responds to the needs of society Read More

ELY Centre

Teamed up to help

As part of Team Finland, ELY Centre helps Finnish companies go global Read More

Finnvera

Wings to fly

Finnvera finances companies’ internationalisation and growth Read More

Viexpo

Matchmaking for exporters

Viexpo helps companies in the process of internationalisation Read More

ICON

Tangible profit

ICON Real Estate Funds builds and develops real estate that generates return Read More

Merinova

Boosting the energy business

Merinova’s projects help companies to develop and become international Read More

Vaasa Parks

EnergyLab – the home of R&D

Vaasa Parks' challenging masterpiece creates a new innovation platform Read More

Roschier

A leading Nordic law firm

Roschier’s lawyers are trusted advisors Read More

UpCode

Tag it smart

UpCode makes products smarter during their whole lifecycle Read More

Fixura

Peer-to-peer pioneer

Fixura is reshaping the financial sector Read More

OK Perintä

A big numbers game

OK Perintä releases capital back into society by purchasing problem debts Read More

VNT Management

Seeds for success stories

VNT Management invests in cleantech start-ups, helping them to grow Read More

Halpa-Halli

Location is key

Halpa-Halli reaches traditional as well as modern consumers Read More

Snellman

All natural

Snellman introduces a new product line with no additives Read More

KPO

Regional market leader 

Close cooperation with local producers is KPO’s strength Read More

Dermoshop

Pioneer in e-commerce

With 20 years’ experience, Dermoshop is an expert in online shopping Read More

Merius

Supporting industry

The 3D technology used by Merius generates added value for industrial clients Read More

Kokkola Industrial Park

Cooperation the key to success

Large investments in Kokkola Industrial Park Read More

Freeport Cobalt

Sustainable cobalt

Freeport Cobalt is the world’s largest cobalt refinery Read More

Herrmans

Lights in motion

Herrmans brings light to vehicles and bicycles under two different brands Read More

OSTP

Pipes of all sizes

OSTP is now a one stop shop for pipes and fittings Read More

Rani Plast

Bold and brave

Rani Plast celebrates its 60th year by investing in new production line Read More

Eur-Mark

Clean performance

Eur-Mark manufactures high quality vehicles for water and sewage servicing Read More

LKI Käldman

A dedicated partner

LKI Käldman has cooperated closely with Japanese Amada for a long time Read More

Fluid-Bag

Airtight protection for liquids

Fluid-Bag’s flexible containers keep sensitive products safe to the last drop Read More

Solving

Movers for onshore and offshore use

Solving makes heavy load movements safe in hazardous environments Read More

KWH Mirka

Never ready

Mirka is strongly committed to development Read More

KWH Group

Value-added products

KWH Group is in better shape than ever Read More

Nordautomation

Log handling to the world

Nordautomation operates in a sector where development never stops Read More

LumiTar

Light revolution

LumiTar Array LeS lights last, illuminate and save more energy than any other lights Read More

Ekeri

Easy loading is their motto

Ekeri is the leading manufacturer of trailers with side opening doors Read More

Port of Jakobstad

Their strength lies in the deep

Renewed logistics give the Port of Jakobstad a better market position Read More

Port of Kokkola

Always prepared

Finland’s third biggest port responds quickly to customers’ needs Read More

Kvarken Ports

Getting business to sea

Kvarken Ports’ mission is to make the sea unite, not separate Read More

The Kvarken Council

A floating bridge

The new ferry between Vaasa and Umeå will connect two fast growing regions Read More

Mapromec and Maprotec

Stronger together

Mapromec and Maprotec cooperate closely both with each other and with customers Read More

Rolls-Royce

Superior performance

Rolls-Royce Kokkola specialises in jet propulsion systems for high-speed boats Read More

Nautor’s Swan

The sailor’s choice

Nautor's Swan is celebrating 50 years of elegance, style and innovation Read More

Österberg

Experts in plastic

Österberg stands for continuous development and decades of expertise Read More

SK Tuote

Come rain or shine

SK Tuote roofing accessories have been tested for decades in the harsh Finnish climate Read More

JTK Power

Silence is golden

JTK Power reduces noise pollution in ship engine rooms and power plants Read More

Laine-Engineering

Versatile manufacturing

Laine-Engineering is a one-stop shop for sheet-metal components and assemblies Read More

Leinolat Group

A team as tough as steel

Leinolat Group invests in continuous improvement and growth in the metal sector Read More

Gambit

Can an app boost your business?

Gambit’s mobile and web solutions give added value Read More

Prohoc

Your best resource

Prohoc is a flexible project partner for large companies and an enabler for small ones Read More

Wapice

Making industry go online

For Wapice, the Internet of Things is no news Read More

Vamp

A protection forerunner

Vamp’s top quality protection technology is also easy to use Read More

VEO

The spider in the energy web

VEO is involved in all parts of the energy chain Read More

The Switch

Permanent performance

The Switch is now a part of Japanese Yaskawa Read More

Westenergy

Don´t waste waste

Westenergy transforms waste into electricity and district heating Read More

Katternö Group

Powering the future

Katternö Group shoulders the responsibility for sustainable electricity in the region Read More

EPV Energy

Flexible energy production

EPV Energy invests in local and near zero emission electricity and heat Read More

WE Tech Solutions

Creating savings

WE Tech Solutions helps ships save fuel and reduce emissions Read More

Danfoss

Joining forces

Acquiring Vacon made Danfoss the world’s 2nd largest manufacturer of AC drives Read More

Co-Automation

Robots are here to stay

Co-Automation improves the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry Read More

Chydenius

Academic research partner

Chydenius works on the interface of the scientific community and business Read More

Centria

An international atmosphere

Centria University of Applied Sciences has strong networks around the world Read More

Boliden

Quality starts with the individual

The key to the success of Boliden Kokkola’s zinc plant is its team of skilled and committed employees. Read More

Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä 31 – officially amazing

Guinness World Records title for the most efficient 4-stroke diesel engine Read More

Facts about Ostrobothnia

Ostrobothnia, or the Coastline of Finland from Kristinestad in the south to Kokkola in the north, covers an area of about 10,000 sq. km. About 200,000 people live on the Coastline, of which 51% are Finnish-speakers and 48% Swedishspeakers. Read More

The Biovalley region aims high

A new kind of industrial concept in the pipeline for Kokkola Read More

Best-Hall

They have it covered

Best-Hall is the leading manufacturer of halls with steel frameworks Read More

Beamex

40 years of precision

For Beamex, accuracy is the key to everything Read More

Baltic Yachts

Lighter, stiffer, faster – together

Baltic Yachts new holistic approach offers a new level of boat building to customers Read More

Backman-Trummer

Seamless logistics

Backman-Trummer Group takes responsibility for the whole logistics chain. Read More

Alucar

Tailored timber trucks

Alucar superstructures make log transport profitable Read More

Ahola Transport

Dynamic logistics

Ahola Transport plans routes online in real time Read More

ABB

Towards a sustainable world

ABB’s energy-efficient solutions fight against climate change Read More