Biovalley

• Chemical
• Kokkola region

The Biovalley Finland hub promotes circular economy and business

BORN OUT of a unique network of industry, primary production and academic research, Biovalley Finland forms a knowledge hub of chemistry, bioeconomy and mineral economy in the Central Ostrobothnian region. Led by Kokkola University Consortium Chydenius, Biovalley Finland brings together 23 regional partners for collaboration, innovation and research. “All of our partners are represented in […] Read More

Walki

• Chemical
• Industry
• Jakobstad region

Renewable, recyclable and compostable are Walki’s sustainable ambitions

THERE IS an increasing understanding of the fact that the world needs to go from a linear economy to a circular one. In practice, this means that artefacts and materials earlier considered as waste become new raw materials.At Walki, a company producing technical laminates and packaging materials, this way of thinking permeates all operations. “We […] Read More

Boliden

• Chemical
• Kokkola region
• Metal

Zink smelter Boliden Kokkola looks for people of various backgrounds

IN JANUARY 2019, Antti Kontiainen joined Boliden Kokkola as the company’s new General Manager. When asked what impressed him the most about Europe’s second largest zinc smelter, his answer is clear: “Our company values responsibility and sustainability, in a wide sense. We take responsibilityfor the environment, our quality, the business, as well as our employees […] Read More